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LibraryAware In case you missed it, our grand re-opening was in March! Ecorse Public Library is open to the public once again. Please stop by and see us!

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Michigan actively participates in Older Americans Month. In May 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed it as Older Americans Month in Michigan. The state recognizes the significant contributions made by adults aged 60 years and older who positively impact the community every day. Michigan has more residents over the age of 60 than under 18, emphasizing the importance of supporting older adults in maintaining their health, independence, and happiness as they age. Michigan was also the first state in the Midwest and the fifth in the nation to join the AARP/World Health Organization Age-Friendly movement. This year’s theme, “Age My Way,” encourages learning about aging independently so that older adults can remain engaged with their communities for as long as possible.

Additionally, in March 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared it as Older Americans Act National Senior Nutrition Program Month in Michigan. The state encourages older Michiganders facing food insecurity to reach out to their local Area Agency on Aging to learn about available programs and resources.

Michigan has consistently recognized the value of its older population, and initiatives like Senior Action Week (held from May 9-13, 2022) further promote engagement and support for older adults across the state.

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Wayne Metro's first-ever podcast episode is on Spotify!

This season will be focused on highlighting our Community Champions and giving them a platform to share the amazing work they're doing to uplift the Wayne County Community!

In our first episode, we sit down with E.B. Jordan, an activist and non-profit founder helping establish opportunities for women facing re-entry following incarceration. E.B. shared her success story, the movement she's built with S&D PJ Housing, the right to vote, and more.

Check it out here: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waynemetro.

Community Champions 2024 Nominee: S&D P.J. Housing.

At S&D PJ Housing, the mission is singular and resolute: to transform lives, one woman at a time. E.B. and her team are dedicated to empowering women transitioning from incarceration by offering safe housing, comprehensive educational resources, and impactful community initiatives. Each of their programs is meticulously crafted to nurture growth, provide unwavering support, and facilitate successful reintegration into our communities. S&D PJ Housing works with over 100 children and adults in the community.

E.B. also represents the Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), which gives a voice to those impacted by the Criminal Legal System. The team aims to give back power and remove barriers to voting; whether it be logistical, informational, or lack of trust in the process, VAAC works to educate formerly incarcerated individuals on voter suppression and the power they have to help decide our governmental leaders and laws.

To get in contact with S&D P.J. Housing, please email [email protected] or visit https://pjhousing.org/.

Join us on April 24th from 6-7 PM for our Community Champions event, as we amplify the voices of grassroots non-profits striving to make a difference in our communities.

To learn more about our event, to hear the stories of our nominees, or to register for the livestream, please visit waynemetro.org/communitychampions.

Launching tomorrow morning is Community Action Amplified: A Wayne Metro Podcast created to meet you wherever you need us.

Join us bi-weekly as we interview all of our 2024 Community Champions to learn more about their grassroots organizations and the work they're doing to create safe, healthy, and thriving communities.

The podcast will be available on Spotify and released every other Wednesday.

Stay tuned for more information!

Michigan Senior Olympics Michigan Senior Olympics promotes healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, sports competitions and health, fitness, and wellness programs for active individuals 50 years plus.

We LOVE our local libraries! 📚 🖥️ 😍 Thank you to The Library Network and the Suburban Library Cooperative for participating in our Food for Thought Library Food Drives, going on now through April 26!

Together, we're 'renewing' our commitment to our neighbors in need by 'checking in' canned goods🥫 🥫 🥫to share with the community! Your donations will help us meet the rising need for emergency food assistance throughout Southeast Michigan.

Support your neighbors, today! Drop off healthy shelf-stable items like tuna, peanut butter, canned vegetables and fruit at one of the libraries listed below before April 26. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Special thanks to these participating libraries:
Bacon Memorial District Library
Belleville Area District Library
Dearborn Heights Library
Center Line Public Library
Chesterfield Township Library
Detroit Public Library
Ecorse Public Library
Franklin Public Library
Garden City Public Library
Grosse Pointe Public Library
Hamtramck Public Library
Harper Woods Public Library
Harrison Township Public Library (HTPL)
Hazel Park District Library
Howell Carnegie Library
Huntington Woods Library
Livonia Public Library
Lois Wagner Memorial Library
Lyon Township Public Library
Melvindale Public Library
Milford Public Library
Novi Public Library
Plymouth District Library
Ray Township Public Library
Riverview Veterans Memorial Library
Royal Oak Public Library
Southfield Public Library
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library
Taylor Community Library
Trenton Veterans Memorial Library
Warren Public Library
Wayne Public Library
Public Library of Westland
Wixom Public Library

With some chilly days still upon us it might be hard to imagine but warmer days are ahead! Summer reading is coming up soon and Ecorse Public Library will have lots to offer!

We have special guests, special events, fun crafts, as well as PRIZES for the whole family!

Keep an eye on our page for updates and ways to participate!

2:00-2:50 ages 5 and under
3:00-4:00 age 6-11 year old

----Last Day to register is June 2
---$45 fee must be paid in full
--Payment plans can be arranged during clinics

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Tech Talk for Seniors: Is your private browsing really private?

What a browser’s private window really does might be vastly different from what you think. Find out what incognito mode really does and how to protect your privacy.

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If the idea of starting a small business is exciting to you but also daunting, you might want to consider a microbusiness. Find out what makes something a microbusiness and why they’re great for people 50 and older.

5 Reasons You Should Start a Microbusiness Older adults are very successful in ventures that have just a few employees, research finds

31 Little ‘Wins’ We Rarely Celebrate But Should This month, elevate your life by acknowledging these small but mighty accomplishments.

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Stop by the Ecorse Public Library (EPL) and get your library card, check out a book and thank a librarian!

National Library Week Let’s look back on our love for the smell of old books, and thank public libraries.

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