Saturday, August 17, 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

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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Homeschool Social

School will soon be back in session. Homeschoolers are welcome to meet and join the fun. Drop in Mondays beginning 

Sept. 9 ●12-1:30pm

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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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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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September Create! Cooking Demonstration (Ages 13+)

Join us for a new series of month-long creative classes using equipment from the Maker’s Space. We’ll be using our new portable burner for a series of cooking demos. Everything we make will be simple, cheap and delicious! 

Monday, Sept 9, 16 & 23 ● 3:00-3:45 pm

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ADULTS

Dog or Cat Night (Adults)

Join Jackie and Cindy to make a special craft for a furry friend. We will be making snuffle balls, cat knots, and tying fleece blankets; all to be taken to the Livingston County Animal Shelter. 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 apair 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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Migration Magic

Join us for a special program for all our bird lovers. We will be viewing a PBS film on flyways followed by a special presentation from Laurel Zoet from Wild Birds Unlimited who will be here to talk about birds that might be spotted in our area during migration, followed by a Q&A session. 

Thurs, Sept 12 ● 6pm

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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, Sept 17 ● 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 “Birthday Cards”. Registration is required.

Thurs, Aug 29 ● 6:30pm & 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, Sept 21 ● 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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Sewing with Patty (Adults)

Bring your sewing machine and learn from a pro. Registration is required.

Fri, Sept 13 ● 10-12pm & Sept 18 ● 5:30-8pm

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The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day

Saturday, Aug. 31 & Monday Sept. 2. We will be open to serve you on Tues, Sept 3.

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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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