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Featured Programs & Events

The Computer Quest - Unlock your Digital Skills

Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Technology Training Lab

Gain necessary computer skills through instruction and play. Test out with a staff member to earn a free prize from the Makerspace. Grades 3-6.

Social Security Planning - Presented by Dave Herwerden of Westpoint Wealth Management

Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dover Room

When Should You Begin Receiving Your Social Security Benefits?

Jumping Jitterbugs - Presented by the Great Lakes Science Center

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Porter Room

Students will explore how circuits and electricity work together while designing and creating their own Jumping Jitterbug “bot” to take home. Grades 3-5.

Virtual Author Talk - Katherine Applegate

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Join us online. Streamed live. Part of the K-12 Summer Series. Grades 3-5, all ages welcome.Register

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Rescheduled

Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength - In partnership with the Star Center Foundation

Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

New date Thursday, June 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more

This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. Ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength - In partnership with the Star Center Foundation

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Storytime Room

This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more

This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. Ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo - Presented by Keep Music Alive

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Porter Room

An inclusive hands-on event featuring guitars, ukuleles, keyboards & dozens of percussion instruments! Oh my! It's like a petting zoo but for instruments.... more

An inclusive hands-on event featuring guitars, ukuleles, keyboards & dozens of percussion instruments! Oh my! It's like a petting zoo but for instruments. For all abilities & ages.

The Computer Quest - Unlock your Digital Skills

Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Technology Training Lab

Gain necessary computer skills through instruction and play. Test out with a staff member to earn a free prize from the Makerspace. Grades 3-6.

Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am

Women in History - Abigail Adams

Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Porter Room

Women in History proudly presents a window into the world of Abigail Adams.

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Introduction to Proposal Writing - Candid - David Holmes

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

Dover Room

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of Candid's most popular classes!

Inclusive Sugar Plum Fairy Dance Camp - Presented by North Pointe Ballet

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Porter Room

This inclusive 1-hr camp welcomes dancers of all abilities to participate in a warm up, learn choreography, meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, and give a short... more

This inclusive 1-hr camp welcomes dancers of all abilities to participate in a warm up, learn choreography, meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, and give a short performance of The Nutcracker! Ages 3 and up.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am

Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dover Room

Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Freddy Fossil's Dino Show

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Porter Room

Grab your gear and join Freddy Fossil, a zany dinosaur hunter, for an up-beat and interactive show! Recommended for families with children in grades 1-5,... more

Grab your gear and join Freddy Fossil, a zany dinosaur hunter, for an up-beat and interactive show! Recommended for families with children in grades 1-5, siblings welcome.