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Dog Days of Winter

All Day 1/6 - 1/31
All Branches
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Gaming, Movie, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

The new Dog Man movie is releasing this month! Did you know he is a crime-fighting hero? During the Dog Days of Winter, check out any animal or mystery-themed book to get your name...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Gaming, Movie, Storytime
Program Description:

The new Dog Man movie is releasing this month! Did you know he is a crime-fighting hero?

Image of a tand and white dog with large, fluffy ears standing outside on a deck.

Read to a Therapy Dog

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Jed, a sweet-natured Papillion and registered therapy dog, and her handler, Doreen, will meet you in the children's area of our Mt. Pleasant branch. Drop by between 4 and 5 p....

Cancelled
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Jed, a sweet-natured Papillion and registered therapy dog, and her handler, Doreen, will meet you in the children's area of our Mt. Pleasant branch. Drop by between 4 and 5 p.m. to say "hi" and read to Jed.

Image of a tan and white dog with large, fluffy ears standing outside on a deck.

Read to a Therapy Dog

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Jed, a sweet-natured Papillion and registered therapy dog, and her handler, Doreen, will meet you in the children's area of our Mt. Pleasant branch. Drop by between 4 and 5 p....

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Jed, a sweet-natured Papillion and registered therapy dog, and her handler, Doreen, will meet you in the children's area of our Mt. Pleasant branch. Drop by between 4 and 5 p.m. to say "hi" and read to Jed.

Illustration of a stack of books with the words "Go Away I'm Reading!"

CRDL Teen Take & Make: Reading Retreat Kit

All Day
All Branches
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Does the weather have you stuck inside feeling bored? With your library and our reading retreat kit endless adventures await! For grades 6-12. Please allow extra time if ...

Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Does the weather have you stuck inside feeling bored? With your library and our reading retreat kit endless adventures await! 

A mom, her daughter, and her son are sitting on a blanket on the floor with a black dog, reading a book together.

Read & Greet: Mt. Pleasant Michigan Kennel Club Dog Teams

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Please stop by the annex meeting room at our Mt. Pleasant branch and visit with our furry friends from the Mt. Pleasant Michigan Kennel Club. Trained dog handler teams will be avai...

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Please stop by the annex meeting room at our Mt. Pleasant branch and visit with our furry friends from the Mt. Pleasant Michigan Kennel Club. Trained dog handler teams will be available for attendees to greet or read to. 

Illustration of a dog's face with a crossed out circle around the dog's head. It says "No More Dead Dogs" under the image.

MIDDLE SCHOOL READING MASTERS: NO MORE DEAD DOGS

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Founders Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Program Description:

JOIN US AS WE READ NO MORE DEAD DOGS BY GORDON KORMANA monthly book club for middle school students! Recommended for Grades 6-8.We will meet at the Mt. Pleasant branch for a l...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Program Description:

JOIN US AS WE READ NO MORE DEAD DOGS BY GORDON KORMAN

A monthly book club for middle school students! Recommended for Grades 6-8.

This is an illustration of a "Dog Man" BINGO card, with "Dog Man" books and characters filling the BINGO squares.

Dog Man BINGO

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Branches
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Description:

Drop by any of our five branch libraries and join a SUPA fun game of Dog Man BINGO with a popcorn snack courtesy of Celebration Cinema Mt. Pleasant. Dog Man BINGO will be played co...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Description:

Drop by any of our five branch libraries and join a SUPA fun game of Dog Man BINGO with a popcorn snack courtesy of Celebration C

Image of a tan and white dog with large, fluffy ears standing outside on a deck.

Read to a Therapy Dog

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Jed, a sweet-natured Papillion and registered therapy dog, and her handler, Doreen, will meet you in the children's area of our Mt. Pleasant branch. Drop by between 4 and 5 p....

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Jed, a sweet-natured Papillion and registered therapy dog, and her handler, Doreen, will meet you in the children's area of our Mt. Pleasant branch. Drop by between 4 and 5 p.m. to say "hi" and read to Jed.

Illustration of three penguins. Two larger and one smaller, holding hands with each other.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
All Branches
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Your local library is ideal for children to play, discover, make friends, and have fun. And Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover some library magic!&n...

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

Your local library is ideal for children to play, discover, make friends, and have fun. And Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover some library magic! 

Illustration of the cover of Duneons and Dragons Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. It includes what appears to be a monster in the background with 3 mysterious figures, a hoard of gold and a mysterious cloaked figure in the foreground.

