Adult Programs

Spring and Summer Adult Programs

Local Authors Showcase

Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a celebration of local talent!  Eight amazing authors will present their works:  Yo Bellingar, Michael Deeb, Dr. John Farrar, April Humphrey, Annette Kirk, Margaret Simon, Jack Stickler, and Jillian Witt.  Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the writers and ask questions.  Come  discover new stories from our community!  

Exploring the Aurora Borealis: A Visual Journey Across Michigan presented by Jen Selwa

Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
During the autumn of 2004, when digital camera technology was in its infancy, Jen Selwa captured her first green aurora borealis. Just a few weeks later, there was a multi-day G5 storm event and just her second time photographing the aurora. It was the success of witnessing that experience that has led Jen to multiple pursuits over the previous two decades in search of the elusive "rainbows of the night.”  Jen will have a colorful slideshow from across the state of Michigan at various times and locations, with stories behind every journey. She will also share basic tips on how to find a safe dark sky location and how to capture the aurora with your personal smartphone with some time for Q&A for participants. Join in and learn more about what has captured the passion behind the hundreds of thousands of our state's residents in recent years that now call themselves "Michigan Aurora Chasers".

The Story of Four Local Clubs and Organizations

Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an inspiring event that uncovers the passion and history of four local clubs and organizations.  Discover their unique stories and learn how they're making a difference in our community.  Clubs featured will be General Federation of Women's Clubs (Mecosta), Mecosta County Optimist Club, Chippewa Lake/Mecosta Lions Club, and Friends of the Morton Township Library.

Women of the Watch, Keepers of the Light performed by Kamryn Marck

Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m.
“Women of the Watch, Keepers of the Light,” written and performed by Kamryn Marck and directed by D.B. Schroeder, is an uplifting 45-minutes of music, laughter, and simple honest storytelling. The performance follows Kamryn as she relives family trips to lighthouses in Michigan, which ignites a passion to share the spectacular stories of various female lighthouse keepers of the Great Lakes. She details the lives of four particular keepers by donning voice and movement. As she steps into these brave women’s shoes, she discovers the tragedy of the hardships they faced and the beauty of their spirits. 

The Story of Four Local Businesses

Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Come hear the inspiring stories that uncover the journeys of four local businesses.  Connect with entrepreneurs behind them and learn how they're shaping our neighborhood.

Of Icebergs and Inquiries: Michiganders on the Titanic presented by Robert Myers

Wednesday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m.
When the luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic went down in 1912, many Michiganders tragically lost their lives. Within a week, U.S. Senator William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids convened the U.S. inquiry into the disaster. Join us to learn about the Michigan survivors and victims, as well as Senator Smith's far-reaching quest for answers.

Michigan Rediscovered presented by Ron Rademacher

Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a rollicking road trip across Michigan to more than a dozen destinations most travelers have missed. Discover the underground rathskeller in the Irish Hills, the gravity mystery in Frankfort, the Monarch Butterfly Migration, Lady Godiva in Michigan and others.

Page Turners' Book Club

2nd Tuesday of the Month at 1:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Are you interested in reading a variety of literature?  Do you enjoy discussing literary works?  If so, this is the group for you!  New members are always welcome.