Whether you’re a learner or a tutor, Washtenaw Literacy encourages you to attend this free series of workshops dedicated to improving your skills and confidence. This Powerful training will be held on Saturday February 23, from 8:30 am-2:00 pm. From Accent Reduction to Citizenship as well as a variety of other interactive sessions, this will be an incredible opportunity for English Language Learners and their dedicated tutors. Click here for more information and to see the schedule and other topics for the day

No, we don’t put the books in Styrofoam containers, and no, you can’t have fries with that. But in other respects the Library’s hold system works quite a bit like restaurant carryout. You get in touch with us—in person at the library, by phone, or through your online account—and place an order for items from the “menu,” the library catalog. When each item is ready you’ll be notified by mail or e-mail and you have seven days to pick it up. All you have to do is...

With graduation season upon us, here's a good book to read or recommend: Character is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember, by Sen. John McCain, with Mark Salter. We have this book in the library or you can receive five-minute excerpts in your e-mail through DearReader.com where this book is the current teen pick. The book offers 34 stories about diverse inspirational characters including Thomas More, Joan of Arc, Gandhi, and Dwight Eisenhower.