Salem-South Lyon District Library

06/07/2026

Big news!
Just in time for summer reading, we’ve bumped your Hoopla monthly checkout limit to 8 items!
Whether you're lounging by the pool, traveling, or just looking to beat the heat, that's more free audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and movies right at your fingertips with just your library card.
Ready to stock up on your summer media? Head over to Hoopla or log into the app to start downloading your favorites today. Don't forget, Hoopla features thousands of instantly available titles with absolutely no waitlists!
If you have questions about using your digital library this summer, our staff is here to help!

06/07/2026

🏛️ Escape to Mackinac Island—Virtually!
Discover how a famous summer resort became Michigan's secret "summer capital" and political hotspot.

🌲✨This special virtual event is hosted by the Historical Society of Michigan and brought to you by America250MI.

📅 Event DetailsTopic: The Summer Capital: Mackinac and Michigan's Government
Where: Online only (not held at the library)

Cost: FREE for Salem-South Lyon District Library patrons!

💻 How to Sign UpVisit the Historical Society of Michigan website.Click "A member of an Organizational Member of HSM".Enter our name: Salem-South Lyon District Library.Enter our address: 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178.

The Historical Society of Michigan will email the presentation link directly to you. Don't miss out on this fascinating trip through Michigan's history!

06/06/2026

New this week!
SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES (2025)
RELAY (2024)
THE GETAWAY (1972)
STARMAN (2025)
THE OUTPOST: S1 (2018)
Watch these and more at https://bit.ly/3Jcpx8x.

06/06/2026

We are one week away from the beginning of our Summer Reading Program!
Program begins on Saturday, June 13th for all ages.
The Summer Reading Kick-off Event is on Tuesday, June 16th. Start your summer off on the right foot with this all ages, drop-in event. Oakland County Parks will be here with a nature education table, bounce houses (socks!) and inflatable climbing tower. The bounce houses will be available from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Play in the garden themed sensory stations, check out the craft and game stations and enjoy a refreshing Kona Ice sponsored by Vibe Credit Union. This is an outdoor event.
Socks are required to use the bounce houses and inflatable climbing tower.

06/06/2026

Need after hours or Sunday pick-up?
For your items to be checked out and placed in the locker, we need to receive your request when the Library is open. We will need to have time to get your items together and into the locker before we close today at 5, so please get all requests in by 4:00 pm today.
To schedule, call the Library at 248.437.6431 or you can click here: [email protected]/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/book/[email protected]/

06/06/2026

Check out what made us smile this week:
🎵 Making Music: Families turning our grounds into a musical garden!
🐦 Early Birds: A feathered friend caught waiting patiently for us to open.
🦫 Groundhog Cameo: A surprise visit from our favorite backyard buddy!

06/05/2026

Planning out your weekend?

Our Saturday schedule:
High School Exam Cram begins today from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Drop-in, Study space and snacks will be available all week!

Writers' Group from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
This is a dynamic, friendly community group of writers who meet monthly to improve their craft with an eye toward publication. If you'd like to join the group, please email Barbara at [email protected].

06/04/2026

Congratulations to both of these wonderful students!
So well deserved.

The Friends are pleased to be able to announce the 2026 "Imagine the Possibilities" Scholarship Recipients: Mackenzie Ziegler and Soren O'Dell!
A big thank you to those who make this scholarship possible - the leadership of Rachael Showerman and the Scholarship Committee, the support of the Library staff, the generosity of Agnes Bongero and everyone who donates books to (or buys used books from) the Friends Book Room. And thank you to Mayor Steve Kennedy for honoring our recipients!

06/04/2026

Caregiving is a rewarding journey, but you don't have to walk it alone.
❤️ Join our monthly Caregiver Support Group to share stories, find helpful resources, and connect with people who truly understand.
✨ Meet your facilitator: Jane King from Home Instead brings 25 years of expert experience across nursing homes, assisted living, and hospice care.
🗓️ When: Second Tuesday of the month | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
📝 Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are always welcome!
To register:
https://events.getlocalhop.com/caregiver-support-group/event/0sKex6tmYw/

06/04/2026

New month, new reading goals! ✨
What are YOU reading for our June "One Word Title" challenge?
If you need a place to start, we highly recommend "Kin" by Tayari Jones. It is a beautifully written, emotional journey following two motherless girls as they grow up in 1950s and 1960s Louisiana.
How to join the fun:
📍 Visit the display in the adult department to pick your book.
💡 Ask a reference librarian if you need more ideas.
🎟️ Grab a tracking bookmark to enter our monthly prize drawings!
What one-word book is on your radar?
Drop your titles below! 👇