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Dog and Cat Toys: Libraries for Life

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens

Using fleece blanket scraps, make a dog or cat toy to take home or donate to a local shelter. Jed, the registered therapy dog, will also make an appearance from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Stop by and say "Hi" to her!

 

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Using fleece blanket scraps, make a dog or cat toy to take home or donate to a local shelter. Jed, the registered therapy dog, will also make an appearance from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Stop by and say "Hi" to her!

 

No-Sew Comfort Blankets: Libraries for Life

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Kids, Teens

Do you know how to cut fleece fabric or tie a simple knot? Stop by the Annex Meeting Room and help tie fleece comfort blankets. Stay for a little while or the duration. All materials provided.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

Do you know how to cut fleece fabric or tie a simple knot? Stop by the Annex Meeting Room and help tie fleece comfort blankets. Stay for a little while or the duration. All materials provided.

CRDL Teen Library Council: VOLUNTEEN Night

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Teen Library Council
Age Group:
Teens, High School

Join us for an opportunity for Teen Library Council volunteers to connect as a group and give back to their community simultaneously. Each month we'll feature a different volunteer project to help our community thrive!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Teen Library Council
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for an opportunity for Teen Library Council volunteers to connect as a group and give back to their community simultaneously. Each month we'll feature a different volunteer project to help our community thrive!

Story Learning with Maggie

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Story Learning with Tony

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FJML Meeting Room at Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Virtual Author Talk: Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Branches
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults

This is a virtual only presentation.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Program Description:

This is a virtual only presentation.

Perler Bead Crafting

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens

Drop in between 3-5 p.m. at Shepherd Community Library and make a Perler bead craft. Choose your design or use a template provided by the library.

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Drop in between 3-5 p.m. at Shepherd Community Library and make a Perler bead craft. Choose your design or use a template provided by the library.

Chippewa Valley Audubon Society

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room

CRDL Teen Take & Make: DIY Fidget Boards

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

We'll provide some supplies, you provide the creativity! Feeling overwhelmed? Need to chill out or concentrate? This DIY fidget board kit may be just what you need.

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

We'll provide some supplies, you provide the creativity! Feeling overwhelmed? Need to chill out or concentrate? This DIY fidget board kit may be just what you need.

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Cook the Kit: Celery

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:30am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, High School

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. NO REGISTRATION. Each Cook the Kit includes:

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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. NO REGISTRATION. Each Cook the Kit includes:

Babytime

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Pre-K

Join us for a special story learning experience just for babies and young toddlers. 

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for a special story learning experience just for babies and young toddlers. 

Story Learning with Christie

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

McLaren Health Plan MyCommunity Connect

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Rouman Family Study Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A McLaren Health Plan Community Ambassador will be here to help you connect to community resources! Stop by the Veterans Memorial Library on the first Thursday of each month to rec...

Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Rouman Family Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

A McLaren Health Plan Community Ambassador will be here to help you connect to community resources! Stop by the Veterans Memorial Library on the first Thursday of each month to receive 1-on-1 assistance with:

Blue Jays Gaming Group

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Join us for after-school gaming fun at your Shepherd Community Library once a month! We'll also have electronic gaming & options for simple tabletop or card games. This program is for students in grades 6 & up.

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Gaming
Program Description:

Join us for after-school gaming fun at your Shepherd Community Library once a month! We'll also have electronic gaming & options for simple tabletop or card games. This program is for students in grades 6 & up.

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Cook the Kit: Celery

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, High School

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. NO REGISTRATION. Each Cook the Kit includes:

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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. NO REGISTRATION. Each Cook the Kit includes:

Story and Craft Kit: The Dot

All Day
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School

Join us for a unique program just for preschool and early elementary families!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for a unique program just for preschool and early elementary families!

Lego Club

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School

It's time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Program Description:

It's time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.

Friends of Veterans Memorial Library Board Meeting

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library host a monthly meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends or being involved with their efforts to support the Library is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library host a monthly meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends or being involved with their efforts to support the Library is welcome to attend.

Chippewa River District Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Shepherd Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room

Story Learning with Maggie

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Story Learning with Tony

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FJML Meeting Room at Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Brown Bag Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly book discussion group. Please feel free to bring your lunch!

This month's book is The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict          

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Program Description:

Monthly book discussion group. Please feel free to bring your lunch!

This month's book is The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict          

Virtual Author Talk: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Branches
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults

This is a virtual only presentation.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Program Description:

This is a virtual only presentation.

Babytime

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Pre-K

Join us for a special story learning experience just for babies and young toddlers. 

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for a special story learning experience just for babies and young toddlers.