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Summer Reading 2020

Andrea
This year’s Summer Reading theme is Imagine Your Story. This year will be our first online-only Summer Reading Program, ensuring that everyone can safely participate as our community deals with the ongoing public health emergency. Registration will begin on June 15 on our Beanstack website or on the Beanstack app. Prizes can be picked up starting on July…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Andrea
INFORMATION ABOUT TESTING AND OAKLAND COUNTY RESOURCES If you feel sick, stay home and contact your healthcare provider.  If you do not have a healthcare provider, you can contact Oakland County using the information below. If you have concerns about a possible COVID-19 outbreak in your area or a personal health concern, please contact Oakland…

RBdigital Unlimited Audiobooks and Newspapers

Andrea
We’re excited to announce that we’ve added RBdigital’s Unlimited Audiobooks and Newspapers. RBdigital Audiobooks features tens of thousands of titles—from classics to bestselling new titles, debut authors to major literary prize winners, children’s literature to business books, and more. Plus, these audiobook titles are unlimited access—enjoy immediate access without holds. Hundreds of new selections are added to…

Unemployment and Economic Resources

Andrea
Information about unemployment benefits and other assistance programs for individuals are detailed below. In addition, resources for small businesses navigating this crisis are available from several organizations. Residents Labor and Economic Opportunity Assistance for Low Income Residents: The Michigan Labor and Economic Opportunity department offers this comprehensive guide for health assistance, unemployment, food assistance, emergency…

Library Closure and Reopening Updates

Andrea
LIBRARY POLICIES RELATED TO COVID-19 Library Reopening Policy (approved by the Library Board of Trustees on May 18, 2020) Library COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan (approved by the Library Board of Trustees on June 8, 2020) UPDATE June 3, 2020 We are happy to announce how the Library will begin to reopen. Staff and public…

Library Goes Fine Free January 1

Andrea
New Year, New Chapter: Elimination of Overdue Fines Effective January 1, 2020, Wixom Public Library eliminated overdue fines for Wixom materials. This move ensures that our Library is living up to our mission to provide free and equal access to quality collections, services, and programs that support the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of…

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Hannah Norman
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We’re happy to announce we have started a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, encouraging all Wixom families and caregivers to read 1000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary. There will…
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