Community Events in Grayling

Teen Zone

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Tyrone Township Branch · 43 S. Main St., Kent City, MI · Ages 10–17

Teen-only fun for you and your friends at the library! Stop by for activities that may include board games, food and more.

KDL Lab Experience: Art Party

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Caledonia Township Branch · 6260 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, MI

See how science and creativity go hand in hand as you let your artistic vision flow through a multitude of mediums and projects. What is KDL Lab Experience?

Babytime

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM UTC · East Grand Rapids Branch · 746 Lakeside Drive SE, East Grand Rapids, MI · Ages Up to 5

Join us for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.

Teen Zone | Switch It Up!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Nelson Township Branch · 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake, MI · Ages 10–17

Ready for the ultimate gaming hangout? We’ve got controllers for eight players, a huge selection of your favorite games, plus a projector to blow it up large. Team up or face off — it’s time to Switch it up!

Board Game Afternoon

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Spend a fun afternoon at the library with tabletop board and card games for adults, teens, and families with kids over 10! (If your children are not yet teens, please plan to stay and play with them.) We’ll provide and teach games from our collection, or bring your own.

Teen Zone | D&D

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Englehardt (Lowell) Branch · 200 N. Monroe St., Lowell, MI · Ages 10–17

Join a group of adventurers on a Dungeons and Dragons quest! New and experienced players are welcome.

Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit Tigers

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:40 PM UTC · Comerica Park · 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

MLB: Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

Craft & Create

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Alto Branch · 6071 Linfield Ave. SE, Alto, MI

Create together! Features a new craft each time for you to make and take home.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingües

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Comstock Park Branch · 3943 W. River Dr. NE, Comstock Park, MI

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your child in Spanish and English. Disfrute cuentos, canciones, y rimas con su hijo/a en español e inglés.

Ruff Readers

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Plainfield Township Branch · 2650 5 Mile Rd. NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This unique read-aloud program in partnership with West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc . pairs kids with a trained therapy dog and their handler. Kids read their favorite book and the pooches curl up, listen and enjoy. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and secure a time slot. First come, first served.

Dayton Dragons at Great Lakes Loons

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 10:05 PM UTC · Dow Diamond · 825 E Main St, Midland, MI

MiLB High-A: Dayton Dragons at Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond

Baby Play

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Parents and babies are invited to join us for this drop-in, unstructured open baby play. It is a perfect time to play and give baby an chance to interact with others while caregivers get to know one another. Stay for a just a few minutes or for the hour! This event is intended for children 0-2 and..

Lake County Captains at West Michigan Whitecaps

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:35 PM UTC · LMCU Ballpark · 4500 W River Dr, Comstock Park, MI

MiLB High-A: Lake County Captains at West Michigan Whitecaps at LMCU Ballpark

Dinosaur Fun! A 1,000 Books before Kindergarten Celebration

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hill, MI 48334. No registration is...

West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 10:05 PM UTC · Jackson Field · 505 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI

MiLB High-A: West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts at Jackson Field

Make & Mingle: Trash Flower Art

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Royal Oak Public Library · 222 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

Make & Mingle is a program designed as both a craft and social event. Bring a friend or family member to craft together. Don't have anyone to bring? You're still welcome to come, just know that the spirit of the program will encourage you to socialize with new people! Children ages 10-13 are...

KDL Lab Experience: Cubelets, Robots in Disguise

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Grandville Branch · 4055 Maple St. SW, Grandville, MI

Stack and build with pre-programmed robots in a variety of unique ways to create countless robot constructions. Make your robot move, groove and light up. Every design is a new robot. What is KDL Lab Experience?

Maker Monday - DIY Little Monster Key Chain

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Gary Byker Memorial Library · 3338 Van Buren St, Hudsonville, MI

Hello Makers! Join us for a creative Maker Monday where kids will hand-sew their own Labubu monster faces! Using basic sewing techniques, makers will stitch together colorful felt characters and transform them into unique keychains they can take home. Perfect for beginners—all materials provided....

Messy Play (ages 0-4)

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Children are naturally curious and learn best when they actively engage with their environment and use all their senses! They will learn about different textures and materials in a way they learn best. This is a drop in activity for ages 0-4, please dress for mess.

Ada Z Book Club

In 3 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Amy Van Andel Library (Ada) Branch · 7215 Headley Street SE, Ada, MI

Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal.

TPL Author Talks: Miranda Cowley Heller on "What the Deep Water Knows"

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Miranda Cowley Heller has worked as senior vice president and head of drama series at HBO, developing and overseeing such shows as The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Big Love. Her debut novel, The Paper Palace, was a number one New York Times bestseller. Set against the stunning..

LOC Kids Financial Education Fair (Grades K-8)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Children's Program Room at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334. No...

Pokémon Club: Learn to Battle: Grades 1 to 12

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Royal Oak Public Library · 222 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

Join us in learning how to battle in the Pokémon Trading Card Game! Beginners are welcome. No prior experience needed. Intermediate players are welcome to join, too! The Library will provide decks for beginners, but players are welcome to bring their own decks. Registration is required. Please...

Diverse Readers Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Gary Byker Memorial Library · 3338 Van Buren St, Hudsonville, MI

April Book - The Leavers by Lisa Ko This award-winning novel from the author of Memory Piece is a moving story of how a boy comes into his own when everything he loves is taken away, and how a mother learns to live with the mistakes of the past. One morning, Deming Guo’s mother, Polly, an...

