Elizabeth Capolo of the Sterling Heights Drug Free Coalition told the council the group is partnering with the Sterling Heights Public Library on the Bear Cub Book Club, a monthly program for children ages 8 to 11 designed to pair young readers with high‑school volunteer mentors. The sessions will run in the library’s programming center and aim to build self‑esteem and literacy through guided read‑along activities.

Capolo said the program’s dates include June 23, July 14 and August 18 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and extended an invitation for council members to serve as guest reading mentors. Library and coalition staff will use flyers and QR registration to recruit participants and volunteers.

Councilmembers responded positively; Councilmember Schmidt said the program is “a great idea” and said the flyer’s QR code makes sign‑up easy. The council did not take formal action; the announcement was made during communications from citizens.