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 – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Dancing in the Dark: A History of Dance in the Movies (Virtual Event)

The movies and dancing are a partnership born in heaven. From its very beginnings, the new medium of motion pictures turned toward dance as one of the best ways to showcase its unique ability to make movement come alive. And through the decades, it’s been dancing on the......More

The movies and dancing are a partnership born in heaven. From its very beginnings, the new medium of motion pictures turned toward dance as one of the best ways to showcase its unique ability to make movement come alive. And through the decades, it’s been dancing on the big screen that has provided some of the most ecstatic moments in film history—whether it’s Fred Astaire gliding on the ceiling in Royal Wedding, the Nicholas Brothers leaping down a staircase in Stormy Weather, Moira Shearer pirouetting through the dreamscape of The Red Shoes, or John Travolta burning up the dance floor in Saturday Night Fever. Illustrated with more than 75 video clips, this talk will survey 130 years of thrilling movie dance performances and demonstrate the extraordinary ways cinema brought dance to life.About the presenter:Brian Rose is a professor emeritus at Fordham University, where he taught for 38 years in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. He’s written several books on television history and cultural programming, and conducted more than a hundred Q&A’s with leading directors, actors, and writers for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Screen Actors Guild, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the Directors Guild of America.This is a Virtual (Zoom) Event. Scroll down to register  or call 734-426-4477 (ext 120). A Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event. (Note: if you do not get the zoom link message, check your spam folder)This Program is part of the 2025 Adult Summer Reading Program: Color Our World. Attendees do not have to be participating in the Adult Summer Reading Program to attend.  All are welcome.   

iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

In this class, you will be shown how to organize apps, bookmark websites, close non-responsive apps, and various other beginner’s topics.  We will also discuss the Apple Watch apps and features.  Please bring your own device so that you may practice on it.

Minecraft Party

Minecraft PartyGrades K - 8Drop-in program; No registration required.Tuesday, July 8 from 2:00 to 3:30 pmIf you missed the Minecraft party this winter or want to relive the fun, you’re in luck! This is another chance to celebrate your favorite building game. Unplug and ......More

Minecraft PartyGrades K - 8Drop-in program; No registration required.Tuesday, July 8 from 2:00 to 3:30 pmIf you missed the Minecraft party this winter or want to relive the fun, you’re in luck! This is another chance to celebrate your favorite building game. Unplug and take part in Minecraft-inspired games and crafts in real life. Creep on in anytime during this drop-in event.location: Lower Level Meeting Room, Dexter District Librarycontact: Mollie Hall, mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

The Career and Practice of a Michigan Artist

 Come enjoy a one-of-a-kind artistic experience at the Dexter District Library this summer. The nine acres of decorative art inside the Michigan State Capitol is among the state’s most splendid treasures and Anthony M. Cairo is one of the artists keeping it this way. Ca......More

 Come enjoy a one-of-a-kind artistic experience at the Dexter District Library this summer. The nine acres of decorative art inside the Michigan State Capitol is among the state’s most splendid treasures and Anthony M. Cairo is one of the artists keeping it this way. Cairo is also a nationally exhibited and award-winning plein air landscape painter whose work can be found in various public and private collections in the United States. Mr. Cairo will present a background into his various professional artistic practices, creative history, and conclude with a live demonstration of some of his techniques.About the presenter’s work and process:“The complex and endless beauty of the natural world is my greatest influence. I still find magic in these spaces, and they have become my greatest teacher. I value the miraculous and complex color harmonies observed in nature primary to subject matter. I choose subjects that inspire me through their lyrical depth in color and atmosphere. This approach helps me to think more abstractly about what I’m painting, why I’m painting, and forces me to try new things”.This is a 2-hour presentation in the Library’s lower-level meeting room. Registration is appreciated. Scroll down to register on the Library’s events calendar or call 734-426-4477 (ext. 120)This Program is part of the 2025 Adult Summer Reading Program: Color Our World. Attendees do not have to be participating in the Adult Summer Reading Program to attend.  All are welcome.

