Dungeons & Dragons Club: Waterdeep Dragon Heist

Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is an adventure module for the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. “Famed explorer Volothamp Geddarm needs you to complete a simple quest. Thus begins a mad romp through the wards of Waterdeep as you uncover a villain......More

Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is an adventure module for the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. “Famed explorer Volothamp Geddarm needs you to complete a simple quest. Thus begins a mad romp through the wards of Waterdeep as you uncover a villainous plot involving some of the city’s most influential figures!”Our Dungeons and Dragons club will meet on the First Tuesday of the month February-May. If you register for one session, you will be registered for all susequent sessions as well. For grades 8-12. All levels of experience with role-playing games (RPG) are welcome. We will be playing 3rd level characters.

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

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.

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Virtual Author Talk: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

This is a virtual only presentation. Please register here to receive your link to watch at home live or at a later time and to submit any questions for the author.Want to check out some of David's work before his talk? Click here for books that CRDL owns, or visit the M......More

This is a virtual only presentation. Please register here to receive your link to watch at home live or at a later time and to submit any questions for the author.Want to check out some of David's work before his talk? Click here for books that CRDL owns, or visit the Michigan eLibrary(MeL) for additional selections. Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.You will learn:To rethink anxiety from being a “disease” to being a normal human emotion;How to use anxiety to increase our self-compassion;How to harness the power of anxiety to enhance emotional intimacy; and How can anxiety help us accomplish what we truly want in life?About the Author: David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and Founder of Center for Anxiety. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator, author, and keynote speaker, David has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to thrive by embracing the emotion of anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and TED. David is available for organization speaking and consultation via his website www.dhrosmarin.comThe Friends of Veterans Memorial Library sponsors this event

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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.

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Story Learning with Christie: Dog Days

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. Today's story learning will include a visit with a therapy dog. Participants will have the opportunity to......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. Today's story learning will include a visit with a therapy dog. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with Jed, who is specially trained to help kiddos have a calm first experience with a dog.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

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 4 & up.

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

True Crime Club: Anne Perry and The Murder of the Century

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. This month, we will be reading the book Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century by Peter Gr......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. This month, we will be reading the book Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century by Peter Graham You can borrow a copy here using your library card. Summary: "On June 22, 1954, teenage friends Juliet Hulme--better known as bestselling mystery writer Anne Perry--and Pauline Parker went for a walk in a New Zealand park with Pauline's mother, Honora. Half an hour later, the girls returned alone, claiming that Pauline's mother had had an accident. But when Honora Parker was found in a pool of blood with the brick used to bludgeon her to death close at hand, Juliet and Pauline were quickly arrested, and later confessed to the killing. Their motive? A plan to escape to the United States to become writers, and Honora's determination to keep them apart. Their incredible story made shocking headlines around the world and would provide the subject for Peter Jackson's Academy Award-nominated film, Heavenly Creatures."Genres:True Crime, Nonfiction, History, Mystery

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: Horseradish

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

Are you ready to spice up your meals? Laura from GreenTree Co-op Market will share a tasty recipe using a selected spice of the month. This event will be a blog post you can view at leisure. Register each month to receive a sample of this month's spice at your nearest branch. You may view the video and recipe here on or after May 14.Spices not picked up by May 23 will be distributed to patrons on the waitlist.

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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

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

Perler Bead Crafting

Drop in between 3-5 p.m. at Shepherd Community Library and make a Perler bead craft. Choose your design or use a template provided by the library.

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

Virtual Author Talk: On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang

This is a virtual only presentation. Please register here to receive your link to watch at home live or at a later time and to submit any questions for the author.Want to check out Liann's upcoming book? Click here to put her  book on hold. Grab your popcorn, grab your ......More

This is a virtual only presentation. Please register here to receive your link to watch at home live or at a later time and to submit any questions for the author.Want to check out Liann's upcoming book? Click here to put her  book on hold. Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts Chloe’s luxurious influencer life, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but perfect.Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s exclusive group of influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.Julie Chan is Dead is the brilliant, dark, and diabolical debut thriller we’ve all been waiting for. Register now for a wildly fun conversation! About the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.The Friends of Veterans Memorial Library sponsors this event

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CRDL Teen Take & Make: Paper Flowers

They say that April showers bring May flowers. So, this month, we are providing supplies and instructions so that you can create your own beautiful custom paper flowers. Make a corsage, a bouquet, or a string of beautiful blooms to decorate your room. The possibilities ......More

They say that April showers bring May flowers. So, this month, we are providing supplies and instructions so that you can create your own beautiful custom paper flowers. Make a corsage, a bouquet, or a string of beautiful blooms to decorate your room. The possibilities are endless! For grades 6-12. Please allow extra time if you request a branch delivery for your kit.

