Library events
Center Line Public Library
The library is located at 7345 Weingartz, Center Line. For more information, call 586-758-8274.
Clinton-Macomb Public Library
• Fairy Gardens and Gnome Homes 6p.m. April 9at the Main Library. Children in 2nd-5th grade are invited to create mini-gardens or homes for a fairy, gnome, or other magical creature. To register, call 586226-5030.
• Asian American History in Southeast Michigan program for adults at 6:30p.m. April 10at the Main Library. Roland Hwang, an attorney and lecturer in the Department of American Culture, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Studies, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor will discuss Asian American contributions to the area. To register, call 586-226-5040.
•Toddler Yoga at 11a.m. April 13 at the North Branch. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to play yoga with songs, puppets, and stories! To register, call
586- 226-5083.
• After Hours Escape Room for teens in grades 6-12at 6p.m. April 13. Participants will have two hours to work their way through puzzles throughout the library. The library closes and doors lock at 6p.m., can you make your way through all the locked doors and find your way to the prize room before 8p.m.? Call 586-226-5030 to register.
The Music at Main concerts series welcomes Beats with Ben at 2p.m. April 21. No registration is required.
• 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 40900Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township. CMPL is North Branch is at 54100 Broughton Road, Macomb Township. CMPL South Branch located at 35679South Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township. To register for programs, visit cmpl.libnet.info/ events.
Eastpointe Public Library
• Storytime and Play 2p.m. April 12, 19 and 26.
•Basic Computer Skills with Mike Wilson at 2p.m. April 16.
•Scrapbooking 2p.m. April 18.
•Thursday Evening Book Club 6 p.m. April 18. Selection is ‘What the Fireflies Knew’ by Kai Harris.
• 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 15875 Oak 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.-noon April 9, 16, 23and
30. Knitters and crocheters of all levels. Bring your own project and supplies. This group is currently accepting donations of yarn, fleece, or craft store gift cards. The group creates and donates to charitable organizations like Beaumont Little Angels, Project Linus, Compassion Pregnancy, and more to give comfort items during times of need.
•Gleaners Food for Fines Food Drive April 1-26. In partnership with Gleaners Community Food Bank, members can exchange non-perishable goods for up to $10in late fees. Bring in non-perishable, unopened goods and the library will waive the late fees on your account. The Food for Fines Drive is a great time to return overdue materials. You’ll help both your community and your library.
Residents can request materials be delivered to their homes. Request materials, once notified they are ready for pickup, contact the library at 586-329-1261 to 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
• Solar Eclipse Activities at noon April 8.
• Teen Woven CD Dream Catchers at 4:30p.m. April 9.
• Writers’ Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. April 10.
• The Librarian’s List- Daytime Edition at 2 p.m. April 11.
• Crochet Corner from 4-6p.m. April 11.
• Adult Craft Night at 6:30p.m. April 11.
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 586725-0273. The library is open and available for visits Monday through Thursday from 10a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10a.m. to 5p.m. The library is located at 36480 Main St., New Baltimore.
Mount Clemens Public Library
• MinT: Mondays in Text 6:307:30p.m. Mondays. Those in grades K-2will actively engage with different types of print or digital text, as students follow recipes, create STEAM projects, and conduct their own research. Register online. Older students are welcome to participate as Ms. Autumn’s helpers.
• Resume review 4-7p.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 586-469-6200. 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 64255 Wolcott Rd., Ray Township.
Romeo Graubner Library
• Toddler Storytime 10:30a.m. April 16, 23 and 30. For 2 and 3 year olds and their caregivers. Includes books, music, movement, pre-reading games, crafts and more. No registration required.
•Grant and Hannah Live in Concert 7p.m. April 18Hannah O’Brien and Grant Flick play a mix of original compositions and traditional pieces from various fiddling traditions. No registration required.
The library is located at 65821 Van Dyke, Washington Township. For more information or to register where required, call 586-752-0603.
Romeo Kezar Library
• Crochet Club 5:30-7 p.m. April 9 and 16. Sit and chat with us by the fireplace as we work on our projects. Beginners to experts are welcome, as are knitters and other needle arts. This is not an instructional class, but come meet like-minded people who share tips and inspiration.
• Great Books Book Group 5:45 p.m. April 9. Selection is ‘The Four Winds’ by Kristin Hannah.
