Enjoy a story and craft with a mix of poems, songs, or movement activities that promote literacy.
Kids ages 5-12, practice mindful movements with deep stretches and other fun ways to strengthen your dino bodies!
Here's your chance to use those cookbooks sitting on the shelf! No special cooking skills required...just an enthusiasm for cooking! Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for lively conversation along with tasty dishes to sample. Bring your chosen monthly recipe to share and a sample for everyone to taste test. Registration kindly requested.
Have an old ukulele in storage, or do you want to use one for the first time? Join us for the ukulele club, where we'll try out chords and songs for any level! Registration is only suggested if you don't have a ukulele and must borrow one from the library.
Learn to paint a multi-colored themed scene in this instructor-led painting class guided by Stacey! All materials will be provided. This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
Let the good times roll! Bring a friend and join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Bunco, the world's most popular game of chance. Never played before? Don't worry we'll teach you.
Are you learning Japanese and looking for a friendly space to practice speaking? Whether you're just starting out or have some experience, this is the perfect place to improve your skills and build confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment. No fluency required - just a willingness to participate and try.
Spend the afternoon crafting at the Yale library. Use our paper crafting supplies to create cards, scrapbook pages and more! Light snacks will be offered. Feel free to bring your own project to work on with friends.
Join us at the Capac Library to enjoy read aloud stories with a mix of songs, movement, and structured activities that promote early learning and literacy
Bring your preschool-age children for some storytime fun! They will enjoy a reading, an energetic activity, and a craft. Bring your favorite stuffie to our specially themed dates:
July 22nd is space themed
August 26th is fairy tales themed
September 23rd is pirates themed
Join us at the Ira Township Library for a fun blend of stories, crafts, and movement activities! Whether your child loves stories or is just discovering the joy of books, Storytime offers a welcoming space to build imagination, early skills, and connections with others.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Come play Canasta with us! Don't know how or need a refresher? We'll help you.
Join local historian Andrew Kercher in exploring the fascinating history of archaeology, from the treasure hunters and antiquarians of the 18th and 19th centuries to the scientific excavations and cutting-edge technologies used today! Learn about key discoveries, famous sites, terrible missteps and the ever-evolving methods that reveal how humanity has uncovered its own story buried beneath the Earth.
Join us for an evening of fun and relaxation at the Memphis Library Diamond Painting Club. We'll work on a variety of diamond painting projects as we enjoy the company of friends, both new and old. Beginners are always welcome, registration requested.
If you love knitting or crochet, then join the Marysville Knitters! Creating with a group of like-minded fiber friends will inspire you and make crafting more fun. Beginners are welcome--the others are happy to help teach!
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a fun and relaxing evening at the Marysville Library Diamond Painting Club. We'll work on a wide variety of projects as we enjoy the company of friends, both old and new. Beginners are welcome; registration is requested.
Enjoy the outdoors and explore local parks in great company! Each walk will typically cover 2-3 miles, and reusable water bottles will be provided. Information about popular walking apps will be available to help you stay motivated and track your progress.
Please note that a waiver must be signed before participating. Some trails may be unpaved and cover uneven ground. Walk times will alternate weekly between mornings and evenings to fit a variety of schedules.
Walking location:
Kettlewell Pond
Meet at Fort Gratiot Meijer parking lot (southwest end)
4775 24th Ave. Fort Gratiot Township, MI 48059
Paved
Around a 2-mile walk
Have fun making some new art for your walls. Come make a beautiful tree made of buttons.
Calling teen adventurers! Do you like tabletop role-playing games? Are you curious about how Dungeons & Dragons is played? Join other teens to play and learn as you go. No experience necessary. Everything needed, such as dice and character sheets, will be provided.
Whether you're an experienced player or new to the game, join this fun group of Mahjong players.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Join historian Andrew Kercher and explore the fascinating history of archaeology from the treasure hunters and antiquarians of the 18th and 19th centuries to the scientific excavations and cutting-edge technologies used today! Learn about key discoveries, famous sites, terrible missteps and the ever evolving methods that reveal how humanity has uncovered its own story buried beneath the Earth.
Join us during our monthly meetings to discuss new and ongoing projects.
Come and join a dedicated group of knitters! Beginners are welcome--this group is happy to help! Bring a project to work on, or start something new.
Adults...join us weekly to play this popular word game! All levels of skill are welcome.
