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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 "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
Waitlist
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "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 "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: 9
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

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: 8
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.

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 "Middle School" group.

Petey's Secret Lab: Shrinky Dinks

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Description:

Petey is always inventing things, and in one of the Dog Man books, he makes a shrink ray. Drop by the annex meeting room between 3 and 5 p.m. to make your own shrinky dink while supplies last.

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 "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.

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

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 "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: 14
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Lego Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Veterans Memorial Library
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.

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

PLACEHOLDER MIDDLE SCHOOL READING MASTERS Jan-May 2025

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

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: 16
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Lego Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Veterans Memorial Library
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.

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

PLACEHOLDER MIDDLE SCHOOL READING MASTERS Jan-May 2025

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

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: 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 "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.