Perhaps you’ve seen it as you’ve driven by: the latest message on the sign outside of the library says,“’Tis the Season to Read.” And I...

And just like that the holiday season is underway. We upheld our day-after-Thanksgiving tradition of making homemade cinnamon rolls and...

Many of us have probably been reading books by ourselves for most of our lives. Outside of the stories our caregivers read to us as a...

Imagine this: In two weeks you’ll embark on an epic journey across the US. While you’ll be living in a small travel trailer, you’ll have...

November marks the annual observance of National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich traditions, languages, and...

This morning I am writing to you from the shores of Lake Higgins. The sky is dense with cloud coverage, accentuating the thick band of...

There are a hundred things I love about fall—it’s easily my favorite season—but Halloween and the hype of all-things haunted is not one...

National Friends of Libraries Week is October 15-21, 2023, the perfect time for us to pause and celebrate the ongoing work of the...

In an era where the importance of diverse perspectives and voices is at the forefront of societal conversations, the American Library...

Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose...

In the Children’s Wing of the Wickson Library, a magical transformation is taking place. While the Fall season is ushering in cooler...

Labor Day Weekend, the unofficial start to Fall, is behind us. The very first leaves are beginning to change, another school year is in...

Detroit native, Aaron Hamburger, was on his way to Capitol Hill to meet with Senator Debbie Stabenow and advocate for progressive causes...

In recent years, studies have shown that trees encompass a vast network of underground fungi known as mycelium—tiny threads that wrap...

Summer is winding down and somehow, it’s already August. Summer reading will be wrapping up this week. Be sure to turn in your summer...

I’ve long been fascinated by starlings. The way the birds launch themselves into the sky at dusk for a mesmerizing performance of...

What if I told you a single book could alter the course of your life? Would you believe me? For native-born Michigander, podcaster, and...

“It’s like how the mailman used to knock on the door to deliver the mail. It’s the point of contact with the customer that’s special. The...

Kelsey Ronan's 2023 Michigan Notable Book, Chevy in the Hole, is a stunning, painfully honest love letter to Flint, MI. The popular story...

You’ve likely seen them before—those little, often colorful, book-sharing boxes dotting the perimeters of parks, playgrounds, and private...