The library will be closed Wednesday, September 17 for Staff Training.
Have a safe and happy day with your family and friends!
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, September 8
11 AM – 4:15 PM
You can make a difference by donating blood!
Make your appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Batman Scavenger Hunt Week
September 15 – September 20
National Batman Day is Saturday, September 20! To celebrate, the library will have a scavenger hunt during that whole week. Come in any time the library is open, pick up a sheet at the desk, complete the hunt, and receive a special Batman prize!
Relationships, Boundaries, and Well-Being
September 18 @ 6:30 PM
Presented by Jennifer Patrick, M.A. CFLE
Discover how we are “wired to connect” with each other and how our relationships either improve our health or diminish it! Learn to identify life-giving elements of healthy relationships and toxic features of destructive relationships. Gain tools to set boundaries and set the path for healthier, happier living!
Jennifer is the Executive Director of Family Bound, a company designed to strengthen and enhance family relationships. Jennifer is purposeful and enthusiastic in working to educate, inspire, and encourage families to grow in love, commitment, and resilience together.
Cardio Drumming
Led by Sara Sparrow with West Michigan Fitness and Cardio Drumming
Thursday, October 2 at 2 PM and 6:30 PM
(If both classes fill, then a third class will open Saturday, October 4 at 10 AM)
Cardio drumming is a fun and low-impact fitness class that combines drumming with aerobic exercise. Participants use drumsticks to hit an exercise ball inside a bucket, following the rhythm of the music while incorporating movements. It’s a whole-body workout for all ages and fitness levels, even while sitting in a chair. Class sizes are limited to 20 participants, so sign up for one class only.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Friends of the Library – Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the Library are hosting a TWO DAY Fall Book Sale!
Friday, October 10 from 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, October 11 from 9 Am – 1 PM
Who loves a book bargain?! We sure do!
Books will be on sale at discounted rates. Shelves inside the bookstore will be restocked with new titles after each sale.
Protecting Yourself from Scams and Identity Theft
October 16 @ 6:30 PM
Presented by Stephanie Wilson – Vice President at United Bank
Fraud prevention has become more critical than ever! Learn about the best ways to protect yourself and your identity from scams, fraud, and identity theft. Stephanie will share insights, practical tips, and real-world experiences. Her goal is to equip our community with the tools and knowledge needed to recognize, prevent, and fight back against the scams we face every day.
Mary’s Country Critters
October 18 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, October 18 from 10 – Noon
All Ages
Drop in at the library to see cute animals! This petting zoo includes a miniature horse, miniature donkey, chickens, rabbits, sheep, goats, and more. The event will take place outside, but will be protected from the weather. This will be fun for the whole family!
Mummies and Mayhem Mascarade
October 24 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Teen & Tween After-Hours Halloween Party
Dare to join us for a night of ancient mischief and monstrous fun at our Mummies & Mayhem Mascarade — an epic event just for teens and tweens!
We’re cracking open the crypt to bring you a wild night filled with nonstop thrills including pizza and refreshments to fuel your chaos, games and challenges that will test your courage, hide-and-seek in the dark (if you dare…), a legendary costume contest, and a tomb-load of CANDY that would make a pharaoh jealous!
No need to RSVP — just show up ready to wrap yourself in mayhem. Costumes encouraged. Chaos guaranteed.
SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Thursday, November 13 @ 6:30 PM
Presented by John Beck
50 years ago, the infamous Great Lakes freighter, SS Edmund Fitzgerald, sank on Lake Superior and it remains the largest Great Lakes shipwreck to this day. Revisit the life and death of this legendary ship during this presentation, which includes a 13-foot LEGO model of the ship! John Beck, who teaches history at Heritage Christian Academy in Kalamazoo, has done extensive research on the ship over the past 20+ years.
The program features history of the ship’s construction, notable moments during the Fitzgerald’s tenure on the Great Lakes, the last journey, and theories on the sinking.
