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

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March is Reading Month Calendar (Ages 3-10)

Kids can celebrate reading by doing 10 or more activities on our calendar! Grab one by visiting the library. Once you have completed them, request a prize! The last day to claim prizes is April 30, 2023.

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STORYTIMES

Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3)

Get ready to move and groove to some cool tunes and stories while developing early literacy skills!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Jan. 3 - April 26 ● 10am

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Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

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

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Jan. 3 - April 26 ● 11am

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KIDS & FAMILY

Homeschooling Cooperative (drop-in)

Engage with other homeschooling families for fun educational and social opportunities.

Every Monday, starting Jan 9 ● 12:00pm – 1:30pm

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STEAM Unplugged (Ages 7-11)

Drop in and take part in fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) exercises, contraptions, challenges, and more!

2nd Tuesdays,, Mar. 14, Apr. 11 ● 4-5pm

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TEENS

Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 12-18)

Come play D&D 5th Edition! No prior experience needed.

Wednesdays, Jan. 4 – Apr. 26 ● 2:30-5pm

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Teen Craft Wednesday

Every Wednesday, Mary will lead you through making fun crafts, such as jewelry. All are welcome.

Program room, West (right) door.

Wednesdays ● 2:30-5pm

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Free Gaming (Age 10-18)

Play Trading Card Games like Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh, crack open a board game, or fire up the Switch.

Fridays, Jan. 6 - Apr. 28 ● 2:30-5pm

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Twitch Streaming (Online)

Join Connor and Tally and get sneak peeks at our new games! twitch.tv/fowlervillelibrary

Mondays Jan. 2 - Apr. 24 ● 3:30-4:30pm

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Pokemon Go (Age 10+)

Meet up with fellow PoGo players! Win raids, do events, and register friends!

Tuesdays, Jan. 3 – Apr. 25 ● 2:30-5pm

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ADULTS

Yoga with Ellen Zezula

Lean into Yin Yoga at the library with Ellen Zezula from Simply Authentic. You’ll enjoy soft stretches, and yoga asanas, and a touch of meditative practice. No cost, just bring your mat, or use one of ours.

Mondays, starting Feb. 6 ● 10am and 6pm

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CRAFTING CORNER:

Monthly Cardmaking (registration required)

Thursday, March 16th ● 6:30pm

Friday, March 17th ● 11am

Easter Cards

Connie Jean Wilcox

Connie Jean Wilcox (Monroe), who was born March 30, 1947, passed away February 21, 2023. She was raised in Webberville, but resided in Durand MI.

Connie is survived by her children: Julie MacKenzie, Mike MacKenzie, Kathy Wollworth, Robert (Heather) MacKenzie, as well as eight grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, her brother Keith (Penny) Monroe, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Wilcox who passed on January 4, 2023, her parents Roy & Aileen Monroe, along with her brother & sister in-law Kenneth & Sandy Monroe.

A Celebration of Life will be held for her at a future date. 

 Plan now for spring tree planting

Whether you want to provide dazzling fall color, attract backyard wildlife or benefit pollinators like bees and butterflies, picking the right trees for spring planting involves preparation.

Important questions to ask when selecting the perfect tree for your space are: · Will it thrive in your area’s growing zone?

     · Does it have specific water, light or soil needs that your site can          support?

     · How big will it grow? Will roots or branches interfere with                 building foundations or power lines?

     · Is it native or non-native? A healthy mix of native trees                       provides  the most benefits to insects and wildlife. Trees can be         purchased from Michigan conservation district tree sales,                   seedling nurseries, the Arbor Day Foundation and local retail             and wholesale vendors.

When spring weather returns and you are ready to get a shovel in the dirt, make sure to call 811 or visit MISS DIG online first. Pros will mark utility lines for free so you can avoid making costly mistakes. Visit Michigan.gov/MiTrees to learn more about our pledge to plant 50 million trees by 2030. See where the DNR and your neighbors have planted trees and add your own to the statewide map.

For tree planting and care information, visit our Urban and Community Forestry webpage at Michigan.gov/UCF.

 Webberville United Methodist Church serving Chicken Dinner March 18th

The Webberville United Methodist Church, located at 4215 East Holt Rd., is having a ‘drive through’ chicken dinner on Saturday, March 18. The dinner includes 2 pieces oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, green beans, corn casserole, coleslaw, roll and cookies. All for $10. The dinner will be served 5 to 7 PM or until we run out.

 Got ART to once again display talents of Livingston County students

Got ART returns this week for its 24th year! Livingston Arts Council is proud to present this art show which displays the talents of Livingston County students K-12 at The Historic Howell Opera House in downtown Howell. The art teachers from the area schools select the student art to be showcased for a week.

The quality of work from the schools is amazing. Each year is different because the of the talent of the students and the talent of the teachers in selection of art in relation to standards of curriculum. Submissions may be two-dimensional and three-dimensional work. The Council will have two shows (Secondary and Elementary) running for two weeks with March 13th as a break to set up the Elementary show.