Preschoolers and their adults: Join us at the library for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, music and movement, followed by a creative activity time.
Join us in the Yale Library for a storytime filled with a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with structured play to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
Adults! Come to Memphis and create a summery beach themed door wreath. All supplies provided. Please register as space is limited.
Come be in the room where it happens, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country by singing songs from the hit Broadway musical Hamilton.
The Revolution that changed the world. Our presenter in uniform and supplied with an array of artifacts covers the causes of the American Revolution, the impact the war had on the world, the life of a soldier, the meals, the pay, the living conditions, and the hardships. Discover how the turtle (a colonial submarine), a fungus, and an insect helped us to win our independence The roles that women. pirates, spies, codes, ciphers, and deception had in winning the war are also revealed. The first battles of the war, the battle that turned the tide of the war, and the last big battle that ended the war are also covered in this exciting program.
Looking for recommendations on what to read next? Want to share your thoughts on the book you just finished? Need to make progress on a crafty project? Come sit for a spell and spin a yarn while you work on your handicrafts and talk books with fellow readers and crafters. Light refreshments will be available.
Hang out with your friends and enjoy a snack once every Thursday anytime between 2:30-4:00 p.m. and once a month pizza! Engage in activities such as playing board or Switch games, participating in scavenger hunts, conversing with friends, reading a book or simply relaxing. Pizza and snacks provided by Friends of the Yale Library.
Come celebrate the spirit of Independence Day with us by making some vivid chalk artwork. We'll learn some new techniques and create something you'll be excited to put on display for everyone to see. Registration is requested.
Enjoy a story and craft with a mix of poems, songs, or movement activities that promote literacy.
Kids ages 5-12, practice mindful movements with deep stretches and other fun ways to strengthen your dino bodies!
A group of support, understanding, and shared information for those caring for loved ones experiencing dementia/Alzheimer's. This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
Join Licensed Massage Therapist Krista Ward for a gong immersion meditation session. Reduce your stress and anxiety in this immersive sound experience. Bring your own mat, pillows, blankets, and bolster pillows for added comfort. Each session uses a different type of gong. The session will be roughly 30 minutes with questions and conversation afterward.
Love Lego? Show off your skills! Drop in between 4 and 6 pm on the first Wednesday of the month to take on our monthly Lego building challenge. Build something epic, then see your creation displayed at the library until the next Lego Club meet-up. Ages 5-12. Registration requested.
Drop in at the Yale Library on the first Wednesday of each month and tinker around with Tinkertoys, Legos, and magnetic tiles. Meet the monthly challenge or create your own design. Your masterpiece will be displayed until the next Tinker Time. Ages 5-12.
Come join us to learn how to crochet, or bring your own projects and crochet with the group! The next months project is on display at the front desk for inspiration. Supplies will be provided. All ages and skill are welcome.
Join us at the Capac Library to enjoy read aloud stories with a mix of songs, movement, and structured activities that promote early learning and literacy
Bring your preschool-age children for some storytime fun! They will enjoy a reading, an energetic activity, and a craft. Bring your favorite stuffie to our specially themed dates:
July 22nd is space themed
August 26th is fairy tales themed
September 23rd is pirates themed
Join us at the Ira Township Library for a fun blend of stories, crafts, and movement activities! Whether your child loves stories or is just discovering the joy of books, Storytime offers a welcoming space to build imagination, early skills, and connections with others.
Bring your sewing, knitting, paper, or other portable projects to the Burtchville Library to work on them while connecting with fellow crafters. Whether you want to learn new skills, share your knowledge with others, or just enjoy the companionship of other makers, please join us. Registration requested. Ages 19 and up.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Come play or learn the tiled game of Mahjong. This is different from the on-line game. We will do our best to help you learn how to play.
Kids, stop in at the Capac Library any time during the month of July and follow scavenger hunt clues through our prehistoric forest to unearth your very own hatchable dinosaur egg! Ages 12 and under.
Learn to make different kinds of friendship bracelets to take home and give to your best friends!
Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and celebrate the United States ' 250th anniversary with this fun trivia event in collaboration with the Port Huron Museums.
This lively trivia night at the Carnegie Museum (located at 1115 6th St, Port Huron, MI 48060) celebrates the U.S. 250. From surprising facts about America's past to pop culture moments that shaped the nation, this program is packed with little-known historical moments, friendly competition, and, hopefully, a few laughs.