•Genealogy Workshop at 11 a.m. April 13. Work together to share resources, ideas, and support at monthly topical workshops. A genealogy librarian will be on hand to answer questions and help guide your search with free library resources and reference materials. Meetings will be held both in-person and virtually through Zoom. This month’s theme is the FamilySearch database. For more information, contact Emily at 586-752-2583 or rca@romeodistrictlibrary.org. The library is located at 107 Church Street, Romeo. For more information or to register where required, call 586-752-2583.
Roseville Public Library
• Solar Eclipse Viewing 2p.m. April 8. View the upcoming solar eclipse, in which the moon blocks all but the outer ring of the sun creating a ring of fire. Michigan is not directly in the path of this eclipse, but a partial eclipse will be visible at its maximum at 3:14PM. We will have snacks, a livestream from NASA and eclipse related activities. Bring your own eclipse glasses or viewer for safe viewing. No registration required.
• Storytime 10a.m. April 8, 15 and 22For those age 0-5and their caretakers. Join Miss Amanda for stories, songs, movement and crafts that encourage the development of early learning skills. No registration required.
• The Golden Age of Television 2 p.m. April 9. Learn about the invention of television and how it became the dominant media in the 1940s — 1960s. We’ll delve deep into trivia on several genres of early television, such as variety shows, sitcoms, westerns, cartoons, as well as news and commercials. No registration required.
• Storytime at Macomb Mall at 1:30p.m. April 10. Join Miss Amanda for stories, songs, and more Macomb Mall is located at 32233Gratiot Avenue, Roseville. No registration is required.
• Tween Graphic Novel Book Club at 6p.m. April 10. Those ages 10-14 who love reading comics and graphic novels can join and start by discussing the book
Duel by Jessixa Bagley. Then talk about favorite comics and graphic novels. We’ll finish by looking through some of the new comics and graphic novels at the library. No registration required.
• Green Thumb #2: How to Prepare for the Garden Season 6 p.m. April 11. Advice and many tips for starting your garden and preparing for the gardening season, including soil tests, soil adjustments, space clearing, calendar activities, and ideas for gardening activities with kids. Registration required.
•Tail Waggin’ Tutors 1 p.m. April
13. Those ages 4-12can read with our Tail Waggin’ Tutor, Prescott. Children practice 15 minutes reading aloud from a book of their choice to our friendly therapy dog. Reading with a dog can help young readers become more confident as they discover the joy of reading. Registration required.
• Teen Community Service
3;30 p.m. April 15. High school students age 14-18who need community service hours can make cat and dog blankets and toys for the Macomb County Animal Shelter at the library and get credit for volunteering for that organization.
•Roseville Historical Society Program at 6 p.m. April 16 “General Motors” presented by Russel Dore.
•Mystery Book Club: ‘The Other Americans by Laila Lalami’ 6:30 p.m. April 18. Calling all sleuths! Get together with other mystery readers as we discuss crime novels. 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 10 business 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.
St. Clair Shores Public Library
• Try-It Thursdays 6-7p.m. April
11. Individuals or small groups can register to try out 1of the 3 available Makerspace stations. The stations will rotate each session, allowing patrons to try a different Makerspace station at each session. Registration required.
• Storytime at 9:30or 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays for children of all ages with an adult through the week of April 1. Programs of stories and music. Registration is required. Space is limited. Registration can be done in person, by calling 586-771-9020or emailing SCSYouth@libcoop.net.
• Evening Storytime at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays for children of all ages with an adult the through the week of April 1. Programs of stories and music. Registration is required. Space is limited. Registration can be done in person, by calling 586-771-9020or emailing SCSYouth@libcoop.net.
• Baby Storytime for children ages 0to 18months at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays the through the week of April 1. Programs of stories and music. Registration is required. Space is limited. Registration can be done in person, by calling 586-771-9020or emailing SCSYouth@libcoop.net.
• 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 586-771-9020 or check the library’s Facebook page.
• 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. They 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.
• 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 22500 E. 11Mile Road, St. Clair Shores. Registration can be done available online through the library’s website, scslibrary.org; in person, via phone at 586-771-9020, or via email to SCSYouth@libcoop. net.
Shelby Township Public Library
• Tech Talks 10 a.m. Mondays. Bring your coffee and curiosity as our tech librarian covers popular topics in the technology world. For beginners and those wanting to learn a little more. All learners are welcome.
For up to date program schedules visit shelbytwp.org/library or visit the Library’s Facebook page.
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