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There was a time when many thought of libraries as simplay a place to check out books and to study quietly. No more. While you can still do both of those things, libraries have become much more. They are a center of community engagement and have programs designed to inspire a love of lifelong learning. WEMU's David Fair talked with Ypsilanti District Library director Lisa Hoenig about its growing role in the community.

This year's Ann Arbor Film Festival is underway! Plus, like spring flowers, more movies are popping up! WEMU's David Fair meets up with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins to discuss how the Ann Arbor Film Festival is going, as well as the newest flicks and special screenings coming your way this weekend.

Flickering light and the clickety-clack of 24 frames of film per second running through a projector have kept projectionist Frank Uhle company for decades. Inside the booth high above the audience, he has been witness to Ann Arbor’s cinema culture since the 1980s. Join Deb Polich, your "creative:impact" host, to meet Frank and get a sneak preview of his new book "Cinema Ann Arbor" before it hits the stands in June.

There is increased focus on promoting and highlighting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in Washtenaw County. In fact, Destination Ann Arbor has created a new series called, "Walking the Walk." It puts a spotlight on local businesses living the DEI promise , impacting the local quality of life and making the county a more attractive tourist destination. Destination Ann Arbor's Amy Karbo joined us with all the information on how "talking the talk" is evolving into "walking the walk."

Recent power outages in Washtenaw County have a good portion of Southeast Michigan outraged. Nearly a million lost power in the last two winter storms. Ann Arbor City Council member Jen Eyer joins WEMU's David Fair to discuss what the city will ask of the state legislature and the Michigan Public Service Commission and the increased interest in establishing a municipal electric utility in Ann Arbor.

WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins present a special edition of "Cinema Chat!" Together, they talk with Ann Arbor Film Festival executive director, Leslie Raymond about what to expect in this year's edition.

The University Musical Society, or UMS, has a new goal of engaging the Ypsilanti community in the arts in their neighborhoods. The effort will kick off with a week-long program of music, art and dance coming to Ypsilanti's Freighthouse in April. The program will be filled with singers, dancers, graffiti artists, orchestral and African-inspired music -- all with performances that encourage audience participation. WEMU's Cathy Shafran brings all of the details with Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale and UMS vice president of learning and engagement Cayenne Harris.

Food prices are kicking a lot of people right where it hurts…the wallet. Supply issues during the pandemic and inflation are sending prices soaring. As a result, more people are beginning, or returning to, home gardens. Stacy Mates is seed company manager for the Green Things Farm Collective in Ann Arbor. She shares her expertise in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

Eastern Michigan University is in the middle of a $200 million project they call "Welcome Home 2025." It's a plan to upgrade and expand all student housing on campus to make campus living more welcoming for students. WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Rylee Barnsdale from Concentrate Media bring you an in-depth look at the ongoing project with EMU Student Government President, Auryon Azar.

A decline in pollinators is adversely impacting the environment and could become a greater public health issue. The good news is, efforts are underway all over the country to address the matter, including at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sheila Schueller from the U-M's School for Environment and Sustainability joined us to share how the university was designated a "bee-friendly" campus and what comes next in expanding pollinator conservation.