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As things turn blustery outside, duck inside the library for Hallo-Month events…and chills of another kind! Take a deep dive with author and investigator Rod Sadler into a decades-old Mackinac Island cold case, then get the spine-tingling scoop from film buff Greg Black on how horror films have evolved over their long history.

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There’s a lot to do at the library this fall — videogaming, an after-hours event inspired by Among Us, an anime and manga event, and a variety of kits if you’re feeling crafty. Read on for the details.

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Furniture Fair is here! Come check out some options for new places to relax, read, and learn in the library–then tell us what you think!

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Air? Chilling. Leaves? Changing. Pumpkin spice? Everywhere. What else has your bones screaming that fall has arrived? On this episode, Nicole, Killian, and Drew discuss their favorite fall traditions, both in their lives and in their must-watch media, and some of their favorite ways to celebrate the season.

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The Distracted Librarians

The Distracted Librarians

Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted! New episodes on the 1st and 15th of the month wherever you listen to podcasts!

Download the BTPL Mobile App

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Download BTPL Mobile for your Android or Apple phone. Seamlessly manage your library account with just a few taps.

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Ask the Experts

Need tech help? BTPL experts are available daily during library hours. Pop in for assistance with printing, scanning, faxing, or other tech questions. You can also call us at (248) 642-5800 ext. 121 or email us at asktech@btpl.org.

Library Design Project

Library Design Project

Learn more about the Library’s exciting interior design project to reimagine some of our public spaces and update furnishings and finishes throughout the building.