The Neighborhood Library Association (NLA) is pleased to announce the selection of their 10th annual Community Reads book, *Beautiful Music* by Michael Zadoorian. Set in the early 1970’s Detroit, a racially divided city still reeling from its violent riot of 1967, *Beautiful Music* is the story of one young man’s transformation through music. After tragedy strikes the family, the young man finds his own reason to carry on: rock ‘n’ roll. In the vein of Nick Hornby and Tobias Wolff, yet with a style very much Zadoorian’s own, this 2018 Michigan Notable Book is a touching tale about the power of music and its ability to *save one’s soul*. Each of the six NLA libraries will host book discussions and book-related events, culminating in an author visit at 7 PM Wednesday, November 13 at Novi Public Library. Doors open at 6:30 PM Participating libraries are Lyon Township Public Library, Northville District Library, Novi Public Library, Salem-South Lyon District Library, Walled Lake City Library, and Wixom Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Reads events: *A Decade Under the Influence* Walled Lake City Library A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Part 1: Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 pm Part 2: Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm Part 3: Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 pm *Detroit 67 Perspectives**: Myth of the Model City * Wixom Public Library Billy Winkel of the *Detroit Historical Society *explores the events that took place in the summer of 1967, and the impact on the people of southeast Michigan. Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 pm. *DIY Vinyl* Lyon Township Public Library Make your own bookmarks or coasters from old LP vinyl albums. All supplies provided. Saturday, October 12 at 2 pm *Musical Jam Sessions* Salem-South Lyon District Library Play songs, merge new ideas, learn musical theory, and make new friends. All levels of experience and instruments welcome. October 16, November 13, December 11 *Meet Author Gordon Castelnero * Northville District Library Meet the author of *Detroit TV Land *for an exploration of the colorful and quirky local TV programs that captured the creative spirit of Detroit in the 1960s. Wednesday, October 23 at 7 pm *Meet the Author Michael Zadoorian* *Wednesday, November 13 from 7 - 9 pm at the Novi Public Library* *Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reserve your spot today! 248-349-0720 | novilibrary.org <http://novilibrary.org>* Registration is required for the author visit and may be required for the other events. Contact each library for details. *Book Discussions* Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm Wixom Public Library (held at The Drafting Table Brewing Co.) Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm Lyon Township Public Library (held at Tucker’s Kitchen & Bar in New Hudson) Wednesday, October 16 at Noon Novi Public Library Thursday, October 17 at Noon Walled Lake City Library Monday, November 11 at 7 pm Northville District Library Thursday, November 14 at 7 pm Salem-South Lyon District Library Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Reads events. Contact each library to register. Visit the NLA website for complete details at https://nlacommunityreads.weebly.com/. Thank you for your interest! The Neighborhood Library Association *Donna Olson, Director* *Salem-South Lyon District Library* 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 ext. 206 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 http://www.ssldl.info | https://www.facebook.com/SSLDL https://www.instagram.com/ssldl | https://twitter.com/ssldl https://www.linkedin.com/in/olsondonna/ [image: America's STAR Libraries 2018] <https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljx181101Stars2018Main>