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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Families
Otter Lake Branch
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

Lunch on the Lawn - Lawn Games Party

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Families
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Families
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Kids, Families, Tweens, Teens
Hadley Branch
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

Digging for Fossils

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Metamora Branch
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

Digging for Fossils Jr.

3:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Metamora Branch
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

Metamora Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Families
Metamora Branch
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

Lunch on the Lawn - Puppet Show - Thumbelina

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Families
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Families, Tweens, Teens
Clifford Branch
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

Funnel Ball Pick Up Game

3:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Families
Clifford Branch
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

Summer Puzzle Tournament

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Tweens, Teens
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Families
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

STEM Fun

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Families
Hadley Branch
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

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

Lunch on the Lawn - Drummunity

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Families
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

Lunch on the Lawn - Bring the Zoo to you!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Families
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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 At the Library

All Day 7/6–7/10
Kids
Clifford Branch
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

Anthropology and Archeology of the Great Lakes Region

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Teens
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

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

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Families
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Families
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Clifford Branch
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

Lunch on the Lawn - Sand Painting Party

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Families
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Teens
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
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.