Libraries

Published July 16, 2019

Fillies and films: Museum presents leisure lecture series

BIRMINGHAM — Well, historians like to kick up their heels from time to time too, and that’s what the Birmingham Museum is doing with its next two lectures at the Baldwin Public Library. Dubbed “Throwback Thursdays,” the museum will host presentations at the library at 7 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 8.

Published July 9, 2019

Rochester Post

Library cancels proposed millage increase request

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Public Library no longer plans to ask voters to approve a millage hike in November that officials previously said would help put the library on solid financial footing.

Published July 9, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Request postponed for right of way improvements in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Who’s responsible to pay for right of way improvements?

Published July 9, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Local libraries offer fun programs for summer break

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Summer means summer vacation, and that means kids may be looking for something to do. Both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and the Roseville Public Library are offering ways to give young people a fun season.

Published July 1, 2019

Woodward Talk

Pleasant Ridge votes to put library millage on November ballot

HUNTINGTON WOODS/PLEASANT RIDGE — At its most recent meeting, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved placing a library millage on the upcoming November ballot. The commission approved the millage proposal at its June 11 meeting; it will ask residents to vote on the renewal of its library millage for up to 0.5 mills in the Nov. 5 election.

Published June 28, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Expert shares simple ways to declutter your space

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Decluttering can be a big task, especially if many items have a sentimental meaning to you. Whether it’s books, furniture or even a relative’s possessions, it can all add up over time. But there comes a point when it’s too much, and you ask yourself, “Do I really need this?”

Published June 27, 2019

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library announces summer reading lineup for July

HAZEL PARK — This year’s summer reading program is space-themed at the Hazel Park District Library, and there is programming to match, including astronaut training and a chance to build and launch your own rocket ship. Fans of “Star Wars” should also take note, with one event dedicated entirely to adventures a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

Published June 24, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Library, volunteers, make fleece blankets for shelter animals

UTICA — The Utica Public Library and volunteers from local communities came together last week to create fleece knot blankets for the benefit of local shelter animals.

Published June 19, 2019

Troy Times

Man rebuilds $500 house in Detroit, finds sense of home

TROY — As a 2008 graduate of the University of Michigan, at the height of the economic downturn, Drew Philp said he saw everyone he graduated with leave the state.

Published June 19, 2019

Troy Times

The universe awaits at the Troy library this summer

TROY — Programs and prizes abound for patrons of all ages at the Troy Public Library this summer.

Published June 18, 2019

Rochester Post

Library, museum plan Pedal the Past

ROCHESTER HILLS — Traveling back in time is as easy as hopping on your bike this month. For the third year, the Rochester Hills Museum and the Rochester Hills Public Library are partnering to take local history to the streets during the free Pedal the Past event 6-8 p.m. June 27.

Published June 17, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Literary walk to bring a taste of poetry to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Step into the pages of poetry with the first-ever St. Clair Shores Literary Walk by the Lake June 22 at Wahby Park.

Published June 7, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Library summer reading program counts down to launch

STERLING HEIGHTS — Liftoff nears for the Sterling Heights Public Library’s space-themed summer reading program. Every year, the library encourages residents and patrons to invest their time in a book — preferably a bunch of books — while they have more vacation or free time.

Published June 5, 2019

Rochester Post

‘Reading Is a Blast’ at the library this summer

ROCHESTER — Summer is nearly upon us, and with it comes a host of free time to fill. The Rochester Hills Public Library is inviting children, teens and adults to spend their summer engaged in books and other fun programming at the library.

Published June 4, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries heating up for summer

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Both the Eastpointe and Roseville libraries are ready for summer, so patrons of all ages can enjoy a good book and escape the heat.

Published May 29, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield Public Library to restore hours June 3

SOUTHFIELD — For the better part of a decade, the Southfield Public Library has been operating under restricted hours. All that will change next month.

Published May 29, 2019

Troy Times

Antics of Detroit city founders revealed

TROY — The facts we think we know about Antoine Cadillac, noted as the founder of Detroit, may not be the facts after all.

Published May 28, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

A ‘Universe of Stories’ lands at the GPPL

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/GROSSE POINTE WOODS/GROSSE POINTE PARK — Get ready for blast off: It’s time for the annual summer reading program at the Grosse Pointe Public Library. The program — open to children, teenagers and adults — is a chance for residents to keep up on their reading during the summer months. This year’s summer reading theme, “Universe of Stories,” will coincide with the 50-year anniversary of the first moon landing in 1969.

Published May 23, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township man arrested for scratching cars in library parking lot

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An arrest has been made after a man allegedly scratched numerous cars in the parking lot of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road.

Published May 17, 2019

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights Public Library announces summer lineup

MADISON HEIGHTS — To prevent the “brain drain” that can happen to children on summer break, the Madison Heights Public Library is planning a variety of events for the coming months, including a space-themed reading program that will reward them with prizes.