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4 events,
Antwerp- Bounce, Sing, Read: Baby Time at the Library
Antwerp- Bounce, Sing, Read: Baby Time at the Library
For babies 0 – walking. Participants will enjoy songs, rhymes, movement activities, and stories!
Webster – Fab Lab (formerly Little Science)
Webster – Fab Lab (formerly Little Science)
An early literacy program for ages 2-5 that covers basic STEAM concepts like colors, shapes, and more! No registration required.
Covert: Movie Night at the Library
Covert: Movie Night at the Library
If you love to catch a good flick, come to the library where company and refreshments will be provided!
Bangor – Fab Lab – Comparing and sorting seeds
Bangor – Fab Lab – Comparing and sorting seeds
Join us for FAB LAB, formally Little Science! Fab lab is geared toward budding little scientists ages 0-5 years. Experiment with art-focused science programs. Registration is NOT required. Call 269-427-8810 for details. Follow us on Facebook.
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Webster – Bounce, Sing, Read: Baby Time
Webster – Bounce, Sing, Read: Baby Time
An early literacy story time for babies ages newborn to right before walking. We will do lap bounces, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs. No registration required.
Lawrence – Explore!
Lawrence – Explore!
Explore the arts, science, history, and cooking during this after school program. Each week will have a different project that kids can create and take home. Ages 6-16, no registration needed.
VBDL – Board of Trustees Meeting
VBDL – Board of Trustees Meeting
The Van Buren District Library Board of Trustees meets at 4:30pm the fourth Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted. April's meeting will be held in the Community Room of Webster Memorial Library, Decatur (200 N. Phelps St., Decatur).
8 events,
Gobles – Teen/Adult Take-and-Make
Gobles – Teen/Adult Take-and-Make
Stop by the Library to pick up a simple craft kit you can do at home.
Webster – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Webster – Read & Rhyme Story Time
An early literacy storytime for ages 2-5. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! No registration required.
Antwerp- Move & Groove
Antwerp- Move & Groove
Shake your groove thing with Antwerp Sunshine. Preschoolers and toddler can bring their grown ups to the library for a morning of dancing and singing and generally getting out all their wiggles.
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Healthy Eating
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Healthy Eating
Join Miss Debbie for Read & Rhyme Story Time every Wednesday @10:30am. Children 2-5 are welcome to come for stories, songs, felt board and hands on craft activities. Registration is NOT required. Call 269-427-8810 for details. Follow us on Facebook.
Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Stories, crafts, friends and fun! For children 5 and under and their grownups. Call the Library at 269-628-4537 for up-to-date location information.
Covert: Zumba Class
Covert: Zumba Class
Do you like to move and groove? Then stop in the library for this FREE Zumba class!
3 events,
Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Join us for stories, rhymes, and crafts. Great for ages birth to 5 years old.
Antwerp- Move & Groove
Antwerp- Move & Groove
Shake your groove thing with Antwerp Sunshine. Preschoolers and toddler can bring their grown ups to the library for a morning of dancing and singing and generally getting out all their wiggles.
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Join us every Thursday at 10:30am as we read a story, make a craft, and do a scavenger hunt. Ages 2-5, no registration required.
3 events,
Webster – Move & Groove
Webster – Move & Groove
This is an early literacy program for kids who are walking up to age 5. Using songs, dance, playing instruments, and more, we will move & groove! No registration required.
Bangor – Lego Challenge
Bangor – Lego Challenge
Every other Friday there will be a new challenge to complete. Are you up for the challenge? Registration is NOT required. Call 269-427-8810 for details
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Covert: Mother’s Day Gift craft
Covert: Mother’s Day Gift craft
We will decorate flowers for Mother's day plant gifts and make greeting cards!
Lawrence – Explore!
Lawrence – Explore!
Explore the arts, science, history, and cooking during this after school program. Each week will have a different project that kids can create and take home. Ages 6-16, no registration needed.
3 events,
Bloomingdale- Star Wars Lightsabers
Bloomingdale- Star Wars Lightsabers
Star Wars Day we must celebrate! Pick up your Lightsaber kits! Build yourself a jedi or a sith lightsaber. We are building them from pool noodles so this is great for all ages!