Drop-in DIY Lei Craft

Drop-in DIY Lei CraftCelebrate the summer season by creating you own lei to wear. String together colorful foam flowers and beads to make your own unique lei.For children of all agesNo registration required.

Sword Fighting Workshop - Session 1

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Sword Fighting Workshop - Session 1Wednesday, July 9 from 1:30 - 2:30 pmRegistration is required and begins Wednesday, June 11. Please only register for one session of this ......More

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Sword Fighting Workshop - Session 1Wednesday, July 9 from 1:30 - 2:30 pmRegistration is required and begins Wednesday, June 11. Please only register for one session of this program.Combat performance group Theatrica Gladiatoria will demonstrate the art of theatrical sword fighting. This is also a hands-on workshop where you’ll get to try it yourself, so be ready to move!**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, mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

Sword Fighting Workshop - Session 2

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Sword Fighting Workshop - Session 2Wednesday, July 9 from 3:00 - 4:00 pmRegistration begins Wednesday, June 11. Please only register for one session of this program.**If reg......More

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Sword Fighting Workshop - Session 2Wednesday, July 9 from 3:00 - 4:00 pmRegistration begins Wednesday, June 11. Please only register for one session of this program.**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.**Combat performance group Theatrica Gladiatoria will demonstrate the art of theatrical sword fighting. This is also a hands-on workshop where you’ll get to try it yourself, so be ready to move!Registration is required as space is limited in this workshop.location: Lower Level Meeting Room, Dexter District Librarycontact: Mollie Hall, mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

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 – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Club Create Book Club

Club Create Book Club for First and Second GradersThis is an independent book club for first and second graders held in person at the library. Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related t......More

Club Create Book Club for First and Second GradersThis is an independent book club for first and second graders held in person at the library. Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The July theme is Oceans.Registration is Required beginning Thursday, June 5Please include your child’s first and last name in the registration. Please put your child’s grade in the comments.

iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

In this class, you will be shown how to organize apps, bookmark websites, close non-responsive apps, and various other beginner’s topics.  We will also discuss the Apple Watch apps and features.  Please bring your own device so that you may practice on it.

Big Truck and Emergency Vehicle Day

Big Truck and Emergency Vehicle DayFriday, July 1110:00 am – 12:00 pmAll AgesDrop-In ProgramThe Dexter District Library will host a large variety of trucks and emergency vehicles for children and adults of all ages to experience, rain or shine. The parking lot will be c......More

Big Truck and Emergency Vehicle DayFriday, July 1110:00 am – 12:00 pmAll AgesDrop-In ProgramThe Dexter District Library will host a large variety of trucks and emergency vehicles for children and adults of all ages to experience, rain or shine. The parking lot will be closed during this event to allow freedom to browse, tour and talk to the owners and operators of the wonderful machines that make our lives easier and safer. Bring your camera – there will be plenty of photo opportunities with the vehicles and special Cool Cat costumed character. This family fun event is free and open to everyone.Registration is not required.  contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Friday Night Movie for Adults: Eadweard (2015)

 Starring: Michael Eklund, Sara Canning, Christopher Heyerdahl, Charlie Carrick and Jodi BalfourThe true story of world-famous, turn-of-the-century photographer Eadweard Muybridge who discovered how to capture the theory of motion on film with his famous Stanford Horse ......More

 Starring: Michael Eklund, Sara Canning, Christopher Heyerdahl, Charlie Carrick and Jodi BalfourThe true story of world-famous, turn-of-the-century photographer Eadweard Muybridge who discovered how to capture the theory of motion on film with his famous Stanford Horse Gaits photographs. Using animals from a local zoo as subjects, Eadweard created the first motion pictures and in the process became recognized as 'The Godfather of Cinema'. As his passion fueled, he began photographing nude men and women. With fame overtaking his life, his personal life twisted into dark betrayal, murder, and a legacy that continues to amaze cinematic historians and the world.Unrated, 1 hour 44 minutesThis program will be in the Library’s lower-level meeting room. Registration is appreciated. Scroll down to register on the Library’s events calendar or call 734-426-4477 (ext. 120)This Program is part of the Adult Summer Reading Program: Color Our World. 

