If you’re drawn to novels that blend lyrical prose, moral gravity, and unforgettable characters, Leif Enger is an author worth knowing. And if you’re already familiar with his work—welcome back. Enger doesn’t simply tell stories; he invites readers into meditations on hope, loss, resilience, and the strange beauty that often blooms amid life’s wreckage. Born and raised…
Celebrate Black History Month with MADL
Each February, Black History Month invites us to reflect, learn, and celebrate the stories, achievements, and ongoing contributions of Black Americans. It’s a time to honor the past, recognize the present, and inspire a more inclusive future. While we cannot possibly contain African American history/culture into a single month, throughout February we'll be hosting a variety of…
Library Card Design Competition
Do you want to design your own library card? Download the template to create your own and submit your entries to MADL's Library Card Design Competition! The submission form opens January 1 and closes January 15.
Why “I Cheerfully Refuse” Matters Right Now
Leif Enger’s newest novel, I Cheerfully Refuse, is hard to pin down—and that’s exactly its strength. At once a dystopian parable, a meditative river journey, and a love song to beauty, music, and moral courage, it stands out as one of the most moving and necessary novels of the year. Set in a fractured near-future America…
Big Read StoryProject at MADL
Teachers, your classroom is invited to partner with MADL on a writing project inspired by this year’s Big Read Lakeshore! The Little and Middle Read books selected for 2025 are Little Read: Journey and Middle Read: A Wish in the Dark. End result? MADL will publish 3 copies of the hard cover book filled with your students’ writing and illustrations…
Big Read Lakeshore 2025
Check out information about this year's Big Read Lakeshore, a community read that takes place every October and November.
An Evening with Michigan Notable Author Erin Bartels
Holton welcomes MI Notable Author Erin Bartels (The Lady with Dark Hair) June 11, 5:30 PM! Join us for a discussion.
Color Our World Photography Contest
Do you taking amazing photos? Enter MADL's Color Our World Photography Contest!
Phone-A-Story
Call the Phone-A-Story line (231-685-0100) each week to listen to new pre-recorded content.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a national initiative encouraging families to read 1,000 books to their children before they start kindergarten.
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