Libraries

Published October 15, 2019

Borrow saws and more through library’s ‘cutting edge’ tool collection

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Before you buy tools to tackle that one-time home improvement project, visit the Central Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library in Grosse Pointe Farms. It might have exactly what you need to do the work without incurring the cost of a tool you’ll never use again.

Published October 14, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Day of the Dead: Celebrate life and the lives of those who have died

UTICA — Three days out of the year, it is a Mexican tradition to celebrate life and those who have died.

Published October 11, 2019

Madison - Park News

Local libraries to host book sale, Halloween events

MADISON HEIGHTS — A major sale is starting soon at the Madison Heights Public Library, while the Hazel Park District Library is planning some spooky programs.

Published October 3, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Former contestants gather for ‘Jeopardy!’ panel

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Ever wondered what it’s like to be on “Jeopardy!”? Or what it takes to get on the show? Those questions and more were answered Sept. 28 at a “Jeopardy!” behind-the-scenes panel discussion.

Published October 2, 2019

Troy Times

Learn about haunted lighthouses

TROY — Did you know that more than 40 of the 120-plus lighthouses that dot Michigan lakeshores are rumored to be haunted?

Published October 1, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Library board awards contract for building improvements

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/PARK/FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Public Library staff has plans to break ground on several building renovations this spring.

Published October 1, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries to offer fun fall programs

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and Roseville Public Library are welcoming the public to see what fun offerings they have for October.

Published September 30, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Enjoy beers, brats and books at Franklin library’s Oktoberfest

FRANKLIN — Not all of the fun festivities that fall brings are for the kiddos. The grown-ups deserve a good time too.

Published September 25, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Libraries want businesses to hook up cardholders with discounts

TROY/MACOMB COUNTY — Libraries want to give their patrons discounts at local businesses — and they are asking local businesses to help.

Published September 16, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township gardeners host biennial flower show

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club recently hosted its biennial flower show at the Shelby Township Library, and it was full of creativity, blooms and bright colors.

Published September 13, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Full schedule on tap for fall at St. Clair Shores Public Library

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Back to school and back to winter hours means more on tap at the St. Clair Shores Public Library this September.

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.