Your kids ages 5 to 12 will love this workshop! They will use paint to create their own one-of-a-kind squishy portrait. Each child will also get a brand-new mini Squishmallow as their very own. Please pre-register.
Play time for children assists in learning social skills through educational and guided play with new friends and their parents. While having fun they learn to share and communicate. This group meets every Friday morning. Please join us!
This class for kids will assist them in making a folded flower bouquet for Mom's Mother's Day gift. No shopping required! All materials will be supplied to make origami flowers. Please register in child's name only (not parent or guardian).
Your children ages 0-5 will enjoy time spent with other children as we sing, dance, hear a great story, and have a ton of fun! Feel free to call the library if you have any questions.
If your child could use a little help improving their reading skills, our therapy dog, Ginger, eagerly awaits their visit. Watch them grow in confidence as Ginger patiently listens to your child read whether it's one of their favorite books or one from our expansive collection.
Bring your pre-schoolers ages 0-3 and introduce them to the sounds and rhythms of language. Short poems, stories and music will be used.
This program, aimed at kids in grades 1-5, will ready them to work alongside you in your garden this Spring. Everything from seeds to soil will be discussed and explained to your junior gardeners so their gardens will thrive. Pre-registration required.
This program is for pint-sized explorers (1-2 year olds) and their adults who will have fun exploring nature and the wonderful world of bugs. Stories, songs and activities will give your children an early appreciation for nature and the creepy-crawlies that live in it. Please pre-register.
Your children ages 0-5 will enjoy time spent with other children as we sing, dance, hear a great story, and have a ton of fun! Feel free to call the library if you have any questions.
Here's a special sleepover in the library just for your kids' favorite stuffed animal. Kids will bring in their favorite teddy or stuffy at 11:30am on Friday for a bedtime story and tuck-in. The next day the kids return at 10:30am for pickup of their pal and see photos of...
Make language sounds and rhythms familiar to your child through fingerplay, music, and enjoyment! For kids aged 0–3 and their caregiver.
Register your 1st through 5th graders in Tasty Science where they will learn the science behind some of our favorite foods such as bananas and ice cream. They'll have fun while learning. Pre-registration required.
Your children ages 0-5 will enjoy time spent with other children as we sing, dance, hear a great story, and have a ton of fun! Feel free to call the library if you have any questions.
Visitors can hike and explore the paths in search of the Lady's Slippers and learn about the unique, gorgeous wildflower. This event offers a wide range of activities for all ages, including live music, food vendors, and local craftsmen.
For summer fun, bring the kids in on the last Tuesday evening of the month to play games on the Library's Nintendo Switch system. There are nine games to choose from while playing solo or with friends and family.
Your children ages 0-5 will enjoy time spent with other children as we sing, dance, hear a great story, and have a ton of fun! Feel free to call the library if you have any questions.
Prepare for an exciting adventure with the Library's inaugural Cryptid Walk! Bigfoot, the Michigan Dogman, Mothman, and other cryptids are taking over Fort Gratiot Kettlewell Pond. Participate in cryptid-themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, and other fun activities. Join the Main Library for this unique fun run at the paved Kettlewell...
On Sensory Friendly Sundays, we provide families with extra resources and support to foster a welcoming and comfortable learning atmosphere. To ensure a quieter and more spacious environment, admission will be limited, lights will be dimmed, and quiet play equipment will be available. Sensory bags will also be offered for...