News & Events
Adult Summer Reading
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Summer Reading isn't just for kids! Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas and all adult readers are invited to sign up for Adult Summer Reading. Get ready to explore novel destinations during this year's Summer Reading program. Our Librarians have prepared book and movie lists to guide you along the way. Read/watch/listen to as much and to whatever you wish and you'll be entered into our drawing for great prizes. Find more great booklists at our Suggested Reads page.Register for Adult Summer Reading |
Programs
Wednesday Book Group: Zeitoun
Wednesday, June 13 at 2pm Join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm for a librarian-led discussion |
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Writers Live - Sparky & Me: My Friendship with Sparky Anderson and the Lessons He Shared ABout Baseball and Life
Wednesday, June 13 at 7pm Daniel Ewald was a sports reporter for the Detroit News prior to becoming Public Relations Director for the Detroit Tigers. Books available for sale and signing from BookBeat. |
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Friends Don't Let Friends Read Alone: The Glass Castle
Tuesday, June 19 at 7pm Join us the third Tuesday of the month for a librarian-led discussion at Zuma Coffee House. |
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Musical Heritage Concert at the Museum Featuring Planet D NonetSunday, June 24 at 2pm Join us for this concert by Planet D Nonet under the direction of RJ Spangler featuring their "Parade Valley Walk" performance. Paradise Valley Walk is a concert and lecture tribute to Detroit's overlooked pre-Motown musical roots. The performance showcases early swing music from the 1920s and 1930s highlighting the musical links to R&B and jump blues of the late 1940s and into the 1950s. This activity is funded in part by the MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and the MICHIGAN HUMANITIES COUNCIL. |
Writers Live - The 6 Husbands Every Wife Should Have!
Wednesday, June 27 at 7pm The key to a long and happy union is for both partners to recognize the six different stages every marriage has, and to adjust their values and behaviors for each-in essence, to become six different people. Join us for an evening with Birmingham author and psychologist, Dr. Steven Craig, whose book will be available for sale and signing through BookBeat. |
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Wednesday Book Group: The Three Weissmans of Westport
Wednesday, July 11 at 2pm Join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm for a librarian-led discussion |
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Paddling Michigan's Hidden Beauty
Thursday, July 12 at 7pm Meet Michigan author Doc Fletcher. Enjoy an hour-long photo journey down Michigan rivers and hear about historic riverside towns selected from Doc's canoeing and kayaking books. Book sale and signing as well as a drawing for a free canoe or kayak trip following the program. |
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Writers Live - Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of AMerica's Big Three Auto Makers - GM, Ford, and Chrysler
Tuesday, July 17 at 7pm Bill Vlasic is an award-winning business reporter, the Detroit bureau chief for the New York Times, Birmingham resident, and acclaimed author. Once Upon a Car has been called the "essential account of the United States auto industry" and was selected as a 2012 Michigan Notable Books title. Books will be available for sale and signing from BookBeat. |
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Friends Don't Let Friends Read Alone: Half Broke Horses
Tuesday, July 17 at 7pm Join us the third Tuesday of the month for a librarian-led discussion at Zuma Coffee House. |
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Wednesday Book Group: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
Wednesday, August 8 at 2pm Join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm for a librarian-led discussion |
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Adult Summer Reading Finale - Eat Healthy, the Middle Eastern Way!
Wednesday, August 8 at 7pm Help us celebrate the end of Summer Reading with Rita Salem-Pappadakis of the Chaldean American Ladies of Charity who will demonstrate the healthy aspects of a Middle Eastern diet using recipes from the Ma Baseema Cookbook with samples for all. Books will be available for purchase and singing. Frosty summer coffee drinks will also be served! Summer Reading prize winners will be announced at this event. Join us for food and fun! |
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War of 1812 Book Discussion
Thursday, August 9 at 10am To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, Library Director Doug Koschik will lead a discussion about Walter Borneman's 1812: The War That Forged a Nation, which noted historial Robert Remini has called "the best popular account of the War of 1812." Copies of the book are available for check out. |
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Friends Don't Let Friends Read Alone: Shadow of the Wind
Tuesday, August 21 at 7pm Join us the third Tuesday of the month for a librarian-led discussion at Zuma Coffee House. |
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