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Summer Reading Club Prize Pick Up

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Join us inside the library for prize pickup all day.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Join us inside the library for prize pickup all day.

Image of a dragon eye made of clay with a red iris.

Dragon Eye Air Clay Craft

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Do you love to read books about dragons? Sculpt a dragon eye inspired by your favorite dragon! Participants will create their sculptures at the library and then transfer them home ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Program Description:

Do you love to read books about dragons? Sculpt a dragon eye inspired by your favorite dragon! Participants will create their sculptures at the library and then transfer them home to dry and paint. 

Summer Reading Club Prize Pick Up

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Loading Dock at Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Stop by the loading dock to pick up your summer reading club prizes.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Loading Dock
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Stop by the loading dock to pick up your summer reading club prizes.

Summer Reading Club Prize Pick Up

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Join us on the final day of Summer Reading Club to pickup your final prizes.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Join us on the final day of Summer Reading Club to pickup your final prizes.

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Milk & Cookies with Baby Highland Cows

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

It's the last day of the Summer Reading Club! Pick up your final SRC prize and celebrate your accomplishment by joining us for milk and cookies with baby Highland cows!  Hi...

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
Program Description:

It's the last day of the Summer Reading Club! Pick up your final SRC prize and celebrate your accomplishment by joining us for milk and cookies with baby Highland cows! 

Image of two whole and one cut open Spaghetti Squash.

Cook the Kit: Spaghetti Squash

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:30am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Description:

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit incl...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Program Description:

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit includes:

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TEEN RPG CAMP

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Teens can explore their love of role-playing games at the Veterans Memorial Library. Designed to be a great place to start for the beginning player, we'll have pre-made characters ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Program Description:

Teens can explore their love of role-playing games at the Veterans Memorial Library.

Image of Dungeons & Dragons Dice.

TEEN RPG CAMP

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Teens can explore their love of role-playing games at the Veterans Memorial Library. Designed to be a great place to start for the beginning player, we'll have pre-made characters ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Program Description:

Teens can explore their love of role-playing games at the Veterans Memorial Library.

Image of Dungeons & Dragons Dice.

TEEN RPG CAMP

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Teens can explore their love of role-playing games at the Veterans Memorial Library. Designed to be a great place to start for the beginning player, we'll have pre-made characters ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Program Description:

Teens can explore their love of role-playing games at the Veterans Memorial Library.

Image of a farm scene from the farming video game "Stardew Valley".

CRDL Teen Take & Make: Stardew Valley

All Day
All Branches
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Inspired by the new Stardew Valley cookbook, we will provide a kit of Stardew Valley-themed treats and activities for grades 6-12. Please allow extra time if you request a bra...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:

Inspired by the new Stardew Valley cookbook, we will provide a kit of Stardew Valley-themed treats and activities for grades 6-12. Please allow extra time if you request a branch delivery for your kit. 

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Middle School Reading Masters: Daughter of the Deep

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Founders Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Program Description:

A monthly book club for middle school students! (Grades 6-8 Recommended)  This month we will be meeting in person for a pizza party followed by a lighthearted book disc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Program Description:

A monthly book club for middle school students! (Grades 6-8 Recommended) 

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Cook the Kit: Parsnips

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:30am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Description:

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit incl...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Program Description:

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit includes:

Image of heart made out of words involving volunteering.

CRDL Teen Library Council: VOLUNTEEN Night

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Teen Library Council
Age Group:
Teens, High School
Program Description:

Join us for an opportunity for Teen Library Council volunteers to connect as a group and give back to their community at the same time. Each month we'll feature a different volunte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Teen Library Council
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Program Description:

Join us for an opportunity for Teen Library Council volunteers to connect as a group and give back to their community at the same time.

Elderflower

Spice It Up: Elderflower

All Day
All Branches
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Program Description:

Are you ready to spice up your meals? Laura from GreenTree Co-op Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected herb or spice. This event will be a blog post to view a...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Program Description:

Are you ready to spice up your meals? Laura from GreenTree Co-op Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected herb or spice.

Image of a GameCube Controller and boxes of board games.

Blue Jays Gaming Group

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Join us for after-school gaming fun at your Shepherd Community Library once a month! We'll also have electronic gaming & options for simple tabletop or card games. This program...

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Gaming
Program Description:

Join us for after-school gaming fun at your Shepherd Community Library once a month! We'll also have electronic gaming & options for simple tabletop or card games. This program is for students in grades 4 & up.

Image of a shirtless man wearing pants and a hat planting trees.

An Outdoor Army: The CCC in Michigan

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

Michigan's Civilian Conservation Corps camps have disappeared, but the legacy of the corps—the forests, parks, and conservation efforts—remains.  Learn about Michigan's C...

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

Michigan's Civilian Conservation Corps camps have disappeared, but the legacy of the corps—the forests, parks, and conservation efforts—remains.  Learn about Michigan's CCC and its lasting impact at this presentation by Northern Lower Pe

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Smokey Bear Reading Challenge

All Day 9/14 - 10/31
All Branches
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

Help celebrate Smokey’s 80th Birthday by participating in the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge! Join Smokey Bear to learn about wildfires and nature. Read books, take action, and...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

Help celebrate Smokey’s 80th Birthday by participating in the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge! Join Smokey Bear to learn about wildfires and nature. Read books, take action, and have fun!

Image of Smokey Bear, "Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday".

Kids & Culture: Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

Join us as we celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday! Drop by between 10 a.m. and noon to enjoy the following activities: Meet and greet Smokey Bear* and wish him a "Happy Bir...

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

Join us as we celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday! Drop by between 10 a.m. and noon to enjoy the following activities:

Image of upcycled plastic gum containers.

CRDL Teen Take & Make: DIY Upcycled Carrying Cases

All Day
All Branches
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

This month, we're upcycling again to create a uniquely decorated, one-of-a-kind carrying case for back-to-school. When it's completed, you'll have a perfect place to stash things l...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Program Description:

This month, we're upcycling again to create a uniquely decorated, one-of-a-kind carrying case for back-to-school. When it's completed, you'll have a perfect place to stash things like your earbuds, charging cable, spare change, etc.

Image of "Paradise on Fire".

Middle School Reading Masters: Paradise on Fire

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Program Description:

A monthly book club for middle school students! (Recommended for Grades 6-8 )  This month we will be meeting On Zoom for a lighthearted book discussion. JOIN US AS WE RE...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Program Description:

A monthly book club for middle school students! (Recommended for Grades 6-8 ) 

This month we will be meeting On Zoom for a lighthearted book discussion.

Image of a child and parent in a firetruck.

Touch a Firetruck @ FJML

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

Join us in Rosebush as we celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday! Drop by between 5-6:30 p.m. to enjoy the following activities: Enjoy birthday cake Sing-a-long campfire son...

Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Join us in Rosebush as we celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday! Drop by between 5-6:30 p.m. to enjoy the following activities:

Lego Club

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Description:

Time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Program Description:

Time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.

Lego Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Description:

Time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Program Description:

Time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.

Lego Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Description:

Time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Program Description:

Time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.