Bring your friends and form a team of no more than 5 people. Or jump in solo if you are a history master. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the museum's America 250 display as you discover 2.5 centuries of American stories. All participants will get a US flag-themed bookmark created by the Library Makerspace. The winning team will get an engraved 250 Years coaster created by the library's Glowforge.
If you love knitting or crochet, then join the Marysville Knitters! Creating with a group of like-minded fiber friends will inspire you and make crafting more fun. Beginners are welcome--the others are happy to help teach!
Take a break from your usual routine and join this group of eclectic readers in exploring a wide variety of genres.
Teens and Adults are invited to create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt celebrating our nation's 250th birthday. We will be using patriotic colors, shapes, and embroidery floss. Please bring your own t-shirt or sweatshirt to embellish, and an embroidery hoop (if you have one). Other supplies provided.
Whether you're an experienced player or new to the game, join this fun group of Mahjong players.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Build a basket out of cotton rope and macramé cord, while learning the history of this ancient method of basket making.
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring session where you'll explore the beauty of watercolors.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our instructor will help you to develop your unique style while practicing essential techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to unwind and express your creativity through watercolor.
All materials will be provided. Registration requested.
Come and join a dedicated group of knitters! Beginners are welcome--this group is happy to help! Bring a project to work on, or start something new.
Adults...join us weekly to play this popular word game! All levels of skill are welcome.
Join us for a fun blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children. We'll also enjoy a craft and movement activities for aiding growth and education. Caregivers welcomed to participate too!
Preschoolers and their adults: Join us at the library for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, music and movement, followed by a creative activity time.
Join us in the Yale Library for a Storytime filled with a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with structured play to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Express yourself through creating a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! Come explore a variety of supplies and methods to make a bracelet or necklace that really complements your personal style. All tools and components will be provided, just bring your ideas!
Join us each month for a day of fun and relaxation with the Port Huron Library Diamond Painting Club! We'll meet each month on the first floor of the Main Branch to work on a wide variety of diamond painting projects as we enjoy the company of friends both new and old. Beginners welcome, registration requested.
Join us as we create our own triceratops out of paper and glue. Enjoy a documentary about dinosaurs as you work. Prepare to have fun and be messy. Come back July 11th and finish your dinosaur. All material supplied.
Kick off summer reading and help us decorate the sidewalk at the Algonac library.
If you missed STEM on Wednesday, you have another chance to take the egg drop engineering challenge! NASA got creative landing rovers on Mars. Let's see what you can do with limited supplies and a very breakable cargo! We're learning some science behind what makes landers successful, then we're building our own. Will your egg survive the drop? Come find out!
What's inside these dinosaur eggs? Come see a crazy scientific reaction with baking soda and take home your own dinosaur!
Come join us to engage in a lively discussion surrounding the current month's book selection! Please call to find out this month's title.
Snacks, coffee, tea, and water will be available.
Create your own ecosystem in a jar while including some of your favorite creatures from the dinosaur eras. It is sure to be a good time, so be sure to have "attend it" at the tricera-top of your list.
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play. "Shut the Box" and other games available too. Coffee, hot chocolate, and tea provided.
Play is serious business! Through play, children develop their imaginations, vocabularies, and physical dexterity. Through play with others, they learn social skills like sharing and communicating. And in a playgroup, they can make new friends (and parents can, too). Join us every Friday morning at the Ira Township Library for a fun and educational playtime! Best suited for ages 0-5.
Join us as we work on motor, and social skills in a variety of methods. Geared to children preschool and younger.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Ready to take the spotlight? Join us for a Presentation Party, where you create and present a short, silly, or serious slideshow on any topic you're passionate about - the weirder, the better! Whether you want to convince us why cats are superior, rank your favorite video games, or present an imaginary conspiracy theory, it's all fair game. There is no pressure, just laughs, creativity, and good vibes. We'll provide snacks, the screen, and the support; you bring your imagination!
Enjoy lively conversation regarding the book of the month. Please call the Capac Library at the beginning of each month for the title.
Join us for an evening of fun and relaxation at the Ira Township Library's Diamond Painting Club! Work on a wide variety of diamond painting projects as you enjoy the company of friends both new and old. Beginners welcome, registration requested.
Come build your creativity and collaboration skills on the last Thursday of the month! Make characters, go on wild adventures, and roll dice to decide your destiny, no experience needed and accessible at any age.
