Chesterfield Township Library

Teen Night 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, featuring games, a craft and other activities. Pre-registration is requested, but not required.

4:30 Funtime 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 28 for children in grades K-5. "Game Day" program. Pre-registration is not required.

Books and Babies for those ages 6-24 months with a caregiver from 10:15-10:45 a.m. Jan. 22 and 29 Lapsit songs, interactive baby rhymes, simple storybooks followed by playtime with toys. Preregistration not required.

Toddler Time for children ages 2-3 years old with a caregiver from 10:15-10:45 a.m. Jan. 27. Includes stories, rhymes, songs and moving activities followed by group playtime. Pre-registration is requested but not required.

The library is located at 50560Patricia, Chesterfield Township. To register or for more information, call 586-598-4900 or visitchelibrary.orgregarding any of the above programs.

We Love Winter Reading program runs Jan. 15 through Feb. 29. Participants need to read for 20 days to complete the program and collect a prize. Children will receive a book. Teens will receive a grab bag prize and entry into a drawing for a Kindle 8. Adults will receive their choice of a CMPL ceramic or travel mug. Those participating may register and log reading online at cmpl.beanstack.org

Screening of nine short films at 2 p.m. Jan. 26. Films were presented at the Ann Arbor Film Festival, including experimental, animation, documentary, narrative and hybrid films and performance based works intended for adults. Discussion will follow the screening. Refreshments will be provided. Registration can be done by calling 586-226-5020 or visit the Events page online.

The South Branch will feature a special guest reader from the Clinton Township Police Department at the storytime sessions at 10 a.m. Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. Little Learners Plus a weekly storytime for ages 2 and up at the South Branch, exposes children to stories, songs and activities that encourage early literacy skills. To register, call 586-226-5073 or visit the Events page online.

Stories of Michigan at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the North Branch. Historian Alan Naldrett and Forgotten Tales of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Program is suitable for teens and adults and will feature the lore of compelling characters who once lived in Michigan. Registration is required. To register, call 586-226-5083 or visit the Events page online.

Celebration of World Read Aloud Day Feb. 5. Tales and Talk for adults at 10:30 a.m. Adults can come and hear a short story read aloud by a librarian, followed by a discussion of the story with coffee and tea. Registration is required. Call 586-226-5050 or visit the Events page online to register.

The librarys Main Branch is located at 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township. For more information and locations of other branches, call 586-226-5000 or visitcmpl.org.

Bar Trivia Night at Total Sports at 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Tickets are $5 if purchased by Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the library or $6 if purchased at the door. Arrive with a team or be matched to one. Total Sports is located at 40501 Production Drive, Harrison Township.

Puzzle Competition 1 p.m. Jan. 25. Gather your team and see which team can assemble a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Prizes to the winning team. All participants will enjoy pizza and pop. Register your team or you can be matched to one.

Sweet Dreams Bakery Demonstration 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Sweet Dreams Bakery owner will demonstrate and share techniques used at his bakery and attendees will have the chance to taste pastry creations. Registration is required.

1000 Books before Kindergarten ongoing initiative parents and caregivers can join anytime to read 1000 books to your little one before the start of kindergarten. Come to the library to register, receive a materials packet that includes a book log and a description of the program. For reaching each milestone in the program, the child will receive their name on the librarys Wall of Fame and a free book and certificate of completion are awarded to those reaching the 1000 book goal.

The library is located at 38255 LAnse Creuse Ste. A, Harrison Township. To register for programs where required or for more information, call 586-329-1261, email librarian@htlibrary.org, visithtlibrary.orgor stop in the library.

Winter Reading 2020. All ages can participate in the Winter Reading Challenge to read at least 12 hours in January and log it at macdonaldlibrary.beanstack.org.

The library is located at 36480 Main Street, New Baltimore. To register for programs where required or for more information, call 586-725-0273 or visitmacdonaldlibrary.org.

Ray Township Library and Historical Society has released a 2020 calendar, Greetings from Ray, Romeo, Washington: 1920's-1930's The calendar features images from the early to mid-1900's. They are available for $10 at the Ray Township offices and Public Library and throughout the community, including Heritage Oaks, Jarvis Accounting, Jarzyna Farms Fine Meats & Deli, KO Music Studio, and Vince and Joes on Romeo Plank. Proceeds from the sales within Ray Township support the Ray Township Public Library's programs and archival preservation. Calendars sold by the Romeo Historical and Greater Washington Area Historical Societies support each organization's projects and programs. For more information, call 586-749-7130 or visitrayhistory.org.

