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.
Thurs. ● 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. We will be discussing BUNNICULA by James Howe.
Mon., Oct. 26 ● 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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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, Nov. 20 ● 10-11am
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Homeschool Hangout (Ages 6-12)
A program for homeschoolers to connect over fun games and activities. Each session features a special STEM activity!
Wed., Oct. 21 & Nov. 4 ● 1-2pm
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Spooky Special
Get ready for a sPOOHktacular film featuring some of our favorite woodland friends! Popcorn and light refreshments will be provided. The movie is rated G with a runtime of 1 hr. 7 min.
Wed., Oct. 28 ● 1pm
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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 ● 2:30-5pm
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Teen Center
Let’s hang out! Come as you are. All are welcome. Free food, fun and friendship in partnership with Linsey’s Llama Promise Youth Center.
Wed., Oct. 28 & Nov. 11 ● 6-8pm
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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., Oct. 22 ● 6pm
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Unraveling the Ribbon (film), Book and Indigenous Tea Tasting
Unraveling the Ribbon, is a short documentary (20 mins.), exploring the deep cultural, spiritual, and political meaning of the Native American ribbon skirt. Worn with pride, each skirt tells a personal and collective story of resilience, identity, and ancestral connection. Once forced underground, the ribbon skirt reemerged after the 1978 Religious Freedom Act, becoming a powerful symbol of Indigenous survival and sovereignty. Women across generations share how the skirts are part of ceremony, personal healing, political resistance, and creative expression. Event includes a reading of Stitches of Tradition, the beautiful picture book by Native American author, Marcie Rendon. Synopsis: The story follows an Ojibwe grandmother (nookomis) who sews beautiful handmade ribbon skirts for her granddaughter to wear during ceremonies and milestone moments in life. It highlights family love, resilience, and the cultural significance of ribbon skirts in Ojibwe traditions. Copies of the book will be given away to participants. One per household, while supplies last. A variety of brewed indigenous teas will be served for tasting.
Tues., Nov. 17 ● 6pm
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Thanks-Giving and Taking: The Factual and Fictional History of an American Holiday
There's probably no holiday cozier than Thanksgiving brimming with family, friends, and way too much food. The holiday brings us all together every year as a nation and a community. Our warm fuzzy feelings are real, but they are built upon one of the nation's most enduring myths: that of the peaceful friendship of the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. The feast this holiday is meant to commemorate was the briefest of reprieves from a century of conflict between Indigenous New Englanders and the colonists who increasingly preyed upon Indigenous goodwill until they had taken every piece of the pie. How do we square this ugly history with the warm-fuzzies of the season supposedly built upon love and togetherness?
Join us for this exploration of the reasons for the season, where we will dive into the foundations of American history to explore the actual events of "the first Thanksgiving" and how this myth became so strongly embedded in the nation's collective memory. Presented by Eric Toups, professor of history at the University of Michigan. He studies and teaches the history of colonial-Indigenous interactions and contact in pre-revolution American history in addition to environmental history. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, he has made Michigan his home for the past two years alongside his wife, Ananya, and their little mop of a dog, Oscar.
Tues., Nov. 10 ● 6:30pm
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Wolf/Moose on Isle Royale
This author of a "Michigan Notable Book" entitled DEAD MOOSE ON ISLE ROYALE, Jeffrey Holden, will be here to discuss Isle Royale and its history, the history of the Wolf-Moose Study and results and findings of studies conducted. After his talk, there will be a chance for Q & A. He is bringing a wolf skull! Don't miss this special talk. No signup is needed.
Thurs., Oct. 22 ● 6pm
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American Indian Boarding Schools in Michigan
Reporting for her local newspaper, Odawa Anishinaabe journalist Sierra Biidaaban Nadeau stumbles onto a family's--and a nation's--buried stories. In enrollment records of Michigan boarding schools, she finds the names of ten of her ancestors thrown into the maw of American settler colonialism: Her great-grandfather and his siblings, along with generations before them, were forced to attend Indian boarding schools. Sierra will talk about the history of American Indian boarding schools in Michigan, her family story, and read from her book, What the Ancestors Say: One Journalist's Intimate Investigation into Indian Boarding Schools. Books will be available for purchase. No registration is required.
Thurs., Nov. 5 ● 6:30pm
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The Studio @FDL
Did you know you can commission the library to 3D print items for you? We also have a vinyl cutter and a laser cutter. These tools have endless applications, and they are available for all patrons at no cost. Come and learn about the various machines we have and how we might be able to assist you with your upcoming projects.
Thurs., Oct. 22 ● 6pm
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Ladies Night
We will be participating in the Village Wide event with live music @ 5:30 and a young person craft show. We will have refreshments and we hope you stop by.
Thurs., Nov. 12 ● 5-8pm
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Repair Cafe
Don't throw it away! Bring your broken items here to see if they can be repaired at our Repair Cafe. Local expert handy folk will be on hand to assist and advise.
Sat., Nov. 21 ● 10-12pm
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Appy Hours for Everyone
Register for a 30-minute, 1-on-1 personalized session for confidential help with your technology needs. Call the front desk at 517-223-9089 to reserve your spot.
Oct. 21 & Nov. 11 ● 2-4pm
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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 begin 10/22.
Fri., Nov. 6 ● 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.
Sat. Nov. 21 ● 10:30am – 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 A FLOWER TRAVELED IN MY BLOOD by Haley Gilliland.
Thurs., Nov. 19 ● 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.
Wed., Nov. 18 ● 5:30pm & Fri., Nov. 13 ● 10am-2pm
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Holistic Wellness (Adults)
Lyndsey Johnson from Natural Roots and Wellness presents workshops for promoting health and vitality through holistic practice. Lyndsey Johnson will be here to discuss Iridology, your eyes have a story to tell. Please register for these popular classes. Registration is required.
Mon., Nov. 16 ● 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., Oct. 27 ● 5:30pm
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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).
Tuesday & Thursday mornings. ● 9am
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Puzzle Challenge
Register your team of up to 4 people to compete to complete an identical puzzle in the fastest time. Single registrants will be paired with other singles. Prizes will be awarded, and refreshments served. Sign ups are open. This puzzle will feature a Halloween theme.
Thursday, Oct. 29 ● 6pm
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Writers’ Group
Are you an established or aspiring author? You are not alone. Meet monthly in the local history room to share your work and support each other. Registration is not required.
Friday, Nov. 20 ● 9:30am
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Fowlerville Area Historical Society Meeting
The Historical Society will meet here. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Thurs., Nov. 5 ● 6pm
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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.
