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Kids & Culture: Aquatic Insects

10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:
Aquatic insects are an essential part of a balanced water ecosystem, and the ones that are present can tell you a great deal about pond life and how healthy or unhealthy it is. At this Kids & Culture event, children will have the opportunity to s...

Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other, Performance
Program Description:
You're invited to a family-friendly '90s-themed dance party in the park with free books and book bags for children ages 0-17 and fun activities!* Are you fans of Molly of Denali and Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum? Molly and Xav...

Ark Animal Encounters Live Show and Tell

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Program Description:
Which exotic animals will visit the library today?... It'll be a surprise for all of us! Join us as we learn more about animal life in this show and tell and touch style presentation.  At the performer's request, attendance is capped at 35 to...

Ark Animal Encounters Live Show and Tell

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Program Description:
Which exotic animals will visit the library today?... It'll be a surprise for all of us! Join us as we learn more about animal life in this show and tell and touch style presentation.  At the performer's request, attendance is capped at 35 to...

Tech Tuesday-Mobile Library Apps

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Burgess Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Program Description:
Learn about the mobile apps available to CRDL patrons. Connect with the Library's MyLIBRO app, and explore eBooks and eAudiobooks on hoopla and Libby. ...

Junk Journaling for Teens

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:
Who wants a cookie-cutter journal when you can have one of a kind?! Join Junk Journal artist Deb Schafer to create and decorate your unique paper bag journal! Please feel free to bring special keepsakes that you'd like to include in your creation. Fo...

Spice It Up: Fresh Coarse Ground Black Peppercorns

All Day
All Branches
Open
Registration
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Program Description:
Are you ready to spice up your meals? Laura from GreenTree Co-op Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected spice of the month. This event will be offered as a blog post to view at your leisure. Register each month to receive a sample of the s...

Family Storytime @ FJML

10:30am - 11:00am
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:
Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, ...

Family Storytime @ SCL

10:30am - 11:00am
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:
Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, ...

Friends of the Faith Johnston Memorial Library Book Sale - Friends Night

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:
Join us for the Annual Friends book sale. ...

City Commissioner Office Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Rouman Family Study Room
Purpose of Meeting
Opportunity for members of the public to meet with and discuss City related issues with Commissioner Wingard. ...

Friends of the Faith Johnston Memorial Library Book Sale

9:00am - 6:00pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:
Join us for the Annual Friends of the Faith Johnston Memorial book sale. ...

CRDL Summer Reading Club Performance: Beverly Meyer, The Music Lady

10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:
Join us as we welcome Beverly Meyer, "The Music Lady," for a special children's concert to celebrate summer reading.  Look for us at Island Park during the Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market! Look for us on the hill between the tenni...

Let's Taco 'bout Books! a Breakout Kit

All Day
All Branches
Open
Registration
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:
Is it a Taco Truck or a Book Mobile? Play the game, solve the clues, then win the prize inside! An alternate version to an escape room is a Breakout Kit. Each Breakout Kit contains boxes, locks, clues, and prizes! Kits are the property of CRDL and...

Friends of the Faith Johnston Memorial Library Book Sale

9:00am - 6:00pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:
Join us for the Annual Friends of Faith Johnston Memorial Library book sale. ...

Music & Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:
Sing and dance with your child! Wave ribbons, play with scarves, tap some rhythm sticks and shake some shaker eggs in this special storytime program for our most wiggly patrons! ...

Friends of the Faith Johnston Memorial Library Book Sale

9:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:
Join us for the Annual Friends of the Faith Johnston Memorial book sale. ...

Summer Reading Club Performance: Bubble Happenings

11:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Other
Program Description:
Join us for a drop in bubble making session with the Bubbleman during Blanchard Days. The Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission have generously supported this event's funding. ...

Books on Tap Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:
Join us on the third Sunday of every month at Pleasant City Coffee for drinks and a lively book discussion! This month we will read A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell. Books can be requested though MeL.org, if not available at CRDL. ...

Story and Craft Kits: Plant a Rainbow

All Day
Veterans Memorial Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:
Join us for a unique program just for preschool and early elementary families! You'll receive a FREE copy of that month's picture book and a simple craft kit to be completed together after reading the book. This month we will read Plant a Rainbow ...

Lego Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
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. ...