Pop on over for a bubble party, where we'll make crafts and play outside with bubbles. Registration requested.
Discover the ancient art of paper marbling! Dye paper by manipulating paint floating on liquid. Geared towards teens.
A fun and informative D&D program for teens. Join us for some laughs as we embark on a journey through fantasy and wonder. Learn some new D&D adjacent hobbies like miniature painting and cosplay. And try some other ttrpg systems that thrive in different storytelling interactions.
Hang out with your friends and enjoy a snack once every Thursday anytime between 2:30-4:00 p.m. and once a month pizza! Engage in activities such as playing board or Switch games, participating in scavenger hunts, conversing with friends, reading a book or simply relaxing. Pizza and snacks provided by Friends of the Yale Library.
Enjoy a story and craft with a mix of poems, songs, or movement activities that promote literacy.
This month howl to the hits while singing songs with an animal in the title - whether it's "Eye of the Tiger," "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," or "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree." It's a fun twist on karaoke that's sure to get you roaring with excitement!
This program will take place at the Don Dodge Auditorium located at 200 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI. This venue is behind and across the street from the Port Huron/Main Branch. Registration Requested.
She sells seashells by the seashore. If you can't say that three times don't worry...the only requirement for this craft is having fun!
Children will explore how shadows are made, how they move, and how light changes them through simple, hands-on activities. After experimenting with flashlights and shapes, kids will create their own shadow-themed crafts to take home. Ages 3-7. Registration Requested.
Join us for Teen Hangout Time! Come in and hang out with friends (maybe even make some new ones), discuss what you've been reading, play a board game or work on a puzzle, or even work on some homework, or just read a book. Crafts, snacks, and lots more.
Join us June 24th to celebrate National Fairy Day. This whimsical day is dedicated to the magical world of fairies, creatures often depicted as small, ethereal beings with magical powers, usually associated with nature. We will celebrate with books and movies about fairies, and creating fairy crafts, and lots more to honor the magical creatures of folklore. Fairy attire is welcomed. It's a day to embrace imagination and the wonder of the fairy world.
Blast off into another engineering challenge! NASA got creative landing rovers on Mars. Let's see what you can do with limited supplies and a very breakable cargo! We're learning some science behind what makes landers successful, then we're building our own. Will your egg survive the drop? Come find out!
Join us each month for an afternoon of fun and relaxation at the Yale Diamond Painting Club! We'll meet on the fourth week of each month to work on a wide variety of diamond painting projects as we enjoy the company of friends both new and old. Beginners welcome, registration requested.
Bring your preschool-age children for some storytime fun! They will enjoy a reading, an energetic activity, and a craft. Bring your favorite stuffie to our specially themed dates: April 22 - Police, May 27 - Firefighters and June 24 - Dinosaurs.
Join us at the Ira Township Library for a fun blend of stories, crafts, and movement activities! Whether your child loves stories or is just discovering the joy of books, Storytime offers a welcoming space to build imagination, early skills, and connections with others.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Come play Canasta with us! Don't know how to play or need a refresher? We'll help you.
Not all archaeological discoveries are ancient or millions of years old. There are some artifacts that might have been used by your grandparents or great-grandparents. Let's explore the artifacts from the not-so-distant past. Just like archaeologists, we'll have to figure out what the artifact is and how it was used.
Dive into the thrilling and chaotic "Bone Wars" of the 1870s, when rival paleontologists Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope raced to uncover the biggest and best-preserved dinosaur fossils across the American West. Their fierce competition led to the discovery of dozens of new species, from Triceratops to Stegosaurus, and laid the foundations of modern paleontology, even as their feud became one of science's most notorious rivalries. Registration requested.
Longtime Tiger journalist Tom Gage teams up with retired catcher Alex Avila in this rigorous yet spirited dive into Detroit Tigers history. This program is at the Don Dodge Auditorium right behind and across the street south from the Main Branch of the St. Clair County Library System on 200 Grand River Ave.
If you love knitting or crochet, then join the Marysville Knitters! Creating with a group of like-minded fiber friends will inspire you and make crafting more fun. Beginners are welcome--the others are happy to help teach!
Come create some beautiful suncatchers out of glue and food coloring. This easy craft is fun to make for everyone
Join us for a fun, hands-on program series where you'll paint and assemble your very own laser-cut book nook, perfect for book lovers and DIY enthusiasts alike! During this 2-part program, you'll build a miniature world to fit perfectly between your books, transforming your bookshelf into a cozy reading space - all you need is a little creativity to bring them to life! Registration requested. Please note: program consists of 2 dates, June 16 and June 23. Please plan to attend both due to time requirements necessary for completing the project.
