Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Petoskey. Big events you don't want to miss.
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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?
Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim.
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.
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.
MLB: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park
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.
MiLB High-A: Dayton Dragons at Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond
Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson.
MiLB High-A: Lake County Captains at West Michigan Whitecaps at LMCU Ballpark
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..
Create together! Features a new craft each time for you to make and take home.
MiLB High-A: West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts at Jackson Field
MLB: Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park
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...
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...
Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Still Life by Louise Penny.
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....
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.
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.
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..
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...
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...
Join a group of adventurers on a Dungeons and Dragons quest! New and experienced players are welcome.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the Children's Program Room at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, 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.
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.
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts. What is KDL Lab Experience?
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!...
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 .
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...
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...
All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time, bonding with other mothers, and free coffee and tea.
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..
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...
Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Glamorous Notions by Megan Chance.
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!
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!
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.
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..
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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 .