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Please bring your own guitar Blues Guiter 101 Monday, June 22 @ 6:30 PM deAngeli Branch ® Registration Required

Blues Guitar 101: An Introduction to the Roots of American Music

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Always wanted to explore the Blues? Join instructor James Bach from the School of Bach for an engaging journey into the world of blues guitar!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Always wanted to explore the Blues? Join instructor James Bach from the School of Bach for an engaging journey into the world of blues guitar!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Dino-Rama Design Otter Lake Branch Tuesday, June 23rd @ 11 Am   presented in partnership with Sloan Museum.

Dino-Rama Design

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Otter Lake Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Design and create your own dinosaur-themed diorama! You’ll learn about dinosaur habitats, sketch a design plan, then build a dino-rama to keep.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Otter Lake Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and create your own dinosaur-themed diorama! You’ll learn about dinosaur habitats, sketch a design plan, then build a dino-rama to keep.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 9-july 30 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity Programs include: Meet Supergirl & Superman, a Thumbelina puppet show, “Bring the Zoo to You,” Donny the Dino’s ventriloquist show, Star Wars Day, and more!

Lunch on the Lawn - Lawn Games Party

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
babytime For babies 0-2  & their caregivers.  Select Wednesdays @ 10AM Registration required.

Babytime

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Babies and their caregivers are invited to a special themed social event made just for them every other month. A short storytime followed by playtime with their new friends. Ages 0-2. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to a special themed social event made just for them every other month. A short storytime followed by playtime with their new friends. Ages 0-2. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dinosaur Day Fun dinosaur crafts and activities for the family! Hadley Branch Library Wednesday, June 24,  From 11 AM - 3 PM

Dinosaur Day

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Hadley Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults, Kids, Families, Tweens, Teens

Fun dinosaur crafts and activities for the family!

 
Library Branch: Hadley Branch
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Families, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Fun dinosaur crafts and activities for the family!

 
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Wednesday, June 24,  @ 3 pm Metamora Branch Digging for Fossils Best suited for ages 8-16. Become a paleontologist and explore dinosaurs hands-on by digging for fossils and assembling your own model. ® Registration Required

Digging for Fossils

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Metamora Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Become a paleontologist! Dig for fossils and assemble your very own dinosaur model.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Metamora Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become a paleontologist! Dig for fossils and assemble your very own dinosaur model.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Wednesday, June 24,  @ 3 pm Metamora Branch Digging for Fossils Jr. Best suited for ages 3–7. Become a young paleontologist by digging for hidden fossils and creating your own clay replicas.  ® Registration Required

Digging for Fossils Jr.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Metamora Meeting Room at Metamora Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids

Step into the role of a young paleontologist and uncover hidden fossils! Kids can dig, discover, and then create their own clay replicas to take home.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Metamora Branch
Room: Metamora Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the role of a young paleontologist and uncover hidden fossils! Kids can dig, discover, and then create their own clay replicas to take home.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Storytime Last thursday of  each month @ 11 AM   Metamora branch library

Metamora Storytime

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Metamora Meeting Room at Metamora Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Early literacy fun for children 0-5 years old! 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Metamora Branch
Room: Metamora Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Early literacy fun for children 0-5 years old! 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 9-july 30 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity Programs include: Meet Supergirl & Superman, a Thumbelina puppet show, “Bring the Zoo to You,” Donny the Dino’s ventriloquist show, Star Wars Day, and more!

Lunch on the Lawn - Puppet Show - Thumbelina

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Michigan's Rocky Past Thursday, June 25 @ 3 PM Clifford Branch ® Registration Required

Michigan's Rocky Past

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families, Tweens, Teens

Michigan is a fantastic state for rock collecting, and with all the copper, fossils, Petoskey stones, and beachcombing one can do, treasures can be found most anywhere. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clifford Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Michigan is a fantastic state for rock collecting, and with all the copper, fossils, Petoskey stones, and beachcombing one can do, treasures can be found most anywhere. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Pickup  Game Funnel Ball 3:00 - 5:00 pm Friday, June 26  Clifford Branch Library Stop by for a funnel ball pick up game with other park goers. Use of Basket Ball available. Cold water provided.  This is a self directed program.

Funnel Ball Pick Up Game

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Stop by for a funnel ball pick up game with other park goers! Use of Basket Ball available. 

Cold water provided. This is a self directed program.

Library Branch: Clifford Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Stop by for a funnel ball pick up game with other park goers! Use of Basket Ball available. 

