Madison Heights Library Remodel Includes Youth Room, Creative Tech Space
It finally re-opened on May 8 with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included Library staff and city officials.
Over 8,000 Books Sent to Commerce Township Kids Through Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program
There’s so many studies that show kids who grow up with more books in their home do better later in life academically.
Friends Group Supports Orion Township Library Programming
As a result of ongoing fundraising efforts by the Friends, the library’s budget is enhanced to support our community needs. The Friends contribute to the annual budget by donating on average $20,000 per year for programming and program supplies.
Ferndale’s Upcoming Green Events
The summer is full of events to educate and celebrate environmentally-conscious living. If you know of any that aren’t on this list, please email editor@ferndale115.com to let us know!
Getting Lost in Ferndale Reads
Ferndale Reads has begun as people throughout the city delve into free copies of the program’s featured book The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly.
Meet The People Who Represent You
Officials at various levels of government are having events to reach out to Ferndale residents this month. State Representative Ellen Cogen Lipton, State Senator Vincent Gregory and Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter all have upcoming events scheduled.
The Other Side: Films of Ferndale Reads
Each Monday from 7-9 pm visitors will be swept away with stories nearly as dark and enchanting as Connolly’s featured work. The films have been chosen for their story-telling properties and, hopefully, their ability to inspire the child inside us all to touch base with our own imaginations – and maybe even pick up a book!
Library Opening, Announces New Board Member
On Monday, February 21, 2011 the Ferndale Public Library will reopen at 9:00 am after being closed for repairs. “We’re truly looking forward to this event,” said Douglas Raber, the Library Director. “The new building had been open just long enough for us to see what kind of potential it had before we had to close because of the flood.”
Ferndale Library to Reopen Monday
Ferndale, MI February 14, 2011 – On Monday, February 21, 2011 the Ferndale Public Library will reopen at 9:00 am after being closed for repairs.
As Library Prepares to Re-Open, Tales of Lost Things Emerge
As Library Prepares to Re-Open, Tales of Lost Things Emerge (Crystal A. Proxmire, 2/10/2011) Once upon a time, Ferndale had a small Library without much space or structure for technology. A group of friends got together, and helped pass dedicated funding to have the Library grow both in size and in services. They built a…
Library Wins Green Construction Honorable Mention
Ferndale Public Library Wins Green Construction Honorable Mention (John Sterritt, 2/7/2011) At this year’s Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) annual meeting, held in Detroit on February 2, the Ferndale Public Library expansion and renovation project was awarded an Honorable Mention in their “Green Project of the Year” award category. There were just five other projects…
Changes on Library Board
Ann Warner, Trustee of the Ferndale Library, resigned from the board effective January 23, 2011. The Board accepted the resignation at its January 27 regular meeting.
Best-Selling Irish Author John Connolly to Speak at Ferndale Reads
The Ferndale Public Library will welcome its first international best-selling author as a keynote speaker the evening of March 29, 2011, when Irish author, John Connolly, will come to discuss his book, The Book of Lost Things.
Doug Raber Stepping Down, Library Hurries to Find Replacement
Ferndale Public Library Director Doug Raber is stepping down so that he and his wife Jessica can move out of Michigan for other employment, according to a press release from Library Board President Ann Warner.
Book Clubs Abound in Ferndale
While the Library’s ‘Tween Book Club and The Science Fiction Book Club have taken a temporary break, community book discussion continues. Book Parties at the Emory, a regular extra-library activity, is back on Thursday, Jan. 20. There is also the Nerdy Book Club at Detroit Comics on Jan. 21.And a new tradition is forming with the emergence of the GLBT Book Club which will meet at Como’s on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Sarah Parmelee, Library Trustee Resigns, Relocates
Sarah Parmelee, Ferndale Library Board Trustee and the board secretary, has submitted her resignation to the board, effective October 28, 2010. Ms. Parmelee and her family are relocating to Huntington Woods. The board’s bylaws require trustees to be Ferndale residents.
Seniors Host Taste Fest
The Ferndale Seniors held a Taste Fest fundraiser at the Ferndale Public Library on Oct.27, 2010 to celebrate the release of their new Senior Cook Book. There were tables of food and a chance to talk about the recipes provided by Ferndale’s most active elders.
Seniors to sell Cookbook, host Town Hall Mtg.
October 27, 2010 is a big one for The Ferndale Seniors. First they’ll be getting a visit from Mayor Craig Covey, at the annual Senior Town Hall Meeting at 11am at the Kulick Center (1201 Livernois). Then in the evening they will be celebrating the launch of their first ever Ferndale Seniors Cookbook with a Taste Fest from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Ferndale Public Library (222 E. 9 Mile)…(read more)
CFFto Hold Forum on Charter Issue – Oct. 23rd
Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF) is holding an Issue Forum regarding the local ballot question concerning the proposed amendment to the City Charter. The forum will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the Ferndale Library…(read more)
Ferndale Library Board Fills Open Seat
The Ferndale Library Board has unanimously selected Darlene Johnson-Bignotti, a former library trustee, to replace Mary Ann Neal, who recently resigned after serving for 18 years….(read more)