Join local artist Stacey Kavanagh in a class to create a patriotic mixed media piece of art! You will be using materials like paint, beads, fabric and ribbons! Let your creativity flow and use your red, white and blue! This program is sponsored by the friends of the Yale library. Registration is requested.
Explore the art of weaving and create your own colorful woven designs! Come learn about the history of loom weaving while making beautiful, textured pieces you can display. Please register, as supplies are limited.
Get ready for an epic hangout session! Join us at Teen Time, where you can unwind, meet new friends, and have a blast doing fun activities and games.
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet. Rated PG. Registration requested for meal planning. Sponsored by the Friends of the Marine City Library.
Whether you're an experienced player or new to the game, join this fun group of Mahjong players.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Join us on the 4th Monday of the month at 6pm to discuss the current book selection for the month. Registration is kindly requested. April: "The Housemaid's Wedding" by Freida McFadden / June: "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom
Join us at the Yale Library each month to meet with your friends, take part in lively discussions, and feed your fiction addiction by reading the month's selection.
April: Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (4/27)
May: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin (5/18)
June: Old Bones by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (6/22)
*Please plan ahead as some participants may need to request books from interlibrary loan.
Travelogue presenter Michael Artman will take you back in time to the Spanish establishment of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM, and back again to the beauty and must-see features of present-day New Mexico.
Gasp! A murder at a dinosaur dig site! Explore stations throughout the library and solve the puzzles to bring the culprit to justice. Registration requested.
Come and join a dedicated group of knitters! Beginners are welcome--this group is happy to help! Bring a project to work on, or start something new.
Adults...join us weekly to play this popular word game! All levels of skill are welcome.
Join us for a fun blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children. We'll also enjoy a craft and movement activities for aiding growth and education. Caregivers welcomed to participate too!
Preschoolers and their adults: Join us at the library for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, music and movement, followed by a creative activity time.
Join us in the Yale Library for a Storytime filled with a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with structured play to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Come join us in the Gilbert Wilcox Meeting Room at the Port Huron Library for some friendly conversation on a new book each month. Every month we will have a different genre of book and presenter, so you will have a variety of books to discuss. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Check with the front desk for each month's selection of titles.
They're heeeere...Fishflies are invading the Ira Township Library - in the best possible way! All ages are invited to stop in and create their own multi-media fishfly to display on our wall. Since these critters only live for one day, they make it count - and remind us to do the same. Come make something beautiful that celebrates the things you cherish most in life.
Come join us for a free day of fun!
Premium hands-on CPR training that empowers individuals, one compression at a time. Get trained for free. Save a life! 12 slots available
This training is free and provided by a certified American Red Cross instructor, but does not include a certificate. If a participant completes training on June 20th, 2026 and requires a certificate participants must pay the Red Cross fee.
Celebrate Dad by making him a heart-felt gift. All supplies provided...just bring your creativity and love!
For any adults in the community struggling with grief and mourning a loss who would like to talk to others who are on the same journey. You are not alone! Join us and let us help support you through this difficult time. The group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Learn how to stitch a complex design in a cuff bracelet using pony beads and thread! You can take home your project after!
Support fellow genealogy searchers in their quest to trace their family history. Share your knowledge, success, and pitfalls as you do your research. Bring your laptop and log onto our Wi-Fi or work on one of our computers. Free access to our in-house database, Ancestry Library Edition.
Are you ready to adopt a new "pet" and unleash your creativity? In our Adopt and Design Your Own 3D Printed Pet program, you'll get the chance to design, personalize, and "adopt" a custom 3D printed pet that's uniquely yours!
From absolute beginners to more experienced painters, these fun watercolor sessions will provide you a step-by-step process to watercolor magic! Taught again by international artist Sally LePla, you will discover your inner child as you create three masterpieces to proudly display for family and friends. We will supply all of your materials. Just register, show up and join the fun!
Come de-stress and make your ruff day better by hanging out with our furry, four-legged friends for an hour! We promise they're all ears and ready to provide some tail-wagging therapy, so paws what you're doing and join us in the Teen Area at Main Library.
