Michigan Notable Books The Michigan Notable Books program annually selects 20 of the most notable books published in the year. The selections are reflective of Michigan's diverse ethnic, historical, literary, and cultural experience. Read More About It or Check Out The Library Subject Guide

Color Play: Explore The Art And Science Of Color Explore the art and science of color through imaginative hands-on experiences and opportunities for creative play. This ingenious traveling exhibit (from the folks who created last year’s exhibit, Contraptions A – Z) will engage all ages from toddlers to adults. Beginning Monday, May 12, 2008 More Information

History Y's: Michigan Women of Valor Lansing area librarian and actress Marie Papciak interpretively portrays Michigan women Sarah Emma Edmonds and Laura Smith Haviland. Why were these Canadian born women important figures in Michigan history? Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Featured Bookletter: National Book Awards for Nonfiction The National Book Awards are given out by the National Book Foundation with the goal of enhancing the public's awareness of exceptional books written by fellow Americans, and to increase the popularity of reading in general. More Information