Annie's ghosts: a journey into a family secret by Steve Luxenberg  Combining the power of reportage with the intrigue of mystery, "Annie's Ghosts" explores the nature of self-deception and self-preservation. The result is equal parts memoir and riveting detective story as one son seeks to uncover family secrets. Set in Detroit, this makes for a great discussion with local interest.

Join the fun and begin a tradition this Thanksgiving Day in Detroit's 29th Annual Turkey Trot before the Parade. Dress-up and enter the Costume Contest, participate in the 10K Fifth Turkey Trot, 5K Stuffing Strut or the Mashed Potato Mile. Activities abound for all and don't forget to bring canned goods to donate to Gleaners Community Food Bank. Register Now!

The ruins of Detroit by Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre; with essays by Robert Polidori and Thomas J. Sugrue; [translations by Sébastien de Villèle] Over the past generation Detroit has suffered economically and its urban decay is now glaringly apparent. The authors have documented this disintegration, showcasing with amazing photograhs structures that were formerly a source of civic pride.

This Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2-5, the 32nd Annual Detroit Jazz Festival will "Bring you the World" celebrating jazz's influence on the world and the world's influence on jazz. Artists from Japan, West Africa, Israel, England, The Netherlands, Brazil and a diverse collection of Detroit-based talent will perform. It's not ALL jazz, however, as gospel, latin, blues, funk and big band sounds will eminate throughout downtown Detroit. There will also be fireworks on Saturday night. Experience the largest free jazz festival in North America right here in Detroit and be sure to check the complete festival line-up.

The Michigan Humanities Council is proud to feature Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age as the 2011-12 Great Michigan Read. Written by Detroit native Kevin Boyle, Arc of Justice tells the story of African American Dr. Ossian Sweet and the chain of events that occurred after he purchased a home for his family in an all-white Detroit neighborhood in 1925.

Flower Day 2011 at Detroit's Eastern Market will be this Sunday May 15th. The annual event draws over 150,000 people and is one of the largest shows in the country. Hundreds of flower growers from Michigan, Canada and other area states will be offering annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, etc. Bring the whole family for a variety of activities like the Wacky Wagon Contest, Craft Fair, Ask the Experts and the Children's Merry Market Land. Eastern Market is open from 6:00AM to 5:00PM on Flower Day. After purchasing your plants check-out some of CPL's material for gardening ideas. (Image by Sandra:Flickr)

Art X Detroit:  Kresge Arts Experience is a new 5 day series to present works created by the Kresge Eminent Artists and Artist Fellows.  Dance program, musical performances, literary readings, workshops, panel discussions, public art and special exhibitions will be hosted  throughout the Detroit Cultural Center.

Experience the next generation of cars at the 2011 North American International Auto Show where the automotive world and the public come together. See more than 500 vehicles of innovative designs and latest technology. Don't miss this exciting event taking place at the Cobo Center starting on Saturday, January 15!

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The lady in the tower : the fall of Anne Boleyn by Alison Weir

The comforts of home : thrifty and chic decorating ideas for making the most of what you have by Caroline Clifton- Mogg

Lives like loaded guns : Emily Dickinson and her family's feuds by Lyndall Gordon

Anya Kalinczyk may spend her days as an arson investigator for the city of Detroit, but at night, she's a ghost hunter. She's not just any ghost hunter, however, but a Lantern, with the ability to consume ghosts and demons. If you're an urban science fiction fan, try these two books, with a dash of red hot demons in the motor city.

Embers by Laura Bickle

Sparks by Laura Bickle

The Detroit Red Wings are back in town for a three game homestretch which includes the Ducks, Coyotes and Predators. After a good start to their season, the Wings hope to continue the trend. Chris Osgood remains three victories away from his 400th NHL career win. Tune in this season to see him capture it!

