Editor’s note: Please contact your local library for the latest information, including cancellations. If the listing is inaccurate or if you would like to submit an event, please contact Julie Norwood at julie.norwood@pioneergroup.com.
Big Rapids Community Library
426 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids,
Story time with Mr. Howard. Wednesday, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at 11 a.m.; Story, music, and movement!
Arts & Crafts Workshop. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. Join us for a guided craft on the second Tuesday of each month. December crafts are unique holiday cards! Space is limited. Register on our website at www.bigrapidslibrary.org or by calling (231) 796-5234.
Game Start: Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the media room. Create with building bricks or try a board game. Most games can be checked out after the event.
November Scavenger Hunt: construction truck. Until November 30th. Stop by the circulation desk on the first floor of the library to pick up an activity sheet and more information about participating in his November scavenger hunt. When you’re done, submit your sheet and win a prize!
December Scavenger Hunt: winter. All month long. Stop by the circulation counter on the first floor of the library to pick up an activity sheet and more information about participating in his December scavenger hunt. When you’re done, submit your sheet and win a prize!
Next Chapter Junior Book Box: Discover new books by selecting Bookboxes based on your favorite book series, genre, or author. Please stop by the circulation counter and request a loan. Each box includes two library books and fun goodies that can be borrowed with your BRCL library card. New boxes are available monthly and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
teen book box: Grades 8-12 with a BRCL library card. Limited boxes are also available. Each box contains his 3 library books and some fun loot. Fill out the Teen Book Box form at the desk on the first floor and pick up your box. All boxes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Winter reading challenge. From December 18th to February 17th. teens and adults. For more information, please visit our website at www.birapidslibrary.org. Sign up will be available soon!
- The library will be closed. December 14th, December 24th to 26th, December 31st to January 2
Reed City Area District Library
829 S. Chestnut St., Reed City
Christmas coloring and crafts: Tuesday, December 12th at 4pm.
Movies at the library: Tuesday, December 19th at 5pm. Screening of “Polar Express” starring Tom Hanks.
Story time: Wednesday 11:30am. For ages 3 to 7.
- The library will be closed on December 25th and January 1st for Christmas and New Year respectively.
Tamarack District Library
832 S. Lincoln Ave., Lakeview
Mindfulness A-Z: Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Mindfulness A to Z teaches you how to practice mindfulness self-care skills and activities as a family to help you and your children become more aware of their emotions and better cope with stressful situations. I will teach you. Provided by MSU extension. Register by December 8th at 4pm at events.anr.msu.edu/MontcalmMIndful.
list of libraries
Mecosta County
- Big Rapids Community Library, 426 S.michigan Ave., Big Rapids, 231-796-5234
- Morton Township Library 110 S. James St., Mecosta, 231-972-8315
- Walton Erickson Public Library, 4808 Northland Drive, Morley, 231-856-4298
- Wheatland Township Library, 207 Michigan Ave., Lemus, 989-967-8271
- Baritone Public Library, Baritone Branch, 198 Northern Avenue, Baritone, 989-382-5288
- Barryton Public Library, Chippewa Branch, 19171 Fourth St., Chippewa Lake, 231-867-2014
Osceola County
- Reed City Area District Library, 829 S. Chestnut St., Reed City, 231-832-2131
- Ewald Public Library, 104 N. Main St., Ewald, 231-734-5542
- Leroy Community Library, 104 W. Gilbert St., Leroy, 231-768-4493
- M. Alice Chapin Memorial Library, 120 E. Main St., Marion, 231-743-2421
- Tustin Community Library, 310 S. Neilson St., Tustin, 231-829-3012
lake county
- Pathfinder Community Library, 812 Michigan Avenue, Baldwin, 231-745-4010
- Chase Township Public Library, 8400 E. North St., Chase, 231-832-9511
- Luther Regional Library, 115 State St., Luther, 231-797-8006
montcalm county
- Tamarack District Library, 832 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, 989-352-6274
area book club
- Novelty Book Club: 3 p.m. third Thursday of each month at Artworks, 106 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids. 231-796-2420.
- Mary’s Book Club: Meets the third Friday of each month from 1pm at the Big Rapids Community Library, 426 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.
- Reed City Readers Book Club: Third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., Reed City Area District Library, 829 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. 231-832-2131.
- Page Turner’s Book Club: Second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., Morton Township Library, 110 S. James St., Mecosta, 231-972-8315.
- Coffee Break Book Connection: Second Tuesday of each month, Walton Erickson Public Library, 4808 Northland Drive, Morley, 231-856-4298.
- Words & Wine Book Club: Held on the first Wednesday of June through September, 6:30 p.m., at Young Farms, 8396 70th Ave., Mecosta. Contact: 231-972-8315, email info@mtplibrary.org