Our Demon Hunters crew will take you through the choreography of the hit song "Golden." Expect laughter, high-energy dance, and the thrill of mastering iconic KPop moves. Bring your Demon Hunter energy and wear clothes you can move in. Registration requested. Located in the Don Dodge Auditorium, signed waiver required.
Hang out with your friends and enjoy a snack once every Thursday anytime between 2:30-4:00 p.m. and once a month pizza! Engage in activities such as playing board or Switch games, participating in scavenger hunts, conversing with friends, reading a book or simply relaxing. Pizza and snacks provided by Friends of the Yale Library.
Enjoy a story and craft with a mix of poems, songs, or movement activities that promote literacy.
Join local historian Andrew Kercher in diving into the thrilling and chaotic "Bone Wars" of the 1870s, when rival paleontologists Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope raced to uncover the biggest and best-preserved dinosaur fossils across the American West. Their fierce competition led to the discovery of dozens of new species, from Triceratops to Stegosaurus, and laid the foundations of modern paleontology, even as their feud became one of science's most notorious rivalries.
This program will take place at the Don Dodge Auditorium located at 200 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI. This venue is behind and across the street from the Port Huron/Main Branch of the St. Clair County Library System.
Keep track of your summer plans with this DIY dry erase board. Get creative and have some fun!
Travel around the world through unique snacks and candy. Each month, we will discuss and rate fun food from a new country at a different library branch. Food allergens might be present. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver.
Come and join us for a fun evening of sewing! This workshop will walk you through a basic sewing project start to finish. Beginners are welcome. All materials will be provided. Registration is requested.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of Diamond Art! All skill levels welcome. Supplies are provided.
Join us at the Capac Library to enjoy read aloud stories with a mix of songs, movement, and structured activity that promote early learning and literacy
Bring your preschool-age children for some storytime fun! They will enjoy a reading, an energetic activity, and a craft. Bring your favorite stuffie to our specially themed dates: April 22 - Police, May 27 - Firefighters and June 24 - Dinosaurs.
Join us at the Ira Township Library for a fun blend of stories, crafts, and movement activities! Whether your child loves stories or is just discovering the joy of books, Storytime offers a welcoming space to build imagination, early skills, and connections with others.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Harvard's Center for Astrophysics is letting us remotely operate their professional telescopes! This workshop is a series for teens in which we will learn the ins and outs of astrophotography and optical astronomy; taking beautiful space images, processing them, colorizing them, and the science behind it all. Led by a former astronomer turned librarian.
Come play or learn the tiled game of Mahjong. This is different from the on-line game, but we will try to teach you.
Join local historian Andrew Kercher in diving into the thrilling and chaotic "Bone Wars" of the 1870s, when rival paleontologists Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope raced to uncover the biggest and best-preserved dinosaur fossils across the American West. Their fierce competition led to the discovery of dozens of new species, from Triceratops to Stegosaurus, and laid the foundations of modern paleontology, even as their feud became one of science's most notorious rivalries.
If you love knitting or crochet, then join the Marysville Knitters! Creating with a group of like-minded fiber friends will inspire you and make crafting more fun. Beginners are welcome--the others are happy to help teach!
Join us for a fun, hands-on program series where you'll paint and assemble your very own laser-cut book nook, perfect for book lovers and DIY enthusiasts alike! During this 2-part program, you'll build a miniature world to fit perfectly between your books, transforming your bookshelf into a cozy reading space - all you need is a little creativity to bring them to life! Registration requested. Please note: program consists of 2 dates, June 16 and June 23. Please plan to attend both due to time requirements necessary for completing the project.
Calling teen adventurers! Do you like tabletop role-playing games? Are you curious about how Dungeons & Dragons is played? Join other teens to play and learn as you go. No experience necessary. Everything needed, such as dice and character sheets, will be provided.
Hey Teens: Explore your artistic side, learn new techniques, and make amazing projects, while making art with friends. For ages 12-18. April: Stained Glass Bookmarks. May: Bath Bombs. June: Clay Creations
Learn how to stitch a complex design in a cuff bracelet using pony beads and thread! You can take home your project after!
Hey Teens: Explore your artistic side, learn new techniques, and make amazing projects, while making art with friends. For ages 12-18. April: Stained Glass Bookmarks. May: Bath Bombs. June: Clay Creations
Whether you're an experienced player or new to the game, join this fun group of Mahjong players.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Join historian Andrew Kercher and discuss the 19th Century Battle to Find Fossils in the Wild West!
