Library Closure

Due to concerns for staff and patrons, Veterans Memorial Library will be closed due to the treatment of bed bugs.

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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?

Read to a Therapy Dog

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
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.

Read to a Therapy Dog

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
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.

CRDL Teen Take & Make: Reading Retreat Kit

All Day
Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
Closed
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! 

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
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. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL READING MASTERS: NO MORE DEAD DOGS

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Middle School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.

Dog Man BINGO

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
All Branches
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

Read to a Therapy Dog

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
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.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
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! 

Dungeons & Dragon Club: Waterdeep Dragon Heist

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: 5
Program Description:

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

Under the Big Top at Morey Courts

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Offsite
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.

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen Library Council
Registration 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.

Spice It Up: Non-alkalized Cocoa Powder

All Day
Adults, Teens
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration 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.

CRDL Teen Take & Make: DIY Glass Magnets

All Day
Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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 & Juliet: An Interactive Movie BINGO Kit

All Day
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Movie, Other
Registration 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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL READING MASTERS: WILDWOOD BY COLIN MELOY

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Middle School
Zoom
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.

Celtic Heart Knot Kit

All Day
Adults, Everyone, Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
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. 

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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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: 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!