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KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 11-AUGUST 1 Library closed on Thursday, July 4 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity programs include Dino Day with Paleo Joe, Storytime with Princess Peach, meet spiderman, Meet Rapunzel, Animal Magic show, Zeke the Wonderdog and More!

Lunch on the Lawn - Animal Magic Traveling Zoo

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for a FREE lunch for children ages 0-18! Registration is required for lunches. To register, call the deAngeli Branch Children's Desk by noon th...

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

Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for a FREE lunch for children ages 0-18! Registration is required for lunches. To register, call the deAngeli Branch Children's Desk by noon the day before the program.

Nature's Colors Tuesday, July 16 Presented by 2 PM Hadley Branch Library

Nature's Colors presented by the Sloan Museum

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hadley Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Have you ever noticed how colors and patterns are everywhere in nature? Investigate how animals’ colors and patterns help them live and thrive in their habitat. Explore mimicry, ca...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hadley Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Have you ever noticed how colors and patterns are everywhere in nature? Investigate how animals’ colors and patterns help them live and thrive in their habitat.

Farmers Market Storytime 10-10:30 AM Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer Wednesdays in July Downtown Lapeer, on the Courthouse Lawn

Farmers Market Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us at the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer for a mini storytime and craft. Families with children of all ages are welcome to join. This program will take place on the courtho...

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Location
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us at the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer for a mini storytime and craft. Families with children of all ages are welcome to join. This program will take place on the courthouse lawn and will be cancelled in the case of bad weather.

Tween Night Wednesdays beginning June 12 after 5 PM Metamora Branch Library

Tween Night

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Metamora Meeting Room at Metamora Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Fun & games for tweens & almost tweens!

Library Branch: Metamora Branch
Room: Metamora Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Fun & games for tweens & almost tweens!

KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 11-AUGUST 1 Library closed on Thursday, July 4 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity programs include Dino Day with Paleo Joe, Storytime with Princess Peach, meet spiderman, Meet Rapunzel, Animal Magic show, Zeke the Wonderdog and More!

Lunch on the Lawn - Dino Day with Paleo Joe

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for a FREE lunch for children ages 0-18! Registration is required for lunches. To register, call the deAngeli Branch Children's Desk by noon th...

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

Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for a FREE lunch for children ages 0-18! Registration is required for lunches. To register, call the deAngeli Branch Children's Desk by noon the day before the program.

Bats of Michigan Thursday, July 18 5:30 PM clifford branch presented by seven ponds nature center

Bats of Michigan

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Clifford Branch
Program Type:
Nature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Learn about Michigan bats, their habitat, food & more! Presented by Seven Ponds Nature Center.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Clifford Branch
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Nature, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn about Michigan bats, their habitat, food & more! Presented by Seven Ponds Nature Center.

Chalk the sidewalk Fridays @ Columbiaville

Chalk the Sidewalk

All Day
Columbiaville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us Fridays at the Columbiaville branch during SRP to make our sidewalk the coolest in the commnity! Chalk will be available at the library during open hours.  New them...

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

Join us Fridays at the Columbiaville branch during SRP to make our sidewalk the coolest in the commnity! Chalk will be available at the library during open hours. 

New theme each week: 

with Lisa Beginners Yoga Fridays in Summer Beginning June 14 10 AM deAngeli

Beginners Yoga with Lisa

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gentle yoga to strengthen the mind, body, and self-image. Perfect for beginnings looking to learn the the principles of yoga, intentional breathing, and mindfulness. Please brin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Gentle yoga to strengthen the mind, body, and self-image. Perfect for beginnings looking to learn the the principles of yoga, intentional breathing, and mindfulness.

Child Illustrators What Can You Make with a Perfect Square? Based on the art work of michael Hall Saturday, July 20 1-2 PM Metamora

Child Illustrators: What Can You Make with a Perfect Square?

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Metamora Meeting Room at Metamora Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Create paper art that can become the basis for their own story, inspired by the art of Michael Hall. for kids ages 5-12

Open
Required
Library Branch: Metamora Branch
Room: Metamora Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create paper art that can become the basis for their own story, inspired by the art of Michael Hall. for kids ages 5-12

Horseshoe club pick up games Every Monday June 10 - August 26 at 5:30 PM Clifford Branch Library

Pick-Up Horseshoe Games

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Clifford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by for a self-directed game of horseshoes at the Clifford Park horseshoe pit behind the library. Please bring your own horseshoes. 

Library Branch: Clifford Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Stop by for a self-directed game of horseshoes at the Clifford Park horseshoe pit behind the library. Please bring your own horseshoes. 

Outdoor Yoga Mondays in July 6 PM for ages 13+. REgistration required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel. July 15, 22 & 29 Hadley Branch Lawn

Outdoor Yoga

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hadley Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Nature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Join a certified yoga instructor for 45 minutes of gentle outdoor yoga to strengthen the mind and body! Please bring your own yoga mat or towel. Before starting any new exerci...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hadley Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Nature, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join a certified yoga instructor for 45 minutes of gentle outdoor yoga to strengthen the mind and body! Please bring your own yoga mat or towel. Before starting any new exercise you should consult your doctor first.

KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 11-AUGUST 1 Library closed on Thursday, July 4 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity programs include Dino Day with Paleo Joe, Storytime with Princess Peach, meet spiderman, Meet Rapunzel, Animal Magic show, Zeke the Wonderdog and More!

Lunch on the Lawn - Zeke the Wonderdog

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for a FREE lunch for children ages 0-18! Registration is required for lunches. To register, call the deAngeli Branch Children's Desk by noon th...

