GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Renovations to the Grosse Pointe Woods Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library are now complete.

TROY — The Troy Public Library is throwing down the gauntlet and challenging local youths to read 1,000 books before age 5.

FRASER — The Fraser Public Library is taking patrons on a trip under the sea — without having to leave the library.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Pop culture fans, rejoice! The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is holding its annual Comic Con at the main branch on Saturday, Aug. 13.

TROY — The Troy Public Library is wishing patrons bon appetit with its upcoming Beyond the Plate program on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

TROY — As more and more media transitions to being recorded digitally, decades of photos and videos can be lost forever or become unable to be viewed due to a lack of a proper viewing device.

HAZEL PARK — During the next two weeks, the Hazel Park District Library will hold a variety of events, culminating in its annual summer reading picnic where prizes will be awarded.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Public Library is encouraging people to immerse themselves in some good books.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — As the school year comes to a close, the Bloomfield Township Public Library is hoping to keep books open for people of all ages.

BIRMINGHAM — The Baldwin Public Library now has a children’s garden for families to explore. Following its installation in May, the children’s garden is now open and ready to be enjoyed by the community.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — As the school year comes to a close, the Rochester Hills Public Library is hoping to keep books open for people of all ages.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Renovations and an expansion project at the Central Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library, 10 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms, are temporarily shuttering the branch.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a press release, West Bloomfield Township Public Library Director Cathy Russ recently stated that, “This summer will look a little more like what library visitors were used to seeing before the pandemic.”