Story Learning with Maggie

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning pla......More

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning playlist is available here.

257 W Wright Ave, Shepherd, MI, 48883, US

Story Learning with Tony

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning pla......More

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning playlist is available here.

4035 N Mission Rd, Rosebush, MI, 48878, US

Babytime

Join us for a special story learning experience just for babies and young toddlers. If you would like to experience CRDL Story Class in the comfort of your own home, a playlist of our Virtual Story Classes is available to view here.

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

Story Learning with Christie

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning pla......More

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning playlist is available here.

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

Next Chapter Book Club

Join us for the Next Chapter Book Club—a unique, community-based book club designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together, we’ll be transported to different worlds, meet fascinating characters, and discover exciting new things. Sharing th......More

Join us for the Next Chapter Book Club—a unique, community-based book club designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together, we’ll be transported to different worlds, meet fascinating characters, and discover exciting new things. Sharing that journey with a group of friends makes it even more delightful and fun! How does it work? Members meet weekly for one hour at the library to read and discuss a book of their choosing.Who can participate?Anyone can participate, no matter their reading or ability level. Feel free to bring a reading companion if you'd like any one on one assistance. Why join the Next Chapter Book Club?NCBC members improve literacy skills, make friends, take part in the community, and have a lot of fun doing it!

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

Virtual Author Talk: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

This event is a virtual-only presentation. Register here to receive the event link, watch live or later, and submit questions for the author. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on......More

This event is a virtual-only presentation. Register here to receive the event link, watch live or later, and submit questions for the author. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Veterans Memorial Library.

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Check Out Challenge: Sports

In celebration of XXV Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games, check out any sports themed* item from any CRDL branch library and be entered in a drawing to win a Public Skate Punch Card including skate rental to Martin Ice Arena, or a one-month individual or f......More

In celebration of XXV Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games, check out any sports themed* item from any CRDL branch library and be entered in a drawing to win a Public Skate Punch Card including skate rental to Martin Ice Arena, or a one-month individual or family membership to Morey Courts. One entry per item checked out. For all ages!*Sports themed items may include any physical item that may be checked out from the library, including both fiction and non-fiction materials, movies, music, magazines and more!

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Under the Big Top at Morey Courts

My1043, Buck 92, Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation, and the Chippewa River District Library are excited to announce the return of Under the Big Top 2026! Join us at Morey Courts on Friday, February 6, 2026, starting at 5 pm! This free, carnival-themed event will feature e......More

My1043, Buck 92, Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation, and the Chippewa River District Library are excited to announce the return of Under the Big Top 2026! Join us at Morey Courts on Friday, February 6, 2026, starting at 5 pm! This free, carnival-themed event will feature exciting performances, certified dog-handling teams, inflatables, midway activities, games, food, and more. It will be fun for the whole family! He's Back! Clark Lewis returns with his thrilling juggling stunt show! See his performance with repeating shows at 5:10 p.m., 5:50 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs will be provided in the concessions area while supplies last. We would like to thank the Friends of Veterans Memorial Library for sponsoring this annual event.Partnering organizations:  Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library, Celebration Cinema Mt. Pleasant, GreenTree Co-Op Grocery, Art Reach of Mid Michigan, Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and the Mt. Pleasant Michigan Kennel Club CGC dog teams.

5175 E Remus Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

True Crime Club: Fox Hollow Farm

Join us for an engaging, lighthearted discussion of this fascinating, yet disturbing genre. We focus our discussion on uplifting and empathizing with the victims of these crimes. We will be reading the book The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm by Richard Estep  You can borrow......More

Join us for an engaging, lighthearted discussion of this fascinating, yet disturbing genre. We focus our discussion on uplifting and empathizing with the victims of these crimes. We will be reading the book The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm by Richard Estep  You can borrow a copy here using your library card. Summary:"True crime account of Herbert Baumeister, an alleged serial killer in the '80s and '90s who murdered victims in his Indiana home, and the present-day paranormal investigation of the house" Genres:Horror, Paranormal, True Crime, Nonfiction,

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

Tech Tuesday

Bring your device and questions. Sit down with one of the CRDL IT Staff, who'll do their best to answer questions and walk you through any fixes.Complicated questions may require scheduling a 1-on-1 appointment to address your problem.

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

CRDL Teen Library Council: VOLUNTEEN Night

Join us for an opportunity for Teen Library Council volunteers to connect as a group and give back to their community at the same time. Each month we'll feature a different volunteer project to help our community thrive! Best suited for teens in grades 9-12.

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

Spice It Up: Rose Petals

Are you ready to spice up your meals? Laura from GreenTree Co-op Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected herb or spice. This event will be available in a blog post for you to view at your leisure. Register each month to receive a sample of this month's spice a......More

Are you ready to spice up your meals? Laura from GreenTree Co-op Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected herb or spice. This event will be available in a blog post for you to view at your leisure. Register each month to receive a sample of this month's spice at your nearest branch library. You may view the recipe here on or after February 11. Spices not picked up by February 18 will be distributed to patrons on the waitlist.

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Story Learning with Maggie

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning pla......More

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning playlist is available here.

257 W Wright Ave, Shepherd, MI, 48883, US

Story Learning with Tony

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning pla......More

Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning playlist is available here.

4035 N Mission Rd, Rosebush, MI, 48878, US

Chippewa Valley Audubon Society

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

CRDL Teen Take & Make: Felt Painting Kit

Felt painting is like coloring with different tools. It's a simple, mindful activity that lets you create beautiful art! We'll provide the supplies* and instructions, you provide the creativity. For grades 6-12. Please allow extra time if you request a branch delivery f......More

Felt painting is like coloring with different tools. It's a simple, mindful activity that lets you create beautiful art! We'll provide the supplies* and instructions, you provide the creativity. For grades 6-12. Please allow extra time if you request a branch delivery for your kit.*Felting kits contain needles. Please use this needle for the intended purpose only and exercise caution while working.

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Babytime

Join us for a special story learning experience just for babies and young toddlers. If you would like to experience CRDL Story Class in the comfort of your own home, a playlist of our Virtual Story Classes is available to view here.

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

Story Learning with WCMU

Join our friends at WCMU for a special Story Learning program.Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learni......More

Join our friends at WCMU for a special Story Learning program.Babies to preschoolers will learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. If you want to experience CRDL Story Learning in the comfort of your home, our Virtual Story Learning playlist is available here.

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

Virtual Author Talk: 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

This event is a virtual-only presentation. Register here to receive the event link, watch live or later, and submit questions for the author. Would you like to read the author's work before the program? Place a hold here. Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book,......More

This event is a virtual-only presentation. Register here to receive the event link, watch live or later, and submit questions for the author. Would you like to read the author's work before the program? Place a hold here. Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.  This event is sponsored by the Friends of Veterans Memorial Library.

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Blue Jays Gaming Group

Join us for after-school gaming fun at your Shepherd Community Library once a month! We'll also have electronic gaming & options for simple tabletop or card games. This program is for students in grades 6 & up.

257 W Wright Ave, Shepherd, MI, 48883, US

Indivisible Central Michigan

301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

Kids in the Kitchen: Bread in a Bag

Gather your family in the kitchen and create homemade bread! Each kit contains the necessary ingredients and materials to create two mini loaves of bread. Registration required. One kit per family, please. Kits not picked up by February 19 will be offered to patrons on ......More

Gather your family in the kitchen and create homemade bread! Each kit contains the necessary ingredients and materials to create two mini loaves of bread. Registration required. One kit per family, please. Kits not picked up by February 19 will be offered to patrons on the waitlist.

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