Past events

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale

Browse a large selection of gently used fiction and nonfiction books at great prices!

Teen Summer Reading Program - Henna Art

Learn about the art and history of Henna in Indian culture and create your own temporary Henna tattoo with artist Anshu Varma. Safe, clean and creative fun!

Preschool Story Hour

For Children ages 1 - 5 and caregivers. Story Hour features exciting stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes and crafts. 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. Pre-registration is not necessary. Walk-ins are welcome!

UFOs Over Michigan with Bill Konkolesky

Bill Konkolesky is the State Director of the Michigan Chapter of Mutual UFO Network. Bill's first memory was a visit from a strange little man with giant eyes...an alien. It would be the first of many visits he would receive over the years. Bill will share his knowledge of and personal accounts with the UFO phenomenon over Michigan.

Children's Summer Reading Program - Musician Rick Kelley

Preschool Story Hour

For Children ages 1 - 5 and caregivers. Story Hour features exciting stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes and crafts. 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. Pre-registration is not necessary. Walk-ins are welcome!

Michigan Forgotten Serial Killers with Author Tobin Buhk

Freelance author, Tobin Huhk, specializes in historic true crime. His latest publication Murder and Mayhem in Grand Rapids delves into the colorful characters of Grand Rapids' past and the heinous crimes they committed. He will entertain you with murder mysteries in Michigan.

Teen Summer Reading Program - Under Construction

Bring your friends for this fun afternoon of construction and engineering related challenges, activities and games.

Preschool Story Hour

For Children ages 1 - 5 and caregivers. Story Hour features exciting stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes and crafts. 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. Pre-registration is not necessary. Walk-ins are welcome!

Children's Summer Reading Program - Ventriloquist Richard Paul

Join ventriloquist, Richard Paul, as he spreads the joy of reading through this exciting show full of puppets, magic, audience participation and humor.