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What food is Garfield reading about today?

All Day 5/6 - 5/31
All Branches
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Description:

Garfield and his friends are hiding in the library. Can you find them? Garfield loves to eat all the time. Can you tell us which food he's reading about?

Create, Make & Take

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Inside Out Inspired Joy Core Memory Craft Kit

All Day
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Program Description:

Make a core memory sphere! 

Each kit contains items needed for a JOY core memory keepsake inspired by Disney's Inside Out movies.

Cook the Kit: Sugar Snap Peas

7:30am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Program Description:

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit includes:

Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party in the Park

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other, Performance
Program Description:

Join us for a family-friendly bubble dance party in the park with fun activities, free books* and book bags* for children ages 0-17 !

Summer Reading Club Performance: Dinosaur Encounter with Feller Express

10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Performance
Program Description:

Join us as we sing, dance, and learn about the Feller Express Dinosaurs. A meet-and-greet will follow the show. The performance will be moved to the Veterans Memorial Library in inclement weather.

Reading Rocks Painted Snakes

All Day 6/14 - 7/3
All Branches
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Reading Rocks! Help us build rock garden snakes at your branch library by writing your name, favorite book title, or any design on a painted rock. Look for a supply table at your branch library for more instructions. 

Rainbow Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This storytime is for all ages. 

Summer Reading Club Performance: Bubble Happenings

11:30am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Other
Program Description:

Join us for a drop-in bubble-making session with the Bubbleman during Blanchard Days.

Bird Feeder Craft Kit

All Day
All Branches
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Feed your backyard birds with this bird feeder kit! Starting June 19, kits will be available at all five CRDL branch libraries. There is no registration, and they are available while supplies last. 

Summer Reading Club Performance: Snakes Alive! with the Chippewa Nature Center

10:30am - 11:30am
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Program Description:

Snakes may be one of the most feared and misunderstood animals, but after attending this program, you'll see how fascinating and beneficial these beautiful reptiles can be.

CRDL 2nd Annual Longest Day Reading Challenge

6:00am - 9:15pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

It's the longest day of the year! What better way to spend it than reading? We invite you to our 2nd annual Longest Day Reading Challenge at Veterans Memorial Library, where we will read  ALL DAY LONG.

Create, Make & Take

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Summer Reading Club Performance: Snakes Alive! with the Chippewa Nature Center

10:30am - 11:30am
Shepherd Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Program Description:

Snakes may be one of the most feared and misunderstood animals, but after attending this program, you'll see how fascinating and beneficial these beautiful reptiles can be.

Storytime with Disability Network Mid-Michigan

10:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join Disability Network Mid-Michigan for a story, craft, and Q&A, where kids can ask questions about people with disabilities and learn how to be their friends!

Stories in Song with Don Masselli

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Program Description:

Have you ever considered the lyrics to "Mr. Tanner," a song by Harry Chapin from his 1973 album, Short Stories? 

Reading Rocks Painted Snakes

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
All Branches
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Reading Rocks! Help us build rock garden snakes at your branch library by writing your name, favorite book title, or any design on a painted rock. Look for a supply table at your branch library for more instructions. 

Create, Make & Take

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Create, Make & Take

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Rainbow Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This storytime is for all ages. 

Create, Make & Take

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Rainbow Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This storytime is for all ages. 

Create, Make & Take

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Rainbow Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This storytime is for all ages.