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Cook the Kit: Asparagus

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit includes:A featured farm-fresh recipe.Pantry ingredients.A voucher for your free farm-fresh produce ingredien......More

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit includes:A featured farm-fresh recipe.Pantry ingredients.A voucher for your free farm-fresh produce ingredients at the farmers' market.Kits are available for pick up at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market cooking demonstration table on select Thursdays at Island Park and Saturdays at Mt. Pleasant Town Center (corner of Main and Broadway Streets). NO REGISTRATION. Kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last—one kit per household.Cook the Kit is possible through a community partnership with the Chippewa River District Library, Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, and McLaren Health Plan.

331 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant , MI, 48858, 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

Mt. Pleasant Garden Club Plant Sale

301 S. University Ave, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48858, US

Story Learning with Christie: Dog Days

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. Today's story learning will include a visit with a therapy dog. Participants will have the opportunity to......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. Today's story learning will include a visit with a therapy dog. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with Jed, who is specially trained to help kiddos have a calm first experience with a dog.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

McLaren Health Plan MyCommunity Connect

A McLaren Health Plan Community Ambassador will be here to help you connect to community resources! Stop by the Veterans Memorial Library on the first Thursday of each month to receive 1-on-1 assistance with:Health insurance application assistance or questionsCommunity ......More

A McLaren Health Plan Community Ambassador will be here to help you connect to community resources! Stop by the Veterans Memorial Library on the first Thursday of each month to receive 1-on-1 assistance with:Health insurance application assistance or questionsCommunity resource connection (Housing, food, transportation, medical care etc.)FAQs/ McLaren Health Plan benefit informationThis event is open to ALL community members!Please join us if you need help, we are here to meet community members where they are.*Attendees will be assisted on a first come first serve basis.

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

Elementary Readers: Wings of Fire (Graphic Novel)

A monthly book club for upper elementary students! This month, we will meet in person for a pizza party, followed by a lighthearted book discussion, and recommended for grades 3 - 5.Join us as we read and discuss the Graphic Novel version of "Wings of Fire -The Dragonet......More

A monthly book club for upper elementary students! This month, we will meet in person for a pizza party, followed by a lighthearted book discussion, and recommended for grades 3 - 5.Join us as we read and discuss the Graphic Novel version of "Wings of Fire -The Dragonet Prophecy" Summary: "The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this first-ever graphic novel adaptation!Not every dragonet wants a destiny . . . Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. He's not so sure about the prophecy part, but Clay can't imagine not living with the other dragonets; they're his best friends. So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all five spring into action. Together, they will choose freedom over fate, leave the mountain, and fulfill their destiny -- on their own terms. The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes."Genres:Fantasy, Dragons, Graphic Novels, Action-AdventureWe will provide free copies to participants who register at least a week in advance while supplies last.For more information, please get in touch with Christie Folsom at [email protected]

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

Middle School Reading Masters: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T Sutherland

A monthly book club for middle school students! Recommended for Grades 6-8. We will meet at the Mt. Pleasant branch for a lighthearted book discussion and pizza this month.JOIN US AS WE READ The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T SutherlandSummary:The seven dragon tribes have b......More

A monthly book club for middle school students! Recommended for Grades 6-8. We will meet at the Mt. Pleasant branch for a lighthearted book discussion and pizza this month.JOIN US AS WE READ The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T SutherlandSummary:The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice. Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select five escape their underground captors to look for their original homes, what has been unleashed on the dragon world may be far more than the revolutionary planners intended.We will provide free copies to participants who register at least a week in advance while supplies last.For more information, please get in touch with Tinna Mills at [email protected]

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

Music & Movement

Sing and dance with your child! Wave ribbons, play with scarves, tap rhythm sticks, and shake shaker eggs in this special story learning experience for our wiggly attendees!

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

Reptarium-Bring the Zoo to You!

Join us for this hands-on, interactive reptile program and meet lizards, snakes & more!No registration is required, but space is limited, and seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.Recommended for ages 2-10.

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