LIBRARY EVENTS

Center Line Public Library

• Baby Play Group 11 a.m. Dec. 19 for children ages 0-24 months featuring twenty minutes of stories and songs followed by open-ended play time.

The library is located at 7345 Weingartz, Center Line. For more information, call 586-758-8274.

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 Hoopla, Libby by OverDrive and cloudLibrary for e-books and audiobooks, TV shows, music and more. The library is located at 50560Patricia Dr., Chesterfield Township.

Clinton-Macomb Public Library

• 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 586-2265000.

CMPL Main Library is located at 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township. CMPL is North Branch is at 54100 Broughton Road, Macomb Township. CMPL South Branch located at 35679 South Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township. To register for programs, visit cmpl. libnet.info/events.

Eastpointe Public Library

•Mystery Book Club at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 Selection is ‘The Woman in the Library’ by Sulari Gentill. Stitch in Time Fiber Arts Club

Wednesday, December 20at 2:00 pm

•Scrapbooking at 2 p.m.

Dec. 21

• The library has an ongoing canned food drive. Non-perishable foods can be dropped off during open hours.

• The library is open to the public and for curbside service and phone reference service during regular hours. Patrons can place holds on items through the catalog or call to request materials. The library is located at 15875Oak Ave., Eastpointe. To contact the library or to register for most programs, call 586-445-5096.

Harrison Township Public Library

• Knitting and Crochet Circle 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec.

19. Knitters and crocheters of all levels are welcome to 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. Also accepting donations of Beanie Babies for children that are in need of comfort.

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.

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

MacDonald Public Library

• Writer’s Club at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18

• Teen Advisory Council/ YA Book Club at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 19

• Writers’ Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 27

• Books on Tap 8 p.m. Dec. 21at Little Camille’s By The

Green

• Holiday Break Crafts at 11 a.m. Dec. 28.

• Friends of MacDonald Library Book Giveaway at 2 p.m. Dec. 28.• Blood Drive with Red Cross from 11a.m.4:15 p.m. Dec. 29.

Most programs require registration. 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 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Mount Clemens Public Library

• Adult Drop-In Dungeons and Dragons — Mondays from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

The group of players tell a collective story, guiding heroes through dangerous quests to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, and even carry out daring rescues.

• YA Game Day Friday 2:304:30 p.m. Fridays. It’s been a long week so come visit our library for Friday fun. There will be different games set out every Friday for teens to enjoy.

• Resume review 4-7 p.m. Mondays. Bring your resume to adult services for a resume review. Experts will critique, revise, and make it great for your next job search. If you cannot come on Mondays, call 586-4696200. for an appointment. The library is located at 150 Cass Avenue and registration for programs where required can be done online at mtclib.org.

Ray Township Library

• Friends of the Library and Historical Society has released its 2024 calendar titled “Road Trip:

A Journey Back” 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 will benefit the Society in each community where the calendar is sold. For more information, call 586-749-7130.

The library is located at 64255Wolcott Rd., Ray Township.

Roseville Public Library

Roseville Historical Society meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 19. Program is “How Christmas was celebrated during World War II.”

• Mystery Book Club:

Holiday Mysteries 6:30p.m. Dec. 21. This month, we will discuss holiday-themed mysteries. Choose any mystery with a Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Year theme.

•Noon Year’s Eve Party 11 a.m. Dec. 29 Come celebrate “Noon” Year’s Eve at the library! We’ll have a balloon drop, photo ops, refreshments, and more. Perfect for families with children that can’t quite make it to midnight. No registration required.

• 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 586-4455407.

The library is located at 29777 Gratiot Ave.

St. Clair Shores Public Library

• Crafternoon 1-4 p.m.

Dec. 28 December 28 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Craft materials, scissors, glue, tape, markers, and crayons will be available for children to create whatever they can imagine. Children will also be able to fill a box with materials to take home with them. No registration required.

• 1st Stop for Tots will be at 10 a.m. Mondays on the grounds of the Selinksy-Green Farmhouse Museum includes 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.

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