Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Science Heroes: Digging It!
Experience exciting science experiments at this interactive STEM show. For children ages 5 and up.
BINGO Night
Join us for some fun, free BINGO games with plenty of dinosaur-themed prizes! All ages welcome.
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Adult Book Club
Read Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton on your own, then join us in person or on Zoom to discuss. Pick up a free copy of the book to read before the meeting at the adult reference desk, while supplies last.
Opposites Exploration
Young children will use their different senses to explore the concept of opposites. For children ages 4 and under.
Knit and Crochet Night
Bring your works-in-progress and enjoy the company of other fiber artists. This is an adult program.
Teen Bad Art Dinos
Give a dinosaur picture a ridiculous glow-up. No artistic skills required! For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Paleo Joe
Learn about dinosaurs and fossils with Paleo Joe, an award-winning paleontologist and storyteller! For children ages 5 and up.
Teen Anime Club
Share your love of anime with other fans and participate in a different activity each month based on anime, manga, or Japanese culture. For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.
Velvet Poster Coloring
Color a fuzzy velvet dinosaur poster to create a personalized work of prehistoric art. All ages welcome.
Book Bedazzling
Make your book cover sparkle and shine with tiny rhinestones. Bring a book from home or use one of ours. This is an adult program.
Dinosaur Egg Bath Bombs
Create a relaxing bath bomb with a dinosaur surprise inside! For children ages 8 and up.
Archaeology Family Storytime
Join us as we dig up some good books and go on a fossil hunt! For families with children ages 5 and under.
Cyanotype Paper Prints
Use the power of the sun to make fossil-like imprints on special cyanotype paper. This is an adult program.
Teen Hieroglyphics Scavenger Hunt
Translate hieroglyphics and follow the clues to uncover hidden treasure. For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.
Friends Meeting (tentative)
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Bugs on Wheels
Meet live bugs and learn about ancient insect species that still exist today. For children ages 5 and up.
Volcano Dino-ramas
Create a diorama (or dino-rama) featuring a volcano and dinosaurs, then use baking soda and vinegar to make your volcano erupt! All ages welcome.
Are You Smarter than a Librarian: Dinosaur Edition
Put your dinosaur knowledge to the test in this trivia game against our librarians. Spectators are also welcome! For children ages 6 and up.
Last day to turn in summer reading logs!
Be sure to turn in your summer reading logs by 5 pm on Friday, July 31!
Finale Party: Jurassic Joel’s Magic Show
Wrap up the Summer Reading program with a captivating dinosaur-themed magic show! After the magic, we’ll enjoy some frozen treats and announce the Grand Prize Winners!
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Seed Saving Basics
Learn about identifying suitable seeds for saving, collection methods, cross-pollination, and seed storage. This is an adult program.
Teen Anime Club: Mini Con
Join us for a mini anime convention at this extra-long session of anime club! For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting (tentative)
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting (to be rescheduled)
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Teen Pan Mining
Sift through buckets of dirt to unearth gems and artifacts. Whatever you find, you can keep. It will be messy! For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.
Insects in Amber Magnets
Craft a magnet inspired by Jurassic Park’s iconic mosquito in amber. This is an adult program.
Dino Play! Family Storytime
Join us for dino-tastic fun with dino-books, dino-songs, dino-art, and dino-dancing! For families with children ages 5 and under.
T-Rex Tea Party
Dress in your best tea party or dinosaur outfit and come celebrate with us. We’ll have snacks, games, and a special prehistoric guest. For children ages 5 and up.
Archaeology in Detroit
Megan McCullen, from Wayne State’s Grosscup Museum, will share artifacts and speak about archaeological dig sites around Detroit. This is an adult program.
Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils
Make a one-of-a-kind dinosaur “fossil” from salt dough. All ages welcome.
Dinosaur Suncatchers
Make a colorful dinosaur decoration for your window. For children ages 5 and up.
Cooking Matters at the Store
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan will give tips for eating healthy on a budget. Attendees will receive a $10 grocery store gift card. This is an adult event.
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Teen Anime Club
Share your love of anime with other fans and participate in a different activity each month based on anime, manga, or Japanese culture. For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.
Teen Minecraft Perler Beads
Use Perler beads to build iconic block shapes from Minecraft. For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.
Summer Reading Kickoff
It’s the first day of registration for the Summer Reading Program! Drop by, sign up for Summer Reading, and enjoy some crafts, games, contests, giveaways, and more!
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Friends Trivia Night Fundraiser
Support the Friends of the Library and test your knowledge at this special after-hours event! Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 per person (cash or check only) and are on sale at the library’s circulation desk.
Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.
Teacher Gift: Flower Drop Garden Ornaments
Make your teacher a thank you card and a pretty garden ornament as a thoughtful end-of-year gift. For children ages 5 and up.
BINGO Night
Join us for some fun, free BINGO games with plenty of prizes! All ages welcome.
Teen Kindergarten
Embrace your inner child with nostalgic activities and snacks. For those in grades 6-12.
Chair Yoga
Join us for gentle movement and mindful mobility with an instructor from LAHC. This is an adult program.
Babytime Storytime
Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!
Library Board Meeting
The library board meets monthly. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Teen Anime Club
Share your love of anime with other fans and participate in a different activity each month based on anime, manga, or Japanese culture. For those in grades 6-12.
Chair Yoga
Join us for gentle movement and mindful mobility with an instructor from LAHC. This is an adult program.
Bugs Family Storytime
Join us as we move and groove like happy bugs, share stories and songs, and make our own toy bugs. For families with children ages 5 and under.
Adult Book Club
Pick up a free copy (while supplies last) of Chevy in the Hole by Kelsey Ronan at the adult reference desk, read it on your own before the meeting, then join us in person or on Zoom to discuss.
Chair Yoga
Join us for gentle movement and mindful mobility with an instructor from LAHC. This is an adult program.
Teen Steampunk Trinket Boxes
Create a tiny trinket box that’s the perfect size to carry with you on your next airship ride (or just in your backpack). For those in grades 6-12.
Used Book Bag Sale
Refresh your home library, support the Friends, and fill a plastic grocery bag with used books for just $5! Bags will be provided.