Travel T-Rex
Love Dinosaurs (or know someone who does)? Join us as we crochet this adorable dino that can travel where ever your adventures take you this summer.
Skill level: Advance Beginner (Pattern reading and decreasing required.) All materials supplied. Hooks for in library use available.
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
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).
Join us as we finish our own triceratops with painting and other fun decorations. Enjoy a documentary about dinosaurs as you work. Prepare to have fun and be messy. All material supplied.
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 for a hands-on crafting session where you'll build a DIY Cafe Book Nook! A tiny diorama designed to sit perfectly between the books on your shelf. But this isn't just any coffee shop. Once the walls are up and the "espresso machine" is in place, you'll populate your cafe with a cast of friendly miniature creatures.
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
Discover a world full of life right beneath our feet!
Participants will learn about the many animals that make their homes underground and the unique adaptations that allow them to thrive. There will be taxidermy specimens, an activity, and a special guest appearance from one of our ambassador animals. This program is designed for a family audience.
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
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
When your gingerbread house falls, just add a dinosaur. Using only the materials supplied create a festive gingerbread house (with DINOSAURS.) Be prepared for laughter and mess as we compete for the most creative destruction.
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:
Pine River Nature Center
2585 Castor Road, Goodells, MI 48027
Mixed walking paths- Paved and gravel
Walking 1-3 miles
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 for bingo fun at the Library. Hang out, eat popcorn, win prizes!
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
Join us during our monthly meetings to discuss new and ongoing projects.
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
Hang out, eat popcorn, win prizes! Prizes will include various school supplies.
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
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).
Have you ever dreamed of being an archeologist? Join us as we excavate some interesting finds. Enjoy a documentary while you work. All materials supplied.
Watch as baby dinosaurs hatch from eggs right before your eyes! This interactive show features audience participation, volunteers, and prizes.
Bring in your own art/pictures that fit a 2.25 inch circle or use the pictures we provide! Ready to make your backpack stand out in the hallway? Kick off the new school year with a pop of personality! Join us for a high energy back to school button program. Whether you want to show off your favorite book tropes, represent your fandom, or just add some flair to your book bag, we have the tools to help you wear your heart (and your art) on your sleeve, or your straps!
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
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
Unleash your inner artist without the "blank canvas" anxiety! Join us for a relaxing, low pressure afternoon of creativity as we dive into the nostalgic and meditative world of paint by numbers.
Join us on Saturday to create beautiful diamond painting pictures.
Travel through time and uncover Michigan’s history through rocks and fossils!
Our naturalists will take participants on a journey through Michigan’s past to learn about the state’s geology. This is an interactive program where participants will have the chance to study rocks and fossils up close. This program is designed for a family audience.
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:
Woodsong County Park
5980 Ryan Road, Clyde, MI 48049
Dirt hiking trails with hills
Around a 2 mile hike
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
Travel Triceratops
Love Dinosaurs (or know someone who does)? Join us as we crochet this adorable dino that can travel where ever your adventures take you this summer.
Skill level: Advance Beginner (Pattern reading required.) All materials supplied. Hooks for in library use available.
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
Hang out, eat popcorn, win prizes! Prizes will include various school supplies
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
Get in the summer mood by decorating mini terracotta flower pots with seashells.
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
Create your own special little friend. We'll be making cute little hedgehogs out of old books.
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
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
Learn a new “language” as we dive into the basics of crochet pattern reading.
Join us during our monthly meetings to discuss new and ongoing projects.
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
Tiny Pterodactyl
Love Dinosaurs (or know someone who does)? Join us as we crochet this adorable dino that can travel where ever your adventures take you this fall.
Skill level: Advance Beginner (Pattern reading and decreasing required.) All materials supplied. Hooks for in library use available.
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.
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).
Elevate your library haul from a simple stack of books to a personalized fashion statement! Join us for a creative workshop where you’ll design and press your very own custom book tote bag. Whether you’re a fan of classic literature, gothic horror, or whimsical fantasy, you’ll have the chance to curate a collection of patches that reflect your unique reading personality. We provide the canvas bags and the heat, you provide the vision!
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:
Pine River Nature Center
2585 Castor Road, Goodells, MI 48027
Mixed walking paths- Paved and gravel
Walking 1-3 miles
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
Meet up with friendly and fun folks for a game of Swipe (local variation!), or whatever card game the group decides to play.