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4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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Retro Catalog

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

Mar 26 @ 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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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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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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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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