Better Off Read Book Club

This  general fiction book discussion club meets in the Library's lower level meeting room,  on the third  Thursday of every month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. This is a fiction reading group. This club is open to anyone wishing to join, but you must be a registered member of ......More

This  general fiction book discussion club meets in the Library's lower level meeting room,  on the third  Thursday of every month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. This is a fiction reading group. This club is open to anyone wishing to join, but you must be a registered member of the group to participate. Upon registration, a book will be placed on hold for members that have an active Dexter District Library card or an active library card from a TLN participating library.  Group members that do not have an active library card will be responsible for procuring their own copy of the assigned book.To join the group and for further information contact Lisa Ryan 734-426-4477 (ext 119).

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 May book is The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.Registration is Required beginning April 17Please include your child’s first and last name in the registration. Please put your child’s grade in the comments.

Microsoft Excel Part 2

Building off the skills learned in part 1, this class will teach you to use tools such as mail merge, pivot tables, conditional formatting and filtering. You will also learn how to use macros to automate repetitive tasks.

Friday Afternoon Movie for Adults: The Fall Guy

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Teresa Palmer and Aaron Taylor-JohnsonHe’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. Fresh off of......More

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Teresa Palmer and Aaron Taylor-JohnsonHe’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. Fresh off of an almost career ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?Rated: PG-13, 1 hour 53 minutesThis program will be in the Library’s lower-level meeting room. Registration is appreciated. Scroll down to register or call the Library at 734-426-4477 (ext. 120)   

Magic: The Gathering

Grades 5 Through 12Friday, May 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 pmSpace is limited.  Registration opens Friday, April 4. 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, May 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 pmSpace is limited.  Registration opens Friday, April 4. 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:  mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

Preschool Makerspace

Preschool Makerspace for ages 5 and underMake, try, create, and play at the library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative activities designed to encourage early learning. Children will need an active adult partner to help them.No re......More

Preschool Makerspace for ages 5 and underMake, try, create, and play at the library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative activities designed to encourage early learning. Children will need an active adult partner to help them.No registration required.

Pop Art Pet and Animal Portraits

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Pop Art Pet & Animal PortraitsSaturday, May 17 from 1:00 to 2:00 pmRegistration begins Thursday, April 17.Show off your furry friend and create a portrait anyone can paint! ......More

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Pop Art Pet & Animal PortraitsSaturday, May 17 from 1:00 to 2:00 pmRegistration begins Thursday, April 17.Show off your furry friend and create a portrait anyone can paint! Trace an image of your pet or favorite animal, then use colorful watercolors to add pop and personality in this program inspired by artist Andrea Nelson.**Note: Upon registration, please send Teen/Tween Librarian Mollie a high-resolution, close-up image of your pet or favorite animal, or email to let her know what animal you'd like to make a portrait of. We'll be tracing these images as the basis of the portraits.**location: Youth Program Room (1st floor), Dexter District Librarycontact: Mollie Hall, mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

Forest Lawn Cemetery Tour: Prominent Dexter Residents - 2:00 p.m.

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Dexter District Library, the Dexter Area Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery of Dexter will be offering a walking tour of the historic Forest Lawn Cemetery which is located on Grand Street.  The free tours will include the graves of ......More

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Dexter District Library, the Dexter Area Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery of Dexter will be offering a walking tour of the historic Forest Lawn Cemetery which is located on Grand Street.  The free tours will include the graves of prominent Dexter residents such as Royal Samuel Copeland, Dr. William C. and Lillian Wylie, Calvin Turner Fillmore and many more.To fully enjoy the cemetery tour, you will need to do a lot of walking over uneven ground.   We will limit the size of each group so that you will be able to interact with the characters who will be portraying the featured Dexter residents buried at Forrest Lawn.Registration is mandatory. You will be assigned a time to arrive for your tour. Space is limited. Participants will be in small groups.  A guide will be with you for the tour. Please meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery 5 minutes prior to the assigned time to sign in. Scroll down to register  or call 734-426-4477 (ext. 120).Note: The last tour will leave at 3:30 p.m.This cemetery tour is free. Donations will be accepted for the Forest Lawn Cemetery Tree Fund for those that wish to contribute.  

Forest Lawn Cemetery Tour: Prominent Dexter Residents - 2:30 p.m.

