Library Closure

All Chippewa River District Library locations will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning at 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Therapy Dog Study Break

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Library Council
Program Description:

We'll be getting a visit from a therapy dog named Jed at the library to help ease those pre-final jitters. So, come to the library to study and take a break with Jed!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Ugly Christmas Apparel Embellishment

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Everyone, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Don your ugly Christmas apparel! Drop in between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. to bedazzle your holiday outfit to blingy perfection! Participants must bring their own clothing. Crafting supplies are provided while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: Candlekeep Mysteries

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Family Lab
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Children's Book Sale

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Browse children's picture books and nonfiction books. You might find the perfect book for giving in our selection! All books will be 25¢! The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library will use all proceeds from the sale to support VML.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Children's Book Sale

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Browse children's picture books and nonfiction books. You might find the perfect book for giving in our selection! All books will be 25¢! The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library will use all proceeds from the sale to support VML.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

CRDL Teen Take & Make: Graham Cracker "Gingerbread" House Kit

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: 3
Program Description:

We'll provide the materials needed to make and decorate a graham cracker "gingerbread' house.

For grades 6-12. Please allow extra time if you request a branch delivery for your kit. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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?

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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: 7
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

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

CRDL Teen Take & Make: Reading Retreat Kit

All Day
Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Program Description:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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 certified 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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 certified 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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 certified 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

DRAFT CRDL Teen Take & Make 2025

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: 20
Program Description:

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

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

DRAFT CRDL Teen Take & Make 2025

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: 20
Program Description:

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

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.