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1. 1983 Michigan Panthers win USFL Championship
2. 1984 Detroit Tigers are World Series Champs
3. 1986 Michigan State Spartans win NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship
4. 1988 Detroit Drive win first ArenaBowl Championship
5. 1989 Michigan Wolverines win their first NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
6. 1989 Detroit Pistons win their first NBA Championship
7. 1989 Detroit Drive are ArenaBowl Champs
8. 1990 Pistons win NBA Championship
9. 1990 Detroit Drive win ArenaBowl Championship
10. 1991 Detroit Turbos win the National Lacrosse League Championship
11. 1992 Detroit Rockers are National Professional Soccer League Champions
12. 1992 Detroit Drive win their fourth and final ArenaBowl Championship
13. 1995 Plymouth Whalers are the OHL Champions
14. 1996 Michigan Wolverines win NCAA Championship in Men’s Hockey
15. 1997 University of Michigan Wolverines win share of NCAA Football Championship with Nebraska
16. 1997 Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup, first in 42 years
17. 1997 Detroit Vipers are IHL Champs winning their only Joseph Turner Memorial Cup
18. 1998 Michigan Wolverines win NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship
19. 1998 Red Wings are Stanley Cup Champions
20. 2000 Michigan State Spartans win NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
21. 2001 Detroit Dogs win American Basketball (ABA 2000) Championship
22. 2002 Red Wings win their 10^th Stanley Cup
23. 2003 Detroit Shock win WNBA Championship
24. 2004 Detroit Pistons win their third NBA Championship
25. 2006 Shock are WNBA Champs
26. 2007 Michigan State Spartans win Men’s NCAA Hockey Championship
27. 2007 Plymouth Whalers win OHL Championship
28. 2008 Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup
29. 2008 Detroit Shock are WNBA Champs
30. 2010 University of Michigan wins NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championship

Meet Michael Zadoorian, Detroit native and author of the highly-acclaimed novel The Leisure Seeker. Ella, in the late stages of cancer, and John, suffering from Alzheimer's, take their last road trip from the Detroit suburbs to Disneyland via Route 66, against the advice of doctors and their children. Zadoorian is also the author of The Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit and Second Hand. Zadoorian visits the Canton Public Library on Wednesday, September 22 at 7:00PM.

America's Largest Free Jazz Festival comes to Detroit this Labor Day Weekend. Subtitled "Flamekeepers: Carrying the Torch of Modern Jazz" the DJF salutes the legacy of Art Blakey, Ray Brown, Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Betty Carter, Lester Bowie and Gil Evans. Sprawling over several city blocks in downtown Detroit, from Hart Plaza to Campus Martius, the festival offers fun for the whole family. From educational activities, storytelling, food and the launching of Jazz Planet.tv. The festival boasts five stages and 100 acts over the four day weekend which runs from Friday through Monday. A Complete list of Concerts and Events click on the DJF link.
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While the skies maybe a bit on the gray side this morning, here's hoping the weather holds for the Tigers to host the Cleveland Indians tonight at Comerica Park. Don't have tickets? Well, then, come and check out our great books on both the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians. Get your gloves ready… it's going to be a great game!

Mystery Series

A stolen season : an Alex McKnight novel by Steve Hamilton

American detective by Loren D. Estleman

Better than sex a mystery featuring Anneke Haagen by Susan Holtzer

Concrete hero : a Ben Perkins mystery by Rob Kantner

We have been notified by Canton Township that the Detroit Water and Sewer Department (DWSD) will be performing emergency repairs to the DWSD meter pit at Warren and Napier roads on Friday, July 23, which will require the shutdown of a main water feed into Canton between 10:00am and 3:30pm. We have been advised that Northwest Canton will experience low water pressure during that time; water pressure within the library may be affected. Full water pressure will be restored once the repair has been completed.

Date: Saturday, January 16 - Sunday, January 24, 2010
Location: Cobo Center
The NAIAS is one of the premier international auto shows in the world and the public show is where you get to see it all. This year the show features more than 700 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world, with over 30 of those being worldwide introductions. Don't miss it for the world.

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The legendary TV personality Soupy Sales passed away this past week at age 83 after a long illness. Anybody who grew up in the Detroit area in the 50s and 60s certainly remembers his zany television program Lunch with Soupy which began airing on WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) in 1953. White Fang and Black Tooth were two of the more memorable characters from that show. And don't forget about the pies! Sales himself once estimated that he took about 9,000 pies to the face during his long career.