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Presented by Hillary Rettig
Thursday, September 27 at 6:30 PM
Want to eat lighter and healthier, but don’t enjoy cooking or have a lot of time? Then this class is for you! In it, Vegan Kalamazoo co-founder and organizer Hillary Rettig will share ten simple, easy, and delicious tips for adding more fruits, vegetables, beans, and other nutritional powerhouses to your diet. You’ll reduce fat and cholesterol, but we promise you’ll keep all of the flavor! Visit www.vegankalamazoo.com for more information.

Tiny Tots

Tuesdays at 10 AM
September 11 – November 13
Ages 0-2
Songs, Books, Rhymes, and Play.

Storytime

Wednesdays at 10 AM
September 12 – November 14
(No meeting on October 17)
Ages 0-5

A different theme for each month this fall:
September School
October Opposites
Dinovember

Music and Movement

Fridays at 10 AM
September 14 – November 16
(No Meeting on October 19)
Ages 0-5
Join us for some jumpin’ and jammin’ fun this fall!

Tuesdays at 4 PM
September 11 – November 13 (No meeting on October 16)
For Kindergarten – 5th Graders

Each week there will be several stations set up in the large program room for children to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts. Stations may include: Science Experiments, Technology Take-A-Parts, Building Creations, Art Design, and Math Games. Drop in each week and choose one or several stations to investigate and discover new STEAM related ideas.

2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 2 PM

Join other coloring enthusiasts in the library tutor rooms. Participants will be able to share coloring tips and techniques while socializing with others. Many grown-ups are finding out what kids have known for years: coloring provides a relaxing, stress-relieving pastime — and it’s fun! All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish.

September 12 – November 14
Wednesdays at 4 PM
(No meeting on October 17)

For all school-age children
(elementary through high school)
Join fellow students to learn, play and improve your chess skills.

2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month • 6:30-8:30 PM
NOTE: Meets on the 5th Thursday in November instead of 4th and there will be NO December Meeting.

For ages 18 and up
Do you enjoy board games? Join us twice a month for strategy board games with other game-loving adults! We offer a large selection of over 50 games. No experience necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Drop in to get your game on!
Check out the Teen/Tween Programs page for the NEW Dungeons & Dragons Meetup for High Schoolers and Adults!

Thursday Nights at 7 PM

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring a portion of our concerts this year! FREE popcorn will be served and cold bottled water will be available for $1. We are excited to offer an extended season of six fantastic concerts this summer to celebrate the summer reading program theme, LIBRARIES ROCK!

The Crane Wives
August 2

The Crane Wives are an award-winning, home grown local indie/folk/Americana band that defies musical stereotypes. You won’t want to miss their performance! They utilize three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a passion for song-craft to create organic music that is both accessible and innovative.

Check out the Lineup for the next few weeks!!

Mid-Lakes Chorus “Sweet Adelines” – August 9
Brenda Loomis Band – August 16
Main Street Dueling Pianos – August 23
B-Side Growlers – August 30

Thursday Nights at 7 PM

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring a portion of our concerts this year! FREE popcorn will be served and cold bottled water will be available for $1. We are excited to offer an extended season of six fantastic concerts this summer to celebrate the summer reading program theme, LIBRARIES ROCK!

Mid-Lakes Chorus “Sweet Adelines”
August 9

The Mid-Lakes Chorus is a membership organization of female singers who meet regularly to practice, perform, socialize, and have fun. They currently have about 20 singers of all ages, all walks of life, and are from all parts of southwest Michigan.

Check out the Lineup for the next few weeks!!

Brenda Loomis Band – August 16
Main Street Dueling Pianos – August 23
B-Side Growlers – August 30

Thursday Nights at 7 PM

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring a portion of our concerts this year! FREE popcorn will be served and cold bottled water will be available for $1. We are excited to offer an extended season of six fantastic concerts this summer to celebrate the summer reading program theme, LIBRARIES ROCK!

Brenda Loomis Band
August 16

An original country music Nashville recording artist, Brenda Loomis won first place in Milwaukee’s America’s Got Talent video contest. This stop is part of Brenda’s “Here for the Party” summer tour!

Check out the Lineup for the next few weeks!!

Main Street Dueling Pianos – August 23
B-Side Growlers – August 30

Thursday Nights at 7 PM

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring a portion of our concerts this year! FREE popcorn will be served and cold bottled water will be available for $1. We are excited to offer an extended season of six fantastic concerts this summer to celebrate the summer reading program theme, LIBRARIES ROCK!

Main Street Dueling Pianos
August 23

Joe Laureano has been performing rock & roll professionally his entire adult life. He is well known all across the country and has an impressive repertoire of 1,000+ songs, spanning more than seven decades of music.

Come back next week for our final concert! 

B-Side Growlers – August 30