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A multi-episode mini series begins today! With Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) seeing a HUGE rise in popularity lately, The Distracted Librarians had to give it a try! Join them as they set off on an adventure over the course of the next few episodes in a short homebrewed D&D game. What challenges await our adventurers? Only time will tell! …

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Settle in—it’s story time! Enjoy a softly read short story, poem, or essay read aloud by an Adult & Teen Services librarian.

The Virtual Read-Aloud program is designed to celebrate classic stories and traditional storytelling. These short form “audiobooks” offer listeners the chance to enjoy a quick, accessible narrative that combines literature with ambient sounds and seasonally-relevant elements….

The Golden Girls v. Seinfeld Trivia Night with Mocktails

Test your knowledge of these iconic tv shows for fun prizes on Thursday, July 11 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Form a team of up to 6 people and register in advance. Delicious themed mocktails and snacks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game starts at 6:30 p.m.

To register,…

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Want to visit the indie bookstore our Distracted Librarians explored in our last episode? Here’s how you can.

Schuler Books
Schuler Books has four locations throughout the state: Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Okemos, and West Bloomfield. This latter location is the newest, having opened in mid-2023. All locations offer new, bargain, and used books (as well as a host of specialty items) in all genres and for all ages….

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Check out the list of events and activities we have planned for teens this Summer! All teens age 13-18 are welcome to participate. Click on the links for more information and to register for any programs. 

Upcoming events:

  • Sign up for Summer Reading on Beanstack! Just for signing up, Teens can select a free book from the Adult &

What we are reading, listening to, and watching

New Books in July 2024

New DVDs: July

Beach Nonfiction

90s “Classic” Novels

High-Demand Titles Available Now on hoopla

Olivetti

Courtroom Dramas on DVD

New DVDs: June