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.