Chippewa River District Library is hosting a special presentation of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan on September 12 at 6 p.m. with Northern Lower Michigan Historian Hillary Pine.
Pine, the Historian for Hartwick Pines State Park, the Historic Higgins Lake Nursery, and Michigan's CCC Museum, will share her expertise on the history of the CCC program and how it served Michigan.
Fans of true crime and legal thrillers are in for a treat as author and former Army Judge Advocate Eugene Milhizer visits Chippewa River District Library's Veterans Memorial Branch on August 7 at 6 p.m.
Milhizer's book, Dissecting Anatomy of a Murder, provides unique insight into the trial, book, and movie based on one of the most famous criminal trials of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the 20th century.
Chippewa River District Library is excited to announce the launch of its annual Summer Reading Club, filled with fun and educational events for the whole family. This year's program, titled "Adventure Begins at Your Library," aims to inspire children, teens, and adults to explore and go on adventures through reading. Participants can immerse themselves in new worlds and discover new stories through summer family-friendly events.
A library card may be a simple piece of plastic, but it holds immense value and numerous benefits for those who possess it. It’s more than just a free pass to borrow books; it’s a gateway to a world of knowledge, entertainment, and personal growth. With the simple scan of a library card, you can learn a new language, start a small business, or even travel the world without leaving home. Honestly, anything is possible with your library card!
Chippewa River District Library is offering free at-home COVID test kits as part of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Library Partnership for At-Home Test Program.
“We are heading back into the time of year where people are inside more and at greater risk of passing germs around,” said Corey Friedrich, CRDL Library Director. “So, we will see a rise in colds, flu, and COVID.”
hoopla Digital is a service offered by Chippewa River District Library for our patrons to access movies, music, eBooks and eAudiobooks, as well as magazines and courses. Patrons can borrow up to seven titles per month. Titles classify as a book, album, or magazine – in digital form. It also includes BingePass, a 7-day pass that gives you unlimited access to one of multiple streaming collections with just one borrow!