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2/1/2022 - 2/25/2022
Register to create & compete in our “Best Books” Tiny Art Show! Pick up your Tiny Art Kit starting Feb. 1—while supplies last. Bring in your finished art by Feb. 25 for display and People’s Choice voting in March! See registration form for complete details.2/1/2022 - 2/25/2022
We’ve lost our hearts-- can you help us find them hiding in the library? You'll have to look around to spot them! When you find them, come and tell us at the desk for your treat!2/1/2022 - 3/15/2022
Michigan teens -- Solve the mystery of where world famous thief Lupin has stashed the stolen laptop of a best selling Michigan author by decoding his taunting notes to Inspector Skirmish before the draft is due on March 15th and win! Contest details, travel guide, notes and more open on Feb 1 at: https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1/current-quest2/9/2022
One of this year’s Battle authors will be joining us via Zoom for a book chat and Q&A! Registered Battle participants will be sent the Zoom information to join. Anyone else wanting to attend is welcome and must register at dtdl.org/events2/10/2022
Join us for an evening of fun and friendly Switch Gaming! Grab your Nintendo Switch, or play ours! All skill levels welcome!2/15/2022
Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go while we follow safe social distancing. No experience needed, all levels of players/builders welcome.2/16/2022
Learn about the wonder of our Michigan owls and other raptors from Eaton County Parks Naturalist Jackie Blanc and make an owl craft.2/17/2022
Learn to paint with acrylics for ages 10 years old and up! Registration is required to ensure adequate supplies, one painting per registered participant.2/21/2022
Children and families explore the characteristics of light and shadow by listening to a story, then in a series of activity stations, recreating shadow shapes, and designing shadow shapes of their own.2/22/2022
What is CBD? What is Hemp? Adults are invited to join us for this informative presentation from David Crabill of iHemp Michigan on industrial hemp and pharmacist Ralph from Central Pharmacy Westside in Lansing to address your questions about these new products.2/24/2022
Beginning Ukulele for the Family --Ages 8 to 88
This is a fun way to share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including:
• How to hold the ukulele
• Tuning the ukulele
• One-, two-, and three- finger chords
• Transitions between chords
• Strumming patterns
• Easy, fun songs
Loaner ukuleles will be provided as well as a three-ring binder for you to keep your lesson materials and song sheets organized. Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon, aloha!
Registration required to ensure enough ukuleles and materials.2/26/2022
Elementary-age children create puppet magic with light and shadows in this exciting workshop led by Professional Puppeteers Alex Thomas & Friends!2/28/2022
Gamers gather ‘round! Meet up with Tabletop Gamers from the community to chat about the initial planning of our Tabletop Gaming Club!