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Sold by Patricia McCormick is the #1 most challenged book of 2025.

You can place a hold on it in our online catalog here:
https://libbyapp.com/search/tln/search/query-sold/page-1/521245

October 4-10, 2026 is Banned Books Week.

Books don't just tell stories, they build empathy, challenge perspectives, and shape free expression. When we restrict access to literature, we limit our understanding of the world and the people in it. Defending the freedom to read means protecting everyone's right to think, question, and explore.

It’s always a good day when Mike shows up! 🚛📚

Did you know that we get book deliveries through TLN (The Library Network) almost every day? Here's a shot of Mike loading some Commerce books into the TLN truck to be sorted and delivered to other libraries around the state.

One card, millions of possibilities!

Free educational forum on international freedom. RSVP below.

“Offered at, but not by, the Historic Hartland Music Hall. Cromaine District Library does not support or endorse this event.”

Library Censorship and Intellectual Freedom Expert Panel Discussion We invite you to join us during Banned Books Week for an important conversation about intellectual freedom and the future of our libraries ahead of the library board election in November.  Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. Historic Hartland Music Hall 3619 Avon Street, Hartland, MI 48353 This i...

Steve and DJ had a blast visiting the different branches of today! Welcome to our cooperative!

The Library Network is excited to welcome Public Libraries of Saginaw to the community of 76 libraries represented throughout Southeast Michigan. 🎉

It’s Give Like Dolly Day! Click the link below on Dolly’s picture and donate $9.25 on 9/25 to donate books to kids!

Give Like Dolly Day: Give $9.25 on 9/25 to help bring free books to Detroit children September 25 marks the first Give Like Dolly Day, honoring Dolly Parton’s lifelong commitment to children and her belief in the power of books to help them dream big.

The progress is looking great!

Preserve your old photos at Oxford Public Library!

📸 Preserve Your Family Memories! Don’t let your treasured family photos fade, deteriorate, or get damaged over time. Bring your photos to Oxford Public Library and preserve them digitally for generations to come!

Catherine Fox will help patrons digitize family photographs on select Tuesdays using a Digitization Kit borrowed from the Library of Michigan.

* Register at miopl.org/adults
* 30-minute appointments through November
* Bring a USB drive to save your scanned photos

Preserve your memories for generations to come! ❤️

A cardigan is a MUST!

Already wondering what you're going to be for Halloween? Look no further.

Might we suggest... Michigan Library Staff?
Includes everything you need to look like you’ve fixed the printer twice, covered a desk shift, and somehow acquired three more pens before lunch.

MI Library folks: what did we forget to include? 👇
(And if THIS costume isn’t your style, dress up in your favorite literary costume when we see you at MLA Annual Conference in October! 🎃📚)

Edit: My apologies for missing the misspelled word: book tap is suppose to be book "tape"! 👀