Libraries

Published September 17, 2018

Oktoberfest to fund library improvements

FRANKLIN — Craft beer and the Kielbasa Kings are on the agenda for the second annual Oktoberfest at the Franklin Public Library.

Published September 14, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods library to host author discussing little-known secrets of Detroit

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Public Library is welcoming people to learn about a few of the well-kept secrets of their community through a book discussion with local author Karen Dybis, as she discusses her new book, “Secret Detroit.”

Published September 11, 2018

Troy Times

Nutrition program to be offered at Troy library

TROY — Feed your brain and your body, celebrate the power of reading, and learn the benefits of a plant-based diet at the Troy Public Library.

Published September 11, 2018

Troy Times

Book club to tackle titles from 100 books list

TROY — Have you checked out the Great American Read list? The 100 fiction books span different genres and centuries.

Published September 10, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Seed library sprouts at Royal Oak Public Library

ROYAL OAK — Thanks to adult services librarian Mick Howey, Royal Oak Public Library patrons can now browse for more than just books.

Published September 10, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Pages come to life outside at second annual Read in the Park

BIRMINGHAM/BEVERLY HILLS — The event is called Read in the Park, but it’s so much more than just enjoying a good book under a shady tree.

Published September 10, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township Library brings free language learning to the community

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township Library Director Katie Ester was surprised at the ease of use when she first logged on to Mango Languages and started the first lesson to learn Arabic.

Published September 7, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Library publicizes access to tutoring, library cards

Patrons of the Sterling Heights Public Library don’t need to do much research if they want to gain access to checking out books or getting help with homework. During the Sept.Read More

Published September 5, 2018

Troy Times

Library program to examine music and musings of World War I

TROY — In commemoration of the end of World War I 100 years ago, the musical group the Dugouts will perform music on the fiddle, drum, keyboard and guitar that were played by and for the soldiers of the Great War at the Troy Public Library at 7 p.m. Sept. 13.

Published September 4, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month at local libraries

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — There’s plenty going on at both the Roseville and Eastpointe libraries throughout September.Read More

Published September 4, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms officials, residents express concerns about Rocket Fiber proposal

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A proposal to bring high-speed fiber optic data services to the community might have hit another snag.

Published August 28, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

GPPL votes to move forward with high-speed fiber network

GROSSE POINTES — For the past several months, municipalities throughout the Grosse Pointes have been discussing bringing in a high-speed fiber network to their cities.

Published August 27, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Guests invited to listen in at annual read-a-thon

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — It’s an event that’s a combination of live entertainment and relaxed afternoon reading — like a live audiobook, according to Bloomfield Township Public Library Assistant Director Tera Moon.

Published August 21, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

First-graders learn the ropes at annual library program

BIRMINGHAM — Do you remember the first lesson in responsibility you learned as a kid? It might’ve been earning an allowance with chores, or feeding and walking the dog. But for so many, the first step into adulthood comes when they’re handed their own library card.

Provisions Culinary Outfitters offers an assortment of cheeses.

Published August 17, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Ferndale-based cheese, chocolate shop to visit West Bloomfield library

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Do chocolates taste different depending on where in the world they came from?

What can be learned about the cheese revolution happening in America?

Published August 14, 2018

Rochester Post

Bookmobile adds two new stops

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Hills Public Library Bookmobile is on the move, offering two new stops for library patrons. Last week, the Bookmobile began visiting Northridge Apartments, 1204 Sherwood Court in Rochester Hills — a new stop that will continue 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Published August 14, 2018

Troy Times

Teen Advisory Board creates own version of TED Talks

TROY — Modeled after the popular TED Talks series on YouTube, the Troy Public Library Teen Advisory Board will host 14 speakers talking about various topics at the library 1-3 p.m. Aug. 18 for the Troy Talks program.

Published August 7, 2018

Rochester Post

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