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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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Pressing Flowers 101

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Jul 13 @ 4pm – Discover the beauty of nature through the art of pressed flowers! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to preserve blooms and greenery while creating timeless botanical art.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Pressed Flower Lanterns

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Jul 20 @ 4pm – THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL! THANK YOU FOR YOUR OVERWHELMING INTEREST!Create a beautiful, glowing lantern using pressed flowers and simple decorative materials.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Example of a painting book tote bag. The bag is beige painted with bright colors of a beach scene.

DIY: Colorful Book Tote Bag

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Jun 1 @ 4pm – Come join us as we guide you in painting a charming book tote! This activity is a wonderful way to start your summer fun at the library. Registration required.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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New App and Online Catalog FAQ

Our new app and online catalog are here! Checkout the frequently asked questions below. Q: How do I login? A:

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System Migration Information

From February 18 through February 26, the library will be migrating to a new software system. Here’s what you need

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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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An example of book spine poetry with 3 stacked books whose titles read "The failures, The Enemy at Home, A Past That Breathes"

Book Spine Poetry

February 11, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Apr 16 @ 4pm – Play with words in a whole new way by turning book spines into poetry. This relaxed, creative program invites you to explore language and see the library’s hidden poetry come to life.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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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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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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