Southfield Public Library

10/13/2026

Don't miss the hands-on workshop with special guest Cal LaFountian!

Next Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium

Every family has stories that disappear if no one captures them. In this hands-on workshop, participants will engage with the fundamentals of oral history practice to preserve fragile family stories for future generations.

Attendees will brainstorm scripts and questions to perform interviews with family members and their communities. The session explores ethical considerations, interview organization skills, and practical recording methods. Participants will leave with an oral history toolkit and personalized interview plan they can use immediately.

Learn more at www.callafountain.com

Are you unraveling the threads of your family history? Swing by the Family Research Forum every third Tuesday for inspiration and advice. The wise sages at SPL will light the way for you to boost your genealogy skills.

10/13/2026

If you registered for a Food Scrap Starter Kit, you can pick it up in the Tower Lobby today, October 13th 4:00pm - 6:00pm.

10/13/2026

An important heads up for Libby users! Starting Thursday, October 15th, your Libby/OverDrive account will require your PIN number to log in. OverDrive is making this update to ensure your account remains secure and private.

1) Visit https://vega.southfieldlibrary.org/
2) Log into your account
3) Choose a 6 digit alphanumeric pin

Starting on Thursday, October 15 you will need that pin to log into Libby.

10/13/2026

Register today for next week's MS Excel Intermediate class!

https://events.getlocalhop.com/microsoft-excel-intermediate/event/eo6V4BaMQK/

Tuesday, October 20th at 11:00 am in the 1st Floor Computer Lab

Learn how to filter data, build charts, and use powerful Excel functions. You’ll also get a beginner-friendly introduction to pivot tables. Some previous Excel experience or completion of an intro course is suggested.

10/13/2026

We had another great Silent Book Club with some exciting novels. Come join us on November 14th for our next reading adventure.

10/12/2026

Deepen your understanding of the Holocaust

This Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00pm in the Meeting Room

The Holocaust was one of the darkest times in human history and many wonder how it could have happened. The Holocaust was the culmination of a decade-long, government-sponsored campaign of antisemitic propaganda. This evolved into legalized segregation, physical violence and, ultimately, to genocide. Using artifacts and victim/survivor perspectives, we will discuss the escalation of hate from biased attitudes to bias-motivated violence during the Holocaust.

Presented by The Zekelman Holocaust Center.

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

Hey writers! The next Just Write writing group meets in two weeks!

Saturday, October 24th at 10:30 am in the 3rd Floor Southfield History Room

A monthly writing group for writers of all levels and styles! Each session includes focused writing time, followed by optional sharing. We also discuss writing techniques, challenges and inspiration.

10/10/2026

Enjoy gently used books and more all at affordable prices!

Today, October 10th, 1:00-4:00pm

All proceeds benefit the Friends programs and events. Friends members receive a 10% discount on BookShelf purchases. Cash only sales. The Friends is a non-profit organization of people who believe that a dynamic, exciting library is crucial to the education, well being and success of our community and its residents. "We Help the Library Succeed."

10/09/2026

Join us to learn what's haunted in Detroit!

Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00pm in the Meeting Room

Have you ever passed a crumbling, old building with one light on and thought, "I wonder if that place is haunted."

So have we! Join us, Crysta K Coburn and Kay Gray co-hosts of Haunted Mitten Podcast and authors of Ypsilanti Ghosts and Legends, as we chat about a few key places in the Detroit area that could be haunted!

We'll be talking about the rich history of the area, its wild legends and just a few of the ghosts that inhabit Detroit.