Library Events

Chesterfield Township Library

• Online learning tools for young children up to adult learners are available with a free library card at chelibrary.org. Residents may also apply for a free card at the website.

• Online streaming and download services are also available at chelibrary.org, including rbDigital, Hoopla, OverDrive/Libby and cloudLibrary for magazines, ebooks and audiobooks, TV shows, music and more.

The library is located at 50560 Patricia Dr., Chesterfield Township.

Clinton-Macomb Public Library

• Disc Golf at 2p.m. May 21at the Main Library. Learn more about this fast growing sport. Presenter will cover the different types of discs and throws, how to find courses and even get outside to practice putting. To register, call 586-226-5050.

• The North Branch will host an event about hiking in Michigan at 7p.m. May 25. Travel writer

Celia Ryker will present a visual journey through some hiking trails in Michigan. To register, call 586226-5083.

• Reading Challenge for Adults though Dec. 30, 2022. Readers can take the challenge to read six books from eight predetermined categories. Residents who complete the challenge will receive a completion pin and be entered to win a basket full of gift cards for a night on the town courtesy of CMPL. Join the challenge and start logging at cmpl.beanstack.org.

• CMPL is again offering the 1-2-3 program combining one topic, two communities and three age appropriate books that discuss a particular topic. This year is mental health. Programs will be offered throughout the year that focus on the importance of mental health. Books chosen are ‘Ruby Finds a Worry’ by Tom Percival; ‘The Dark Matter of Mona Starr’ by Laura Gulledge and ‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone’ by Lori Gottlieb.

• The library is offering various virtual events that all require registration, which can be done at cmpl.libnet.info/events. A valid email address is required to access the events.

• CMPL is still offering usual book discussion groups and trivia nights online each month. Register for events online at cmpl.libnet.info/ events or call 586-226-5000. CMPL Main Library is located at 40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township .

CMPL is North Branch is at 54100 Broughton Road, Macomb Township.

CMPL South Branch located at 35679South Gratiot, Clinton Township.

To register for programs, visit cmpl. libnet.info/events.

Eastpointe Public Library

• Author Paul Vachon presents, “Lost Restaurants of Detroit.” He talks about some of the favorite restaurants around Detroit in this program that was filmed at the library. It is available on the website cityofeastpointe.net/ departments/eastpointe_memorial_library.php.

• The library is open for curbside service and phone reference service during regular hours. Patrons can place holds on items through the catalog or call to request materials. It is open to the public. Masks must be worn and social distancing practiced. Patrons will have access to library materials, computers, and copiers. Materials returned to the library must be placed in the dropbox.

• The library is offering virtual storytimes. Those and book talks for different age groups are set. Themes will change each week and videos will be posted on the Facebook page which is accessible from the library website, cityofeastpointe.net/departments/eastpointe_memorial_library.php. Anyone who comments on a Facebook post will automatically be entered into a biweekly raffle. Raffle prizes are gift cards to local restaurants. Winners will be notified via Facebook message.

• Patrons who live in Eastpointe may call the library with specific requests or a general request of a genre or author they like for librarians to make material selections. Books, movies, music and magazines are available for check out. Contact the library from 9a.m.-5 p.m. at 586-445-5096to make a request. Eastpointe residents who do not have a library card can also contact the library.

The library is located at 15875Oak Ave., Eastpointe. To contact the library call 586-445-5096.

Fraser Public Library

Library is back open and curbside service is still available. Patrons are encouraged to wear masks while inside the building. Masks are available at the entrance if needed.

• For curbside service, a librarian will assist patrons and staff will get requested items. When arriving at the library, remain in the car and call the library again to tell a staff member you are outside, along with your car model and which pick up spot you are parked in.

• Items will be on a cart pushed by a staff member. Allow them to step at least six feet away before getting out to get materials. Masks or face coverings must be worn at all times.

• Materials brought back to the library must be placed in the drop box before or after the staff member comes outside. Returns will not be accepted on the cart for safety reasons.

• The library is open for curbside pick-up Monday to Thursday from 10a.m. to 7:30p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10a.m. to 4:30p.m. Patrons who wish to checkout materials should call the library (586-293-2055) to checkout over the phone and then call again when they’re in the parking lot.

