One of the most precious heirlooms I have is a trio of old books. They are addressed to my grandmother, Sharon, from “Grandma, January...

As winter comes to a close, the Wickson Library is gearing up for an exciting array of spring programming. Partnering with Michigan...

One of my favorite aspects of Books for Lunch is that it seamlessly showcases the power of storytelling to transport us across time,...

While some people believe the myth that graphic novels don’t count as “real reading,” they might actually be one of the best ways to help...

While the library is gearing up to commemorate its 50th anniversary in June, we are highlighting various programs and volunteer groups...

Let’s talk about reading. Perhaps you yourself aren’t a big fan of reading, or you know someone who’d rather be doing something...

I enter the library and shake the snow from my boots. I’m ten minutes early, but already there are a few people gathered on this...

When I was a college student in West Michigan my landlord had a single bumper sticker on the back of her car that read, “Follow the...

Despite the busyness of the holiday season, members of Books for Lunch have reportedly kept up with their usual reading loads. Books for...

A pair of persistent sleuths intent on solving a small town murder; a work-from-home single mother tracking down the hidden assets of...

Perhaps you’ve seen it as you’ve driven by: the latest message on the sign outside of the library says,“’Tis the Season to Read.” And I...

And just like that the holiday season is underway. We upheld our day-after-Thanksgiving tradition of making homemade cinnamon rolls and...

Many of us have probably been reading books by ourselves for most of our lives. Outside of the stories our caregivers read to us as a...

Imagine this: In two weeks you’ll embark on an epic journey across the US. While you’ll be living in a small travel trailer, you’ll have...

November marks the annual observance of National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich traditions, languages, and...

This morning I am writing to you from the shores of Lake Higgins. The sky is dense with cloud coverage, accentuating the thick band of...

There are a hundred things I love about fall—it’s easily my favorite season—but Halloween and the hype of all-things haunted is not one...

National Friends of Libraries Week is October 15-21, 2023, the perfect time for us to pause and celebrate the ongoing work of the...

In an era where the importance of diverse perspectives and voices is at the forefront of societal conversations, the American Library...

Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose...