Resources

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Enjoy wonderful tales and stories with Mrs. Karen followed by a snack.

Pre-registration is required. (810) 638-7575

"Hooked on Books"

Join us at the Bancroft Library to read a chapter book that will be age appropriate.

We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11:15-12 Noon. 

Ages 7-12 years or anyone interested in joining us are welcome.

Refreshments will be served. (989) 634-5689

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Stop and see us at the Durand Farmer's Market east of the Sandula clock tower in downtown.  We'll have crafts and activities for the kids and adults can learn about library services.

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Stop in the Owosso Children's library to paint with bubbles!

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

Join Repco Wildlife for a fun interactive, entertaining, and educational experience with wildlife from around the world. This live animal event is appropriate for all ages. 

Please register each child and parent, as seating is limited. 

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

Enjoy wonderful tales and stories with Mrs. Karen followed by a snack.

Pre-registration is required.

Kids are invited to make an adventurous wooden picture frame to put their photo in!

Pre-registration is required.

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks.

Preregistration is required.  

Teens can make and decorate a picture frame using mini pallets.

Pre-registration is required.

Explore forces and motion while designing and building a buggy that moves! Sloan Museum of Discovery will provide the wheels, axles, and materials to build the body, you engineer a way to make the buggy move! Are you up for the challenge?

Pre-registration is required.

Come to the Morrice Branch to create a dragon eye using clay.  Supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! 

Registration required due to limited space.  Call the branch or register online.  

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Teens and tweens can use their problem solving skills to solve clues and open the locked box of secrets!

Escape room activities are available during regular library hours.  Younger children are welcome to participate with an adult to help. 

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

Children and families are invited to come for stories and activities in Trumble Park behind the library. 

Join Casey and Darcy with Mini Hooves of Healing as they share information about their miniature horses. Participants will listen to a story and get to meet the minis!

Preregistration is required. This event takes place outside.

Join us in Byron on the second Thursday of each month to read a chapter or two from a middle grade fantasy book and then do an activity that relates to that chapter. 

Registration is required.

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Teens and tweens can use their problem solving skills to solve clues and open the locked box of secrets!

Escape room activities are available during regular library hours.  Younger children are welcome to participate with an adult to help. 

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

Join us for adventurous stories, songs, crafts, and snacks!

Preregistration is encouraged.

Join Brittany with DeVries Nature Conservancy as she leads kids through Food Chain Adventures!
Learn the ins and outs of the food chain and play a fun game to understand predator/prey relationships.

Space is limited so pre-registration is required. This is appropriate for elementary aged children.

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Teens and tweens can use their problem solving skills to solve clues and open the locked box of secrets!

Escape room activities are available during regular library hours.  Younger children are welcome to participate with an adult to help. 

Families can stop by DeVries Nature Center in Owosso to play oversize games!

Cameron's Comedy Magic Show is filled with mind-blowing magic, clean comedy, juggling, music, and TONS of audience participation! Fun for the whole family! The event will take place at the Byron Sesquicentennial Park.

This event is sponsored by the Community District Library as part of the Byron Bicentennial.

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Children and families are invited to walk the book trail in Durand's Trumble Park to enjoy reading a children's book along the way. 

The trail starts and ends by the gazebo in the park.   

Camp Invention® is a nationally acclaimed summer program where children in grades K-6 build confidence, persistence, and creative problem-solving skills through fun, hands-on invention education. Led by certified educators, this program has tapped into children’s natural curiosity since 1990, giving them the opportunity to become innovators and entrepreneurs.

Students enrolled in Shiawassee County districts are eligible.  No cost to attend.  Registration deadline is 6/24/24.  Limited seating – 30 students AM session; 30 students PM session.  Register today! 

 Join us for Camp Invention July 15th-July 18th. Kindergarten through 2nd grade from 8:30-11:30 AM. 

Please register for the grade that ended in June 2024.

Register at https://reg.abcsignup.com/s_reg/reg_registration_maintenance.aspx

Young writers will learn about the wonderful world of writing in the garden. Using the garden as their inspiration, campers will connect writing to nature by creating poems, stories, plays and much more.

• Ages 7 and up
• Limited to 20 participants
• Registration (and pre-payment) are required.
• $50 for all three days.

The Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens is located on the MSU main campus at 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824

July 15-17 from 10 a.m.–noon

Register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/garden-writers

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

Use the Maker Cart in the Owosso Children's library to enjoy some crafts and activities!

Create beautiful space-themed artwork while learning about the nighttime sky. Build a comet, use liquid water color to paint a starry scene, and learn about eclipses while making a chalk project. 

Pre-registration is required.

Kids can come and paint a rocket ship shaped bank to take home. 

Registration is required and priority is given to Community District Library card holders.   Please call the branch with any questions.

Join the Sloan Museum as you use your artistic abilities and engineering skills to design & create your own battery-powered critter equipped with a vibrating motor.         

Pre-registration is required. Please register each child individually online or call 810-621-3202. 

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Camp Invention® is a nationally acclaimed summer program where children in grades K-6 build confidence, persistence, and creative problem-solving skills through fun, hands-on invention education. Led by certified educators, this program has tapped into children’s natural curiosity since 1990, giving them the opportunity to become innovators and entrepreneurs.

Students enrolled in Shiawassee County districts are eligible.  No cost to attend.  Registration deadline is 6/24/24.  Limited seating – 30 students AM session; 30 students PM session.  Register today! 

 Join us for Camp Invention July 15th-July 18th. Kindergarten through 2nd grade from 8:30-11:30 AM. 

Please register for the grade that ended in June 2024.

Register at https://reg.abcsignup.com/s_reg/reg_registration_maintenance.aspx

Young writers will learn about the wonderful world of writing in the garden. Using the garden as their inspiration, campers will connect writing to nature by creating poems, stories, plays and much more.

• Ages 7 and up
• Limited to 20 participants
• Registration (and pre-payment) are required.
• $50 for all three days.

The Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens is located on the MSU main campus at 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824

July 15-17 from 10 a.m.–noon

Register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/garden-writers

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

"Hooked on Books"

Join us at the Bancroft Library to read a chapter book that will be age appropriate.

We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11:15-12 Noon. 

Ages 7-12 years or anyone interested in joining us are welcome.

Refreshments will be served.

Participants will meet live animals and learn about their habitats and life cycles. This is a hands-on event appropriate for ages.

Preregistration is required.

Due to space limitations preference will be given to Community District Library cardholders. Those without library cards will be placed on a pending waitlist and will be notified if a seat becomes available.

Make a Paracord Bracelet that will be strong and dependable in any survival situation.

Pre-registration is required.

A rare artifact has been stolen from the library and only you can help! Solve riddles and clues to get the treasure back before it's too late!

Pre-registration is required.

Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour Making Food Fun For the Picky Eater

July 23, 2024 8:00PM - 9:30PM

Online; 8-9:30pm ET

July 23– Making Food Fun for the Picky Eater
Parents struggle each day with how to get their children to make healthy food choices. Learn strategies on how to make your child’s food choices balanced and healthy. Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/online-parenting-picky-eaters-7-23-24

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Camp Invention® is a nationally acclaimed summer program where children in grades K-6 build confidence, persistence, and creative problem-solving skills through fun, hands-on invention education. Led by certified educators, this program has tapped into children’s natural curiosity since 1990, giving them the opportunity to become innovators and entrepreneurs.

Students enrolled in Shiawassee County districts are eligible.  No cost to attend.  Registration deadline is 6/24/24.  Limited seating – 30 students AM session; 30 students PM session.  Register today! 

 Join us for Camp Invention July 15th-July 18th. Kindergarten through 2nd grade from 8:30-11:30 AM. 

Please register for the grade that ended in June 2024.

Register at https://reg.abcsignup.com/s_reg/reg_registration_maintenance.aspx

Contact: Georgina Guzman, gguzman@msu.edu

Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Special Needs Children

July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14 & 21, 2024
9:30-11 a.m. ET

via Zoom

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an evidence-based program designed to equip caregivers with a range of self-care tools to help them reduce personal stress and communicate effectively with family members and healthcare providers. This is a program to help the caregiver take care of themselves.

This 6-week program will help you take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend (no professional caregivers, please). You will benefit from the workshop whether you are helping a child, friend or someone who lives at home, in a home, or across the country. Please note that this workshop will not focus on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving for the care receiver.

This workshop will give YOU, the family caregiver, tools to:

• Help you reduce stress
• Communicate effectively with other family members, your doctor, paid help
• Take care of yourself
• Reduce guilt, anger, and depression
• Help you relax
• Make tough decisions
• Set goals and problem-solve

The workshop covers the following topics:

• Handling Stress
• Hiring in-home help
• Understanding depression
• Making legal and financial decisions

Young writers will learn about the wonderful world of writing in the garden. Using the garden as their inspiration, campers will connect writing to nature by creating poems, stories, plays and much more.

• Ages 7 and up
• Limited to 20 participants
• Registration (and pre-payment) are required.
• $50 for all three days.

The Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens is located on the MSU main campus at 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824

July 15-17 from 10 a.m.–noon

Register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/garden-writers

Stop and see us at the Durand Farmer's Market east of the Sandula clock tower in downtown.  We'll have crafts and activities for the kids and adults can learn about library services.

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

Everyone is invited to come and meet adorable little bunnies. 

Pre-registration is required.

Space Explorer!

This program is geared toward children 4-12 years old.

Ready for an out-of-this world adventure? Explore the Solar System while making a soar energy detector, a beautiful moon phase project, a planet necklace, and other fun hands-on activities.

Please pre-register online or by calling the branch at 517-625-7911.

Make and take home a diamond dot keychain.  This program is for teens and adults. 

Please call the Perry branch at 517-625-3166 or register online.

Participants will run, dodge, and dive as they try to out-wit and out-blast the competition during Mobile NERF Games! This is appropriate for ages 6 and older. The event will be held at Veteran's Memorial Park.

This event is sponsored by Community District Library for the Perry Summer Fun Night.

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Camp Invention® is a nationally acclaimed summer program where children in grades K-6 build confidence, persistence, and creative problem-solving skills through fun, hands-on invention education. Led by certified educators, this program has tapped into children’s natural curiosity since 1990, giving them the opportunity to become innovators and entrepreneurs.

Students enrolled in Shiawassee County districts are eligible.  No cost to attend.  Registration deadline is 6/24/24.  Limited seating – 30 students AM session; 30 students PM session.  Register today! 

 Join us for Camp Invention July 15th-July 18th. Kindergarten through 2nd grade from 8:30-11:30 AM. 

Please register for the grade that ended in June 2024.

Register at https://reg.abcsignup.com/s_reg/reg_registration_maintenance.aspx

Come cool off from the summer heat and have fun in the garden with water. We will play water games, do water art and explore all things fun about water. Come ready to get wet!

$5 per child

The Gardens' parking lot is pay-by-plate (via app or kiosk) from 7 am to 10 pm, Monday through Friday. 

The Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens is located at 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824

Register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/water-day

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

Children and families are invited to come for stories and activities in Trumble Park behind the library. 

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Grades 8 – 12 – Freaky Friday The Musical

July 8th – 19th from 10am – 4pm

Public performances: Friday, July 19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm

Registration $175

https://lebowskycenter.com/

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Parking: $5/vehicle/day

Join us in Owosso for our annual Christmas in July event on July 20th. We will begin the day at 10am with regular summer hours and tours until 4pm. At 6pm, Santa will make a grand entrance, marking the start of all the Christmas in July activities. Enjoy Yard Goat Caboose rides every half hour from 6pm to 9pm. Indulge in ice cream treats at the Hobo Camp. Cap off the night with an outdoor screening of THE POLAR EXPRESS at 9pm. In case of rain, the movie will be moved indoors.

In the Welcome Center, we will be selling items from our inventory. Here is a list of items that you can find:

• HO-Scale
  • Engines, cars, scenery buildings, detailing parts, etc.
• O-Scale
  • Lionel, MTH & Marx trains, accessories, scenery buildings
• S-Gauge
  • American Flyer engines and cars
• All scales
  • Boxes of miscellaneous and loose parts
• Ceramic Buildings:
  • Department 56, The Village Collection, and Hawthorn Village
• Railroad Memorabilia:
  • Signs
  • Pictures
  • Lanterns
    

Free Event!

Take a spin on the turntable!

Yard Goat Caboose Rides
Saturday, July 20th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Hop onboard for an educational experience and learn what it took to keep the busy train yards operating like clockwork when the little switcher engines, known as “yard goats,” worked tirelessly around the clock. Tickets are sold on a “first come, first served” basis.

$5 per guest; Purchase at the door

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Parking: $5/vehicle/day

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Children and families are invited to walk the book trail in Durand's Trumble Park to enjoy reading a children's book along the way. 

The trail starts and ends by the gazebo in the park.   

• The registration period will be May 1-July 21 https://www.gotrmidmichigan.org/
• Our summer camp sessions will be:
  • June 10-14. 1:00-5:00 PM at Letts Community Center, 1220 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing
  • July 22-26, 1:00-5:00 PM at Foster Community Center, 200 N Foster Ave, Lansing
• Our standard schedule is to meet 4 hours a day, 5 days a week (1/2 day program).
• For a full-day camp opportunity, consider registering for TMYL Tennis the week of June 10-14 in the morning and staying for lunch and Camp GOTR in the afternoon!

Building confidence and a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization and delivering the Camp GOTR program to approximately 90 3rd-5th graders in the mid Michigan each year. Our participant registration is $185 and includes:

• 5 four hour sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
• Curriculum and lesson materials
• A healthy snack at each session
• Official Camp GOTR GOTR T-shirt, backpack, and water bottle
• Official Camp GOTR bracelet
• 
  

Repco Wildlife Encounters have experience with wildlife from around the world. The presenters will have a number of wildlife species with them that the audience will be able to interact with and ask questions.

Pre-registration is required.

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Enjoy wonderful tales and stories with Mrs. Karen followed by a snack.

Pre-registration is required.

The Morrice Branch will be hosting a story and playtime session for children to come and enjoy a story, a snack, and play with fun and enriching toys that help build motor skills and curiosity.  Our story and toys will be geared towards children ages 5 and under, although children of all ages are welcome to attend. 

There is limited space so please register online or by calling the branch.

This is a two part adventure!

Kids are invited to decorate a mini wooden canoe during the first session. Boat designers who are able, will return for part two on Thursday at 1pm for a canoe racing regatta!

Preference is given to Community District Library cardholders. 

• The registration period will be May 1-July 21 https://www.gotrmidmichigan.org/
• Our summer camp sessions will be:
  • June 10-14. 1:00-5:00 PM at Letts Community Center, 1220 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing
  • July 22-26, 1:00-5:00 PM at Foster Community Center, 200 N Foster Ave, Lansing
• Our standard schedule is to meet 4 hours a day, 5 days a week (1/2 day program).
• For a full-day camp opportunity, consider registering for TMYL Tennis the week of June 10-14 in the morning and staying for lunch and Camp GOTR in the afternoon!

Building confidence and a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization and delivering the Camp GOTR program to approximately 90 3rd-5th graders in the mid Michigan each year. Our participant registration is $185 and includes:

• 5 four hour sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
• Curriculum and lesson materials
• A healthy snack at each session
• Official Camp GOTR GOTR T-shirt, backpack, and water bottle
• Official Camp GOTR bracelet
• 
  

The Lennon branch welcomes you to color outside the lines.

We will meet every Tuesday at 2:30pm.

Register online or call 810-621-3202.

Some supplies are available, but we encourage you to bring your favorite crayons!

All ages are invited to enjoy table and outdoor games. 

Drop in for crafting fun. All craft supplies furnished.

Pre-registration is required.

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Contact: Georgina Guzman, gguzman@msu.edu

Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Special Needs Children

July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14 & 21, 2024
9:30-11 a.m. ET

via Zoom

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an evidence-based program designed to equip caregivers with a range of self-care tools to help them reduce personal stress and communicate effectively with family members and healthcare providers. This is a program to help the caregiver take care of themselves.

This 6-week program will help you take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend (no professional caregivers, please). You will benefit from the workshop whether you are helping a child, friend or someone who lives at home, in a home, or across the country. Please note that this workshop will not focus on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving for the care receiver.

This workshop will give YOU, the family caregiver, tools to:

• Help you reduce stress
• Communicate effectively with other family members, your doctor, paid help
• Take care of yourself
• Reduce guilt, anger, and depression
• Help you relax
• Make tough decisions
• Set goals and problem-solve

The workshop covers the following topics:

• Handling Stress
• Hiring in-home help
• Understanding depression
• Making legal and financial decisions

Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks.

