Houghton Lake Public Library

Book Club

May 21, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Feb 19 @ 1:30pm – Join us in discussing great books at our monthly book club! Books and discussion questions can be picked up at the Library!

This program is appropriate for: Adults

Storytime Fridays

October 12, 2016 staff Children's Leave a comment

Fridays @ 10:30am – Come learn with us through stories, rhymes, and play time at this weekly program geared for toddlers and preschool age children.

This program is appropriate for: Children

Teen Movie Club

February 7, 2022 Brandon Richards Teen Leave a comment

Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 27, & May 18 @ 3pm – Teens are invited to enjoy popcorn and snacks while watching a movie!

This program is appropriate for: Teens

Genealogy Time

November 10, 2016 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Mar 5, Apr 2, & May 7 @ 1pm – Have questions on starting your genealogical research? Get your questions answered, and discover your family’s history!

This program is appropriate for: Adults

Seashell Trinket Dishes

February 11, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult, Teen Leave a comment

Mar 10 @ 4:30pm – Get crafty with us as we turn seashells into one-of-a-kind trinket dishes! This hands-on craft ties into our current book club pick and is a fun, creative way to explore the book’s theme. All supplies provided. Registration required.

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Teens

Coffee And Covers

February 12, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult, Family Leave a comment

Mar 12, Apr 9, & May 14 from 1-2:30pm: Join Erica, our friendly cataloger, at Uncharted Grounds Coffee Shop for a casual chat about the latest book recommendations and exciting new additions to the library collection.

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Family

Chip Taste Test

February 11, 2026 Brandon Richards Children's, Teen Leave a comment

Mar 25 @ 3pm – Kids can join us after school to sample a variety of chips and vote for their favorite!

This program is appropriate for: Children, Teens

Retro Catalog

February 11, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult, Family, Teen Leave a comment

Mar 26 @ 4pm – Step back in time and get hands-on with a mini card catalog. Learn how it worked and create your own cards to file just like libraries used to do.

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Family, Teens

Spring Card Classes

February 15, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Apr 14 & May 12 @ 11am – Spring into creativity at our upcoming card-making event! All materials provided. Registration requested.

This program is appropriate for: Adults

Book Spine Poetry

February 11, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Apr 16 @ 4pm – Play with words in a whole new way by turning book spines into poetry. This relaxed, creative program invites you to explore language and see the library’s hidden poetry come to life.

This program is appropriate for: Adults