Library Closure

All Chippewa River District Library locations will be closed for the Christmas holiday beginning, Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25.

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Isabella Citizens for Health

9:00am - 5:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Rouman Family Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

On-site assistance will be offered to apply for various benefits through Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Appointments are free, walk-ins are welcome. Please bring an ID.

Library Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches
Description:

All CRDL branches are closed for the Christmas holiday

NERF Battle: Parents VS Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Everyone
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Program Description:

During this NERF mobile gaming event, players will compete against each other in an adult-vs.-kid competition. They will run, dodge, and dive around obstacles.

Library Closure

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches
Description:

All CRDL branches are closed in observance of New Years

Paint a Snowman Figurine Kit

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

You can pick up a take-and-make paint kit at your branch library. Each kit contains supplies to paint a mini gnome figurine. Get yours while supplies last!

Dog Days of Winter

All Day 1/6 - 1/31
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
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?

True Crime Club: The Bystander Effect

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:

Join us for an engaging, lighthearted discussion of this fascinating yet disturbing genre. We will focus on uplifting and empathizing with the victims of these crimes. 

Dungeons & Dragons: Candlekeep Mysteries

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:

Candlekeep Mysteries is a collection of one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventures that are centered around the fictional Candlekeep Library fortress. Each adventure begins with the discovery of a book that leads to a doorway to adve

Story Learning with Maggie

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Shepherd Community Library
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
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. 

Perler Bead Craft

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Shepherd Community 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 to make everyone's favorite beagle, Snoopy.

Chippewa Valley Audubon Society

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Thailand. Stan Lilley will share pictures and stories from his three week birding trip to Thailand in January 2024. He saw more than 400 species of birds as well as many
butterflies and mammals.

Babytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
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 class just for babies and young toddlers. 

Story Learning with Christie

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
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. 

Blue Jays Gaming Group

3:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Shepherd Community Library
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 4 & up.

Kids in the Kitchen Kit: Gummy Treats

All Day
Everyone, Kids, Teens
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Program Description:

Gather your family in the kitchen and make something delicious together! This kit contains ingredients to make homemade gelatin gummy treats, including a dog-themed silicone form. 

Rainbow Story Class

10:30am - 11:00am
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
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 story class is for all ages. 

Cookbook Club: Artisan Bread Making

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Watch an artisan bread-making demonstration led by students in the GI-TEC Culinary Arts class, discuss the featured cookbook, and enjoy a piece of freshly baked artisan bread with various flavors!

CRDL Teen Library Council: VOLUNTEEN Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Teen Library Council
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Program Description:

Join us for an opportunity for Teen Library Council volunteers to connect as a group and give back to their community at the same time.

Story Learning with Maggie

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Shepherd Community Library
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:

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

CRDL Teen Take & Make: Reading Retreat Kit

All Day
Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
Waitlist
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration 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! 

Babytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
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 class just for babies and young toddlers.