Preregistration is required.  

Kids and teens are invited to come to the library for a Stuffies Bear workshop.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Please register each child individually online or by calling 810-621-3202.

Preference will be given to Community District Library cardholders.

• The registration period will be May 1-July 21 https://www.gotrmidmichigan.org/
• Our summer camp sessions will be:
  • June 10-14. 1:00-5:00 PM at Letts Community Center, 1220 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing
  • July 22-26, 1:00-5:00 PM at Foster Community Center, 200 N Foster Ave, Lansing
• Our standard schedule is to meet 4 hours a day, 5 days a week (1/2 day program).
• For a full-day camp opportunity, consider registering for TMYL Tennis the week of June 10-14 in the morning and staying for lunch and Camp GOTR in the afternoon!

Building confidence and a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization and delivering the Camp GOTR program to approximately 90 3rd-5th graders in the mid Michigan each year. Our participant registration is $185 and includes:

• 5 four hour sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
• Curriculum and lesson materials
• A healthy snack at each session
• Official Camp GOTR GOTR T-shirt, backpack, and water bottle
• Official Camp GOTR bracelet
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Kids are invited to make an Adventure Themed Sun Catcher -all materials supplied.

Pre-registration is required.

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

We cannot get enough of these amazing six-legged friends! Join us for what has become an annual tribute to insects in the gardens. We will be collecting bugs, observing bugs and even making bugs! Our friends from the MSU Bug House will be back this year with their amazing collections of insects from all over the world!

$5 per child

The Gardens' parking lot is pay-by-plate (via app or kiosk) from 7 am to 10 pm, Monday through Friday. 

The Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens is located at 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824

Register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/bug-day

Children and families are invited to come for stories and activities in Trumble Park behind the library. 

• The registration period will be May 1-July 21 https://www.gotrmidmichigan.org/
• Our summer camp sessions will be:
  • June 10-14. 1:00-5:00 PM at Letts Community Center, 1220 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing
  • July 22-26, 1:00-5:00 PM at Foster Community Center, 200 N Foster Ave, Lansing
• Our standard schedule is to meet 4 hours a day, 5 days a week (1/2 day program).
• For a full-day camp opportunity, consider registering for TMYL Tennis the week of June 10-14 in the morning and staying for lunch and Camp GOTR in the afternoon!

Building confidence and a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization and delivering the Camp GOTR program to approximately 90 3rd-5th graders in the mid Michigan each year. Our participant registration is $185 and includes:

• 5 four hour sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
• Curriculum and lesson materials
• A healthy snack at each session
• Official Camp GOTR GOTR T-shirt, backpack, and water bottle
• Official Camp GOTR bracelet
• 
  

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Join us for adventurous stories, songs, crafts, and snacks!

Preregistration is encouraged.

• The registration period will be May 1-July 21 https://www.gotrmidmichigan.org/
• Our summer camp sessions will be:
  • June 10-14. 1:00-5:00 PM at Letts Community Center, 1220 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing
  • July 22-26, 1:00-5:00 PM at Foster Community Center, 200 N Foster Ave, Lansing
• Our standard schedule is to meet 4 hours a day, 5 days a week (1/2 day program).
• For a full-day camp opportunity, consider registering for TMYL Tennis the week of June 10-14 in the morning and staying for lunch and Camp GOTR in the afternoon!

Building confidence and a healthy lifestyle is PRICELESS! However, there are real costs associated with operating a non-profit organization and delivering the Camp GOTR program to approximately 90 3rd-5th graders in the mid Michigan each year. Our participant registration is $185 and includes:

• 5 four hour sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches
• Curriculum and lesson materials
• A healthy snack at each session
• Official Camp GOTR GOTR T-shirt, backpack, and water bottle
• Official Camp GOTR bracelet
• 
  

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Children and families are invited to walk the book trail in Durand's Trumble Park to enjoy reading a children's book along the way. 

The trail starts and ends by the gazebo in the park.   

Dinosaurs lived a long, long time ago. Let’s learn about these fascinating prehistoric creatures as we observe and touch real fossils, build our own fossil model, and make a dinosaur tail to wear. You will even design and build your own dinosaur to take home!
 

