Saturday, June 27, 2026

 U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America to perform at Williamston concert July 2

    The Williamston Summer Concert Series rolls into July with an outstanding talent - Roots in Blue - The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, Chicago. This 7-piece band of USAF travels each summer, entertaining crowds across the midwest. Williamston is fortunate to include them on the schedule for this Thursday, July 2nd.

    Concerts are each Thursday, 7pm in McCormick Park.

    This concert is sponsored by Xfinity/Comcast. 2026 patrons include Williamston Rotary, Custom Built Design & Remodeling, Granger Waste Service and Xfinity.

    Concessions by The Williamston Area Senior Center.

    Concerts are within the Downtown Social District. Please patronize one of the 4 downtown restaurants for a "drink-to-go."

 Livingston County Genealogical Society to meet July 2nd at Howell church

    The Livingston County Genealogical Society will hold an in-person meeting, Thursday, July 2nd at 7pm at the First United Methodist Church in Howell, 1230 Bower Street. We will also offer a zoom link to this meeting; the link may be found on our Facebook page the week of the meeting. All are welcome. Derek Blount will present– “The Revolutionary War and the Birth of a Nation.”

 Fowlerville to hold Independence Day parade & fireworks on Sunday, July 5th

    Fowlerville will hold its annual Independence Day parade and fireworks display on Sunday, July 5th. The parade will begin west of town at Veterans Drive, proceed along Grand River through the Downtown, and end up at the St. Agnes Catholic Church parking lot.

    Line-up on Veterans Drive begins at 6pm. No reservations are required to participate.

    The fireworks display begins at dusk, a little after 10pm. The Fowlerville Community Park and the Fowlerville Fairgrounds are popular viewing sites. The Fowlerville UB Church on West Grand River and the school grounds are other options.

    The 4th of July Committee announced earlier this month that their longtime fireworks vendor had declined to put on the display, explaining that “its resources had been committed to larger events associated with the nation’s 250th anniversary.” This notification was given on May 28th, too late for the group to secure a display from another vendor on July 4th.

    The decision was made to move the local event back a day and, in doing so, the committee was able to contract with a fireworks company to put on the display.

    They are also a premier sponsor of Livingston County’s 250th Anniversary Fireworks Celebration that will take place on Saturday, July 4th at the Howell Public Schools West Campus (the same site as the Balloonfest). Organizers have planned several activities during this event in addition to the fireworks display.

    This is the 50th anniversary of the Fowlerville 4th of July Celebration, with the first local event being held in 1976 as part of the nation’s Bi-Centennial observance.

    By lending its support to the 250th celebration in neighboring Howell and still putting on the local event, albeit a day after the holiday, the committee felt this would allow residents and visitors “to enjoy two days of patriotic festivities while preserving Fowlerville's traditional parade and fireworks display.”

 Oak Grove United Methodist Church serving annual 4th of July Breakfast

    Oak Grove United Methodist Church will be serving their annual 4th of July Breakfast on Saturday, July 4, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Come enjoy scrambled eggs, pancakes with toppings, sausage, applesauce and beverages; all for a free-will offering. During the meal, enjoy the music of the Michigan Troubadour from 8:30-9:30. The Cohoctah parade will follow at 11 a.m.

    Oak Grove United Methodist Church is located at 6686 Oak Grove Rd, Howell (5 miles north of M-59). Questions, please call the church office at 517-546-3942.

 Cohoctah to hold annual 4th of July Parade

    The 35th Annual Cohoctah 4th of July Parade will be held next Saturday, July 4th, starting at the west end of town. The parade will begain at 11am, proceed through town, and then makes a return trip. Tractors, floats, and livestock are the usual entries. With this being an election year, local candidates will also be taking part in the event.

    In addition, free community events are scheduled from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with pony rides, face painting, a game area, a bounce house, balloon animals and more. Craft vendors and live music are also planned, along with a pop-up Cohoctah History Museum at the former Lott Elevator Store.

 Historical Corner:

Fowlerville Area Historical Society to meet at library on Thursday, July 2nd

    The Fowlerville Area Historic Society will meet Thursday, July 2 at the Fowlerville District Library, 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The primary focus of the meeting will be preparation for next month's fair.

    Anyone wishing to help the Livingston Centre Historic Village by serving during Fair Week as a docent in the historic buildings is asked to attend and sign up for shifts. Both new-comers and experienced docents are needed to introduce visiting fair-goers to the history of Livingston County in the Historic Village.

    The FAHS will also be discuss their part of a joint effort, including the LCHV, with the Fowlerville Library in presenting the history of the Fair. Watch your Fowlerville News & Views in the coming weeks to learn more details.

