Fowlerville District Library
Upcoming Events
Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
For any questions, or to register for programs, call us at 517-223-9089
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KIDS & FAMILY
Family Storytime (Ages 1-5)
For families with “littles” to learn, play and grow through a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, movements, and activities. Playtime and crafts included!
Tues ● 10-11am
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Toddler Storytime (Ages 0-3)
A storytime for the “littlest littles” to learn, play, and grow through a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movements that appeal to short attention spans.
Wed ● 10-11am
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Kids Club (Ages 6-12)
All the fun of Lego Club, but with more! Now you can play a game, complete a craft or activity, and still build with your favorite bricks.
Thursdays ● 4pm
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Read the book and then come to discuss it. Snacks provided. Books are available at the front desk and are yours to keep. Next meeting, we will discuss PAWS GABBY GETS IT TOGETHER by Michele Assarasakorn and Nathan Fairbairn.
Mon, April 21 ● 4pm
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Easter Egg Hunt
Eggs have been hidden all around the library. Help us find them all for a sweet treat or fun prize!
Sat, Apr 12 ● 1-3pm
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Book Boxes (All ages)
Fill out the online form by visiting the events page on our website. Let the librarians pick a surprise selection of books for you. Register the first two weeks of every month to get next month’s box, which will be ready to pick up the first of the following month.
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Reading Dragons (All Ages)
Game on! Read to earn creature cards to collect and play games! Can you collect them all? Stop by the library to grab a reading log and a starter set to begin your adventure.
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Live Homework Help
Free with your library card! Long on to HelpNow, click “Live Help”, Enter subject and grade level and enter the online classroom for expert assistance. You can find a link on our homepage.
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TEENS
Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 12-18)
Come play D&D 5th Edition! No prior experience needed.
Wednesdays ● 2:30-5pm
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Switch Free Play (Ages 10-18)
Open gaming time with the library's Switch.
Fridays ● 2:30-5 pm
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March Create (Ages 13 and up)
Join us in the month of March for a Maker’s Space Open House. Make your visions a reality. What will you create?
Tues ● 4-5 pm
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April Fools Around the World
Join us and learn more about how people around the world celebrate this and similar holidays.
Tues, April 1 ● 3-5 pm
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International Snack Tasting
Try some unusual snack items from around the world.
Monday, April 7 ● 3-5pm
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ADULTS
JANE AUSTEN NIGHT
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. Join the celebration here at the library. We will have tea tasting, crafting and a fun game, MARRY MR. DARCY; with a chance to win a prize.
Thurs, April 3 ● 6pm
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AUTHOR CONVERSATION-PRESENTED BY THE FOWERVILLE NEWS & VIEWS
Dedria Humphries Barker will be here to be interviewed by Steve Horton to discuss her book MOTHER OF ORPHANS: THE TRUE AND CURIOUS STORY OF IRISH ALICE, A COLORED MAN’S WIDOW. It will be informative, educational and historical.
Tues, April 8 ● 3pm
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FREE FOR ALL: THE PUBLIC LIBRARY-HISTORIC HOWELL THEATER
You are invited to join us for a free advance, special edition screening of a new documentary to be shown on the PBS show Independence Lens that tells the story of the U.S. public library system. Admission is free and you can get reduced price concessions by showing your library card.
Wed, April 9 ● 7pm
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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN PUZZLE! PUZZLE CHALLENGE
Calling all puzzlers for our second puzzle challenge. Register your team of up to 4 people to compete to complete an identical 400-piece puzzle in the fastest time. Single registrants will be paired with other singles. Prizes will be awarded, and refreshments will be served. The puzzle in this challenge features fun children's book covers in honor of National Library Week. Ready, set puzzle! Registration required. Space is limited.
Thurs, April 10 ● 6pm
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Find Your People at the Library (Please note this change in date and time)
We are thrilled to continue this popular working group to explore the Ancestry Library Edition and other valuable genealogy resources. Bring your laptop or use one of our computers. Registration Requested
Tues, April 10 ● 2-3 pm
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Jam Session (Adults and teens)
Open Jam Sessions are becoming a monthly tradition here at the library. Led by community members who love to learn, share and connect; all levels, instruments and genres are welcome! Newcomers are encouraged to lead tunes when they feel called. Song leads call out chords and changes. Questions? Email kjdamerow@gmail.com, OPENJAM in the subject line.
Tues, Apr 15● 5:30 – 6:45pm
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Cardmaking (Adults)
Greet your friends and loved ones with beautiful homemade greeting cards-made by you! You will make four different cards to take home. All supplies included. Registration is required.
Thurs, Apr 24 ● 6:30 pm & Fri, Apr 25 ● 11am
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Scrapbooking (Adults)
Make the most of your memories and join us for a fun day of scrapbooking your favorite photos. Stay the whole time or for just a few hours. Everyone gets their own table. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.
Sat. Apr 26 ● 10:30 – 3:30
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Shelf Indulgence Book Club (Adults)
Members take turns facilitating the discussions. Come and enjoy some literary camaraderie! Register to get a free copy of the book, while supplies last. Registration begins one month before each scheduled meeting. Next up we will discuss BEAR by Julia Phillips
Apr 17 ● 2pm
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Sewing (Adults)
Bring your sewing machine and learn from a master seamstress. All levels of skill are welcome. Registration is required.
Friday, April 11 ● 10-2pm & Wed, April 16 ● 5:30pm
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A Friendly Reminder
We are happy to be fine-free, however after 3 months the item will be withdrawn from our system and can no longer be returned. A library lost/replacement fee will be applied to the account. Please return your items on time so that others can enjoy them too.
