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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...

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. ...

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: 4
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. ...

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. ...

Share a Story with a Senior

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Program Description:
The Chippewa River District Library is teaming up with Barberi Law Firm to offer kids the opportunity to give back to their community while enjoying one-on-one reading time with a resident at a local senior center. Please bring your favorite book to ...

Summer Reading Club Performance: Evan from Music at the Blissful

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Program Description:
  National Touring Musician Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) comes to the Faith Johnston Memorial Library branch of the Chippewa River District Library for a fun-filled, interactive, movement-packed music experience for the whole family. S...

Book Club Picnic

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Loading Dock
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Program Description:
The Pizza and Pages and Middle School Reading Masters Book Clubs are joining together this summer! Let's get together for a collaborative outdoor summer celebration for readers in grades 3 - 8! We'll not just be talking about this month's book, bu...

Summer Reading Club Performance: Evan from Music at the Blissful

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Program Description:
Join us for a fun family concert in the park. Please bring chairs or blankets. National Touring Musician Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) comes to the Chippewa River District Library for a fun-filled, interactive, movement-packed music experien...

Longest Day Reading Challenge

5:15am - 9:45pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Other
Program Description:
It's the longest day of the year! So what better way to spend it than reading? Can we truly read ALL. DAY. LONG? Yes, we can! We will host a public "read-in" where participants will come together during daylight hours and read their choice of book...

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, ...

Shrinky Dink Book Keychain Take Home Kit

All Day
All Branches
Open
Registration
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:
Design and create your book-themed Shrinky Dink Keychain. Children will need adult help due to the use of an oven and some assembly required. This take-home kit is intended for those unable to attend our in-person Shrinky Dink event. ...