Madison Heights Public Library

Event is free, but registration is required. See post below for registration info!

The Grinch's Candy Cane Hunt is here!

Join the fun - Saturday, December 9 at 11:00 am
Madison Heights Public Library

The Grinch discovered that Youth Assistance has hidden some candy canes, along with some special candy canes near the public library. The Grinch is planning on finding the candy canes and turning them all green! To get this event started, we will be listening to a read aloud of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” inside the library. Next, we will head outside to find all the hidden candy canes.

After the candy canes are all found, we’ll head back inside to warm up with some hot cocoa and pictures with the Grinch. Prizes will be awarded to a few lucky winners who find the special candy canes. Dress for the weather: the event will continue rain, snow, or shine!
*The event is FREE, however, you will need to register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-grinchs-candy-cane-hunt-tickets-771191874657

We can't wait to see you!

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Announcing our book club's new name - Novels & Neighbors, which we host with the Madison Heights Public Library ! Stay tuned for how to recommend titles for the group - or post suggestions here! Novels & Neighbors focuses on titles that feature a range of viewpoints and life experiences as told through popular fiction.

Our Warm & Fuzzy Winter Reading program begins today! If you like to read during the winter months, then this program is for you! Read for a chance to win free books and other prizes. For all ages.
https://madison-heights.beanstack.org/reader365

Yes, Oscar the Grouch likes trash - but he also likes to RECYCLE! That is what Oscar does at the Madison Heights Public Library - you give him your books and other materials you are returning - and he recycles them back into the library so others can keep enjoying the books!
Sesame Street

Bake Sale at the Library tonight!

Reminder: The Madison Heights Active Adult Center - AAC Book Discussion is tomorrow, 11/28 at 1:30 p.m. Feel free to join and check it out, even if you didn't read this month's book. Beware of spoilers though.

AAC Book Club  

Santa is flying his sleigh towards our city. He will be landing at City Hall TONIGHT, November 27th at 6:30pm! Bring the whole family out to give Santa a warm Madison Heights welcome!

Reminder to grab your last minute reads before the library closes this evening for the holiday weekend. Don't worry though, our Libby app is available, even when our building isn't.

Library Closed  

Baking this weekend? Make a little extra and donate it for our Book Sale! (or if you don't bake - ask a friend!) 😍
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Today, 11/18, at 1 p.m., enjoy an all-ages story time in celebration of Native American Heritage month.

We Are Still Here - An Anishnaabe Story Join us in the Breckenridge Room for an Anishnaabe story for all ages.

Reading with Cosmo is cancelled for today 11/16 - so sorry for any inconvenience!

Don't forget to stop by the library tonight to read to therapy dog Cosmo. No registration required.

Reading with Cosmo Reading is better with a friend, read to Therapy Dog Cosmo to help her earn training hours! No registration required.

Feel free to stop by tonight's (11/15 at 7:30 p.m.) book talk even if you haven't read Stealing yet. You might find you want to read it after tonight's discussion. But be warned, there will be spoilers.

Diverse Voices Book Talk November's book is Stealing by Margaret Verble in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Have you got your copy of The Things We Cannot Say for this month's Madison Heights Active Adult Center - AAC book discussion? It's only two weeks away!

AAC Book Club  

Don't forget to sign up for your spot in Creativebug Crafts! Also, don't forget the library has a subscription to Creativebug for all library card holders.

Creativebug Crafts: Paper Holiday Village Have a live Creativebug class experience! We'll show you how to fold paper buildings and then decorate to create your own adorable holiday village as seen on Creativebug. RSVP on Eventbrite.

Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? Join the library to learn more about Anishnaabe culture in the Great Lakes area with our all-ages story time.

We Are Still Here - An Anishnaabe Story Join us in the Breckenridge Room for an Anishnaabe story for all ages.

Only one week left before the discussion of Margaret Verble's Stealing. Time to start reading if you haven't already!

Diverse Voices Book Talk November's book is Stealing by Margaret Verble in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

There are only a few spots left for next week's Tinker Tuesday craft activity. Register before space runs out!

Tinker Tuesday: Toy Soldiers Make a Toy Soldier at the Library! Ages 5 and up. Supplies provided, but are limited. Please register for this program.

Learn more about Anishnaabe culture at Madison Heights Public Library on November 18 at 1 p.m.

We Are Still Here - An Anishnaabe Story Join us in the Breckenridge Room for an Anishnaabe story for all ages.

Create a paper holiday village with Creativebug crafts at the library! Sign up today!

Creativebug Crafts: Paper Holiday Village Have a live Creativebug class experience! We'll show you how to fold paper buildings and then decorate to create your own adorable holiday village as seen on Creativebug. RSVP on Eventbrite.

Saturdays at 10:30 am in the library's youth room!

Toddler Time Join the Library Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM for stories and coloring! Intended for ages 2-5 and their families, all are welcome. No registration required.

November's Heights Active Adult Center - AAC Book Club discussion features The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer. Discussion is 11/28. Get your copy today!

AAC Book Club  

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, this month's Diverse Voices Book Talk is about Stealing by Margaret Verble. Have you started reading yet?

Diverse Voices Book Talk November's book is Stealing by Margaret Verble in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Live Author Talk online with John Stamos coming up on November 1!

LSC | Watch | Madison Heights Public Library Webinars and Online Events Join us for an intimate conversation with Full House star, John Stamos, as he leads us through his incredibly moving and vulnerable memoir, If You Would Have Told Me. 

Haunted Library tonight at 6:30 featuring Ghostbusters Detroit!

Join us in the Library Breckenridge Room today at 7 PM for our next Diverse Voices Book Talk! We'll be discussing "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan.

Presented by the Library and the Human Relations and Equity Commission.

Join us in the Library tomorrow at 7 PM for our next Diverse Voices Book Talk! We'll be discussing "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan.

Presented by the Library and the Human Relations and Equity Commission.

You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling and master of suspense, Ruth Ware as she talks about her newest book, Zero Days on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Madison Heights Public Library!

Register online or watch previous Author Talks anytime at https://libraryc.org/mhlibrary

Join us in the Library Wednesday, October 18 at 7 PM for our next Diverse Voices Book Talk! We'll be discussing "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan.

Presented by the Library and the Human Relations and Equity Commission.

Learn more about indigenous history by ordering some of these library materials: https://bit.ly/mhplipd2023

Pet Plushie Adoption today!
Stop in and take a plushie animal home with you!

Censorship is on the rise. The unparalleled number of reported book challenges in 2022 nearly doubled the number reported in 2021. The number of unique titles targeted marked a 38% increase over 2021.

Meet Lola - Lola is one of our Pet Plushies available for adoption! You can adopt a Pet Plushie beginning at 11 am on Saturday October 7 - until they all find homes. You can also check out books on how to care for pets!

Can’t adopt a living pet? Adopt a pet plushie! Stop by the Library after Toddler Story Time to find a new friend.

Adoption starts at 11 AM until all plushies find a new home. No registration needed.

It is Banned Books Week - What does that mean? This is a week to celebrate the freedom to read what you want.