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Local libraries are offering events and programs for all ages. Here’s a look at what’s planned.
• Pre-K and Elementary Summer Reading Program is set for 2 p.m. July 6, 13 and 20. Programs are designed for kids pre-K, or age 0 to entering kindergarten, and elementary, or grades one to five, in the fall to encourage lifelong reading habits.
• LEGO Club meets at 3 p.m. July 8. Children will explore, complete tasks, share and complete other fun LEGO activities. LEGOs will be provided.
• Teen Summer Reading Program is set for 2 p.m. July 11 and 18. The program is designed for teens entering grades six to 12 in the fall to encourage lifelong reading habits. Read and record a minimum of five books to be eligible for special prizes.
Library hours are noon to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Armada Free Public Library is located at 73930 Church St. in Armada. For more information, call the library at 586-784-5921 or visit armadalib.org.
• Stories in the Park runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. July 5 and 12 at Brandenburg Park, located at 50050 Jefferson Ave. in Chesterfield Township. Pull up a blanket or lawn chair for storytime in the park with children’s librarian, Miss Holly. Preschool and school-age children accompanied by a parent or caregiver are invited. Stories will be followed by a craft at pavilion B.
• Books and Babies runs from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. July 10. Bring children ages 6 months to 24 months old to enjoy lapsit songs, interactive baby rhymes and simple storybooks, followed by playtime with toys.
• Books and Babies attendees are invited to play together after story time from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 10.
• Read to Olive from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 5 and 12. Children who have a hard time reading can gain confidence in their skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.
• Meet Up & Eat Up Storytime runs from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 6 and 13 at 49645 Au Lac Drive in Chesterfield Township. Join for a storytime at the summer lunch site at Fairchild Lake.
• Cooking Class with Chef Fran runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 6.
• The library’s makerspace is open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. July 8.
• Teen Night Candy Sushi runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 10. Teens in grades six to 12 can join the library in a night of creating candy sushi.
• Anchor Bay Artists Inc. meets at 6 p.m. July 10. The group gets together to create, demonstrate and learn new techniques for all things art.
• The Chesterfield Township Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. July 10. Monthly meetings include planning for local history events. All are welcome. July’s meeting is at the Weller schoolhouse.
• Movie Tuesday runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. July 11.
• Fiction Book Discussion Group meets at 6:30 p.m. July 11.
• Outdoor Family Movie Night runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 11.
• Grades 1-5 Drawing Class runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 12. The program is for children in grades one to five. Space is limited.
• Creative Writing Group meets at 6:30 p.m. July 13.
• Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class runs from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. July 12. Children must have experience coloring. Minimum age is 3 1/2 years old. Space is limited.
Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Chesterfield Township Library is located at 50560 Patricia Ave. For more information, call the library at 586-598-4900 or visit chelibrary.org.
• PreK Story Time runs from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 5 and 12. Join for stories, songs and a simple craft. The program is geared toward preschool-aged children, but all children and families are welcome.
• Community Rock Painting runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 5. All supplies, including the rocks, will be provided by the library. Those who have a special rock they would like to use is encouraged to bring it to the event. Community members of all ages are welcome.
• Kids Book Club meets at 2:30 p.m. July 6 and 13.
• How to Tech for Seniors: Mobile Devices runs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. July 7.
• Pajama Story Time is set for 5 p.m. July 10. Wear PJs, bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft at the library. The program is geared toward preschool-aged children, but all children and families are welcome.
• Kid’s Craft: DIY Lantern is set for 5 p.m. July 11. Children ages 6 to 11 can have fun making DIY lantern at the library.
• Adult Get Together runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 12.
• Pokemon Picnic runs from noon to 1 p.m. July 14. Enjoy a Pokemon-themed picnic at the library, which will provide a snack for attendees and offer fun activities for kids of all ages.
Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Jean Waterloo Lenox Township Library is located at 58976 Main St. in New Haven. For more information, call the library at 586-749-3430 or visit lenoxlibrary.org.
• Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5 runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 6, 13, 20 and 27.
