One-on-One Technology Help

Examples of potential topics include: Tablets, Smart Phones, Downloadable Library Content, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, photo editing, social media, and basic computer usage.  Bring your own device so that you can practice on it.  While we are eager to help you ......More

Examples of potential topics include: Tablets, Smart Phones, Downloadable Library Content, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, photo editing, social media, and basic computer usage.  Bring your own device so that you can practice on it.  While we are eager to help you learn technology, please note that we will not do the following:  repair your device, remove spyware/viruses, or perform installations/upgrades.Please put the topic you'd like to discuss in the comment field when you register below (required.)  Only one session per person.

Gentle Restorative Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Relief

Relax and Restore with this gentle, stress relieving yoga practice. Create harmony and balance of body and mind through physical postures, breathing techniques and an extended guided relaxation at the end of class. Suitable for most fitness and experience levels. Modifi......More

Relax and Restore with this gentle, stress relieving yoga practice. Create harmony and balance of body and mind through physical postures, breathing techniques and an extended guided relaxation at the end of class. Suitable for most fitness and experience levels. Modifications are offered for both dialing back and going deeper into your practice. This class is a perfect introduction to yoga.About the Instructor:Andrea Astley Dinsdale is a RYT Certified Yoga Instructor who has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. In addition to the Dexter District Library, she teaches with Dexter and Chelsea Adult Community Education, as well as Verapose Yoga. Andrea is also a Certified Clinical Reflexologist and sees clients in the Dexter area. Her main areas of focus are building and maintaining mental and physical balance, strength and flexibility through a lens of self-care for stress relief and optimal wellness.Yoga classes will be onsite in the Library’s lower-level meeting room.  Classes are for adults (18+). Registration is mandatory for each class.  Space is limited. Please register online at the Library’s Event Calendar, at the Adult Service desk or call the library at 734-426-4477.(Note: you must register for each class date separately)Note: Participants will be required to sign an Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form prior to class. If possible, please bring a yoga mat or beach towel to class. 

Drop-In Summer Story Time

Drop-In Summer Story Time at the LibraryMonday & Thursday mornings at 11:00 amJune 23 – July 31Toddlers and PreschoolersNo registration required Summer Story Times are held on Monday and Thursday mornings. We will be meeting in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.Story Time wi......More

Drop-In Summer Story Time at the LibraryMonday & Thursday mornings at 11:00 amJune 23 – July 31Toddlers and PreschoolersNo registration required Summer Story Times are held on Monday and Thursday mornings. We will be meeting in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.Story Time will be held on Mondays and repeated on Thursdays at 11:00 am. Books and activities are geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.Our story times will include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and other activities that encourage a love of reading. Registration is not required.   contact: Ruth Jansen – [email protected]

All Star Readers Book Club

All Star Readers Book Club  for Third and Fourth GradersAll Star Readers  is an independent book club for third and fourth graders. Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be avail......More

All Star Readers Book Club  for Third and Fourth GradersAll Star Readers  is an independent book club for third and fourth graders. Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. Our June book is the graphic novel Art Club by Rashad Doucet.Registration is Required beginning May 15Please include your child’s first and last name in the registration. Please put your child’s grade in the comments.

"Chicken Little and Friends" Puppet Show

Chicken Little and Friends" Puppet Show by MellyPop! PuppetsFriday, June 2711:00 am – 11:45 amAll AgesDrop-In Program Come along and hang out with Aunt Betty, Chicken Little, and all your favorite barnyard buddies for a classic tale with a fun twist—YOU get to choose ho......More

Chicken Little and Friends" Puppet Show by MellyPop! PuppetsFriday, June 2711:00 am – 11:45 amAll AgesDrop-In Program Come along and hang out with Aunt Betty, Chicken Little, and all your favorite barnyard buddies for a classic tale with a fun twist—YOU get to choose how it ends! This lively, interactive show mixes puppets, music, and plenty of laughs. It's inspired by the beloved folk tales of 'Chicken Little' and 'Henny Penny.' Join the fun!Registration is not required. contact: Ruth Jansen – [email protected]

