Past events

Teen Gamefest: Video Game Party

Complete with a friendly host, movie candy door prizes, custom medals for the champions and 4 high-tech game stations, you will sing, dance, play and compete for video game glory! We only offer the newest consoles and hottest games that teens love to play!

Dig Into Reading: The Magic Bookshelf

Get ready for an afternoon of wacky jokes, off-the-wall games, magical surprises, and a laugh riot like you've never seen! You won't want to miss this outrageously fun family show.

Ric Mixter presents Mystery of November Storms

Ric features the worst of the gals of November on the Great Lakes from 1905 to 1975. Rare interviews with storm survivors and spellbinding underwater video make this one of Mixter's most popular lectures.

Teens: Colorful Creations

It's time to express your creativity! First, we'll do a teen favorite -- tie dye! You bring the shirt, we'll supply the materials to create your own tie-dyed t-shirt. Then we'll create cool circle art to display int he library's Teen Turf. Bring a friend to join the fun!

Dig Into Reading: Joel's "wUnderground" Comedy Show

Join Joel Tacey on a fun trip as he takes the gift of books to Mary the Mole's birthday party. Comedy, juggling, music and more are the highlight of this exciting, wholesome youth program.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Teens: Wizard School Workshop

Try your hand at doing some amazing things! Chris Linn, one of Michigan's most successful musicians, will teach you some "tricks of the trade." Learn how to read minds, vanish playing cards, and multiply money. You'll also experience some good-natured practical jokes, comedy gags, and balloon sculpting. You'll be laughing from beginning to end!

Dig Into Reading: Readers of the Lost Book

Join archeologist Michigan Jones on a search for the coveted "Lost Library Book." Comedy, song, and audience participation make this play a must see for all young readers!

Family Fun Night

Dig into some fun at your library! Families with preschool and elementary-aged children are invited to stop by the library community room any time between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. to enjoy crafts, games and other exciting activities.

Canadian Lakes 50th Anniversary Parade

Another great opportunity to ride on the library's Dig Into Reading Float! Line-up will begin at 9:30 at the intersection of West Royal Road and Island Drive. The parade will end at the intersection of West Royal Road and Pierce Road.