Found Footage of Detroit Party Marching Band at Ferndale Library March 2020 (video)
But we found them, and thought they were too fun not to share!
Next Step in Ferndale Library Unionization: Third Party Ballots for Employees
Ferndale Area District Library Board Members voted unanimously to retain an attorney to guide them as Ferndale Library Workers form a union with the Detroit Newspaper Guild
June 30 – Ferndale Library Reception for Artist Loralee Grace
The Ferndale Library’s Art & Exhibitions Committee will host a Reception for local visual artist Loralee Grace on June 30 from 6 pm – 8 pm, celebrating her current show, “Futurelands,” currently on display in the library’s program room.
Meghan Evoy Appointed to Fill Ferndale Library Board Vacancy
“Evoy stood out to the Board for her leadership capabilities as a school principal, along with her enthusiastic commitment to both the library and the Ferndale Community.”
Ferndale Proves that “Libraries Rock” with Resources, Events, and More
Ferndale Proves that “Libraries Rock” with Resources, Events, and More (Ferndale Area District Library, April 2, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about? Message editor@oc115.com with your idea.…
Ferndale Library Early Learning Fair Feb 17
Ferndale Library Early Learning Fair Feb 17 FERNDALE, MI – Parents to be and families with small children should mark their calendars for the Early Learning Fair at the Ferndale Library on Sat., Feb 17. Youth Librarians will host an open-house style information fair that features several local family/youth organizations presenting an all-encompassing view…
Axle Brewery Founder Warms Library Guests with Humor, History and Beer
Axle Brewery Founder Warms Library Guests with Humor, History and Beer (Rebecca Hammond, Jan. 8, 2018) Ferndale, MI – If you live in Ferndale you already know this is a cool city, but when your local library invites one of the city’s newest microbreweries in for an evening of sharing its history AND samples of…
Anatomy of a Scene by U of D Mercy Theatre Co. at Ferndale Library Nov. 8
Anatomy of a Scene by U of D Mercy Theatre Co. at Ferndale Library Nov. 8 FERNDALE, MI – What happens before, during, and after a Director shouts: “ACTION!”? What goes into the construction of a scene for plays or films? How do the actors, crew, and director make a scripted performance seem so natural…
Ferndale Library Announces Two New Teen Programs
Ferndale Library Announces Two New Teen Programs (Ferndale Area District Library, Aug. 31, 2017) FERNDALE, MI – Encouraging teens to frequent their public library more often has always been an uphill battle, but the Ferndale Area District Library’s determined to turn that around this September. Ferndale’s new teen engagement campaign begins with their new…
15 #BookFaceFriday Pictures from Ferndale Library
15 #BookFaceFriday Pictures from Ferndale Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 24, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A social media trend that’s catching on among libraries is #BookFaceFriday . Staff and patrons find book covers with incomplete faces or bodies, then pose with the books to complete the picture. The Ferndale Area District Library, Blair Memorial Library…
Mid-Winter Break Week of Fun at Ferndale Library Feb 20-24
Mid-Winter Break Week of Fun at Ferndale Library Feb 20-24 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Library wants to help kids of all ages let off some steam during their school’s mid-winter vacation. With snow on the ground, families feeling a bit cooped up in their houses can rely on the library as a destination…
Ferndale Library Spooktacular: Superheroes v. Fairytales Oct. 29
Ferndale Library Spooktacular: Superheroes v. Fairytales Oct. 29 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Library staff are always an enthusiastic bunch when it comes to Halloween, opening after hours on the last Saturday of October to invite trick-or-treaters in for seasonal activities where you’ll find librarians incognito, matching a playful theme. This year, the…
Kevin Deegan-Krause Explains the Ferndale Library Millage
Kevin Deegan-Krause Explains the Ferndale Library Millage (Guest View: Kevin Deegan-Krause, July 28, 2016) Ferndale, MI – I’ve had the honor in the past of serving on the library board and seeing the library grow and prosper and while I’m no longer on the board, a few people have asked me to explain the library…
Ferndale Library’s Latest Finds: New Fiction for Kids
Ferndale Library’s Latest Finds: New Fiction for Kids (Jeff Milo – Circulation Specialist, Feb. 2, 2015) Last month, with help from The Friends Of The Ferndale Library, Ashley Lehman cut the ribbon on an all new Early Learning Play area in the Kids Corner. Lehman is Ferndale’s Head Librarian in Youth Services; your little one’s…
Ferndale Library’s Latest Finds: New Fiction for Kids
Ferndale Library’s Latest Finds: New Fiction for Kids (Jeff Milo – Circulation Specialist, Feb. 2, 2015) Last month, with help from The Friends Of The Ferndale Library, Ashley Lehman cut the ribbon on an all new Early Learning Play area in the Kids Corner. Lehman is Ferndale’s Head Librarian in Youth Services; your little one’s…
What To Read Next from FADL: Kelly’s New Year Picks
What To Read Next from FADL: Kelly’s New Year Picks (Jeff Milo, FADL Circulation Specialist, Jan.17, 2015) This can be a slow and quiet time of year. It’s when a lot of awards for films and books from the previous year are handed out and we’re inundated with previews or sneak peeks of critics…
Library Welcomes Adrianne Gilmore to Board
Adrienne Gilmore is a 14-year resident of the city, and is a professional educator in the Birmingham Public School system. She will be sworn in by the city clerk on February 27 and will officially join the Board at its March 21, 2013 monthly meeting.
Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Cases Explained
The Supreme Court has decided to take on two same-sex marriage cases this year. Each one addresses a different, but important facet of the marriage issue. The first addresses the Proposition 8 case in California and the second addresses a case where a couple was married in Canada and had a civil union in New York, but when one partner died the other was left with a $363,053 inheritance tax
Life Coaches Inspire Ladies to Simplify their Closets
A common New Year’s Resolution is to simplify life and reduce clutter. It’s one of those things that is easier said than done. But for folks in the Ferndale area, there is help.
Recently four area life coaches held a “The Art of Getting Dressed Made Easy” workshop at the Ferndale Public Library. Each presenter has a slightly differently specialty, but all can help add clarity to your life and to your closet.
Ferndale’s Halloween Events
Here are some of the exciting Halloween activities taking place around town. If you have any to add, please write to us at editor@ferndale115.com.