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Author talk with Courtney Summers
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library will host an online discussion with New York Times bestselling author Courtney Summers about her new book, “I’m The Girl,” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20.
The link to register is https://libraryc.org/mhlibrary/26559. The book is a thriller that follows Georgia, a 16-year-old girl investigating the murder of a teen. She teams up with the victim’s older sister to bring the killer to justice, but the odds are against them as their search leads them to people with extraordinary wealth and power.
Prior works by Summers include other novels for young adults such as “Cracked Up to Be,” “All The Rage” and “Sadie.” Summers lives and writes in Canada.
Mermaids at Civic Center Park
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library and the Madison Heights Active Adult Center will host a special event called “Mythical Mermaids & Merfolk” at Civic Center Park, behind Madison Heights City Hall at 360 W. 13 Mile Road, from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20.
The event will feature a mermaid appearance with stories, bubbles and crafts, and attendees are encouraged to dress up in costumes. To register for the event, visit eventbrite.com and search “Mythical Mermaids & Merfolk.”
Adult Lego Night
HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library, located at 123 E. Nine Mile Road, will host an Adult Lego Night starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17.
The free event will feature thousands of Lego bricks for attendees to use. One can also bring their own Lego set. For more information, call the library at (248) 546-4095.
Compost available at DPS
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Department of Public Services, located at 801 Ajax Drive, on the west side of John R Road between 12 Mile and 13 Mile roads, has a compost bin available with free, screened, cured compost for residents to take on a first come, first served basis. Bring your own container and shovel. At the circle drive, turn right into the parking lot outside the gate. The bin is in the back of the parking lot. Take care to avoid heavy vehicles and equipment moving in the lot, and do not pass through the gate unless visiting the animal shelter. The DPS typically receives about 100 yards of compost per season (April through May), and tries to keep the bin stocked, although demand is often high, and there may be periods where the bin is empty. When the compost is fully exhausted, wood chips will be available at this location instead. For more information, call the department at (248) 589-2294.
