Libraries

Published August 7, 2018

Students launch nonprofit to diversify community book collections

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — When sisters Zena and Mena Nasiri got fed up about the lack of diversity in books within their community, they decided to do something about it.

Published August 3, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Summer Reading Club in St. Clair Shores sprinkled with fun

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Midsummer rain couldn’t keep away the kids who had earned the right to eat ice cream, climb in a fire truck and a front-loader, meet a police K-9 dog and more during the St. Clair Shores Summer Reading Club’s wrap-up party July 31.

Published July 31, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale library to buy building, land from city

FERNDALE — To complete its change to a district library, the Ferndale Area District Library is buying its building, located on East Nine Mile Road. The City Council approved the sale of the library’s building and land at 222 E.Read More

Published July 30, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Libraries prepare host of programs and clubs for August

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe Memorial Library, 15875 Oak Ave., and the Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., provide programs, clubs and games for the community every month.Read More

Published July 24, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Library food truck fundraiser coincides with movie, concert

FRANKLIN — The Friends of the Franklin Public Library are inviting two of the area’s favorite food trucks for a fundraiser at the village’s combined Music on the Green summer finale and Movies on the Green kickoff Aug. 1.

Published July 23, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Libraries bring residents together to create plan for healthier living

HARPER WOODS — Libraries in Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointe communities will be hosting meetings organized by Healthy Grosse Pointe and Healthy Harper Woods to formulate community plans for healthier living.

Published July 18, 2018

Troy Times

Program offers info on taxing matters

TROY — Troy resident and tax expert Tom Hill wants to share ideas on how to save money on your tax bill while there’s still time.

Published July 11, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Be booked in July with library programs

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — It’s a month or so into summer, and local libraries are still going strong with summer reading clubs and programs for all ages. Roseville Preschool- and elementary-aged children can enjoy a “Paw Patrol” Party at 11 a.m.Read More

Published July 11, 2018

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park District Library announces program lineup for July

HAZEL PARK — Libraries are usually quiet places. But soon the one in Hazel Park will be filled with the beat of a drum circle, exclamations of wonder at a magician’s tricks, and energetic music from around the world. The Hazel Park District Library, 123 E.Read More

Published July 10, 2018

Troy Times

Program delves into history of Michigan’s thumb

TROY — Michael J. Thorp will share stories of the people who made their history in towns and villages that dot the shoreline when he presents “Michigan Rocks! Michigan’s Thumb Drive: M-25, Michigan’s Blue Water Highway” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 31 at the Troy Public Library.

Published July 10, 2018

Farmington Press

Native American cultural ties to the earth to be discussed at Farmington library

FARMINGTON HILLS — For nearly 30 years, Livonia couple Reg and Marca Pettibone have shared what is near and dear to their hearts with hundreds — if not thousands — of people across the nation.

Published July 9, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Baldwin rocks through summer with special events

BIRMINGHAM — Rebekah Craft, associate director of the Baldwin Public Library, said the summertime — when kids get a break from school books — is actually the library’s busiest time of year.

Published July 6, 2018

Advertiser Times

Learn to make bath, beauty products at Harper Woods library

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Public Library is inviting the public to join it for a “Make Your Own Bath and Beauty Products” program.

Published July 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

ClaireQuarium finds ‘o-fish-cial’ home at library

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Watching a school of fish swim about in her aquarium was one of Claire Valente’s favorite pastimes.

Published July 2, 2018

Troy Times

Relive the glory of the ’68 World Series champion Detroit Tigers

TROY — It’s been 50 years since the Detroit Tigers, under the management of Mayo Smith, beat the St. Louis Cardinals to win the 1968 World Series in a 4-1 game.

Published July 2, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Friends of Macomb Township donates money for scholarships, alternative education

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Friends of Macomb Township organization has donated a combined $10,000 to local students and a school as part of the community group’s yearly fundraising.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Make your own mini fairy garden at the Utica library

UTICA —The Utica Public Library will host a do-it-yourself mini fairy garden program for children at 1 p.m. July 10 in the Gibbing Room as part of its summer reading program. The six-week summer reading program began June 16 and runs through July 30.Read More

Published June 27, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Library educates kids on bees through interactive learning

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The first instinct when you see a bee may be to run, but the Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch used a week of bee-related activities to educate children, and some adults, on the importance of bees.Read More