Coffee and Conversations
2024-09-20 10:00, 2024-10-18 10:00, 2024-11-15 10:00 (America/Detroit)
Join your community friends for some coffee, tea, and yummy treats while having lively discussions.

Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts
2024-09-20 13:00
Create a fun craft for free! This month you will be making button flowers that you can proudly take home to display.

Sit & Stitch
2024-09-25 13:00, 2024-10-23 13:00, 2024-11-27 13:00
Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, coloring, or other lap projects and sit by the fireplace creating with friends.

Home Buying 101
2024-10-03 18:30
Ashley Sayles, Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway
Cody Barkowski, Loan Officer with Consumers Credit Union
The home purchasing process can feel daunting and confusing, but when you are armed with knowledge and local professionals on your side, homeownership is an achievable goal! Please join us to learn everything you need to know about the home buying process (financing, purchasing process, and closing) with local experts.
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

Cricut Maker 101 Classes
2024-10-09 14:00, 2024-11-13 14:00
Attend either class to learn about the library’s Cricut Maker, Heat Press, and the Design Space software. This beginner’s level class will feature permanent vinyl and heat transfer vinyl.

The All-American
2024-10-17 18:30
Michigan Notable Author, Susie Finkbeiner
In this 1950s coming-of-age story, two sisters are left reeling when their father is accused of being a member of the Communist party. Both sisters discover how much good there is in the world, even in the hardest of circumstances.
Susie Finkbeiner is the author of The All-American and All Manner of Things, which were each selected as Michigan Notable Books. Signed books will be available for purchase.

Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts
2024-10-18 13:00
Create a fun craft for free!
This month you will be making a rustic wooden pumpkin that you can proudly take home to display.

Creative Café - Alpaca Wet Felting
2024-11-01 13:00 - 15:30
Carla Chase with CanDo Acres
A Saturday class will open from 1 – 3:30 PM if the above classes fill.
Learn the technique of wet felting using fiber from alpacas. You can turn fiber into fabric by using warm, soapy water and a little friction. You will create two small vessels that you can use for succulent planters or decorations.
Class size is limited to 25 participants (ADULTS ONLY).
Cost is $20 and pre-registration is required (nonrefundable).
Cost covers instruction, supplies, your finished products, and refreshments.

Creative Café - Alpaca Wet Felting
2024-11-02 09:30 - 12:00
Carla Chase with CanDo Acres
A Saturday class will open from 1 – 3:30 PM if the above classes fill.
Learn the technique of wet felting using fiber from alpacas. You can turn fiber into fabric by using warm, soapy water and a little friction. You will create two small vessels that you can use for succulent planters or decorations.
Class size is limited to 25 participants (ADULTS ONLY).
Cost is $20 and pre-registration is required (nonrefundable).
Cost covers instruction, supplies, your finished products, and refreshments

Understanding and Creating Your Estate Plan
2024-11-07 18:30
Elizabeth Robinson, Attorney at Law
Ginger Titus, CFP® Financial Advisor – Edward Jones
Everyone has an estate. What happens to your estate when you pass at any age can either be decided by you or by others. Come and learn how to understand all of the options to create your estate plan!

Get Crafty – Make & Take Crafts for Adults
2024-11-15 13:00
Create a fun craft for free! This month you will be creating some holiday home decor that you can proudly take home to display.

Read & Dine - Adult Winter Reading Club
2025-01-01 - 2025-03-31
January 1 – March 31
Sign up to be part of the Read & Dine: Adult Winter Reading Club!
Read ten books to earn an entry for a drawing to win a Kindle Fire or a $25 gift card to a local restaurant. Reading logs will be available at the circulation desk or at our drive-thru pickup window.
Participants who finish reading 10 books will receive a cookbook (while supplies last).
Thank you to the Friends of the Library (Kindle Fire and cookbooks) and local restaurants for sponsoring this program!

Singing the Good Old Songs Again
2025-02-13 18:30, 2025-02-27 18:30
Jackie Davidson and Gary Brandt

Classic and original songs and stories are featured from the Folk Era of the 1960’s into the 70’s. This show is loaded with lively audience interaction, participation, sing-along, and comedy. Jackie was an original member of the Grammy award winning New Christy Minstrels, and Gary is a folk performer and published songwriter. You will find this to be an entertaining, educational, humorous, fun, and memorable experience!

Coffee and Conversations
2025-02-21 10:00, 2025-03-21 10:00
Meets on the 3rd Friday at 10 AM
February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16
Let’s build community by sharing coffee or tea, treats, and conversations!

Get Crafty Make and Take Crafts for Adults
2025-02-21 13:00, 2025-03-21 13:00, 2025-04-18 13:00
Meets on the 3rd Friday at 1 PM
February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16
Who doesn’t like free? Join your friends and make a fun, free craft. Each month we’ll have a different craft to make and take home to display. Up and coming crafts will feature spring and Americana themes that incorporate coffee filters, felt, seaglass, paint and so much more!
Note: These are adult only events.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-03-03 11:00 - 16:00
Monday, March 3 from 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.

An Ocean Without
2025-03-06 18:30
Author, Sarah Steele
Sarah Steele is a dynamic artist and spoken word performer whose powerful voice and rhythmic delivery bring emotions and stories to life.
Her ability to weave complex ideas into relatable experiences comes through in her Amazon #1 Top New Release poetry memoir, An Ocean Without.
Walk with Sarah as she shares her story of losing herself in people pleasing, battling the anxiety that came with setting boundaries for the first time in her life, and finally finding healing in faith and community.

Michigan Hidden Trails
2025-03-20 18:30
Author, Ron Rademacher
Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 PM
Discover a group of walking trails in Michigan that are low on difficulty but way up there on fun and history. Most trails are gentle and family friendly, some are handicap accessible, and no special equipment is needed.
All of these trails have unique characteristics and are perfect for a wilderness walk with children or those who who struggle with difficult trails. This program is based roughly on his book, Trails & Treasures.

Creative Café - Fused Glass Candle Holder
2025-04-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00
Beth Tidd, Beth’s Glass Creations
Friday, April 4 from 1-3 PM or Saturday, April 5 from 10 AM-Noon
(A third class will be offered on Saturday from 1-3:00 PM if classes fill.)
Beth will teach you the art of fused glass. Fusing glass is fun and makes great gifts!
Class size is limited to 25 participants (ADULTS ONLY). The cost is $25 (non-refundable) and pre-registration is required. The cost covers the instruction of class, your finished product (including the candle), and refreshments.
Visit Beth’s Facebook page at Beth’s Glass Creations to see more of her creations.

Coffee and Conversation
2025-04-18 10:00
