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Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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Spotting AI Content

October 21, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Nov 25 @ 1:30pm – AI generated content is everywhere. From fake videos to fake articles, it’s getting harder to tell what’s real. Learn tips to help spot the AI fakes!

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Bingo

July 23, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Dec 1, Jan 5, & Feb 2 @ 1:30pm – Grab your lucky charm and get ready to shout “BINGO!” There will be fun prizes to win and snacks to enjoy!

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Tech Tuesdays

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

First and third Tuesday each month – Kids can join us after school and enjoy VR headsets, Sphero robots, a green screen, and switch.

This program is appropriate for: Children, Teens
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Pile of many mixed green, white, and brown seeds.

Seed Library Help

October 24, 2024 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Nov 3, Jan 22, Feb 7, & Feb 24 @ 11am – The Library is looking for volunteers to help us inventory our Seed Library! Stop in if you’d like to give us a hand.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Zombie Nerf Challenge

September 17, 2021 Brandon Richards Children's, Teen Leave a comment

Dec 5 @ 5pm – Zombies and survivors battle each other in this after-hours Nerf challenge.

This program is appropriate for: Children, Teens
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Primitive Hand-Sewn Ornament

October 23, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Dec 11 @ 11am – Create a unique hand-sewn ornament for a gift, your tree, or as a package topper! Registration requested.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Book Repair Workshop

October 22, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Dec 15 @ 4pm – Learn the basics of book repair! Get hands-on experience repairing practice books and gain the confidence to repair your own books.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Book Club

May 21, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

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
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Getting Started With AI

October 22, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Dec 30 @ 1:30pm – Get hands on experience using AI to assist with many interesting tasks. No special knowledge required. If you can browse the web, you can use AI!

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Battle of the Books Kickoff

December 7, 2023 Brandon Richards Children's Leave a comment

Jan 10 @ 10:30am – Meet coaches, form teams, read books, and compete against other local teams in a trivia-style competition for grades 4-6. Please register in advance!

This program is appropriate for: Children
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Phone: 989.366.9230
Email: staff@hlpl.org
4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Mon-Thu: 10-7, Fri-Sat: 10-5

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