In 2022, The American Library Association documented 1,269 requests to remove books from libraries across the United States – the most the organization ever recorded.

I recently had the privilege of working on what I consider to be one of the coolest stories I’ve done in my entire 40-year career here at Local 4.

According to the American Library Association, 2022 is on track to see a record attempt at banning books at public libraries, universities, and schools which is why librarians in Royal Oak are bringing awareness to book bans with a riff on a Rock and Roll concert shirt.

There have been many classic books that people have attempted to remove from libraries, schools or universities.

Michigan is partnering with 18 libraries to test a pilot program that offers free at-home COVID tests to residents.

Libraries are working to help parents and students through this unprecedented start to the school year. Here’s what you should know about what libraries have to offer. More: Return To School section

Metro Detroit libraries prepare to reopenPublished: June 3, 2020, 11:47 pmAs Michigan slowly eases restrictions and businesses open back up, local libraries are rushing to get ready.