Cold water provided. This is a self directed program.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Saturday, June 27 Session #1 at 10 AM Session #2 at 1 PM Summer Puzzle Tournament

Summer Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults, Tweens, Teens

Gather a few of your best puzzling friends for our Summer Puzzle Tournament! Each team of 2-4 players will get an identical 500 piece puzzle to put together in a 2 hour period. The team with the least remaining pieces wins.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather a few of your best puzzling friends for our Summer Puzzle Tournament! Each team of 2-4 players will get an identical 500 piece puzzle to put together in a 2 hour period. The team with the least remaining pieces wins.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Monday Movies

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Enjoy popcorn and a movie at the library! We will have relaxing lighting, activity sheets, and coloring pages.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy popcorn and a movie at the library! We will have relaxing lighting, activity sheets, and coloring pages.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Monday, June 29 @ 11 AM Hadley Branch STEM FUN Hadley Branch Science, technology, math, and engineering activities for ages 4 and up.

STEM Fun

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hadley Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Science, technology, math, and engineering activities for ages 4 and up.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hadley Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science, technology, math, and engineering activities for ages 4 and up.

This event is in the "Adults" group
 Preserving MI Harvest: Veggies from Garden to Freezer ® Registration Required   Monday, June 29  @ 5:30 PM deAngeli Branch

Preserving MI Harvest: Veggies from Garden to Freezer

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join Laurie Messing, Michigan State University (MSU) food safety educator, for a session on Canning & Preserving.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Laurie Messing, Michigan State University (MSU) food safety educator, for a session on Canning & Preserving.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 9-july 30 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity Programs include: Meet Supergirl & Superman, a Thumbelina puppet show, “Bring the Zoo to You,” Donny the Dino’s ventriloquist show, Star Wars Day, and more!

Lunch on the Lawn - Drummunity

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 9-july 30 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity Programs include: Meet Supergirl & Superman, a Thumbelina puppet show, “Bring the Zoo to You,” Donny the Dino’s ventriloquist show, Star Wars Day, and more!

Lunch on the Lawn - Bring the Zoo to you!

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Sidewalk Chalk Art  July 6-10 at the Clifford Branch *Chalk provided during regular library hours.

Sidewalk Chalk Art At the Library

All Day 7/6 - 7/10
Clifford Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids

Come into the library in Clifford to pick up some chalk and get creative! The sidewalks around the park and library make the perfect canvas for outdoor summer creativity. Stop by today! FREE CHALK while supplies last.

Library Branch: Clifford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come into the library in Clifford to pick up some chalk and get creative! The sidewalks around the park and library make the perfect canvas for outdoor summer creativity. Stop by today! FREE CHALK while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
® Registration Required Anthropology & Archeology of the Great Lakes Region Monday, July 6,  5:30 PM deAngeli Branch

Anthropology and Archeology of the Great Lakes Region

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Education, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Local educator and ecologist Peter McCreedy will present research from the fields of cultural anthropology and archaeology, focusing on the prehistory of the Great Lakes region.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Culture & Education, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local educator and ecologist Peter McCreedy will present research from the fields of cultural anthropology and archaeology, focusing on the prehistory of the Great Lakes region.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 9-july 30 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity Programs include: Meet Supergirl & Superman, a Thumbelina puppet show, “Bring the Zoo to You,” Donny the Dino’s ventriloquist show, Star Wars Day, and more!

Lunch on the Lawn - Donny the Dino's Ventriloquist Show

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
babytime For babies 0-2  & their caregivers.  Select Wednesdays @ 10AM Registration required.

Babytime

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Babies and their caregivers are invited to a special themed social event made just for them every other month. A short storytime followed by playtime with their new friends. Ages 0-2. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to a special themed social event made just for them every other month. A short storytime followed by playtime with their new friends. Ages 0-2. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Dino Egg Dig Wednesday, July 8 @ 12 PM Clifford Branch ® Registration Required

Dino Egg Dig

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Clifford Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Chisel & Chip away carefully at your egg to uncover your dinosaur! Then read the included cards to discover which dinosaur you’ve got!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clifford Branch
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chisel & Chip away carefully at your egg to uncover your dinosaur! Then read the included cards to discover which dinosaur you’ve got!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group
KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 9-july 30 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity Programs include: Meet Supergirl & Superman, a Thumbelina puppet show, “Bring the Zoo to You,” Donny the Dino’s ventriloquist show, Star Wars Day, and more!

Lunch on the Lawn - Sand Painting Party

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and join us for a picnic under the shady trees on the deAngeli Lawn! Pack a sack lunch, or sign up kids under 18 for free meals provided by the Meet Up and Eat Up program.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
 Michigan Rocks! Build Your Own Mineral Collection with Bill Heyworth ® Registration Required Friday, July 10,  @ 1 PM deAngeli Branch Basalt

Michigan Rocks! Build Your Own Mineral Collection with Bill Heyworth

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join Bill Heyworth for an exciting, hands-on program where you’ll build your own rock and mineral collection featuring 12 genuine Michigan specimens.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Bill Heyworth for an exciting, hands-on program where you’ll build your own rock and mineral collection featuring 12 genuine Michigan specimens.