• Senior Exercise runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 and 31.
• Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to join Mr. Brian for fun learning about symbiosis and how living things work together from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. July 5, 12, 19 and 26.
• Lapsit Plus for ages 16 months 36 months runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 11, 18 and 25.
• The Town Clock Coloring Contest ends at 5 p.m. July 14.
Library hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Lois Wagner Memorial Library is located at 35200 Division Road in Richmond. For more information, call the library at 586-727-2665 or visit www.cityofrichmond.net/191/Lois-Wagner-Memorial-Library.
• An American Red Cross blood drive is set for noon July 6.
• The Librarian’s List Book Club meets at 6 p.m. July 6.
• Teen Summer Hangout takes place at 2:30 p.m. July 7.
• The Friends of MacDonald Public Library will host a used book sale at 10 a.m. July 8.
• Adult Art Space is set for noon July 8.
• Storytime at Burke Park is set for 10 a.m. July 11.
• Together Tuesdays takes place at 2 p.m. July 11.
• A Teen Painting Challenge is set for 4:30 p.m. July 11.
• Kids Together: Fort Building takes place at 11 a.m. July 12.
• Writers’ Wednesday is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. July 12.
Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays. MacDonald Public Library is located at 36480 Main St. in New Baltimore. For more information, call the library at 586-725-0273 or visit macdonaldlibrary.org.
• Toddler Time: Ain’t Gonna Paint No More runs from 11:30 a.m. to noon. July 10 and 11. The toddler story time, music parade and painting is for children up to age 4. Register in advance, as space is limited.
• Cold Case Files Teen Night for ages 12 to 18 is set for 6 p.m. July 11. Unsolved Case Files puts participants in the shoes of a cold case detective tasked with solving a murder that happened decades ago with only the original investigator’s case file. Register in advance.
• All Together Now: Summer reading program kids’ events will take place at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. July 13, 30 and 27. A finale picnic party will take place at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3. The events are free.
Library hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Ray Township Public Library is located 64255 Wolcott Road in Ray Township. For more information, call the library at 586-749-7130 or visit raylibrary.org.
• Gabbing & Games is set for 6 p.m. July 5.
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets at 6 p.m. July 5. The group offers support, understanding and shared information for those caring for loved ones experiencing dementia/Alzheimer’s. Registration is requested.
• Monday Night Book Club meets at 6 p.m. July 10. July’s book is “Home Front” by Kristin Hannah; August, “The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware; September, “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood.
• Genealogy Circle meets at 6 p.m. July 11 and 25. Support fellow genealogy searchers in their quest to trace their family history. Share knowledge, success and pitfalls while doing research. Bring a laptop and log in to the library’s Wi-Fi or work on the library’s computers, with free access to its in-house database Ancestry Library Edition.
• The St. Clair County Library System will host a puzzle tournament at 3 p.m. July 11. For this first round, teams will be competing to be the first to complete a 500-piece puzzle in less than two hours. Winning teams will get to keep one puzzle per team, and each winning team member will also receive a winner’s token. The winning puzzlers at each branch will also get an automatic entry into the grand championship round, where they will then compete against other winning branch teams in September.
• Cookbook Club meets at 6 p.m. July 12. Bring a favorite recipe and a sample to taste. July’s topic is “Small Charcuterie Boards;” August, “Ethnic Night;” September, “Crockpot Favorites.”
• Senior Scrabble is set for 1 p.m. on Mondays in July. The game is limited to 12 players. All levels of skill are welcome. Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are also welcome.
• Super Saturday Storytime takes place at 11 a.m. on Saturdays in July. Join for preschool-aged children’s fun. Enjoy a story, craft and energetic activity.
• Conversation and Crafts takes place at noon on Saturdays in July. Patrons ages 18 and older can visit the library to spread out and pursue their own projects. Donations of yarn and needles are always welcome.
Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call the library at 810-794-4471 or visit stclaircountylibrary.org.
• All Together Now: Kindness Bingo is set for 11 a.m. July 8. Spread kindness while making new friends playing bingo and winning prizes. The program is best suited for ages 4 and older.