Pre-registration is required.

Come watch and be entertained by one of the best magician around.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Register online or by calling the library for this exciting program about Wild Super Powers!  Comic books, films, and popular stories are full of characters with super speed, heightened senses, and other incredible gifts, but so are your backyards! Discover the powers of native Michigan wildlife!

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Young artists will love spending three days in the gardens creating marvelous projects. Campers will use inspiration from the garden to make projects that involve sketching, painting, sculpting, dying, weaving and much more! Lunch will not be provided, so please bring a lunch each day. We will eat together in the garden.

• Ages 7 and up
• Limited to 20 participants
• Registration (and pre-payment) are required. Link for 2024 registration will be posted soon!
• $85 for all three days.

The Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens is located on the MSU main campus at 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824

Register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/camp-monet

Enjoy wonderful tales and stories with Mrs. Karen followed by a snack.

Pre-registration is required.

Ages 5-12 are invited to make slime and decorate a boba tea container to store it in.

Preregistration is required.

A lot of people may think that bugs are gross. But at Byron, we'll be turning them into a tasty treat. We'll be trying bugs with a few different toppings on them and getting tips how to catch your own and make them at home.

Pre-registration is required.

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Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour Supporting Children Through Grief and Loss

July 30, 2024 8:00PM - 9:30PM

Online; 8-9:30pm ET

July 30: Supporting Children through Grief and Loss
Kate Longenbarger from Gabby’s Grief Center will share what is grief, how children of different ages may experience grief and how parents can support children.

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.

Register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/online-parenting-supporting-children-grief-loss-7-30-24

Local artists are invited to enter their own tiny painting for our Tiny Art Show which will be on exhibit throughout the library from July 1-31. 

A painting supply kit can be picked up at the library starting June 24.  Anyone can also enjoy painting in the park on Tuesday, June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Trumble Park pavilion.  No artistic talent required. 

Contact: Georgina Guzman, gguzman@msu.edu

Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Special Needs Children

July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14 & 21, 2024
9:30-11 a.m. ET

via Zoom

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an evidence-based program designed to equip caregivers with a range of self-care tools to help them reduce personal stress and communicate effectively with family members and healthcare providers. This is a program to help the caregiver take care of themselves.

This 6-week program will help you take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend (no professional caregivers, please). You will benefit from the workshop whether you are helping a child, friend or someone who lives at home, in a home, or across the country. Please note that this workshop will not focus on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving for the care receiver.

This workshop will give YOU, the family caregiver, tools to:

• Help you reduce stress
• Communicate effectively with other family members, your doctor, paid help
• Take care of yourself
• Reduce guilt, anger, and depression
• Help you relax
• Make tough decisions
• Set goals and problem-solve

The workshop covers the following topics:

• Handling Stress
• Hiring in-home help
• Understanding depression
• Making legal and financial decisions

Young artists will love spending three days in the gardens creating marvelous projects. Campers will use inspiration from the garden to make projects that involve sketching, painting, sculpting, dying, weaving and much more! Lunch will not be provided, so please bring a lunch each day. We will eat together in the garden.

• Ages 7 and up
• Limited to 20 participants
• Registration (and pre-payment) are required. Link for 2024 registration will be posted soon!
• $85 for all three days.

The Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens is located on the MSU main campus at 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824

Register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/camp-monet

Stop and see us at the Durand Farmer's Market east of the Sandula clock tower in downtown.  We'll have crafts and activities for the kids and adults can learn about library services.

Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks.

Preregistration is required.  

Kids are invited to step into another world of wizards and witches. Cauldrons will bubble and potions will change color. Is it magic or chemistry? Build your own light up wand and squish your fingers into ghost brains.

The event is for ages 8-12. Pre-registration is required.

Welcome to the Ultimate Paper Airplane Competition!  Come to the Morrice branch to build epic paper airplanes and test them out.  Make a few different airplanes and find out which paper airplanes fly the furthest, are the most accurate, and catch the most air!  This is a friendly competition, all abilities welcome.  Come out and have some fun! 

This program will be outdoors, weather permitting. In the event of poor weather conditions, we will move the activity inside the library.  

Please pre-register for this program.  Space is limited so reserve your spot by calling the branch at 517-625-7911 or register online at mycdl.org.

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