Libraries

Published September 10, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township event to provide resources to seniors

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — If you’re a senior who engages in social isolation, you’re not alone.

Dressed as Rose Quartz, from the cartoon “Steven Universe,” librarian Rebecca LaFave uses a machine to stamp out a Wonder Woman button with Natalie Suszek, of Rochester Hills, in the makerspace during the Rochester Hills Public Library’s first Comic Fest.

Published September 4, 2019

Rochester Post

Comic Fest returns to Rochester Hills Public Library

ROCHESTER HILLS — Graphic novel lovers of all ages can head to the Rochester Hills Public Library Sept. 14 for a full day of fun during Comic Fest.

Published September 4, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Roseville honors former library board members

ROSEVILLE — The city of Roseville recognized the many years of hard work by three members of the Friends of the Roseville Public Library, two of whom served on the library’s Board of Commissioners.

Published September 3, 2019

Troy Times

Troy library program to examine U.S. military cemeteries overseas

TROY — Many U.S. troops who lost their lives in World War I or World War II are buried on foreign soil, near where they fell in battle.

Published August 28, 2019

Farmington Press

Changes in store for Gov. Warner Mansion, library in Farmington

FARMINGTON — The Farmington City Council unanimously approved the appointment of a new library board member and the interim executive director of the Governor Warner Mansion at its Aug. 19 meeting.

Published August 27, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Singer Aretha Franklin memorialized in murals

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — She was known as the Queen of Soul, and a local artist is carrying on her legacy through his own talents.

Both the Eastpointe and Roseville libraries will have puzzle competitions in September in which teams of puzzlers, such as these folks at the Roseville Public Library, will try to complete a puzzle as quickly as possible.

Published August 27, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Libraries prepare for the new school year

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — September is on its way and the libraries in Eastpointe and Roseville are both preparing students and families to get back in the swing of things.

Published August 16, 2019

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights Public Library announces trial run for Sunday hours

MADISON HEIGHTS — Next month, the Madison Heights Public Library will experiment with hours on Sunday, a day when the library is normally closed. It’s a change made possible with the Madison Heights City Council’s approval of an increase in the library’s part-time personnel budget.

Published August 13, 2019

Troy Times

Library program aims for a healthy brain

TROY — Although we can’t control genetics, we can control lifestyle choices to help keep our brains healthy.

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch in Macomb Township hosts a mystery book discussion Aug. 20, and back-to-school story time Aug. 28.

Published August 12, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Clinton-Macomb libraries hosting events

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Clinton-Macomb Public Library system has a variety of offerings and activities coming up.

Published August 7, 2019

Troy Times

Go on safari with wildlife vet/photographer at the Troy Public Library

TROY — Have a hankering to see wild animals that roam Botswana, Namibia or the Falkland Islands, but not the money or time to travel there?

The fifth annual Friends of Macomb Township golf outing will take place Aug. 26 at Sycamore Hills Golf Club. Seen here are Friends of Macomb Township board members at last year’s outing.

Published August 6, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

‘Friends’ golf outing to tee off Aug. 26

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An upcoming golf outing is all about bringing folks together.

Published August 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local kids reach reading milestone

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the fall of 2015, all three branches of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library — located in Clinton and Macomb townships — used a national initiative called “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” to spur creativity and imagination in children up to age 5.

Published July 29, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

New programs and fun available at local libraries

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and Roseville Public Library are inviting the public to stop by this August for some fun programs and new opportunities.

Published July 25, 2019

Troy Times

Learn the story of blues music

TROY — For guitarist Joey Leone, the story of blues music is the story of America.

Clinton-Macomb Public Library Board of Trustees President Michael Lotito addresses the Macomb Township Board of Trustees July 10. Also pictured are Larry Neal, Amy Wille and Camille Silda, all CMPL board members.

Published July 22, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township to pay for library right of way

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Discussion continued July 10 as a request was made for Macomb Township to assume all responsibility for right of way improvements along Broughton Road in front of the new Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch, at a cost of over $800,000.

Published July 22, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Book titles make for interesting poetry at the Utica library

UTICA — The Utica Public Library made poetry both fun and interesting with a book spine poetry competition July 15.

Published July 16, 2019

Troy Times

Learn the story of Eastern Market

TROY — Lisa Rush will present “The Story of Eastern Market” at the Troy Public Library at 7 p.m. July 23.

Published July 16, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

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.