• Ira Book Club meets at 2 p.m. July 11. Contact the branch for the current month’s selection.
• Storytime takes place at 11 a.m. on Thursdays in July. Join for a story time filled with a happy blend of stories, rhyme and songs.
Library hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Ira Township Library is located at 7013 Meldrum Road in Ira Township. For more information, call the library at 586-725-9081 or visit stclaircountylibrary.org.
• Something Poetic is set for 5 p.m. July 5. The poetry workshop is intended for teens who want to submit their poetry for the showcase on July 19, but is open to all teens who want to workshop their poetry.
• Snacks and a Show runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8. “A Bug’s Life” will be shown.
• Friends of the Marine City Library meets at 5:30 p.m. July 10. Join the group and help plan for the future at the quarterly meeting.
• Hands On Poetry is set for 5 p.m. July 13. Visit the library and transform poetry in fun and exciting ways.
Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call the library at 810-765-5233 or visit stclaircountylibrary.org.
• DIY Seed Bead Ring is set for 1 p.m. July 10. Teens can stop by the make a ring or two for themselves or a friend.
• Storytime takes place at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in July. Join for a storytime filled with a happy blend of stories, rhymes and songs.
Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call the library at 810-364-9493 or visit stclaircountylibrary.org.
• Crayon Slime is set for 3 p.m. July 6. Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to make slime with broken crayons. Registration is required.
• Canasta will be played at 10 a.m. July 5 and 19. Canasta, a card game resembling Rummy, is usually played by two pairs of partners. The goal is to collect sets, or melds, of cards. Beginners are welcome.
• Mahjong will be played at 10 a.m. July 12 and 26. Beginner to advanced players are welcome.
• Storytime takes place at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in July. Join for a story time filled with a happy blend of stories, rhymes and songs. On July 18, the program will meet at the Memphis Lions Field, located at 34758 Pratt Road.
Library hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call the library at 810-392-2980 or visit stclaircountylibrary.org.
• Geek Debate Fight Club meets at 6 p.m. July 5. This year’s Summer Reading Theme is All Together Now. This summer, come together with fellow geeks to debate off-the-wall nerd topics for the months of July and August. This month is Fight Club Edition. Teens and adults are welcome. Registration is requested.
• A local author convention is set to run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 6. Local authors living in or originally from St. Clair County, as well as those interested in seeing local author talent in the area, are invited to attend the event at the Don Dodge Auditorium. Authors who apply get a space to display their books and talk to attendees along with other writers.
• Friday Morning Tech Walk is set for 10 a.m. July 7. The group will meet at the Port Huron/Main Branch before learning about an app and putting it to the test on a walk along the river to Pine Grove Park and back.
• All Together Art is set for 2 p.m. July 17 and 31. Drop in to explore, imagine, learn and create. Sessions include both guided and self-directed STEAM-focused projects. All supplies will be provided.
• Walk and Talk Book Club meets at noon July 8.
• Painting With Stacey takes place at 6 p.m. July 10. Participants will start painting part of their canvas and then pass it to another participant who will add their colors to a section. The final project will be a culmination of several people.
• Rhythm and Rhyme takes place at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in July. Introduce little ones to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories and music.
• Storytime takes place at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays in July. Visit the Children’s Library for a story time filled with a happy blend of stories, rhymes and songs, followed by activity time with structured play to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call the library at 810-987-7323 or visit stclaircountylibrary.org.
• The St. Clair County Library System will host a puzzle tournament at 3 p.m. July 12 at the library. For this first round, teams will be competing to be the first to complete a 500-piece puzzle in less than two hours. Winning teams will get to keep one puzzle per team, and each winning team member will also receive a winner’s token. The winning puzzlers at each branch will also get an automatic entry into the grand championship round, where they will then compete against other winning branch teams in September.
• A summer science program is set for 11 a.m. July 14. Learn the basics of the Snap Circuits Jr. kit and come to the library any time and try new experiments.
Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call the library at 810-329-3951 or visit stclaircountylibrary.org.
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