Dive into the thrilling and chaotic "Bone Wars" of the 1870s, when rival paleontologists Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope raced to uncover the biggest and best-preserved dinosaur fossils across the American West. Their fierce competition led to the discovery of dozens of new species, from Triceratops to Stegosaurus, and laid the foundations of modern paleontology, even as their feud became one of science's most notorious rivalries.
Build a basket out of cotton rope and macramé cord, while learning the history of this ancient method of basket making.
For this interactive series, we'll use active games and creative exercises to make learning to read through phonics an enjoyable experience. Students will strengthen their foundational reading skills focusing on letter sounds, word recognition, and phonemic awareness. By incorporating playful learning strategies, students will develop confidence in reading while building essential phonics skills for lifelong literacy. Geared toward first & second grade ages. Registration requested.
Mondays
- February 23
- March 23
- April 20
- May 18
-June 15 (this session only is in Don Dodge Auditorium, south and across the street from the Main Branch of the St. Clair County Library System on 200 Grand River Ave)
Kids, kick off the Summer Reading program playing "Book Bingo"! Every "BINGO!" will win a book. Let the fun and games begin!
Come and join a dedicated group of knitters! Beginners are welcome--this group is happy to help! Bring a project to work on, or start something new.
Adults...join us weekly to play this popular word game! All levels of skill are welcome.
Join us for a fun blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children. We'll also enjoy a craft and movement activities for aiding growth and education. Caregivers welcomed to participate too!
Preschoolers and their adults: Join us at the library for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, music and movement, followed by a creative activity time.
Join us in the Yale Library for a Storytime filled with a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with structured play to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Harvard's Center for Astrophysics is letting us remotely operate their professional telescopes! This workshop is a series for teens in which we will learn the ins and outs of astrophotography and optical astronomy; taking beautiful space images, processing them, colorizing them, and the science behind it all. Led by a former astronomer turned librarian.
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It's an unforgettable field trip through time - without ever leaving your seat!
Take up your brush and trowel and let's go digging for dinosaurs! We'll unearth and assemble an assortment of bones, figuring out which dinosaur they belong to and which era they came from. Best suited for ages 8 - 12. All supplies provided.
This hands-on STEM activity kicks off with a quick presentation featuring popular dinosaurs made with large, foam-block, dino bones. After choosing colorful dinosaur masks to wear, everyone builds imaginative dinosaurs using large foam fossils; it's a creative way to learn and play.
Try your hand at Diamond Painting or bring your own w.i.p. (work-in-progress) and join us for friendship and crafting support from other crafters. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stich, color, or something else entirely, all crafts are welcome!
Enjoy a lazy afternoon at the Yale library learning a new skill: Crochet! You will learn basic stiches and how to read patterns. Open to any skill level.
Drop in to the Children's Library for this easy-going introduction to the world of handmade crafts and analog skills, chosen to help develop fine motor skills, patience, and creativity. All materials and instruction supplied for simple projects like crochet, sewing, and clay.
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It's an unforgettable field trip through time - without ever leaving your seat!
Smaller class size. We will be learning the basics of crochet. Simple stitches on repeat until you are comfortable. In April, we will practice the chain stitch. In May and June, we will work on the single crochet stitch. All materials supplied. Hooks for in library use available.
Summer Reading starts June 13th. Let's celebrate with lawn games, ice cream, and other fun activities! This year's theme is Unearth a Story, so let's dig into the mysteries that await this summer! Meet at the Main Library's West lawn.
Stomp, chomp, and roar into reading with Jurassic Joel's Magic Show!
Dinosaur-themed books of all sorts are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts, and lots of audience participation.
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It's an unforgettable field trip through time - without ever leaving your seat! This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
Your children will grow in confidence and expand their reading skills by reading aloud to one of our therapy dogs. They will gladly and calmly listen to one of your child's favorite books (or choose one from our large collection)
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play. "Shut the Box" and other games available too. Coffee, hot chocolate, and tea provided.
Play is serious business! Through play, children develop their imaginations, vocabularies, and physical dexterity. Through play with others, they learn social skills like sharing and communicating. And in a playgroup, they can make new friends (and parents can, too). Join us every Friday morning at the Ira Township Library for a fun and educational playtime! Best suited for ages 0-5.
Join us as we work on motor and social skills in a variety of methods. Geared to Children preschool and younger.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.