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Treasure Hunt Checkout Challenge

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
All Branches
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

Your library is a treasure trove of excellent books! Hunt for your next great read by finding a weekly-themed library item and showing it to the librarian to receive a gold chocolate coin.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Wednesday - Password Managers and Browser Extensions

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Burgess Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Program Description:

Learn about some of the tools our IT department use regularly, specifically Bitwarden password manager and the uBlock Origin pop-up blocker.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Program Description:

Join us at the library for conversation, refreshments, and a special LIVE virtual presentation with New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult! 

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 - 6:00pm
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: 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 "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Program Description:

This is a virtual only presentation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spice It Up: Herbs de Provence

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: 25
Program Description:

Are you ready to spice up your meals? Laura from GreenTree Co-op Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected spice of the month.

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 "Teens" group.

Perler Bead Crafting

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. Create your own design or use a template provided by the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Wednesday-Android Mobile Basics

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Burgess Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Program Description:

Learn about some of the basic functions in Android devices, such as adding apps and backing up your device.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Central Michigan International Film Festival: The Diamond Couple

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Program Description:

Join us in the annex meeting room for a free film screening of The Diamond Couple. Refreshments provided, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Program Description:

Watch a free film screening of Missing from Fire Trail Road. Refreshments provided, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:

 

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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Family Cookie Decorating: Session ONE

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Veterans Memorial Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Learn how to decorate Easter egg-themed cookies with your family and friends! Each family or friend group will receive six cookies to decorate together.

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 "Teens" group.

Family Cookie Decorating: Session TWO

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Veterans Memorial Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Learn how to decorate Easter egg-themed cookies with your family and friends! Each family or friend group will receive six cookies to decorate together.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This month's book is Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Wednesday-iOS Mobile Basics

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Burgess Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Learn about some of the basic functions in iOS devices, such as adding apps and backing up your device.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Wednesday-Mobile Library Apps

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Burgess Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Learn about the mobile apps available to CRDL patrons. Connect with the Library's MyLIBRO app, and explore eBooks and eAudiobooks on hoopla and Libby.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Program Description:

This is a virtual only presentation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Visit: Bruce K. Berger

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Performance
Program Description:

Join us at the Isabella County Commission on Aging for an unforgettable evening with award-winning author Bruce K. Berger, Ph.D. as he discusses his powerful Vietnam War novel, Brothers Bound.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Wednesday - Tech Drop-In

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Burgess Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Program Description:

Bring your device and questions. Sit down with one of the CRDL IT Staff, who'll do their best to answer questions and walk you through any fixes.

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.

Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back Interactive Movie

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Movie, Other
Program Description:

May the 4th be with you! Join us in the annex meeting room to watch an interactive showing of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Participants will receive a mini "lightsaber," a list of action prompts, and snacks.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Program Description:

This is a virtual only presentation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

True Crime Club: Anne Perry and The Murder of the Century

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 focus our discussion on uplifting and empathizing with the victims of these crimes. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spice It Up: Horseradish

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: 40
Program Description:

Are you ready to spice up your meals? Laura from GreenTree Co-op Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected spice of the month.

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 "Teens" group.

Perler Bead Crafting

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 provided by the library.