Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Ionia. The best spots for locals and visitors.
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Get ready to laugh, cheer and join the fun! Ventriloquist Richard Paul combines unforgettable puppets, mind-blowing magic, upbeat music and plenty of audience participation for a truly interactive family experience.
Railroads enabled people and ideas to travel across America at speeds previously unseen. The railroad became romanticized, developed its own mythology and left a massive mark on traditional American music. Enjoy an array of traditional songs centered around the railroad and sing along with Ben...
Join Aunt Betty, Chicken Little and all your favorite barnyard buddies for this classic story with a cool twist: you get to pick how it ends! This lively, interactive show combines puppets with original music and comedy. Inspired by the beloved folk tales Chicken Little and Henny Penny.
Join our librarians as they put their research skills to the test to answer your inquisitive questions and see if it’s possible to stump a librarian! You can submit a question via kdl.org/stump. They would love to hear what questions are on your mind. New episodes drop every other Wednesday, and...
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.
MLB: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park
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Join Kevin Kammeraad and his puppet friends in an all-ages celebration of creativity, featuring a constant flow of interactive play! This event will be held at Rockford United Methodist Church: 159 Maple St. NE, Rockford, MI 49341 .
MiLB High-A: Dayton Dragons at Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond
MiLB High-A: West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts at Jackson Field
Create together! Features a new craft each time for you to make and take home.
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.
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..
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.
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...
Learn the basics from a long-time hand-sewing enthusiast! Bring your own projects to work on or sew along with our step by step project with materials provided!
Stories are better when shared with neighbors! Gary Byker Library is teaming up with Love Your Neighbor to bring storytime, literacy fun, and community connection into a fantastically fun morning. Join us for an interactive storytime, early literacy activities, and the joy of reading together....
The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library. January 21 - Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee February 18 - Two Seconds Too Late by Dani Pettrey March 18 -.
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.
It’s time to put your engineering skills to the test! We provide the materials, and you bring your creativity. With a variety of challenges and plenty of manipulatives, there’s no telling what you will build. What is KDL Lab Experience?
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...
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...
It's no secret that the 1960s was a tumultuous decade. Not only was war raging in Southeast Asia and society changing across the United States, Michiganders experienced seismic shifts in industry, culture and family life. Local author Susie Finkbeiner will discuss what she discovered about the...
April is National Financial Literacy Month! That means it's time for Smart Money Kids Read at ROPL! We're partnering once again with OUR Credit Union for a night with a story, games, and activities to learn the 'FUN!'-damentals of early financial literacy! Each family who registers and attends...
Students ages 11-17 are invited to connect with other civic-minded teens to help our librarians make our public library even better! This program can count as volunteer hours for things like the National Honor Society.
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...
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!
Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities.
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with us! Character sheets will be provided. If possible please bring a notebook and pencil. Sponsored by the Friends of the East Grand Rapids Library.
Who doesn’t like food? Drop by to help us rank this session’s snack theme: international candy! We’ll have totally free and unique candies sourced from all over the world. Whether you’re a foodie looking to explore new flavors or just a teenager who wants free food, we’re sure you’ll find something.
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!...
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.
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...
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.
Put your brain to the test and see if you can solve a plethora of different logic puzzles. If you really want to put your brain and engineering skills to the test, you can create a Rube Goldberg Machine to ring the bell. What is KDL Lab Experience?
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.
Join the Popcorn & Poetry book club for a thoughtful, lively discussion, and popcorn to snack on! We meet every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. Pick up your book from readers advisory on the main level and dive into the world of poetry with fellow enthusiasts. Age Group: Adults. This...
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!
If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Each month we will read an easy/intermediate book together. It's a great way to practice your English skills, whether or..
Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson.
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. No Registration...
Discover why pollinators matter and how you can make a difference! Join us for hands-on activities, nature-inspired crafts and fun ways to help bees and butterflies thrive in your community.
Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play intended for a wide range of ages for the whole family! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holders. If you do not have a TPL issued.
April 15, 2026 – The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett A darkly comic and warm-hearted novel about an old man on a cross-country mission to reunite with his high school crush—bringing together his adult daughter, two orphaned kids, and a cat who can predict death.
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...