Magic: The Gathering

Grades 5 Through 12Friday, June 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 pmSpace is limited.  Registration opens Friday, May 16. Please register below.Pizza dinner will be provided. Please enter preference for cheese or pepperoni and any dietary restrictions in the comments field.Join us fo......More

Grades 5 Through 12Friday, June 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 pmSpace is limited.  Registration opens Friday, May 16. Please register below.Pizza dinner will be provided. Please enter preference for cheese or pepperoni and any dietary restrictions in the comments field.Join us for  an evening of MTG tournament-style play.  Prizes awarded to top players.  Everyone in grades 5 through 12 with knowledge of game play and rules is invited to attend.  Please bring your own Commander deck to each session.Co-sponsored with SRSLY Dexter and 5 Healthy Towns.Location: Lower Level Meeting Room, Dexter District LibraryContact:  [email protected]

Art Imitation Stations

Art Imitation StationsSaturday, June 281:00 pm – 2:00 pmChildren of All AgesDrop-In ProgramArt projects for children based on the styles and methods of famous artists.Registration is not required. contact: Ruth Jansen – [email protected]

Drop-In Summer Story Time

Drop-In Summer Story Time at the LibraryMonday & Thursday mornings at 11:00 amJune 23 – July 31Toddlers and PreschoolersNo registration required Summer Story Times are held on Monday and Thursday mornings. We will be meeting in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.Story Time wi......More

Drop-In Summer Story Time at the LibraryMonday & Thursday mornings at 11:00 amJune 23 – July 31Toddlers and PreschoolersNo registration required Summer Story Times are held on Monday and Thursday mornings. We will be meeting in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.Story Time will be held on Mondays and repeated on Thursdays at 11:00 am. Books and activities are geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.Our story times will include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and other activities that encourage a love of reading. Registration is not required.   contact: Ruth Jansen – [email protected]

Chess Club

Kids and Teens – Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Monday, June 30 from 2:30 - 3:30 pmRegistration begins Wednesday, June 4.If you enjoy playing chess, join us for a special session of Chess Club this summer. All kids and teens w......More

Kids and Teens – Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Monday, June 30 from 2:30 - 3:30 pmRegistration begins Wednesday, June 4.If you enjoy playing chess, join us for a special session of Chess Club this summer. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided by the Library for this event.location: Lower Level Meeting Room, Dexter District Librarycontact: Mollie Hall, [email protected]

Teen/Tween Live Animal Program with Creature Conservancy

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Teen/Tween Live Animal Program with Creature ConservancyTuesday, July 1 from 1:00 - 2:00 pmRegistration begins Tuesday, June 10Teens and tweens will get to see a variety of ......More

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Teen/Tween Live Animal Program with Creature ConservancyTuesday, July 1 from 1:00 - 2:00 pmRegistration begins Tuesday, June 10Teens and tweens will get to see a variety of animals up close in an educational and fun session just for grades 5 through 12.**If registration is full, please call the Library at 734-426-4477 to be added to a waitlist. We will move tweens off the waitlist if/when spots open up in the order they joined the waitlist.**location: Lower Level Meeting Room, Dexter District Librarycontact: Mollie Hall, [email protected]

Lego Club

Lego ClubTuesday, July 14:30 pm – 5:30 pmGrades K – 8Drop-In ProgramKids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones.  Everyone is welcome - Legos will be provided by the Lib......More

Lego ClubTuesday, July 14:30 pm – 5:30 pmGrades K – 8Drop-In ProgramKids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones.  Everyone is welcome - Legos will be provided by the Library. Registration is not required.  contact: Ruth Jansen – [email protected]

Ice Cream Social for Dexter Library Card Holders and Drop-In Crafts

Ice Cream Social for Dexter Library Card Holders and Drop-In CraftsWednesday, July 211:00 am – 1:00 pmAll AgesDrop-In ProgramSponsored by Dexter CreameryShow your Dexter District Library card and receive FREE ice cream – located in front of the Library. During our Ice C......More