• Tutor.com services are available for homework assistance with tutors in a variety of subjects. Visit fraserpubliclibrary.org and under the resources tab, select online databases. Students who don’t have a library card can get a virtual library card from their school that will allow access to online library services, but not to check out books.

Librarians are available from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10a.m.-5p.m. Fridays and Saturdays to answer questions regarding the library’s online databases. They are available by email at fraserlibrary@libcoop.net or live chat at Google Hangouts with the username fraserpubliclibrary@ gmail.com.

The library is located at 1633014 Mile Road, Fraser.

Harrison Township Public Library

• Knitting and Crochet Circle 10 a.m.-12p.m. Tuesdays May 17, 24 and 31. Knitters and crocheters of all levels are welcome. Please bring your own project and supplies. Items are donated to charitable organizations and the group is also accepting donations of yarn, fleece or craft store gift cards. Group donates to charitable organizations like Beaumont Little Angels, Project Linus, Compassion Pregnancy and more to give comfort items in times of need.

• Preschool Storytime at the Library at 10a.m. May 18and 25. Ages 2-5are welcome for fun, stories, rhymes, dancing and more. Drop ins welcome. No registration required. Masks are suggested but not required.

• Eat Safe Fish 7p.m. May 18. Macomb County Health Department toxicologist will share how to select seafood that is lower in mercury and healthier for you by using “Eat 8” guidelines and choosing healthy seafood. Registration is required by calling the library or online.

• Teen Creator Cafe Take & Make: DIY Squishies. May 20. Stop in the the library any time May 20 and grab your take and make DIY Squishy kit. While supplies last.

• Storytime campout at 1p.m. May

21. Bring the family for an indoor campout. Make smores, read stories around a ‘campfire’ and build reading forts in the children’s department. bring pillows and blankets to make your fort as well as book to read or pick a new one.) Registration required. Masks are suggested but not required for everyone ages 2and up regardless of vaccination status.

• Residents can request materials be delivered to their homes. Request materials, once notified they are ready for pickup, contact the library at 586-329-1261to set up delivery time.

While pickups are not being scheduled for library returns at the moment, returns can be given to volunteers at a scheduled drop-off. Deliveries cannot be left in common areas and residents of apartments and other multi dwellings should schedule deliveries for when they are home to accept them. Volunteers will not enter a home for any reason. Deliveries will be rescheduled during inclement weather for safety of materials and volunteers.

• The library has implemented allowing residents to check out WiFi hotspots, which will provide internet access wherever needed, expanding service beyond the walls of the library. The hotspots will allow those without Internet to check it out from the library. It’s a small device that can be used to access and connect wirelessenabled devices such as laptops, smartphones or tablets. They are portable and are available to borrow for 14days and will carry a $1a day late fee if not returned on time. Devices more than 24hours late will be deactivated.

The library is located at 38255 L’Anse Creuse St., Harrison Township. Register for classes where required at htlibrary.org.

MacDonald Public Library

To sign up for programs or find more events, visit macdonaldlibrary.org and click on “Events.” To contact the library, send an email to contactmpl@macdonaldlibrary.org or call (586) 725-0273. The library is open and available for visits Monday through Thursday from 10a.m. to 8p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11a.m. to 6 p.m.

The library is located at 36480 Main St., New Baltimore.

Ray Township Library

• Indian Trail Adopt-A-Road at 10 a.m. May 19. Meet in the Library parking lot and bring gloves.

• Friends of the Library and Historical Society has released its 2022calendar titled Barns of Ray, Romeo, Washington which is available for purchase for $10 at the Ray Township offices and library as well as the Octagon House, Romeo Arts and Archives Center and Washington Museum. Proceeds from sales within Ray Township will support Phase II of Procter Cemetery Restoration Project, while calendars sold by Romeo and Greater Washington Area Historical Societies will support each organizations projects and programs. For more information, call 586-749-7130or visit rayhistory.org.

Roseville Public Library

• Tye Dye Day! at 2p.m. May 21. Bring a clean white shirt to try it out for yourself. Dyes and other matierials will be supplied as well as instructions for how to care for your tye dyed shirt. Program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register in advance as supplies are limited.

• Family Game Night at 5p.m. May

24. Take a break from screen time to join for a family game night. Different board games will be available for patrons to play. All ages welcome. Children must have an adult with them. Registration not required.