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Preschoolers and toddlers are invited to bring a grown up to the library for an hour of reading, singing, playing, and learning together. Practice school readiness skills and take home a craft too!
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Mother’s Day
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Mother’s Day
Children 5 and under are welcome to join Miss Debbie every Wednesday at 10:30am for Read & Rhyme Story Time. Join as we explore Mother's day through stories, songs, felt board activities and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated but NOT required. Call 269-427-8810 for details.
5 events,
Bloomingdale- Cinco De Mayo Kits
Bloomingdale- Cinco De Mayo Kits
Visit the Bloomingdale Branch and pick up a kit with spices to mix up your own enchilada sauce for a delicious Cinco De Mayo celebration. Each kit contains the spices and recipe to make the seasoning blend and a recipe for using it. We've also included the supplies and instructions to make papel picado for […]
Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Join us for stories, rhymes, and crafts. Great for ages birth to 5 years old.
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Preschoolers and toddlers are invited to bring a grown up to the library for an hour of reading, singing, playing, and learning together. Practice school readiness skills and take home a craft too!
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Join us every Thursday at 10:30am as we read a story, make a craft, and do a scavenger hunt. Ages 2-5, no registration required.
Bangor – Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Bangor – Cinco de Mayo Celebration
In 1862 Mexico was victorious over the French Empire in the Battle of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo is their celebration! Join us Thursday, May 5 between 1-5 for light snacks, drinks and crafts celebrating Mexico's Cinco De Mayo! Call 269-427-8810 for details.
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Bloomingdale- Derby Horses
Bloomingdale- Derby Horses
The Kentucky Derby kicks off the three races of the Three Crowns! In honor of the run for the roses, you can make your own derby horse. Stop in and pick up a kit while supplies last!
Covert: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Covert: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Woild you like to celebrate Cinco de Mayo...a second day ? Well, stop by the library for a Friday Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring a taco bar, pinata, Mexican Bingo, and more!
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Antwerp – EXPLORE! Mother’s Day Craft
Antwerp – EXPLORE! Mother’s Day Craft
Stop by the library at any time between 11am and 1pm to make a special gift for mom! All supplies are provided. Designed for children ages 5 & up, but all ages are welcome with adult supervision. No registration required. Phone 269.668.2534 for more information.
Bangor – Mother’s Day Crafting
Bangor – Mother’s Day Crafting
Join us Saturday, May 7 between 11am and 1pm as we create masterpieces for Mom. Celebrate moms with us, Create a gift for that special mom, aunt, sister, grandma. Various crafts will be offered as well as light refreshments. This is an ALL ages event. Call 269-427-8810
Lawrence – Guided Mushroom Hunt
Lawrence – Guided Mushroom Hunt
Take a walk with a mushroom hunter and look for 5 different springtime mushrooms! Registration required, call 269-674-3200 for more info.
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Bloomingdale- Quilting Group
Bloomingdale- Quilting Group
Join us and talented local Quilter Marty Youngblood. Get together to learn new techniques, get some inspirations or simply work on an already started project.
Antwerp – Bounce, Sing, Read: Baby Time at the Library
Antwerp – Bounce, Sing, Read: Baby Time at the Library
For babies 0 – walking. Participants will enjoy songs, rhymes, movement activities, and stories.
Bangor – Fab Lab – Weather in a jar
Bangor – Fab Lab – Weather in a jar
Fab lab is for kids 2-5. Join us Monday, May 9 at 5pm as we explore Weather in a Jar. Registration is not required but it is appreciated. Please call 269-427-8810 for details.
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Bloomingdale- Take & Make Rainbow Windsock
Bloomingdale- Take & Make Rainbow Windsock
This colorful spring craft will turn the darkest rainy days into a bright and fun one. Stop in to pick up a Rainbow Windsock to make. Once the rain stops pouring, the kids will happily hang these beauties outside so they can dance in the wind.
