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    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
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    Cloud Storage Basics

    February 11, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

    Apr 21 @ 1:30pm – Learn what the “cloud” is, what it’s used for, and how to manage it on your mobile devices.

    This program is appropriate for: Adults
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    Puzzle Palooza

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

    Apr 23 @ 3pm – Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our puzzle competition! Teams and individuals will race to be the first to complete a 300-piece puzzle. The fastest puzzlers win a prize! Registration required.

    This program is appropriate for: Adults, Children, Family, Teens
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    Cloudy with a Chance of Trees

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

    Apr 25 @ 1pm – 9&10 Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Michael Stevens joins us to discuss the weather and its impact on our local area. We will also be giving away free tree saplings, while supplies last, that you can take home and plant.

    This program is appropriate for: Adults, Family
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    Teen Movie Club

    February 7, 2022 Brandon Richards Teen Leave a comment

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

    This program is appropriate for: Teens
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    Michigan’s Legendary Lighthouse Keepers

    February 11, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

    Apr 28 @ 5pm – Dianna Stampfler joins us to discuss the interesting history of lighthouse keepers and their families.

    This program is appropriate for: Adults
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    Community Shred Day

    February 15, 2017 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

    May 2 from 10AM-1PM – Bring all of your old documents to our shredding event!

    This program is appropriate for: Adults
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    Genealogy Time

    November 10, 2016 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

    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
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    Blanket Fort Bonanza

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

    May 9 from 1-4pm – Join us for an afternoon of snacks, blanket forts, and quiet activities! Bring your own blankets, pillows, books, crafts, or tablets (with headphones) for a peaceful afternoon tucked away from the outside world. We will even be raffling off a fun prize basket!

    This program is appropriate for: Children, Family, Teens
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    Pressed Flower Bookmarks

    February 11, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

    May 11 @ 4pm – Add a touch of nature to your reading! Join us at the library to create your own beautiful pressed flower bookmarks. Registration Requested.

    This program is appropriate for: Adults
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    4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr.
    Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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