    As always, the FAHS welcomes all newcomers to the meeting; details for membership can be found there or on the FaceBook page, Fowlerville Area Historical Society.

 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

Red, White & Tunes

Join us for a worm race, bubblegum blowing contest, balloon animals, bike decorating contest, hot dogs, and a musical performance by Ben Traverse and the Little River String Band. They will play at 6 pm in the side yard. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating and join us for all the fun. 

Thurs, July 2 ● 4-7pm

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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. 

Thurs.● 4pm

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Spark Club (Ages 10-13 only)

Find your spark in a variety of creative ways at one of these programs just for pre-teens (sorry, no younger siblings allowed) *Individual registration is required for each program. 6/24 Pompom mosaics, 7/8 DIY Bath Bombs, 7/22 Beaded Succulents. 

Wednesdays ● 2pm

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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. We will be discussing DINO MIGHTY by Doug Paleo. 

Mon, July 27 ● 4pm

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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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Reading with Remington (Ages 6-12)

Read a story to Remington the dog! Pick out a short story or a few chapters to read to Remington. Time slots will be assigned first come, first served. 

Mon, July 13 & Aug 10 ● 1-2pm

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Live Homework Help

Free with your library card! Log 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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Sensory Playtime (Ages 2-5)

This is a drop-in playtime filled with unstructured, sensory fun! Watch your littles use their imaginations to turn everyday things into toys. Caregiver supervision is required

Friday, July 17 ● 10-11am

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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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ADULTS

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board will meet to discuss library business, the public is invited and encouraged to attend. 

Thurs, July 16 ● 6pm

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Writer’s Group Meeting

Are you an established or aspiring author? You are not alone. There are many writers in Fowlerville and the surrounding areas. We will meet in the historical room. 

Fri. July 17 ● 11am

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Patriotic Paint Party

Join us to paint a patriotic picture under the guidance of the ever-popular Sarah Elaine. Registration opens July 1. Spaces are limited. 

July 23 ● 6pm

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Cardmaking (Adults)

Enjoy camaraderie and cards at this popular program.

You will make four different cards to take home. All supplies included. Registration is required. Sign ups will open on July 2. 

Thurs, July 16 ● 6:00 pm & Fri, July 17 ● 11 am

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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. July 18 ● 10:30 – 3:30pm

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Shelf Indulgence Book Club (Adults)

Members take turns facilitating 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 meeting, we will discuss RIVER IS WAITING by Wally Lamb. 

Thurs, July 16 ● 2-3pm

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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

Wed, July 15 ● 5:30pm & Fri, July 10 ● 10-2 pm

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Holistic Wellness (Adults)

Lyndsey Johnson from Natural Roots and Wellness presents workshops for promoting health and vitality through holistic practice. In this class, we will discuss gut health for prevention of illness and proper nourishment. Registration is required. 

Mon, July 6 ● 5pm

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Heartfulness Relaxation & Meditation (Adults)

Join us for a meditation session to help you de-stress, find inner calm, improve sleep and for general emotional well being. This one hour session is free and will put you in a meditative state. Registration is required, as space is limited.

Tues, June 30 ● 5:30pm

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Scott Ellsworth Best Selling Author (Adults)

Join us for a special evening with this New York Times bestselling author. He is a former historian at the Smithsonian Institution and has written about American History for The New York Times, The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. For tonight’s talk, he will be speaking about his latest release MIDNIGHT ON THE POTOMAC: THE LAST YEAR OF THE CIVIL WAR, THE LINCOLN ASSISSINATION AND THE REBIRTH OF AMERICA. 2 Dandelions Bookshop from Brighton will be on hand with copies of his book for those interested. 

Thursday, July 9 ● 6pm

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Urban Pole Walking (Adult)

Learn the basics and benefits of pole walking by joining the Fowlerville Pole & Stroll Group (Loaner poles are available). 

Monday & Wednesday mornings. ● 9am

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Repair Cafe

Don’t throw it away! Bring your broken items here for repair and advice from handymen. 

Sat, Aug 22 ● 10-12

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Fiber Arts Lounge

Spend some time with other fiber artists. Bring your latest project and share your passion for an hour or two. We will meet by the fireplace, as space allows. 

Thurs, Aug 6 ● 6 pm. Registration is not required.

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Fowlerville Area Historical Society Meeting

The Historical Society will meet here. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. 

Thurs, July 2● 6pm

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Did You Know?

Did you know that we are a food collection location for the Family Impact Center? Non-perishable foods may be dropped off in the cafe area, and we thank you!

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A Friendly Reminder

We are happy to be fine-free, however after a book is 8 weeks overdue, 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.