Past events

Local Children's Author Julane Quick

Children and their families are invited to a presentation by Julane Quick, author of Fish On! Michigan.

Friends of the Library Paperback Book Sale

Science of Music - Teen Summer Reading Program

For 'tweens and teens entering 5th - 12th grades. Fun, entertaining, and upbeat, this live musical presentation will infuse the audience with a greater appreciation of the sound and composition of music. Learn how to make sound waves, acoustics, and how vibrations make sounds.

Drummunity - Children's Summer Reading Program

Drummunity is a unique, high-energy, audience participation event. By using hand drums from all over the world, Lori Fithian facilitates a fun and energizing experience that will leave everyone smiling.

Valerie Van Heest presents Fatal Crossing

Over a half a century after the disappearance of Flight 2501, author Clive Cussler teamed up with Van Heest and set out to discover the wreckage (which the government never found) and solve the mystery of its loss. This is their story of what was discovered.

Mad Science Lab - Teen Summer Reading Program

For 'tweens and teens entering 5th - 12th grades. Who knew science could be so FUN? Come explore the wonders of science by engaging in a variety of hands-on science experiments.

Acting Up Theater - Children's Summer Reading Program

Join Mad Scientist Dr. Frankenmuth, Sam the Guinea Pig, I-GOR the throw-away app, and Secret Agent Booker for a fast paced, highly interactive, hilarious theatrical play.

Animals Around the World - Teen Summer Reading Program

For 'tweens and teens entering 5th-12th grade. Take an exciting look at amimals from all around our world in this live animal presentations. Learn about the habitats, senses, physical differences, myths, truths, and instincts of each animal.

Wacky Science Show - Children's Summer Reading Program

More than just whiz, bang, poof and pop, this show puts science in the hands of more than a dozen onstage volunteers. With a focus on science with everyday objects, Dr. Science makes the scientific method FUN!

Brushbot Building - Teen Summer Reading Program

For 'tweens and teens entering 5th-12th grades. Turn a toothbrush into a simple robot! design and build your own brushbot using a battery, a motor and a toothbrush. Then race your opponents!