We chat with Michigan author Christopher Cosmos about his book Once We Were Here, and he tells us about his inspirations, and shares advice for aspiring storytellers! You'll also hear about some building updates and new electronic resources at the Library!

We chat with International Best-Selling and Local author Viola Shipman who has a new book, The Clover Girls, out next week!  Hear all about the inspiration behind The Clover Girls, and get some advice for aspiring writers! “It was inspired by a number of my friends as well as my love of libraries. I grew up in the library. Both my grandmothers volunteered there and the librarians became my best friends and the library became my sanctuary so it’s really an ode to books and happy endings as well

Hillary discusses debt solutions and other financial wellness topics with Financial Coach Jessie Glandon from Embracing Your Means

Today, we're talking about teen stress. Two Novi High School students join Dana & Hillary for a discussion on eating disorders affecting teens. Dr. Crystal Jackson joins Gail and David to identify stress and depression as well as strategies of dealing with pandemic stress and Katie provides a new book recommendation. All of the links mentioned by our teen guests can be found at https://linktr.ee/embraceyourbodycampaign

We preview some of what the Library has in store for the year ahead, learn some library lingo, debate some very important topic and Dana tries her hand at trivia program

Do you know what #OwnVoices means? In this episode, Information Services Librarian Katie talks about the movement and how NPL is bringing diverse stories and voices to the forefront! You'll also learn about about some iCube equipment, upcoming language conversation groups, and get another great book recommendation.

Emily and Lindsay discuss our Libraries are for Everyone collection We meet Emily  We hear about the Raising a Reader program Lindsay shares Books and Resources on the Coronavirus  and we get some Kids Podcasts recommendations*  *[refresh page after loading to view full article] 

Have a socially distanced holiday with help from NPL and other community organizations.

Sarah and Gail introduce two new monthly programs and Katie joins us to discuss one of our annual favorites - Community Reads!! Find more info about: Pride & Joy Community Reads African American Ethnic Cultural Discussion Group Contact Programming Coordinator Gail Anderson

We meet Danielle, our newest Information Services Librarian, and discuss voting resources and experiences with Hillary