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Friends of Veterans Memorial Library Annual Book Sale

10:00am - 5:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Join us for the Annual Books Sale hosted by the Friends of Veterans Memorial Library.
 

Rainbow Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This storytime is for all ages. 

Friends of Veterans Memorial Library Annual Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room

Friends of Veterans Memorial Library Annual Book Sale - Bag Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Join us for the Annual Books Sale hosted by the Friends of Veterans Memorial Library.
 

It's $2 per bag today! Fill up your bag with as many books that can reasonably fit and pay only $2 for the bag. Bags provided.

Isabella Citizens for Health

9:00am - 5:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Rouman Family Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

On-site assistance will be offered to apply for various benefits through Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Appointments are free, walk-ins are welcome. Please bring an ID.

CRDL Teen Library Council: VOLUNTEEN Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Teen Library Council
Registration 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.

Spice It Up: Berbere

All Day
Adults, Teens
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
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.

Family Storytime @ FJML

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
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. 

Family Storytime @ SCL

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
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. 

CRDL Teen Take & Make OCTOBER: Addams Family Movie Kit

All Day
Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Program Description:

Hey teens! Check out your favorite version of The Addams Family and settle in for the night with our Addams Family themed movie kit. Arriving at your local library just in time for some altogether spooky fun this October! 

Babytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for a special storytime just for babies and young toddlers. 

Special Storytime: Kids Yoga!

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join Yoga Instructor Kris Batzner for a special storytime event where we will get in touch with our bodies and learn basic yoga in a fun and approachable way! 

Blue Jays Gaming Group

3:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Shepherd Community Library
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.

Planes: Fire & Rescue (An Interactive Movie Kit)

All Day
Adults, Everyone, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Movie, Other, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Program Description:

Register your family for this exciting interactive movie kit!  Each kit contains BINGO cards for four participants, popcorn, and prizes. 

Isabella Citizens for Health

9:00am - 5:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Rouman Family Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

On-site assistance will be offered to apply for various benefits through Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Appointments are free, walk-ins are welcome. Please bring an ID.

True Crime Club: Duped

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:

Join us for an engaging, lighthearted discussion of this fascinating, yet disturbing genre. We focus our discussion around uplifting and empathizing with the victims of these crimes. 

CRDL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room

Wildfire Breakout Box @ SCL

All Day 10/16 - 10/31
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Program Description:

Do you like to follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes? Try our breakout box at Shepherd Community Library!

Wildfire Breakout Box @ TML

All Day 10/16 - 10/31
Adults, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Tate Memorial Library
Library Branch: Tate Memorial Library
Room: TML Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Gaming
Program Description:

Do you like to follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes? Try our breakout box at Tate Memorial Library!

Family Storytime @ FJML

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
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. 

Family Storytime @ SCL

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
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. 

Brown Bag Book Discussion Group

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:

Monthly book discussion group. Please feel free to bring your lunch!

This month's book is: The Undertaker’s Assistant by Amanda Skenandore    

Visit the VML help desk to pick up or reserve your copy.

Babytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for a special storytime just for babies and young toddlers. 

Special Storytime: Dog Days!

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for a special storytime with a chance to meet and pet real therapy dogs! We'll learn about what a therapy dog does and enjoy dog themed stories, songs and dance while building vital early literacy skills!