https://www.wcmu.org/tags/library Library en-US Copyright Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:05:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-06/michigan-librarians-say-theyre-being-asked-to-find-non-existent-references-cited-by-ai-chatbots Librarians say they're facing an increasing number of requests to search for reference documents that don't exist as the use of artificial intelligence chatbots increases. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:05:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-06/michigan-librarians-say-theyre-being-asked-to-find-non-existent-references-cited-by-ai-chatbots Andrew Roth https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-25/book-bus-brings-attention-to-literacy-in-traverse-city A Little Free Library in the form of a bus is now part of the Bay Area Transportation Authority in Traverse City. In partnership with the Traverse Area District Library, riders can take a book, leave a book, or check out multi-media on their phone while riding the bus. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:55:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-25/book-bus-brings-attention-to-literacy-in-traverse-city Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-15/upcoming-elections-include-library-millage-in-eastern-upper-peninsula Voters in Chippewa and Mackinac counties will decide on Feb. 27 if they want to increase funding for the Superior District Library system, a collection of eight libraries across the region. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:05:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-15/upcoming-elections-include-library-millage-in-eastern-upper-peninsula Scott Rechlin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-01/petoskey-district-library-to-host-womens-experiences-during-the-holocaust-workshop As part of the “American and The Holocaust” exhibit, The Petoskey District Library is holding Women’s Experiences during the Holocaust workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Carnegie Building. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:58:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-01/petoskey-district-library-to-host-womens-experiences-during-the-holocaust-workshop Sean Chase https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-05/west-michigan-library-defunded-amid-lgbtq-book-battle A West Michigan township has defunded its library amid a heated debate about books with LGBTQ+ themes. Former staff members said they've been battling pressure from residents for months. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 22:43:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-05/west-michigan-library-defunded-amid-lgbtq-book-battle Kylie Ambu https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-12-28/east-lansing-librarian-shares-some-of-her-top-books-of-the-year Self-help and romantic comedy books were some of the most popular genres borrowed from the East Lansing Public Library this year. Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:15:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-12-28/east-lansing-librarian-shares-some-of-her-top-books-of-the-year Sophia Saliby https://www.wcmu.org/arts-and-culture/2021-03-05/libraries-plan-to-offer-discontinued-dr-seuss-books What happens when Freedom to Read meets a refusal to publish? Michigan libraries are navigating that right now, after it’s been announced that six Dr.… Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:40:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/arts-and-culture/2021-03-05/libraries-plan-to-offer-discontinued-dr-seuss-books A https://www.wcmu.org/arts-and-culture/2017-10-10/native-voices-traveling-exhibit-coming-to-alpena-county A national traveling museum exhibit featuring the struggles faced by Native American tribes is coming to Alpena county. The exhibit, ‘Native Voices’… Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:47:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/arts-and-culture/2017-10-10/native-voices-traveling-exhibit-coming-to-alpena-county https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2017-09-01/senator-awarded-for-work-with-michigan-libraries A state senator has been recognized for his work to help public libraries maintain their place in society. Republican Senator Jim Stamas received the… Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:41:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2017-09-01/senator-awarded-for-work-with-michigan-libraries https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-08-10/genesee-county-library-reopened-after-being-treated-for-bedbugs Bedbugs are not confined to just beds. A Genesee County library reopened Wednesday after being treated for bedbugs. The Mt. Morris library found evidence… Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:30:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-08-10/genesee-county-library-reopened-after-being-treated-for-bedbugs