Saturday, August 3, 2024

 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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STORYTIMES

Family Storytime (Ages 1-5)

Have fun singing songs, reading stories, dancing, and playing!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Aug 21 ● 10am

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KIDS & FAMILY

Summer Reading Challenge

Readers of all ages and abilities are welcome to register for our 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. Read books and complete activities to win prizes. Register by visiting the library or online. We will end with a party including snacks and activities. Friday, Aug. 16 ● 3-6 pm

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Adventures in Chocolate (Ages 10+)

Do you have a sweet tooth? Enjoy a variety of chocolate, test out your taste buds by guessing candy bars, and enjoy chocolate trivia! Friday, Aug 9 ● 4:30-5:30pm

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Kid Adventure Series (Ages 6-12)

Join us to make a Constellation Jar Mon, Aug 12 ● 4pm

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Lego Club (Ages 7-12)

Build your own Lego creations and complete challenges Thursdays ● 4pm

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Crochet Kits

Stop by the library on the 15th of the month to grab a themed crochet amigurumi kit. Provide your own hook and everything else is included. While supplies last.

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Graphic Novel Club (Ages 7-12)

Join Storm for a discussion on I SURVIVED THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC by Lauren Tarshis , Monday, Aug 19 ● 4-5pm

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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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TEENS

Teen Tuesdays at the Movies

Join us to watch FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S together.

Tues, Aug 27 ● 3pm

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Twitch Streaming (All Ages)

Join Connor and Tally and get sneak peeks of new games! Find us online - twitch.tv/fowlervillelibrary

Mondays ● 3:30-4:30pm

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Board Games with Connor (Age 10+)

Join Connor and friends for some after school fun.

Tuesdays ● 3-5pm

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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

Dog or Cat Night (Adults)

Join Jackie and Cindy to make a special craft for your furry friend. We will be making a bed or crate liner for dogs or a toy for cats out of fleece material. Register at the front desk or online. Registration Required. Thurs, Sept 5 ● 6:30pm

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Man-Eaters of Tsavo

Daniel L. McMaster, journalist, will be here to tell the true tale of a pair of man-eating lions that terrorized Tsavo, Kenya and halted construction of a railroad bridge in 1898. You won’t want to miss this engaging speaker. Thurs, Aug 22 ● 7-8pm

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Find Your People at the Library

Join us for this fun exploration of Ancestry, Library Edition.

Bring your laptop or use one of our computers. Tues, Aug 13 ● 1pm

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Jam Session

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. Tue, Aug 20 ● 5:30 – 7:00pm

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Cardmaking

Join Mary to make 4 greeting cards with the theme of “Adventure”. Registration is required. Thurs, Aug 29 ● 6:30 pm & Fri, Aug 30 ● 11am

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Scrapbooking (Adults)

Join Mary to scrapbook your favorite photos. Stay the whole time or for just a few hours. Everyone gets their own table. Registration is required. Sat, Aug 17 ● 10:30 – 3:30

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Shelf-Indulgence Book Group (Adults)

This is a traditional book discussion group. You can get a copy of the book at the front desk. Next meeting, we will discuss LOST ON ME, by Veronica Raimo Thurs, Aug 22 ● 2 pm

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Beyond the Book Discussion Group (Adults)

Book discussion plus movie or documentary. Books are available at the front desk. Next meeting, we will discuss SUITE FRANCAISE by Irene Nemirovsky, Thurs, Aug 8 ● 6:30pm

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Sewing with Patty (Adults)

Bring your sewing machine and learn from a pro. Registration is required. Fri, Aug 9 ● 10-2pm, Wed, Aug 14 ● 6-8pm

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FDL Oral History Project

Record your history with us as we capture the memories and stories of our residents. Call to schedule an audio interview, which can be done by a family member or staff and can include video.

Recordings will become part of the FDL historical collection.

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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.

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