Adult Programs
Summer Adult Programs
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.
February 11 - If I Tell You by Gregg Olsen
April 13 - All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Craft & Create Collective at the Library
3rd Thursday of the Month
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Adults - enjoy making a simple and beautiful monthly craft at the library.
2025 Schedule
June - No craft this month
July - No craft this month
August 21st - Wine Cork Succulent Magnet
September 18th - Book Page Pumpkin
October 16th - Dried Citrus Door Hang
November 20th - Twinkle Twine Christmas Tree
December 18th - Natural Wood Ornament
This activity is for adults, and all supplies will be provided.
Technology Services Open Hours
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Do you have questions about using email, Internet, Microsoft Office, photos, downloading eBooks or audiobooks from Up North Digital Collection (Overdrive/Libby), using your mobile device, or anything else technology related? One-on-one technical assistance is available without an appointment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.