Antwerp – Macrame Keychains
Antwerp – Macrame Keychains
Make your own macrame keychain during this free class for adults ages 18 and up! All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, call the library at 269.668.2534 or fill out the form below. Please be sure to note if you would like to attend the 1pm or 4:30pm class.
Lawrence – Explore!
Lawrence – Explore!
Explore the arts, science, history, and cooking during this after school program. Each week will have a different project that kids can create and take home. Ages 6-16, no registration needed.
Antwerp – Macrame Keychains
Antwerp – Macrame Keychains
Make your own macrame keychain during this free class for adults ages 18 and up! All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, call the library at 269.668.2534 or fill out the form below. Please be sure to note if you would like to attend the 1pm or 4:30pm class.
Gobles – Book Discussion Group
Gobles – Book Discussion Group
Reading and discussing titles by Michigan-based author Viola Shipman.
4 events,
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Preschoolers and toddlers are invited to bring a grown up to the library for an hour of reading, singing, playing, and learning together. Practice school readiness skills and take home a craft too!
Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Stories, crafts, friends and fun! For children 5 and under and their grownups. Call the Library at 269-628-4537 for up-to-date location information.
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Ponds
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Ponds
Children 5 and under are welcome to join Miss Debbie every Wednesday at 10:30am for Read & Rhyme Story Time. Join us as we explore ponds through stories, songs, felt board activities and creative art projects. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Call the 269-427-8810 for details.
Bloomingdale- Books You Want to Read Book Club
Bloomingdale- Books You Want to Read Book Club
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome. 2) A person’s undoing 3) Joshua Templeman Lucy Hutton has always been certain that the nice girl can get the corner office. She’s charming and accommodating and prides herself on being loved by everyone at […]
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Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Join us for stories, rhymes, and crafts. Great for ages birth to 5 years old.
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Preschoolers and toddlers are invited to bring a grown up to the library for an hour of reading, singing, playing, and learning together. Practice school readiness skills and take home a craft too!
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Join us every Thursday at 10:30am as we read a story, make a craft, and do a scavenger hunt. Ages 2-5, no registration required.
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Covert: Anime/Manga Club
Covert: Anime/Manga Club
Draw, crafting, Discuss, read Japanese Manga and watch Anime Films and tv shows!
Antwerp – Gaming Unplugged
Antwerp – Gaming Unplugged
Join VBDL Antwerp Sunshine Branch for Big Boggle and Jumbo Jenga! Play the games you know and love only much, much bigger! For families and teens age 12 and up. Registration is requested, but not required. For more information, phone the library at 269.668.2534.
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Bloomingdale- Painting Adventures
Bloomingdale- Painting Adventures
Let's paint some rocks! Use this creative "canvas" to express yourself. Give it to a friend, leave it around town, or use as an accent in your own garden.
Covert: Movie Night, Limbo
Covert: Movie Night, Limbo
We will watch Limbo. Description: On a remote Scottish island, a group of refugees wait for their asylum claims to be processed, barred from working and forced to take ridiculous cultural-awareness classes. Among them is Omar (Amir El-Masry), a former Syrian musician whose optimism gradually drains away.
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Lawrence – Explore!
Lawrence – Explore!
Explore the arts, science, history, and cooking during this after school program. Each week will have a different project that kids can create and take home. Ages 6-16, no registration needed.
Bangor – Explore Lab – Properties of Matter
Bangor – Explore Lab – Properties of Matter
Explore Lab is a hands-on science learning experience for ages 6-16. The Bangor Branch is collaborating our Explore Lab with the Bangor Public Schools current science curriculum. Come by and try the experiments you only read about at school. This week is Properties of Matter. We will be EXPLORING matter by observing and describing (then […]
Webster – Crafty Corner
Webster – Crafty Corner
This craft program is for teens and adults who want to be creative! Each month we'll have a different craft project. Please call to find out this month's project and to register 269-423-4771.
4 events,
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Preschoolers and toddlers are invited to bring a grown up to the library for an hour of reading, singing, playing, and learning together. Practice school readiness skills and take home a craft too!
Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Stories, crafts, friends and fun! For children 5 and under and their grownups. Call the Library at 269-628-4537 for up-to-date location information.
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Butterflies
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Butterflies
Children 5 and under are welcome to join Miss Debbie every Wednesday at 10:30am for Read & Rhyme Story Time. We will be exploring Ponds through stories, song, felt board activities and creative art projects. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Call 269-427-8810 for details.
Webster – Wandering the Stacks: A Genre-Spanning Book Club
Webster – Wandering the Stacks: A Genre-Spanning Book Club
Wandering the Stacks: A Genre-Spanning Book Club is for adults who are looking for some reading diversity! Each month, we’ll cover a different genre and a book to fit that theme! Check out a copy from the circulation desk today. No registration required.
4 events,
Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Join us for stories, rhymes, and crafts. Great for ages birth to 5 years old.
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Antwerp – Read & Rhyme Story Time
Preschoolers and toddlers are invited to bring a grown up to the library for an hour of reading, singing, playing, and learning together. Practice school readiness skills and take home a craft too!
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Join us every Thursday at 10:30am as we read a story, make a craft, and do a scavenger hunt. Ages 2-5, no registration required.
Aging to Perfection
Aging to Perfection
This is a program aimed at seniors 65+. Each month we'll have a different theme, activity, and/or craft to do! Registration requested.
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Bloomingdale- After School Craft
Bloomingdale- After School Craft
Celebrate Spring with these happy egg carton creatures! Ladybug and turtles just make us smile! Stop in and craft with us!
Covert: Anime/Manga Club
Covert: Anime/Manga Club
Draw, crafting, Discuss, read Japanese Manga and watch Anime Films and tv shows!
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Antwerp – Block Party: LEGO at the Library
Antwerp – Block Party: LEGO at the Library
Children of all ages are welcome to join us for Block Party and build with the library’s LEGOs! Free and open to the public. All supplies are provided - all you need is your imagination! All creations will be displayed in the library until next month’s Block Party! For more information, call 269.668.2534.
Bangor – Memorial Day Crafting
Bangor – Memorial Day Crafting
Join us on Saturday, May 21 for Armed Forces Day as we create crafts for Memorial Day! Stop by between 11am - 1pm. Chose one or all crafts; Poppy cards, Patriotic sun catcher, Stix Flag and Patriotic hand prints. Registration is not required, this is an ALL ages Event. Light refreshments will be served. Call […]
Lawrence – Washer Art
Lawrence – Washer Art
Make a necklace, bracelet, or key chain with washers and chord! Two sessions, 11am and 1pm. Ages 13 and up, registration required. Call 269-674-3200 to reserve a spot!
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Antwerp – Bounce, Sing, Read: Baby Time at the Library
Antwerp – Bounce, Sing, Read: Baby Time at the Library
For babies 0 – walking. Participants will enjoy songs, rhymes, movement activities, and stories.
Bloomingdale- Quilting Group
Bloomingdale- Quilting Group
Join us and talented local Quilter Marty Youngblood. Get together to learn new techniques, get some inspirations or simply work on an already started project.
Bangor – Fab Lab – Bubbles
Bangor – Fab Lab – Bubbles
Children 2-5 can join our Fab lab as we explore Bubbles. All materials are included for this experiment. Registration is not required but it is appreciated. Call 269-427-8810 for details
Covert: Cover to Cover Book Club
Covert: Cover to Cover Book Club
Join us as we discuss, "Maid" by Stephanie Land! Our selection for May-June will be "All Creatures great and Small," by James Herriot.
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Lawrence – Explore!
Lawrence – Explore!
Explore the arts, science, history, and cooking during this after school program. Each week will have a different project that kids can create and take home. Ages 6-16, no registration needed.
VBDL – Board of Trustees Meeting
VBDL – Board of Trustees Meeting
The Van Buren District Library Board of Trustees meets at 4:30pm the fourth Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted. May's meeting will be held at VBDL Covert Branch (33680 M-140, Covert).
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Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Stories, crafts, friends and fun! For children 5 and under and their grownups. Call the Library at 269-628-4537 for up-to-date location information.
