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Houghton Lake Public Library

Houghton Lake Public Library

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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Coffee, glasses, and a book laying on a table.

Coffee And Covers

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

Jun 12 & Jul 10 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.

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Family
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Popcorn in a container

Summer Reading Kickoff

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

Jun 16 @ 5pm – Join us for a fun family movie, popcorn, and prize raffle as we kick off our Summer Reading Program!

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Children, Family, Teens
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Library Mini Golf

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

Jun 26 @ 10:30am – Will you be up to par? Test your skills in our homemade mini golf course set right inside the Library!

This program is appropriate for: Children, Family, Teens
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Book with origami flower shaped bookmark

Origami Bookmarks

May 21, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult, Children's, Family, Teen Leave a comment

Jun 30 @ 4pm – Create beautiful and functional origami bookmarks to enhance your reading experience with simple folds and colorful paper.

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Children, Family, Teens
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Cartoon depiction of a live action version of the board game candy land.

Live Action Candy Land

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

Jul 3 @ 10:30am – Watch this classic board game come to life and take over the Library! Race around the board and prepare for some sweet treats at this all-ages event!

This program is appropriate for: Children, Family, Teens
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Firetruck in a parking lot

Touch A Truck

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

Jul 10 @ 10:30am – Get up close and personal with trucks, emergency vehicles, and construction machines!

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Children, Family, Teens
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Photo of a brushfire

Wildfire Prevention

May 20, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult, Family Leave a comment

Jul 15 @ 1:30pm – Julie Crick, a Natural Resources Educator with the MSU Extension Program, joins us to discuss how we can reduce human-caused wildfires.

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Family
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Books lined up in a row

How to Build Your Home Library

May 21, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult, Family Leave a comment

Jul 21 @ 3pm – Join Erica as she teaches basic organization techniques, labeling, and tracking home bookshelves using free tools!

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Family
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Owl sleeping in a tree

Camouflage Animals

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

Jul 24 @ 10:30am & 11:30am – Learn all about the reasons why animals have certain colors and patterns! Seating is limited. To accommodate as many people as possible, we will have two showings.

This program is appropriate for: Children, Family, Teens
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Families playing in foam

Foam Party

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

Jul 31 @ 10:30am – Get ready to play, dance, and jam out to family-friendly music while a special machine blasts out tons of foam!

This program is appropriate for: Children, Family
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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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