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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. ...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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...

Tech Tuesday - Audio Editing in Audacity

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: 5
Program Description:
Join us to learn all about audio editing with Audacity, an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for the home computer. Space is limited and registration is required. ...

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...

Brown Bag Book Discussion Group

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:
Join the group for a casual discussion on adult fiction and non-fiction titles. This month's title is The Dutch House by Ann Patchett.   ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Intergenerational Yarn Circle: Amigurumi Stuffies

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Library Council, Workshop
Program Description:
Join us with your latest Knit and Crochet project for this all ages and craft abilities yarn circle! Bring your own project in progress or learn to make a crochet amigurumi stuffie with us. Yarn and hooks available while supplies last.  ...

Mulan (1998) an Interactive Movie Experience

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Movie
Program Description:
Join us for an interactive movie experience! Watch Disney's Mulan (1998) with fun action prompts, food, and novelty items. Interactive movies encourage viewers to participate in the film, causing excitement and laughter actively! Attendees will ...

Tech Tuesday - Tech Drop-In

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Burgess Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Program Description:
Bring your device and questions. Sit down with one of the CRDL IT Staff who'll do their best to answer questions and walk you through any fixes. Complicated questions may require scheduling a 1-on-1 appointment to address your problem. ...