Antwerp – Move & Groove
Antwerp – Move & Groove
Shake your groove thing with VBDL Antwerp Sunshine Branch! Preschoolers and toddler can bring their grown ups to the library for a morning of dancing and singing and generally getting out all their wiggles.
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Bugs
Bangor – Read & Rhyme Story Time – Bugs
Children 5 and under are welcome to join Miss Debbie every Wednesday at 10:30am. Join us as we explore Bugs through stories, songs, felt board activities and creative art projects. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Call 269-427-8810 for details.
3 events,
Antwerp – Move & Groove
Antwerp – Move & Groove
Shake your groove thing with VBDL Antwerp Sunshine Branch! Preschoolers and toddler can bring their grown ups to the library for a morning of dancing and singing and generally getting […]
Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Bloomingdale- Read & Rhyme Story Time
Join us for stories, rhymes, and crafts. Great for ages birth to 5 years old.
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Join us every Thursday at 10:30am as we read a story, make a craft, and do a scavenger hunt. Ages 2-5, no registration required.
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Bangor – Adult/Teen Crafting – Beaded Book Marker
Bangor – Adult/Teen Crafting – Beaded Book Marker
Join us Saturday, May 28 as we make Beaded Book Markers. Space IS limited and Registration is required. This event is for Teens and Adults. Each participant will be able to make 2 book markers to keep or give as gifts. Call 269-427-8810 for details or to register.
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Lawrence – Explore!
Lawrence – Explore!
Explore the arts, science, history, and cooking during this after school program. Each week will have a different project that kids can create and take home. Ages 6-16, no registration needed.
Bangor – Explore Lab – A plant’s life; growth without soil
Bangor – Explore Lab – A plant’s life; growth without soil
Explore is an interactive hands-on science lab for ages 6-16. Join us Tuesday, May 31 as we EXPLORE Growing Cress without soil. All materials are included for this experiment and kids will be able to take home a Cress pot to watch grow. Registration IS required, please call 269-427-8810 for details or to sign-up.
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Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Gobles – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Stories, crafts, friends and fun! For children 5 and under and their grownups. Call the Library at 269-628-4537 for up-to-date location information.
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Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Lawrence – Read and Rhyme Story Time
Join us every Thursday at 10:30am as we read a story, make a craft, and do a scavenger hunt. Ages 2-5, no registration required.
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Covert: Anime/Manga Club
Covert: Anime/Manga Club
Draw, crafting, Discuss, read Japanese Manga and watch Anime Films and tv shows!
Covert: Summer Reading Program Field Day Kick-off
Covert: Summer Reading Program Field Day Kick-off
Join us for a fun filled field day to kick of our summer reading program "Oceans of Possibilities."
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Bangor -Summer Reading Program Kick Off – Oceans of Possibilities
Bangor -Summer Reading Program Kick Off – Oceans of Possibilities
Saturday, June 4 is VBDL's Summer Reading Program kick off! This years theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Please stop by anytime between 9am and 2pm to sign up, the first 25 sign-ups receive a library grab bag filled with items to get you ready for Summer Reading Fun! Call 269-427-8810 for details.
Antwerp – Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Antwerp – Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Drop in any time between 10:30am and 3:30pm to register for the Summer Reading program and enjoy pirate and ocean-themed activities! Follow your treasure map from station to station, earning a prize at the end of your pirate training.
Bloomingdale-Summer Reading Kick Off
Bloomingdale-Summer Reading Kick Off
Kick off your summer of reading! There are "Oceans of Possibility" and we have the books, movies and fun activities to help you dive right in! Join us in the park to sign up between 11 am and 12:30 pm.
Gobles – Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event
Gobles – Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event
Join us for a Pirate Party and get signed up for our Summer Reading Program, "Oceans of Possibilities"! All ages are welcome; no registration required to attend the party.
Lawrence – Dive into Summer Reading!
Lawrence – Dive into Summer Reading!
Drop in for our summer reading program kickoff! We'll have snacks, activities and projects, and take home bags for the whole family.
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