Houghton Lake Public Library

DIY Conversation Hearts

October 21, 2025 Brandon Richards Children's, Teen Leave a comment

Feb 13 @ 3pm – Love the messages, but hate the actual candy? Stop by and create your own custom conversation heart out of air-dry clay!

This program is appropriate for: Children, Teens

Tech Tuesdays

July 21, 2022 Brandon Richards Children's, Teen Leave a comment

First and third Tuesday each month from 3-4:30pm – Kids can join us after school and enjoy VR headsets, Sphero robots, a green screen, and switch.

This program is appropriate for: Children, Teens

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