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Phone: 989.366.9230
Email: staff@hlpl.org
4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Mon-Thu: 10AM-7PM, Fri-Sat: 10AM-5PM
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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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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!

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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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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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Social Media Literacy

February 11, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

May 19 @ 1:30pm – Explore social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. You’ll learn what their primary uses are, and how to navigate them.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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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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