• Library is open regular hours: Monday-Thursday 9a.m.-8p.m.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sunday.

• Masks are no longer required to be worn by the public, though still encouraged.

• Book Bundles for children. Fill in the form that can be found on the website, social media or in the newsletter and choose up to three topics or themes and a librarian will put together five books and place them on hold for you to pick up.

• Book Match Submit a Book Match form that can be found on the website, social media or in the newsletter. More detailed responses will result in better recommendations. After finishing the form expect to receive a custom reading list within 10business days.

• Homework Help Tutor.com offers live assistance from tutors.

• Librarians are offering chat reference on Facebook at facebook. com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI. Library patrons may continue to ask questions through comments on the library’s Facebook page and via email at rsvlibrary@roseville-mi. gov or by calling 586-445-5407. The library is located at 29777 Gratiot Ave., Roseville.

St. Clair Shores Public Library

• The Youth Services Department is looking for reliable, responsible teens ages 11and older who might want to volunteer their time to assist during Summer Reading

Club in June and July. Teens will help prepare and assemble Take and Make craft bags. Pick up an application from the Youth Services department or print it off the library’s website to become a Summer Reading Club volunteer.

• 1st Stop For Tots At Home kits. Families with children between the age of birth and age 3that reside in St. Clair Shores can request a kit starting May 2. Kits contain one board book, one Easy book, on shaky egg, once scarf, one set of bells, two rhythm sticks, one Basic Skills Practice Ring set, a rhyme booklet, a Tips sheet and TALK promotional materials for families to keep. To reserve a kit, call the library at 586-771-9020, stop at the Youth Services Desk or email SCSYouth@libcoop.net.

• Children ages two and up can create a paper flower pot craft and a Spring Walk Book with two Take and Make activities. Bags containing supplies will be available starting May 2and will be placed in bins under the overhang outside the main entrance doors to the library and are available during library hours while supplies last.

• 1st Stop for Tots will be at 10 a.m. Thursdays to the grounds of the Selinksy-Green Farmhouse Museum. 30minutes of songs, rhymes and a story. In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. To inquire if 1st Stop is cancelled, call the library at 586-771-9020or check the library’s Facebook page.

• The Youth Services department, with the help of grant funding, has created 14Explorer packs for children and families to check out. Each pack contains learning tools, non fiction books, activity sheets, identification guides and other manipulatives centered on an outdoor activity. Topics include insects, bird watching, astronomy water, hiking, plants and rocks. To check out an Explorer pack or for more information, ask at the Youth Services Desk.

The library is located at 22500E. 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores.

Shelby Township Library

• Teen Council helps create teen displays, decorates the library and plans teen events. Earn community service hours every month for attending. Meets the first Thursday of every month at Senior Citizen Park behind the library. To join, call the library to request an application at 586-739-7414.

• Afterschool Teen Hangout for those in grades 7-12at 3p.m. Wednesdays. Drop by after school to pay some board and party games.

• Technology Time for adults by appointment only. Services such as setting up new devices, downloading Beanstack, learning skills for a future library event and more. Call the library to make an appointment at 586-739-7414.

• Michigan Activity Pass and Library Card Program A library card can be a pass to savings at museums and campsites across Michigan through the Michigan Activity Pass and Go Library Card program. The virtual program takes place at shelbytwp.org/library

• Pick My Books. Fill out a brief form with what you are in the mood to read and what you aren’t interested in and someone will choose three items they think you will enjoy within three days they will be available for pick up at the check out desk. To use this service click on the ‘Pick My Books’ button at shelbytwp.org/library

• Mission Read Challenge. Kids in grades K-3can take on the mission to read for 1,000days before grade six by reading whatever they want for as long as they wish. To start, sign up at shelbytwplib.beanstack. org. When the goal is reached, report back to a librarian and there will be a surprise out of this world reward.

• 1,000Books before Kindergarten. Set a goal to read 1,000books to your child before they start kindergarten. Earn digital badges as you track your progress at your own pace. Sign up at shelbytwplib. beanstack.org. Children will receive a sticker for every 100books read and a free book and tote when the 1,000goal is reached. Show a librarian your digital badges to earn prizes.

Library events are added regularly. Check calendar at shelbytwp.org/ library or follow facebook.com/ ShelbyTwpLib.