An Uncommon Criminal with Author Ken Siver

 Adults, Author Visit, Busch Branch, Programs
Aug 262019
 

Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 pm, Dorothy Busch Branch

Ever come across a criminal or con artist while digging through your family history? Ken Siver did. In the Southfield mayor and historians’ latest book, An Uncommon Criminal: The Extraordinary Life of Edwin Turner Osbaldeston, Siver presents the biography of his great-grandfather, recounting a 70-year crime spree in which he pretended to be a doctor, professor, war hero, and more.  You’ll hear tales and anecdotes of how Siver and his family uncovered the true story of Edwin Turner Osbaldeston.

Registration is required. Register here or call 586.7353.0580.

Meet Author Deborah Goodrich Royce

 Adults, Author Visit, Civic Center Library
Sep 172019
 

Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 pm, Civic Center Library

Come meet author Deborah Goodrich Royce, author of Finding Mrs. Ford.

Ms. Royce, a former actress (All My Children, Beverly Hills 90210) has written a book that is receiving rave reviews, including being listed as one of Good Morning America’s top ten summer reads of 2019. Described as “juicy and suspenseful” by People magazine, Finding Mrs. Ford is a riveting work of literary suspense that builds up steadily and ominously—like a roller coaster chugging up a track—until the chilling moment midway when it begins its shocking and thrilling descent.

Don’t miss your chance to meet Deborah Goodrich Royce this evening. For more information and to register, call the Civic Center Library at 586-751-5377.

Improve Your Health: Keto, Paleo, and other Whole-Food Lifestyles

 Adults, Author Visit, Civic Center Library, Programs
Jun 282019
 

Monday, July 15, 6 pm, Civic Center Library

Looking to alter your diet to possibly lose weight and feel healthier this summer? Lisa Howard returns to the Civic Center Branch for a discussion on the trendy, whole-food paleo and keto diets. What are their similarities, are they really healthy, and what would your new menu look like? This is an adults only program.

Registration is required. Register online or call 586.751.0770.

Wicked Detroit with Local Author Mickey Lyons

 Adults, Author Visit, Books, Miller Branch, Programs
May 242019
 

 Thursday, June 20, 6 pm, Miller Library

The Motor City boasts a long and sordid history of scoundrels, cheats and ne’er-do-wells. The wheeling and dealing prowess of founding father Antoine Cadillac is the stuff of legend. The slovenly and eccentric Augustus Brevoort Woodward, well known as a judge but better known as a drunkard, renamed himself, reshaped the city streets and then named them after himself, creating a legion of enemies along the way.

Join local author, historian, and creator of the Prohibition Detroit blog, Mickey Lyons for a talk about her book Wicked Detroit: the Scoundrels, Cads and Reprobates Who Shaped the City.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

Registration required. Register here or call 586.751.5377 with questions.

Local Author and Owner of Sister Pie Lisa Ludwinski

 Adults, Author Visit, Books, Miller Branch
May 082019
 

Thursday, May 16, 6 pm, Miller Library

As a child growing up in Milford, Michigan, Lisa Ludwinski had three ambitions in life: to be a baker, a hair cutter, and a movie star… Boy oh boy, are we pie lovers lucky!
 
In the autumn of 2012, Ms. Ludwinski started Sister Pie out of the kitchen of her parents’ house. In 2015, after nearly 2.5 years of hard work, crowdfunding, grant applications, and a very dedicated intern, Sister Pie opened its brick and mortar location at Parker and Kercheval to a line out the door. Since then, Sister Pie has been featured in Bon Appetit, the New York Times, Eater, and Bloomberg News. Ms. Ludwinski was recently named a finalist for a 2019 James Beard Award!
 
The Miller Library is excited to welcome Ms. Ludwinski to discuss her 2019 Michigan Notable Award winning book Sister Pie: The Recipes & Stories of a Big-Hearted Bakery in Detroit.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Registration is required. Register here or call 586.751.5377.

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