Music and Movement
2024-11-20 10:00 (America/Detroit)
Wednesdays at 10 AM
September 11 – November 20
Ages 0 – 5
Movin’ and Groovin’ fun with songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.

Library Board Meeting
2024-11-20 17:30
The Library Board of Trustees meets on a monthly basis to discuss library business and housekeeping. Meetings are open to the public and include a period of time for patrons to discuss comments and concerns.
These meetings are held once a month on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM.

Storytime
2024-11-21 10:00
Thursdays at 10 AM
September 12 – November 21
Ages 0 – 5
Stories, songs, and a craft all focusing on a new weekly theme.

Art Hub
2024-11-21 16:00
Create beautiful and fun pieces of art at this art club! Join us for drawing, painting, crafting, and more! These crafts are more advanced for teens and tweens.

Dinovember Scavenger Hunt
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-27
During Open Library Hours
Find all of the dinosaurs hiding around the library and you will win a dinotastic prize!

Dino Dance Party
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00
Preschool – 5th Grade
Get ready to party, because everyone knows dinosaurs love to dance! A fun and active dinosaur-themed dance party will have dinosaur crafts, activities, snacks, and of course, dino dancing!

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

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-30
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED:
Thanksgiving
November – 28 – November 30
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Let’s Get Ugly! Ugly Sweater & Sock Party
2024-12-06 16:00
Wear your best ugly holiday sweater and socks to celebrate the holiday season! Enjoy cookie decorating, treats, and all things jolly!
Bring a small inexpensive gift for the white elephant gift exchange – if you cannot provide a gift, please let us know and we will make sure you can participate.

2nd Monday Book Club
2024-12-09 14:00, 2025-01-13 14:00
The 2nd Monday Book Club meets on the 2nd Monday of each at 2 PM.
September 9
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
October 14
Tin Camp Road by Ellen Airgood
November 11
On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah
December 9
Choose A Holiday Book
January 13
Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy

Non-Fiction Book Club
2024-12-11 18:00
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6 PM.
September 11
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
October 9
Guardians of the Trees by Kinari Webb
November 13
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
December 11
Choose Your Own Book
January 8
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-12-24 - 2024-12-25
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED:
Christmas
December 24 – December 25
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

Garfield's Glow Games: Early Literacy Fundraiser
2024-12-26 - 2025-01-24
December 26 – January 24
“The most active thing about me is my imagination” – Garfield, Jim Davis
Join us this winter for Garfield’s Glow Games! Celebrate the beloved American comic, “Garfield” created in 1978 by Jim Davis. Garfield and his friends will bring you a whole new neon glow adventure during this winter’s Early Literacy Fundraiser.
There will be multiple “glowing” games to try this year. Free will donations will be collected to support the library. Bring your whole family during all open library hours to play Garfield’s Glow Games!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2024-12-31 - 2025-01-01
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED:
New Years
December 31 – January 1
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!

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!

PaperGator Recycling Challenge
2025-01-01 - 2025-04-11
Celebrate Earth Day by recycling!

January – April 11
The library has the opportunity to earn exciting rewards by increasing our paper recycling volume. Plus the library will earn double the usual payouts during the contest period.
The library could win $5,000 (1st Prize), $2,000 (2nd Prize), $1,000 (3rd Prize), or double earnings for the entire year of 2025 (beyond the contest period). Winners will be selected based on the largest percentage increase in paper recycling. The winners will be announced on Earth Day 2025.
The PaperGator is located behind the library past the staff parking area. All paper products including old damaged books can be recycled (no cardboard or plastics accepted).

Non-Fiction Book Club
2025-01-08 14:00
The Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6 PM.
October 9
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
September 11
Guardians of the Trees by Kinari Webb
November 13
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
December 11
Choose Your Own Book
January 8
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Library Board Meeting
2025-01-15 17:30
The Library Board of Trustees meets on a monthly basis to discuss library business and housekeeping. Meetings are open to the public and include a period of time for patrons to discuss comments and concerns.

These meetings are held once a month on Wednesdays at 5 PM.

Tiny Tots
2025-02-04 10:00, 2025-02-11 10:00
Tuesdays at 10 AM
February 4 – April 29 (No meet up on April 8)
Ages 0 – 24 months
Babies and their caregivers will learn fun songs, hear a story, and play with new friends!

Construct & Create
2025-02-04 16:00, 2025-02-11 16:00
Tuesdays at 4 PM
February 4 – April 29 (No meet up on April 8)
Kindergarten – 5th Graders
Join your friends after school to build great structures and create beautiful art projects. Each week there will be different building sets and art/craft materials so you can use your imagination and get your creative juices flowing!

Music & Movement
2025-02-05 10:00
Wednesdays at 10 AM
February 5 – April 30 (No meet up on April 9)
Ages 0 – 5

Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities during this lively musical class.

Storytime
2025-02-06 10:00
Thursdays at 10 AM
February 6 – May 1 (No meet up on April 10)
Ages 0 – 5
Each session focuses on a fun theme including stories, songs, and a craft.

Teen Scene
2025-02-06 16:00
Meet on the 1st Thursday at 4 PM
February 6, March 6, and April 3
Hang out with us! Play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. Featuring Nintendo Switch consoles and some fun new tabletop games.

Make & Take Valentines
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00
For Kids Of All Ages
Children of all ages can drop in during this time to create valentines for their friends and loved ones.
The library will provide all of the materials and clean up the mess! Special valentine snacks will be provided.

2nd Monday Book Club
2025-02-10 14:00
Meets on the 2nd Monday at 2 PM
January 13
Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy
February 10
Wards of Faerie by Terry Brooks
March 10
Sanibel Flats by Randy Wayne White
April 14
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
May 12
The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis
June 9
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
July 14
South of Superior by Ellen Airgood
August 11
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

Music & Movement
2025-02-12 10:00
Music and Movement
Wednesdays at 10 AM
February 5 – April 30 (No meet up on April 9)
Ages 0 – 5

Young children will sing, dance, play interactive games, and enjoy sensory activities during this lively musical class.

Non-Fiction Book Club
2025-02-12 18:00
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 PM
January 8
Killer of the Flower Moon by David Grann
February 12
Father Lincoln by Alan Manning
March 12
The Forgotten Man by Amity Shlaes
April 9
Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery
May 14
Killing Crazy Horse byBill O’Reilly
June 11
The Demon of Unrest byErik Larson
July 9
The Wager by David Grann