Ice Cream Social for Dexter Library Card Holders and Drop-In CraftsWednesday, July 211:00 am – 1:00 pmAll AgesDrop-In ProgramSponsored by Dexter CreameryShow your Dexter District Library card and receive FREE ice cream – located in front of the Library. During our Ice Cream Social, there will be a variety of drop-in crafts on the lower level for all ages.Registration is not required.  contact: Ruth Jansen – [email protected]

Walking Meditation

Tuning into the natural world in a focused way can serve as an anchor to the present  moment. When combined with mindful walking, the experience can be calming and uplifting. Join Mindful Dexter and together we will enjoy a summer stroll through our community and indulg......More

Tuning into the natural world in a focused way can serve as an anchor to the present  moment. When combined with mindful walking, the experience can be calming and uplifting. Join Mindful Dexter and together we will enjoy a summer stroll through our community and indulge in a quintessential summer treat - ice-cream!We will meet at the Dexter District Library to begin a guided walk through town and along the B2B trail. We will return to the Library to enjoy a frozen treat with an abbreviated mindful eating practice and discussion. The walk will be about 1 mile round trip. Come prepared for walking outdoors and feel free to stay for the discussion or not as your schedule permits.  As with all Mindful Dexter programs, this is a free event, open to everyone and an opportunity to practice a valuable cognitive skill. Registration is appreciated.No experience is necessaryIf it is a stormy day, we will adjust the practice and move the program to an indoor meeting room at the Library.This program is presented in partnership with the Dexter District Library, Dexter Wellness Center, and 5HealthyTowns.org.Contact Library Director Paul McCann, [email protected], for more information. 

Gentle Restorative Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Relief

Relax and Restore with this gentle, stress relieving yoga practice. Create harmony and balance of body and mind through physical postures, breathing techniques and an extended guided relaxation at the end of class. Suitable for most fitness and experience levels. Modifi......More

Relax and Restore with this gentle, stress relieving yoga practice. Create harmony and balance of body and mind through physical postures, breathing techniques and an extended guided relaxation at the end of class. Suitable for most fitness and experience levels. Modifications are offered for both dialing back and going deeper into your practice. This class is a perfect introduction to yoga.About the Instructor:Andrea Astley Dinsdale is a RYT Certified Yoga Instructor who has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. In addition to the Dexter District Library, she teaches with Dexter and Chelsea Adult Community Education, as well as Verapose Yoga. Andrea is also a Certified Clinical Reflexologist and sees clients in the Dexter area. Her main areas of focus are building and maintaining mental and physical balance, strength and flexibility through a lens of self-care for stress relief and optimal wellness.Yoga classes will be onsite in the Library’s lower-level meeting room.  Classes are for adults (18+). Registration is mandatory for each class.  Space is limited. Please register online at the Library’s Event Calendar, at the Adult Service desk or call the library at 734-426-4477.(Note: you must register for each class date separately)Note: Participants will be required to sign an Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form prior to class. If possible, please bring a yoga mat or beach towel to class. 

Drop-In Summer Story Time

Drop-In Summer Story Time at the LibraryMonday & Thursday mornings at 11:00 amJune 23 – July 31Toddlers and PreschoolersNo registration required Summer Story Times are held on Monday and Thursday mornings. We will be meeting in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.Story Time wi......More

Drop-In Summer Story Time at the LibraryMonday & Thursday mornings at 11:00 amJune 23 – July 31Toddlers and PreschoolersNo registration required Summer Story Times are held on Monday and Thursday mornings. We will be meeting in the Lower-Level Meeting Room.Story Time will be held on Mondays and repeated on Thursdays at 11:00 am. Books and activities are geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.Our story times will include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and other activities that encourage a love of reading. Registration is not required.   contact: Ruth Jansen – [email protected]

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