Drop-In Ornament Craft
Drop by the youth department this week to make a cute snowflake tree ornament.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Orange Pomanders
Make a traditional pomander from oranges and cloves to add some sweet winter décor to your home. This is an adult program.
Songs of Irish Christmas
Award-winning songwriter Enda Reilly will sing a variety of popular and traditional Irish Christmas songs. This is an adult program.
Teen Anime Club
Share your love of anime with other fans and participate in a different activity each month based on anime, manga, or Japanese culture. For those in grades 6-12.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Gingerbread Houses
Build a festive “gingerbread house” with graham crackers, icing, and lots of candy! For all ages.
Teen Ugly Sweater Rubber Duckies
Select your rubber ducky, then prepare your duck for winter by painting on an ugly sweater. For those in grades 6-12.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
LEGO Hour
Build a LEGO creation that we’ll display in the library’s lobby. For ages 6 and up.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Adult Book Club
Check out a copy of Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li at the adult reference desk, read it on your own before the meeting, then join us in person or on Zoom to discuss.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Teen Anime Club
Share your love of anime with other fans and participate in a different activity each month based on anime, manga, or Japanese culture. For those in grades 6-12.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Cardboard Looms
Create your own mini tapestry using only yarn, cardboard, and a pencil. For ages 7 and up.
Design Your Own Puzzle
Create a one-of-a-kind puzzle to share with family and friends! For all ages.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Onyx Storm Book Party
Join us as we celebrate the release of the latest book in the Empyrean series with themed snacks, games, and crafts. No spoilers allowed! This is an adult program.
Teen Strange Soda Sampler
Pop in and try a sampling of sodas that go far beyond the ordinary. For those in grades 6-12.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Services for Seniors
A representative from The Senior Alliance will explain the variety of low and no cost community programs available to older adults and their caregivers.
The Snow Ball
Children, grab your grown-ups and come dressed to the nines for a snowy celebration complete with snacks, photos, music, and dancing.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Flowerpot Gnomes
Make a decorative hanging gnome out of a terra cotta flowerpot and yarn. This is an adult program.
Valentine's Day Monster Ornaments
Decorate a cute Valentine’s Day ornament for someone special. All ages welcome.
Teen Valentine's vs. Anti-Valentine's Party
Whether you enjoy Valentine’s Day or can’t stand it, join us for snacks, crafts, and activities you’re sure to love! For those in grades 6-12.
Teen Anime Club
Share your love of anime with other fans and participate in a different activity each month based on anime, manga, or Japanese culture. For those in grades 6-12.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Winter Reading Mini Challenge
Pick up a challenge sheet at the youth desk, complete the tasks, and return it for a prize! Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Virtual Tour: Spanish Steps in Rome
Embark on a virtual tour of Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps. Explore stunning views, learn their rich history, and enjoy Italian-inspired snacks. This is an adult program.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting (Tentative)
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting (Tentative)
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Teen T-Shirt Tote Bags
Create a tote bag from an old t-shirt, no sewing required! Bring your own t-shirt or use one of ours. For those in grades 6-12.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Minecraft Birthday Party
Celebrate the anniversary of this iconic video game with snacks, crafts, and games. For ages 5 and up.
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Used Book Bag Sale
Refresh your home library, support the Friends, and fill a plastic grocery bag with used books for just $5! Bags will be provided.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Adult Book Club
Pick up a free copy of River of the Gods by Candice Millard at the adult reference desk (while supplies last), read it on your own before the meeting, then join us in person or on Zoom to discuss.
Fake Bake Sweets
Celebrate National Candy Day by making some decorative faux candy treats. This is an adult program.
Halloween Storytime
Come to storytime in costume and we’ll trick-or-treat around the library! For children ages 3-5 with their caregivers.
Forming Your LLC
This hands-on session presented by the Michigan Small Business Development Center will help you understand what an LLC is and file your LLC business with LARA. Registration is required. (Link to come)
Michigan's Most Dangerous Women
Join true crime author Tobin Buhk to learn about the Detroit House of Correction and some of its most notorious inmates. This is an adult program.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Teen Owl Pellet Dissection
Dissect an owl pellet to see what critters the owl ate. Warning: we will be handling real owl pellets and animal remains. For those in grades 6-12.
Ghostly Tea Lights
Make your own light-up ghost pal out of air dry clay and a battery-powered tea light. For all ages.
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Gilded Insects
Transform plastic insects into golden specimens in this faux-taxidermy workshop. This is an adult program.
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Teen Anime Club
Show and tell time! Bring your fanart, favorite figurine, new cosplay outfit, or just come for the free snacks and conversation! For those in grades 6-12.
Art Games
Think outside the box with 5 different group drawing games. For ages 7 and up.
CANCELLED Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5, bring your grown-up and join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts!
Friends Trivia Night Fundraiser
Support the Friends of the Library and test your knowledge at this special after-hours event! Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 per person (cash or check only) and are on sale at the library’s circulation desk.