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Dexter District Library, the Dexter Area Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery of Dexter will be offering a walking tour of the historic Forest Lawn Cemetery which is located on Grand Street.  The free tours will include the graves of ......More

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Dexter District Library, the Dexter Area Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery of Dexter will be offering a walking tour of the historic Forest Lawn Cemetery which is located on Grand Street.  The free tours will include the graves of prominent Dexter residents such as Royal Samuel Copeland, Dr. William C. and Lillian Wylie, Calvin Turner Fillmore and many more.To fully enjoy the cemetery tour, you will need to do a lot of walking over uneven ground.   We will limit the size of each group so that you will be able to interact with the characters who will be portraying the featured Dexter residents buried at Forrest Lawn.Registration is mandatory. You will be assigned a time to arrive for your tour. Space is limited. Participants will be in small groups.  A guide will be with you for the tour.  Please meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery 5 minutes prior to the assigned time to sign in. Scroll down to register  or call 734-426-4477 (ext. 120).Note: The last tour will leave at 3:30 p.m.This cemetery tour is free. Donations will be accepted for the Forest Lawn Cemetery Tree Fund for those that wish to contribute..

Forest Lawn Cemetery Tour: Prominent Dexter Residents - 3:00 p.m.

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Dexter District Library, the Dexter Area Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery of Dexter will be offering a walking tour of the historic Forest Lawn Cemetery which is located on Grand Street.  The free tours will include the graves of ......More

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Dexter District Library, the Dexter Area Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery of Dexter will be offering a walking tour of the historic Forest Lawn Cemetery which is located on Grand Street.  The free tours will include the graves of prominent Dexter residents such as Royal Samuel Copeland, Dr. William C. and Lillian Wylie, Calvin Turner Fillmore and many more.To fully enjoy the cemetery tour, you will need to do a lot of walking over uneven ground.   We will limit the size of each group so that you will be able to interact with the characters who will be portraying the featured Dexter residents buried at Forrest Lawn.Registration is mandatory. You will be assigned a time to arrive for your tour. Space is limited. Participants will be in small groups.  A guide will be with you for the tour. Please meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery 5  minutes prior to the assigned time to sign in. Scroll down to register  or call 734-426-4477 (ext. 120).Note: The last tour will leave at 3:30 p.m.This cemetery tour is free. Donations will be accepted for the Forest Lawn Cemetery Tree Fund for those that wish to contribute.

Tween Book Club

Grades 5 through 7Registration Required – see below; please add grade in comment field.Registration begins Tuesday, April 15Tween Book Club – Tuesday, May 20 from 4:30 - 5:30 pmRead this month’s book and then join us for snacks, icebreakers, discussion, and a fun activi......More

Grades 5 through 7Registration Required – see below; please add grade in comment field.Registration begins Tuesday, April 15Tween Book Club – Tuesday, May 20 from 4:30 - 5:30 pmRead this month’s book and then join us for snacks, icebreakers, discussion, and a fun activity. Get a copy of the book at the youth reference desk after you register.This month: Read a book that features your favorite sport or hobby and bring it to discuss with the group.location: Youth Program Room (1st floor), Dexter District Librarycontact: Mollie Hall, mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

Mind Your Gut: A Holistic Approach to Managing IBS and Enhancing Digestive Health

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects 45 million Americans. It's also a tricky condition–hard to diagnose and miserable to live with. With the advent of the low FODMAP diet, nutrition is one of the primary treatments--but most people don't know how to connect the dots ......More

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects 45 million Americans. It's also a tricky condition–hard to diagnose and miserable to live with. With the advent of the low FODMAP diet, nutrition is one of the primary treatments--but most people don't know how to connect the dots between our brain and our gut health. Enter a presentation by Dr. Megan Riehl, a gut-health expert who is local to Dexter, Michigan.This program, based on the groundbreaking book Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS by Dr. Megan Riehl and Kate Scarlata, will empower attendees with the latest science and holistic strategies to manage and thrive with IBS. The presentation will include: An engaging discussion on the gut-brain connection and its impact on IBS. Stress management techniques and body relaxation methods to alleviate IBS symptoms. Nutritional remedies, including an introduction to the low FODMAP diet and other gut-friendly interventions. Guidance on recognizing IBS mimickers and understanding when to consult a healthcare provider. A guided body relaxation exercise to demonstrate mind-gut behavioral techniques. Interactive discussions to address common IBS challenges and strategies to overcome them. Distribution of sample recipes and practical tools from Mind Your Gut to support gut health at home. Books available for purchase signed by Dr. Megan Riehl.About the presenter: Dr. Megan Riehl is a world-renowned health psychologist specializing in the management of gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as other chronic health conditions. An Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan, she is deeply involved in professional GI organizations and patient advocacy groups. In 2024, she joined the national Board of Trustees for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.This program will be in the Library’s lower-level meeting room. Registration is appreciated.  Scroll down to register  or call 734-426-4477 (ext. 120)

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.Additional Spring Yoga Class Dates: Thursday, May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26 at 9:30 a.m.

Makerspace

MakerspaceThis is a fun, drop-In program for grades K through 8.  Make, build, craft and explore.  Participate in a variety of open-ended activities.  We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.

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