Libraries

Published August 24, 2020

Construction-site camera tracks Shelby Township Library’s construction

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — With a brand-new library on the way, Shelby Township recently unveiled a new page on the township’s municipal website that provides residents access to a construction-site camera that updates every 30 minutes.

The Farmington Community Library main branch is offering curbside pickup.

Published August 11, 2020

Farmington Press

Hills mayor, council discuss possible transition to elected library board

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Controversy has once again found its way to the Farmington Community Library.

Published August 10, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

‘This building is going to be around for a long time’

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Around this time next year, the plan is for Macomb Township to have the newest library in the county.

Local libraries, including the Roseville Public Library, seen here, are taking extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure they can offer safe and effective service to their patrons.

Published August 7, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries offer online programming during pandemic

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Despite the COVID-19 quarantine limiting what public libraries can offer, both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and the Roseville Public Library are reminding their patrons that they are open and have some fun and engaging activities to join in on.

Published August 7, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library goes ‘fine free,’ waives current fines

HAZEL PARK — Late fees are no longer a thing at the Hazel Park Memorial District Library.

Published August 6, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Township Public Library enters another phase of services

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Those who enjoy browsing inside their local library have reason to cheer: The West Bloomfield Township Public Library opened to the public July 15.

Published August 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township election results

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A total of 39.6% of voters in Harrison Township elected a clerk, a treasurer and a slew of trustee candidates that will battle again this November, while a library millage was rejected by double digits.

After a millage was approved for the Mount Clemens Public Library Aug. 4, Director Brandon Bowman said it shows how much the community values the library and he couldn’t be more grateful and humble to the community.

Published August 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Voters approve Mount Clemens library millage

MOUNT CLEMENS — Improvements are forthcoming at a local library.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

Library uses 3D printers to print, donate face shields

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Public Library has put its 3D printers to use to create face shields for local health care workers, senior centers and community members.

Published July 24, 2020

Madison - Park News

Librarians in Madison Heights share their summer reading picks

MADISON HEIGHTS — In the last edition of the Madison-Park News, the staff at the Hazel Park library shared reading recommendations. Now staff members at the Madison Heights library are sharing their own.

Published July 17, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park librarians offer summer reading recommendations

HAZEL PARK — A good read is a smart way to beat the heat of summer — especially during a pandemic that has put so many activities on hold. The staff at the Hazel Park Memorial District Library are passionate about the many tales waiting to be discovered in their collection, both in the building at 123 E Nine Mile Road and in their catalog online. Here are some of their top picks.

Published July 7, 2020

Rochester Post

Library reopens with new safety restrictions, occupancy limits

ROCHESTER HILLS — After months of being closed, the Rochester Hills Public Library reopened to the public July 6 with an occupancy limit of 180 patrons and additional safety restrictions in place.

Published July 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Library renovations begin at Central Branch

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Construction has begun at the Grosse Pointe Public Library’s Central Branch to build a new outdoor community plaza with free Wi-Fi and to renovate the front porch to add an outdoor seating area.

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Hills asked to renew contract with Baldwin Library

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s the value of staying home with a good book. But do residents of Bloomfield Hills still want to continue to get their books, e-books, subscriptions, programming and other services from the Baldwin Public Library, or is it time to close the book on the city’s contract with Birmingham’s library?

The Farmington Community Library’s Farmington Hills and Farmington branches are currently closed to the public, but they have been offering contactless curbside pickup as of July 6.

Published July 7, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Community Library announces phased plans for reopening

FARMINGTON/HILLS — More than three months after closing its branches’ doors, the Farmington Community Library board of directors have announced their plans to reopen the library in a series of phases.

Published July 7, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township Library’s summer reading program goes digital

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Library has decided to go digital with its summer reading program this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Published July 7, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Keep busy with Utica’s summer reading program

UTICA — The Utica Public Library’s summer reading program is back, and if you’re looking for some fun that will keep you busy during the next few weeks, you might want to check out the program.

Published July 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

All local libraries offering curbside pickup for residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Libraries have slowly begun to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it might be a while longer before they are open to the public.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

The details behind Mount Clemens library bond proposal

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens Public Library opened in 1969, and since then, some say its infrastructure hasn’t changed much. For the Aug. 4 primary, voters in Mount Clemens will decide on a new bond proposal for the Mount Clemens Public Library.