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4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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Reading buddies stuffed animals. Small dogs with a little house and party hat.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Reading Buddy Adoption

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Children's Leave a comment

Jun 22 @ 5pm – Come pick out a special friend to take home and be your reading buddy! Fill out an adoption certificate, decorate their home, and more. First come, first served. While supplies last.

This program is appropriate for: Children
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Teen Crafts

May 20, 2025 Brandon Richards Teen Leave a comment

Jun 24 – Jul 29 from 4-5pm: Each week, teens can stop in to make something awesome to take home!

This program is appropriate for: Teens
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Make and Take

May 20, 2025 Brandon Richards Children's Leave a comment

Jun 24 – Jul 29 from 2-4pm: Bring the kids in to make a new awesome project every week! Stop at the Library and create something to take home together! First come, first served. While supplies last.

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Magic Show

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Children's, Family, Teen Leave a comment

Jun 25 @ 10:30am – Join us for a fun, funny magic show that the whole family will love, and that will get everyone excited about the library and reading!

This program is appropriate for: Children, Family, Teens
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Plant Swap

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult, Family Leave a comment

Jun 29 @ 11am – Bring a little nature home and help something new take root. Stop by to pick up a small propagated plant or starter seeds and feel free to bring a small plant of your own to swap with fellow plant lovers. While supplies last.

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Family
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ChatGPT Basics

May 26, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Jun 30 @ 1:30pm – Learn about AI and how to use ChatGPT. No advanced knowledge required. If you’re comfortable browsing the web or using an app, you’re ready to try AI!

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Rubber Band Flight Lab

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Children's Leave a comment

Jul 2 @ 10:30am – Get ready to take flight! Get ready to experiment and create your own flying machines with rubber bands and propellers. First come, first served. While supplies last.

This program is appropriate for: Children
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Retro Catalog

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

Jul 6 @ 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
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Coffee and Covers

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

Jul 9 from 1-2:30pm: Join Erica, our friendly cataloger, at TJ Loopie’s Sips N’ Sweets for a casual chat about the latest book recommendations and exciting new additions to the library collection.

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Dino Dig

May 17, 2023 Brandon Richards Children's Leave a comment

Jul 9 @ 10:30am – Grab your little paleontologist and “dig” out a mystery dinosaur skeleton to assemble and take home. First come, first served. While supplies last.

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Email: staff@hlpl.org
4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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