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

Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for a FREE lunch for children ages 0-18! Registration is required for lunches. To register, call the deAngeli Branch Children's Desk by noon the day before the program.

Farmers Market Storytime 10-10:30 AM Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer Wednesdays in July Downtown Lapeer, on the Courthouse Lawn

Farmers Market Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Location
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us at the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer for a mini storytime and craft. Families with children of all ages are welcome to join. This program will take place on the courtho...

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Location
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us at the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer for a mini storytime and craft. Families with children of all ages are welcome to join. This program will take place on the courthouse lawn and will be cancelled in the case of bad weather.

Fun & Crafts Kids Day wednesday June 26 & July 24 Hadley Branch 2 - 4 PM for kids aged 5 - 12.

Fun & Crafts Kids Day

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hadley Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us for LEGOS®, crafts, & games! For kids ages 5-12.

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

Join us for LEGOS®, crafts, & games! For kids ages 5-12.

Tween Night Wednesdays beginning June 12 after 5 PM Metamora Branch Library

Tween Night

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Metamora Meeting Room at Metamora Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Fun & games for tweens & almost tweens!

Library Branch: Metamora Branch
Room: Metamora Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Fun & games for tweens & almost tweens!

with a Every Other Thursday from 11 AM - 12 PM Practice your reading with a friendly buddy, Mocha or Gemma! Read Dog June 13 - August 22 at Metamora

Read with a Dog

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Metamora Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Practice your reading with a friendly buddy! Registration is required. Each child will have up to 15 minutes to read with either Mocha or Gemma. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Metamora Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Practice your reading with a friendly buddy! Registration is required. Each child will have up to 15 minutes to read with either Mocha or Gemma. 

KIDS GET FREE LUNCH LUNCH ON THE LAWN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS JUNE 11-AUGUST 1 Library closed on Thursday, July 4 deAngeli Branch 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 Activity programs include Dino Day with Paleo Joe, Storytime with Princess Peach, meet spiderman, Meet Rapunzel, Animal Magic show, Zeke the Wonderdog and More!

Lunch on the Lawn - Bubble Party

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for a FREE lunch for children ages 0-18! Registration is required for lunches. To register, call the deAngeli Branch Children's Desk by noon th...

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

Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for a FREE lunch for children ages 0-18! Registration is required for lunches. To register, call the deAngeli Branch Children's Desk by noon the day before the program.

Forest Friends Stuffed Animal Take & Make Thursday, July 25 at 2 PM Elba Branch

Forest Friends Stuffed Animal Take & Make

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elba Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Take home a furry friend to hand stuff. Kit includes a 16" unstuffed furry friend, wish-star and birth certificate.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Elba Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take home a furry friend to hand stuff. Kit includes a 16" unstuffed furry friend, wish-star and birth certificate.

Bringing Historic Cemeteries to Life Thursday, July 25 6 PM deAngeli Branch Library

Bringing Historic Cemeteries to Life

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Genealogy, Oakdale, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Cemeteries are more than meet the eye. These historic sites contain art, stories, and landscapes that tell us a great deal about our past and present. Dr. Thomas Henthorn will shar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Oakdale, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Cemeteries are more than meet the eye. These historic sites contain art, stories, and landscapes that tell us a great deal about our past and present. Dr.

Music in the park Clifford Branch library various Thursdays @ 6 PM during SRP

Music in the Park

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifford Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Education, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Music in the Park in front of the Clifford Branch Library! Bring your lawn chair or blanket.  June 20 Copper creek band July 11 The Coun...

Library Branch: Clifford Branch
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Culture & Education, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Music in the Park in front of the Clifford Branch Library! Bring your lawn chair or blanket. 

June 20 Copper creek band

July 11 The Country Ramblers

Chalk the sidewalk Fridays @ Columbiaville

Chalk the Sidewalk

All Day
Columbiaville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us Fridays at the Columbiaville branch during SRP to make our sidewalk the coolest in the commnity! Chalk will be available at the library during open hours.  New them...

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

Join us Fridays at the Columbiaville branch during SRP to make our sidewalk the coolest in the commnity! Chalk will be available at the library during open hours. 

New theme each week: 

with Lisa Beginners Yoga Fridays in Summer Beginning June 14 10 AM deAngeli

Beginners Yoga with Lisa

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gentle yoga to strengthen the mind, body, and self-image. Perfect for beginnings looking to learn the the principles of yoga, intentional breathing, and mindfulness. Please brin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Gentle yoga to strengthen the mind, body, and self-image. Perfect for beginnings looking to learn the the principles of yoga, intentional breathing, and mindfulness.

Teen Lock In For ages 12-18 Registration & permission slips are required. Friday, July 26 6 - 9 PM deAngeli

Teen Lock In

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
deAngeli Meeting Room at Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get locked in the library with other teens after it closes! Enjoy games, food and more! Registration and permission slips are required. See the fiction desk for more details.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Marguerite deAngeli Branch
Room: deAngeli Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Get locked in the library with other teens after it closes! Enjoy games, food and more! Registration and permission slips are required. See the fiction desk for more details.

Horseshoe club pick up games Every Monday June 10 - August 26 at 5:30 PM Clifford Branch Library

Pick-Up Horseshoe Games

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Clifford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by for a self-directed game of horseshoes at the Clifford Park horseshoe pit behind the library. Please bring your own horseshoes. 

Library Branch: Clifford Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Stop by for a self-directed game of horseshoes at the Clifford Park horseshoe pit behind the library. Please bring your own horseshoes.