The students’ work never ceases to amaze! The teachers draw out the creative ability of their students and they deliver! Many people in the community have commented on the ability our young people possess. The Art Council is thrilled with the caliber our county’s art students.

The Got Art Show creates a space for student artists to show their talent to our county, add the exhibition to their list of accomplishments for future college applications, increase their knowledge of displaying their work, and possibly sell their work to an interested person. It also lets them see the other students’ work and gain inspiration to apply to future art of their own.

The Got Art Show for Middle and High School (6th grade thru 12th grade) is March 7th thru March 12th. The elementary Got Art Show is March 14th thru March 19th.

aThe show is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4 pm until 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm until 5:00 pm

 Fowlerville 4th of July Committee’s Chili Cook-Off to be held Saturday, March 11

The Fowlerville 4th of July Committee’s 18th annual Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, March 11, from 4-7 p.m. with lots of chili and soup to taste test.

This year the event—which will again be held at the Fowlerville VFW Post, located at 215 Veterans Drive—is also being presented by KW Corporation and The Michigan Army National Guard Howell Recruiting Office.

The money raised from the Cook-Off helps fund the Fowlerville 4th of July fireworks and other activities held during the local Independence Day celebration.

Besides offering the best chili in the area, the Cook-Off will also give chili chefs the opportunity to compete with soups of their choice for ribbons and bragging rights.

Categories for chili entries include: Best in Show, Runner-Up Best in Show, Spicy, and People’s Choice

Categories for soup entries include: Best in Show and People’s Choice.

All of the contestants will also have a chance to win the Best Presentation (table area decorations) Award.

Along with the public being able to taste test the entries and vote for their favorites by making a monetary donation, the fun afternoon will include raffles and a Silent Auction.

While taste testing gets your participation started, those attending can also order a dinner. The cost is $10 for persons 13 years and older, $5 for children 5 to 13, with children 5 and under served for free. The meal includes one full bowl of Chili or Soup as you prefer, salad, a drink and a dessert.

 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

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March is Reading Month Calendar (Ages 3-10)

Kids can celebrate reading by doing 10 or more activities on our calendar! Grab one by visiting the library. Once you have completed them, request a prize! The last day to claim prizes is April 30, 2023.

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                                            STORYTIMES                                                                                                                             

 Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3)

Get ready to move and groove to some cool tunes and stories while developing early literacy skills!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Jan. 3 - April 26 ● 10am

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Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

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

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Jan. 3 - April 26 ● 11am

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KIDS & FAMILY

Homeschooling Cooperative (drop-in)

Engage with other homeschooling families for fun educational and social opportunities.

Every Monday, starting Jan 9 ● 12:00pm – 1:30pm

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Kids Crafternoons (Ages 7-11)

Drop in and get crafty with a new and exciting craft each month! Supplies provided.

Tuesday Mar. 7 ● 4-5pm

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TEENS

Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 12-18)

Come play D&D 5th Edition! No prior experience needed.

Wednesdays, Jan. 4 – Apr. 26 ● 2:30-5pm

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Teen Craft Wednesday

Every Wednesday, Mary will lead you through making fun crafts, such as jewelry. All are welcome.

Program room, West (right) door.

Wednesdays ● 2:30-5pm

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Free Gaming (Age 10-18)

Play Trading Card Games like Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh, crack open a board game, or fire up the Switch.

Fridays, Jan. 6 - Apr. 28 ● 2:30-5pm

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Twitch Streaming (Online)

Join Connor and Tally and get sneak peeks at our new games! twitch.tv/fowlervillelibrary

Mondays Jan. 2 - Apr. 24 ● 3:30-4:30pm

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Pokemon Go (Age 10+)

Meet up with fellow PoGo players! Win raids, do events, and register friends!

Tuesdays, Jan. 3 – Apr. 25 ● 2:30-5pm

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ADULTS

Yoga with Ellen Zezula

Lean into Yin Yoga at the library with Ellen Zezula from Simply Authentic. You’ll enjoy soft stretches, and yoga asanas, and a touch of meditative practice. No cost, just bring your mat, or use one of ours.

Mondays, starting Feb. 6 ● 10am and 6pm

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Guided Meditation with Ellen Zezula

Join Ellen Zezula from Simply Authentic for a 30-minute guided morning meditation and imagery class.

Thursday Mar. 9 ● 10am

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LITERARY CORNER:

Weekly Adult Writers Group

Take a break from the busy week and have fun with some creative writing prompts.

Tuesdays, Jan. 10 - Apr. 25 ● 2:30pm

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CRAFTING CORNER:

Cozy Crafting by the Fireplace

Bring your own project or learn to knit and work on a beginner project.

Monday Mar. 6 ● 3-5pm

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Monthly Adult Crafts (registration required)

2nd Thursdays ● 6:30pm

Mar. 9 - Lavender Painting

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Sewing Craft Projects With Patty (registration required)

Join Patty Fitzgerald for fun sewing and quilt projects. From beginning to advanced – all levels of skill are welcome.

Friday Mar. 10 ● 11:30-2pm