November, 2022

Thanksgiving month is a great time to learn more about Native Americans. Here are a few titles in our collection to get you started (click on title to see catalog record):

Foods of the Americas: Native Recipes and Traditions

Native Americans: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture and Peoples

The Wisdom of Native Americans

And for youth:

Michigan Native Peoples

Search for ‘native americans’ in our catalog for lots more!

Adopt a Magazine!

Looking for an easy way to support your library? Help us stretch our budget by sponsoring the magazine of your choice! We subscribe to magazines for everyone in the family on a wide range of topics The average subscription cost is only $28 (but gifts of any amount are welcome). You may sponsor in honor or in memory of someone if you wish. Ask for a brochure at the Info Desk, click HERE or give us a call at 734-439-1240 for more info.

Library Again Accepting Book/Media Donations

We are now able to accept donations of gently used books and music CDs from the last five years, as well as DVDs, audiobooks, and youth related materials regardless of age. Donations in saleable condition are accepted on the first two Saturdays of each month (2-3 boxes/bags per person per day). Donations not added to the library’s collections go to the Friends of the Library sale. Check HERE for more info or give us a call at 734-439-1240.

Please keep in mind we are a small library with limited staff to manage donations, but we appreciate your support!

Upcoming Programs

Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 12:30-2 pm IN PERSON at City Hall Meeting Room (turn left when you enter the building). Lethal Lunches (mystery book group). This month's title is Blood of the Prodigal by P.L. Gaus. Contact info@milanlibrary.org for details on joining!

Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7-8:30 pm at The Center (45 Neckel Ct.) Eerie Evenings at The Center Our first paranormal program was so popular we just had to add a second! Are you a fan of spirits, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night? Join us as we welcome back Paranormal Investigator Ronda Hart from The Original Motor City Ghost Hunters. Ronda will tour and discuss what or who she encountered and felt during the investigation. She will also discuss her Hack House experiences! Come along...if you dare! Space limited; sign up HERE.

Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 pm at The Center 45 Neckel Ct. Essay Help for Colleges. Set Yourself Apart! This workshop focuses on helping high school and transfer students shine in their college applications with an essay that truly reflects their character and integrity. Elizabeth Levy retired from Whitmore Lake School System and started her own business with college essays and college searches in the metro area. Register HERE.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. The Patchwork Writers Group. Group share & critique. Contact info@milanlibrary.org for details on joining!

Monday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. The Novel Bunch. We will be discussing the novel Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko. Contact info@milanlibrary.org for details on joining!

Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30-8:30 pm. at the Center (45 Neckel Ct.) Collaging with Karen Holiday Card Workshop. We are delighted to welcome back Collage Artist Karen Downing. In this workshop we will be creating unique holiday greeting cards to send out to loved ones in the spirit of the holidays! All supplies will be provided for this free workshop. We have magazines for you to collage from but if you have any other paper materials you would like to include in your old holiday cards, stickers magazines, etc., please feel free to bring them along! Collaging is so fun and addicting. Join us for a relaxing and creative evening! Space is limited; register HERE.

Staff Picks:

We love to share what we’ve been reading/watching/listening to/exploring! Here are Cynthia’s recommendations! (Note: Click on the title to get to our catalog record for the item.)

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabriel Zevin

This is a love story between Sadie and Sam, told over many years. They first meet in a hospital during their childhood, supporting each other through video games. Later in life, after college, they meet again while in Cambridge. While they find love (and incredible success) in their mutual interest in video game design, their creativity suffers when they're apart. Finally, they meet once more in an unexpected way. If you are at all interested in computer games (or love stories) then this one may be for you!

The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

This mystery is Brendan Slocumb's first book. I liked the fact that he leaves his readers/listeners a note to tell us that many parts of this story came from his own life’s experiences, making it almost an autobiographical mystery.

Ray McMillan is a non-typical, self-made, black, classical musician from a poor rural southern area. Though Ray was under pressure from his family to get a normal job, he stayed true to classical music and even inherits his grandfather’s mysterious Stradivarius violin. Ray finds himself on the road to success but continues to battle racism. Just before his performance in a world class music competition, the Stradivarius is stolen. Who would do such a thing? Find out in The Violin Conspiracy!

Thanksgiving Hours & Friends Boutique Sale!

Thanksgiving: The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 and will re-open for regular hours on Saturday, Nov. 26.

The Friends of the Library’s Boutique Sale is a great place to browse for holiday gifts! Look to your left as soon as you enter the Library for a nice selection of like-new books and other items on a variety of topics.