Dungeons & Dragon Club: Waterdeep Dragon Heist

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, High School
Program Description:

Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is an adventure module for the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. “Famed explorer Volothamp Geddarm needs you to comp...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Program Description:

Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is an adventure module for the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. 

Image of a man with blond hair, and a hand in the air, twirling a large metal ring. He is wearing a black shirt and pants, with a red jacket.

Under the Big Top at Morey Courts

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Gaming, Other, Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

My1043, Buck 92, Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation, and the Chippewa River District Library are excited to announce the return of Under the Big Top 2025!We’re returning to Morey ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Gaming, Other, Performance
Program Description:

My1043, Buck 92, Mt.

Image of a strawberry being dipped in chcolate fondue. There is a plate of strawberries in the backgound on a table.

CRDL Teen Tuesday: Skip the Romance and go Straight to the Chocolate

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Teen Library Council
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Chocolate, chocolate, and MORE chocolate!! We're making chocolate fondue and getting out our stack of board games. It's time to hang out at the library! Registration is requir...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen Library Council
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Program Description:

Chocolate, chocolate, and MORE chocolate!! We're making chocolate fondue and getting out our stack of board games. It's time to hang out at the library! Registration is required. For grades 6-12.

Image of non-alkalized cocoa powder in a pile on a white plate.

Spice It Up: Non-alkalized Cocoa Powder

All Day
All Branches
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Program Description:

Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected spice of the month. This event will be a blog post you can view at leisure. Register each month to receive a sample of this month'...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Program Description:

Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected spice of the month. This event will be a blog post you can view at leisure.

Photo of round glass magnets in pastel colors with affirmations on them.

CRDL Teen Take & Make: DIY Glass Magnets

All Day
All Branches
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Looking for a gift for someone special? Want to spend a little time being creative? Grab your DIY glass magnets kit today! We'll provide all of the necessary supplies, including te...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:

Looking for a gift for someone special? Want to spend a little time being creative? Grab your DIY glass magnets kit today! We'll provide all of the necessary supplies, including templates for a handful of possible designs.

"Gnomeo and Juliet" Illustration of garden gnomes standing in a yard with a brown picket fence behind them.

Gnomeo & Juliet: An Interactive Movie BINGO Kit

All Day
All Branches
Program Type:
Movie, Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Love is in the air! This family-friendly, romantic comedy is the perfect movie for Valentine's Day. Register your family for this fun interactive movie kit. Each kit contains BINGO...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Movie, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Program Description:

Love is in the air! This family-friendly, romantic comedy is the perfect movie for Valentine's Day. Register your family for this fun interactive movie kit. Each kit contains BINGO cards, prizes, and popcorn for four participants.

Photo of the cover of Wildwood includes trees, woodland creatures and two characters looking towards one another.

MIDDLE SCHOOL READING MASTERS: WILDWOOD BY COLIN MELOY

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Program Description:

This is a monthly book club for middle school students, recommended for Grades 6-8. This month, we will meet online for a lighthearted book discussion. We will provide free copies ...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Program Description:

This is a monthly book club for middle school students, recommended for Grades 6-8. This month, we will meet online for a lighthearted book discussion.

Image of a red Celtic heart knot made from paracord.

Celtic Heart Knot Kit

All Day
All Branches
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Learn how to create a Celtic Heart Knot using paracord. Each kit contains paracord, printed instructions, and a QR code to an instructional video. You can also make a short garland...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Learn how to create a Celtic Heart Knot using paracord. Each kit contains paracord, printed instructions, and a QR code to an instructional video. You can also make a short garland, a necklace, or a bracelet. 

Cover of 'A Return to Ireland' cookbook featuring a scenic landscape of rolling green hills and a quaint stone cottage. In the forefront, a table is set with traditional Irish dishes such as shepherd's pie, soda bread, and a steaming cup of tea. The title is written in bold, elegant script, with the subtitle 'Rediscover the Delicious Recipes and Enduring Traditions of the Emerald Isle' prominently displayed. A charming shamrock motif decorates the corners, adding a touch of Irish charm. The warm, inviting c

Cookbook Club: A return to Ireland: a culinary journey from America to Ireland

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Do you like trying new recipes? Join our Cookbook Club! Watch a cooking demonstration by students in the GI-TEC Culinary Arts class, discuss the featured cookbook, and enjoy a...

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Do you like trying new recipes? Join our Cookbook Club! Watch a cooking demonstration by students in the GI-TEC Culinary Arts class, discuss the featured cookbook, and enjoy a tasty sample!