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  • Updates and Upgrades – To Better Serve You

    We’re updating our system to serve you better!  Here’s what to know: During all our upgrades, you can browse the catalog online as usual. Library Renovation – Begins June 2 This summer, we will also embark on a renovation to refresh and reimagine how we serve the community. The multi-phase project will update every floor…

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  • May 2025 Library Board Meeting

    Meeting starts at 7:30 pm in the Friends Board Room on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The meeting will be open for participation both in-person at the library and online via zoom (details below). To Join Zoom Meeting use this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84949591404 Meeting ID: 849 4959 1404Password: 99536543 Or call this number: 651-372-8299 View or download the…

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  • Civic Zone: Mental Health Awareness

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the importance of mental health and encourage open conversations about mental well-being. Mental health awareness refers to the understanding, recognition, and acknowledgment of mental health conditions and their effects on individuals and society as a whole. It also involves promoting strategies for mental…

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  • Author spotlight: Lisa Jewell

    If you enjoy novels that keep you turning the page late into the night, Lisa Jewell might already be on your bookshelf. If not, she’s an author to get to know. Lisa Jewell writes stories that begin with the everyday but slowly unravel into gripping mysteries layered with secrets, twists, and emotional depth. Her books…

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  • Sign up for Summer Reading: Join the Fun

    June marks the start of Summer Reading at the library! Get involved by registering at the youth or main floor desk starting June 1 to receive your all-ages game board. This summer-long event runs for 12 weeks, concluding at the end of August. Each week, kids, teens, and adults can earn rewards by showing their…

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  • A New Chapter for Plymouth District Library

    At Plymouth District Library, change is more than cosmetic—it’s an opportunity to reimagine how we serve our community. Starting this summer, the library will embark on a renovation designed to breathe new life into our spaces while honoring the familiar warmth our visitors know and love. Director Shauna Anderson calls the project “a reinvention,” and…

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  • May 2025 VEBA Committee Meeting

    Plymouth District Library Board of Trustees will hold a VEBA Committee meeting at 5:30pm on Monday, 5th May 2025. The meeting will be open for participation both in-person at the library and online via zoom. Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 880 7721 8781Passcode: 55404917Join via phone: 312-626-6799 View or download the digital packet using the links…

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  • Author Spotlight: Viola Shipman

    Author Spotlight: Viola ShipmanJoin us for An Evening with Viola Shipman – Wednesday, May 7, 7–8 PM at the Penn Theatre Plymouth District Library is thrilled to welcome Viola Shipman, the beloved pen name of bestselling author Wade Rouse, for a special evening of storytelling, books, and conversation at the Penn Theatre. With more than…

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  • April 2025 Library Board Meeting

    Meeting starts at 7:30 pm in the Friends Board Room on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The meeting will be open for participation both in-person at the library and online via zoom (details below). To Join Zoom Meeting use this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84949591404 Meeting ID: 849 4959 1404Password: 99536543 Or call this number: 651-372-8299 View or download the…

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  • Civic Zone: Arbor Day

    Arbor Day: Celebrating the Importance of Trees in Our Lives Arbor Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating trees and promoting the importance of planting and caring for them. It’s a time when individuals, communities, and organizations come together to honor the beauty and benefits of trees in our environment. But Arbor Day is…

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  • Climate Action and Community Programs

    As we approach Earth Day, it’s an important time to reflect on the state of our planet and our collective responsibility to protect it. Climate change continues to challenge our world in ways that require urgent action, yet amid the pressing concerns, there’s much to celebrate about the positive work already being done and the…

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  • The Cornerstone of the Sharing Economy

    Libraries, including us, have always been in the sharing business—long before the term “sharing economy” became popular. From borrowing books, movies, and music to sharing our community spaces, study rooms, and technology, our library operates on a simple yet powerful idea: access over ownership. In today’s world, the sharing economy is transforming how we think…

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  • Lost Books (and a Journal) Find their way home

    Sometimes, things find their way back home in the most unexpected ways. Recently, we received a copy of The Walk by Richard Paul Evans—one of those heartfelt novels that reminds you how far you might have to go to find yourself. Fittingly, this particular book took a journey of its own. It was accidentally returned…

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  • Author Spotlight: Nancy Tillman

    As we grow older and our reading levels advance, so do the books we choose. Most of us naturally transition from children’s books to young adult novels and, eventually, to adult fiction and nonfiction. Of course, if you’re a caregiver, you might still find yourself reading children’s books aloud to little ones. But when it…

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  • IMLS Funding Elimination: What It Could Mean for Library Services Across Michigan

    On March 14, 2025, an Executive Order was signed to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)—the federal agency that provides funding support to libraries and museums nationwide. If implemented, this change could impact several important statewide programs that Michigan residents rely on every day. In Michigan, IMLS funding supports services like the Michigan Electronic Library…

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  • March 2025 Library Board Meeting

    Meeting starts at 7:30 pm in the Friends Board Room on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The meeting will be open for participation both in-person at the library and online via zoom (details below). To Join Zoom Meeting use this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84949591404 Meeting ID: 849 4959 1404Password: 99536543 Or call this number: 651-372-8299 View or download the…

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  • Civic Zone: Consumer Protection

    During National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, government agencies, consumer protection organizations, and advocacy groups raise awareness about consumer rights and provide information on how to protect oneself from scams, fraud, and other forms of consumer exploitation. Various organizations and government agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the…

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  • Bridging Generations: Connecting Through Library Events

    There’s something special about coming together—sharing stories, learning from each other, and finding common ground across generations. Whether it’s grandparents teaching grandkids how to play chess, families watching a movie together, or friends of all ages creating art, these moments create lasting connections. At the library, we believe that learning and fun shouldn’t be limited…

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  • Check Out an Expert

    Check Out an Expert: Bringing Community Knowledge to Life at Plymouth Library Plymouth Library is proud to launch its innovative Check Out an Expert program—a dynamic initiative designed to connect community members with experienced professionals from a range of fields. Whether you’re interested in mastering a new skill, exploring career opportunities, or simply learning something…

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  • Find Your Next Favorite Read—And a Community to Share It With

    There’s nothing like starting a new book—getting to know the characters, diving into a storyline, and eagerly sneaking in pages whenever you can: during lunch, before bed, in between errands. But what if there was something that could make this experience even better? That’s where book clubs come in. Book clubs aren’t just about reading—they’re…

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