Rhyme Time Music and Movement

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Alpine Township Branch · 5255 Alpine Ave. NW, Comstock Park, MI · Ages Up to 5

Get your wiggles out with rhymes, songs and musical activities. Move and groove together while strengthening motor, listening and early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.

Nelson Twp. Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Nelson Township Branch · 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake, MI

Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson.

Sensory Friendly Storytime

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Ages 3+. In this adaptive storytime explore the 5 senses with stories, songs, and sensory play! With a smaller class size, limited distractions and tools like a visual schedule, the stage is set for an inclusive storytime for all families. Please arrive on time for this program. We are unable to...

Yoga Storytime

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Byron Township Branch · 8191 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI · Ages Up to 5

Practice simple yoga poses and movements while enjoying stories and songs to build early literacy skills. Please dress in comfortable clothing. A limited number of mats will be available. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.

Adaptive Storytime (for neurodiverse kids/kids with disabilities ages 3-11)

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in-person in the Children's Program Room at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI...

Bookworms Book Club Registration

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

This book club is for beginning readers ages 5-8. Your child should read at least one book from the Early Reader series and then be able to meet up with other kids to talk about the books they read, do a craft and play a game. May's Early Reader series is anything by Dr. Seuss (under SEU in the...

Blue Dog Bonanza

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Caledonia Township Branch · 6260 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, MI

Join us for a playful celebration of imagination inspired by BLUEY™! Kids and families can enjoy crafts, games and creative activities that encourage plenty of imaginative fun. Get ready to play, laugh and explore together! BLUEY™ is a trademark of Ludo Studio Pty Ltd.

Toddler Story Time: Ages 18 Months to 3 Years

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Royal Oak Public Library · 222 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

Open Craft Lab

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Gaines Township Branch · 421 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Stop in and try something new or bring in your own project! New projects will be introduced monthly. All previous projects will be available while supplies last.

Toddler Time [Off-Site]

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Krause Branch Temporary Location Branch · 220 N Monroe St., Rockford, MI · Ages 1–3

Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. This event will take place at Parkside Early Childhood Center, 156 Lewis St., Rockford, MI 49341 .

Smart Money Program

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Introduce your little ones to the world of coins, counting, and smart choices! Through playful storybooks and hands-on money-themed activities, preschoolers learn simple money concepts like saving, spending, and sharing-all in a fun, age-friendly way.

Kids Zone

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · East Grand Rapids Branch · 746 Lakeside Drive SE, East Grand Rapids, MI

It's a special time for fun, interactive programs just for school kids! Join our KDL Kids Zone programs for crafts, storytime, games and other activities.

Silent Book Club

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Silent Book Club is a gathering of readers. Read silently for an hour, and then, if you’d like, come together to talk about books. There is no assigned reading. All kinds of readers are welcome. Silent Book Club® is a global community of readers, with more than 1000 chapters in 50 countries around..

Little Me Storytime (13-23 months)

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library Events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the FCL Farmington location at 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335. No Registration Required At...

Mama Bear & Baby Cubs Support Group

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Grandville Branch · 4055 Maple St. SW, Grandville, MI · Ages Up to 5

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time, bonding with other mothers, and free coffee and tea.

Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Royal Oak Public Library · 222 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

Saving Your Memories with the TPL Memory Lab

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Save those memories! Learn how to use the Memory Lab to digitize your old formats. Let us teach you how to digitize physical items like old movies on VHS, slides, negatives, and paper photos. You can also migrate your favorite homemade mix tape and save them all to a flash drive! Creating new...

Homeschool Hangout

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Tyrone Township Branch · 43 S. Main St., Kent City, MI

Welcome to our hangout, where homeschoolers can connect with other kids and learn through engaging activities including STEAM, writing, crafts and games. The theme changes regularly, so there are always new opportunities to learn and explore together!

Lego Club (Ages 5-12)

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Drop in Lego Club is great fun for Lego Aficionados of all types! Each month will have a special creation theme that is STEAM related but open Lego building is also encouraged. All Legos are provided by the Library.

Thursday Afternoon Club (Grades 3-5)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Registration is...

Baby Size! Story Time: Ages Birth to 18 Months

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Royal Oak Public Library · 222 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

Storytime [Off-Site]

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Krause Branch Temporary Location Branch · 220 N Monroe St., Rockford, MI · Ages Up to 5

Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome . This event will take place at Parkside Early Childhood Center, 156 Lewis St., Rockford, MI 49341 .

Paws to Read! (Saturday Session)

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Troy Public Library · 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

Help your child gain confidence and reading fluency by reading to a therapy dog! To get your full reading time, you must arrive on time and with a book. Registration required, space is limited. You may sign up for the Monday session OR the Saturday session. Click here to reserve your time slot!...

Donuts & Writing Club (Ages 9-12)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Plymouth District Library · 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI

Come for encouragement, for writing activities, or just to eat donuts.* Age Group: 9-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of PDL. (*Gluten/dairy free snacks also available.)

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Farmington Community Library · 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hill, MI 48334. No Registration...

Storytime Prom Party

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Englehardt (Lowell) Branch · 200 N. Monroe St., Lowell, MI

Dress to impress for a special prom-themed storytime filled with music, movement and fancy fun.