Past events
- 2016-06-23T19:00:00-04:00
- 2016-06-23T20:00:00-04:00
The Orphan Train in Michigan
Presented by Al and David Eicher, Historians. Come ride with us on the "Baby Train" across the state traveling the route of Michigan Central. From a period starting in 1854 to 1927 approximately 12,500 orphans were placed in Michigan, many coming from the New York Children's Aid Society. The Eichers will present the early formation of the Orphan Train, the collecting of children from various ophanages, the story of the orphan train agents and nurses plus "The Placement" process.
- 2016-06-23T13:30:00-04:00
- 2016-06-23T14:30:00-04:00
Teen Summer Reading Program - Doug Scheer's Puzzle Palooza
What could be better than a good laugh, a magic trick, and an outrageous puzzle, all at the same time? Join one of Michigan’s top magicians for this super fun, mind-boggling workshop.
- 2016-06-23T11:00:00-04:00
- 2016-06-23T11:00:00-04:00
Preschool Story Hour
For children ages 1-5. Story Hour featuers exciting stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts for our littlest library users. It is a great way to foster early literacy skills, listening skills, an increased attention span, excitement about reading and a love of the library.
- 2016-06-22T13:30:00-04:00
- 2016-06-22T14:30:00-04:00
Children's Summer Reading Program - Flying Aces Professional Frisbee Team
Flying Aces will exhibit amazing feats, tricks, athletic skills and just plain silliness for a healthy serving of fun. The team has plenty of discs up their sleeves. A disc contest will follow the show.
- 2016-06-21T11:00:00-04:00
- 2016-06-21T11:00:00-04:00
Preschool Story Hour
For children ages 1-5. Story Hour featuers exciting stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts for our littlest library users. It is a great way to foster early literacy skills, listening skills, an increased attention span, excitement about reading and a love of the library.
- 2016-06-16T11:00:00-04:00
- 2016-06-16T11:00:00-04:00
Preschool Story Hour
For children ages 1-5. Story Hour featuers exciting stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts for our littlest library users. It is a great way to foster early literacy skills, listening skills, an increased attention span, excitement about reading and a love of the library.
- 2016-06-15T13:30:00-04:00
- 2016-06-15T14:30:00-04:00
Children's Summer Reading Program - Wild Swan Theater presents "Frog and Toad"
Two of Arnold Lobel's most beloved characters, Frog and Toad, show how good friends help each other through thicl and thin, cheering each other through the hard times and celebrating life's joys.
- 2016-06-14T19:00:00-04:00
- 2016-06-14T20:00:00-04:00
Historian Michael J. Deeb - Was Oswald the Only Assassin?
We welcome Dr. Deeb back to the library this summer to present on the Kennedy Assassination. This is the first of two lectures.
- 2016-06-14T13:00:00-04:00
- 2016-06-14T14:00:00-04:00
Page Turners' Book Club
If you enjoy reading and discussing a variety of literature, then this is the group for you! New members are always welcome.
- 2016-06-14T11:00:00-04:00
- 2016-06-14T11:00:00-04:00
Preschool Story Hour
For children ages 1-5. Story Hour featuers exciting stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts for our littlest library users. It is a great way to foster early literacy skills, listening skills, an increased attention span, excitement about reading and a love of the library.