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Grades 7 through 12 only – Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Registration begins Thursday, June 19Saturday, July 12 from 1:00 to 2:30 pmTeens in grades 7 through 12 meet during the summer to eat a pizza lunch, give input on event......More

Grades 7 through 12 only – Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Registration begins Thursday, June 19Saturday, July 12 from 1:00 to 2:30 pmTeens in grades 7 through 12 meet during the summer to eat a pizza lunch, give input on events, and work with other teens to help make the Library an even better place!Pizza lunch will be provided. Please enter preference for cheese or pepperoni and any dietary restrictions in the comments field.location: Youth Program Room (1st floor), Dexter District Librarycontact: Mollie Hall, mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

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 – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Tote Bag Decorating

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Tote Bag DecoratingMonday, July 14 from 2:00 - 3:00 pmRegistration begins Thursday, June 12Decorate your own tote bag using fabric paint. Perfect for carrying library books,......More

Grades 5 through 12 - Registration required, see below. Please enter grade in the comments field.Tote Bag DecoratingMonday, July 14 from 2:00 - 3:00 pmRegistration begins Thursday, June 12Decorate your own tote bag using fabric paint. Perfect for carrying library books, beach accessories, and more! All supplies will be provided.**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, mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

Somewhere in Time Book Club

This history book discussion club meets in the Library's lower level meeting room,  on the second Monday of every month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. This is a history reading group, but historical fiction may be selected occasionally.  This club is open to anyone wishing to jo......More

This history book discussion club meets in the Library's lower level meeting room,  on the second Monday of every month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. This is a history reading group, but historical fiction may be selected occasionally.  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, please contact Lisa Ryan at 734-426-4477 (ext 119) or lryan@dexter.lib.mi.us

Android Phones & Tablets

In this class, you will be shown how to organize apps, bookmark websites, close non-responsive apps, and various other beginner’s topics.  Please bring your own device so that you may practice on it.

Nutty Scientist's Light and Color Workshop - Session 1

Nutty Scientist's Light and Color WorkshopTuesday, July 15Session 1 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmGrades K – 4 Registration requiredSchool-aged children in grades K – 4 are invited to reserve a spot at one of the two sessions that are offered. Join the Nutty Scientists of Southeas......More

Nutty Scientist's Light and Color WorkshopTuesday, July 15Session 1 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmGrades K – 4 Registration requiredSchool-aged children in grades K – 4 are invited to reserve a spot at one of the two sessions that are offered. Join the Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan for a one-hour STEAM program exploring light and color! We will learn about how our brains work with our eyes to take in the colorful world around us, through exciting, hands-on experiments. We will be creating colorful spy-like secret messages and pictures, discover the wonders of refraction, and make our very own take-home kaleidoscopes! Come and get creative while we learn about the magic of everyday science!Registration is required and begins Friday, June 20. **If registration is full, please call the Library at 734-426-4477 to be added to a waitlist.** contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Nutty Scientist's Light and Color Workshop - Session 2

Nutty Scientist's Light and Color WorkshopTuesday, July 15Session 2 – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmGrades K – 4 Registration requiredSchool-aged children in grades K – 4 are invited to reserve a spot at one of the two sessions that are offered. Join the Nutty Scientists of Southeas......More

Nutty Scientist's Light and Color WorkshopTuesday, July 15Session 2 – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmGrades K – 4 Registration requiredSchool-aged children in grades K – 4 are invited to reserve a spot at one of the two sessions that are offered. Join the Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan for a one-hour STEAM program exploring light and color! We will learn about how our brains work with our eyes to take in the colorful world around us, through exciting, hands-on experiments. We will be creating colorful spy-like secret messages and pictures, discover the wonders of refraction, and make our very own take-home kaleidoscopes! Come and get creative while we learn about the magic of everyday science!Registration is required and begins Friday, June 20. **If registration is full, please call the Library at 734-426-4477 to be added to a waitlist.** contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us