Baby Storytime 10:30-11:30 a.m. or noon-1 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27. Those 0-2 with a caregiver can join in songs, stories, lap bounces and sensory play time. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 21. For children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Stories, music, movement and a craft.

Teen Anime Club 6-8 p.m. Jan. 21. Those ages 12-18. Love anime and reading manga? Come watch anime, do crafts and eat all the Pocky! Registration not required.

Super Smash Brothers Gaming Night 6-8 p.m. Jan. 22 for those in grades 6-12. Play Super Smash Bros., Pokken Tournament and Mario Kart. Snacks and refreshments available. Feel free to bring your Nintendo DS. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 and 30. For preschoolers ages 4-5 without a caregiver. Stories, songs, movement and a craft. No registration required.

UrbanForestry: Improving your Community with Trees 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Join for a presentation from regional leaders in urban forestry and a discussion on how we can work together to plant trees and learn to care for existing ones.

Everything eBoks & Audiobooks 2-3 p.m. Jan. 27. Learn about everything related to eBooks the library offers, including OverDrive, Libby and Hoopla Digital. Registration is required.

Living With the Enemy at 7 p.m. Jan. 30. In the 1940's captured German soliders were put to work on Michigan's farms and other places needing a large labor source. Historian Greg Sumner will present. No registration required.

The Library is located at 65821 Van Dyke, Washington Township. For more information or to register where required, call 586-752-0603.

Crochet group 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 21 and 28. Join as attendees share patterns, problems and laughs. Beginners welcome.

Baby and Me Storytime 11:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 21 and 28. Special storytime for those ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Lots of songs, rhymes and interactive fun. Siblings welcome. No registration necessary.

History's Mysteries Book Group meets 5:45-7 p.m. Jan. 21. Join for a discussion of historical mysteries, suspense and thrillers. Copies are available at the Kezar Library.

Family Storytime 11:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 23 and 30. Bring the family for stories, songs and crafts. No registration required.

Manitou Mysteries 6-7 p.m. Jan. 23. Ross Richardson will speak about the legends, histories and mysteries of the Manitou Passage. Program will feature historical imagery and underwater footage of shipwrecks. Books will be available for signing.

Crafting with Creative Bug 6-7 p.m. Jan. 28. Learn the ins and outs of the Creative Bug database. Learn how to navigate classes such as crochet, cake decorating, jewelry making and more.

The library is located at 107 Church Street, Romeo. For more information or to register where required, call 586-752-2583.

Toddler Lapsit for children 2.5 to 3 years old accompanied by parent or caregiver at 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Nursery rhymes, fingerplays, songs, puppets and picture books. Registration required. Session I: Jan. 17-Feb. 7.

Preschool Storytime for children 3.5 to 5 years old at 11 a.m. Fridays. Children will enjoy songs, puppets, crafts and stories. Registration required. Session I: Jan. 17-Feb. 7.

MLK Day of Service Plarn Making 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 20. Adults, teens and tweens can bring their own plastic grocery bags or use the ones the library has collected to make plarn to make sleeping mats for the homeless for Macomb Feeding The Need.

RHGS Program: General Macomb with Dan Heaton at 6 p.m. Jan. 21. Stories of Gen. Alexander Macomb are now mostly forgotten but statues of him exist in Detroit and Mount Clemens.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 22. For those ages 6-12. Sing up to participate in the tournament begins 30 minutes before the tournament begins and must be done in person to get a spot.

Adult Trivia Night 6 p.m. Jan. 23. Come and test your trivia knowledge against others. Bring your friends and sign up in a group of four. No group? Can be placed in one. Registration required.

Stem Saturday Year of the Rat at 2 p.m. Jan. 25. All ages can celebrate the habitats and habits of the rat. No registration required.

Air Fryer Demonstration 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Get an Air Fryer or interested in learning more about them? Learn to make healthier food options with less oil than conventional frying. Chef will teach you ins and outs of frying with your air fryer. Samples of the dishes made will be enjoyed by all participants.

Teens in grades 6-12 can join the Magic the Gathering card game event from 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Monday. Casual game play for players of all skill levels. Some starter decks will be available for those who dont bring their own. No registration required.

The library is located at 29777 Gratiot Ave., Roseville. For more information or to register for programs that require it, call 586-445-5407 or visitrosevillelibrary.org.

St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee offers "Behind the Seen" talk on 'Pop Art' (1960-1975) at 7 p.m. Jan. 27. Learn about artworks created by artists in the 1960's that celebrated American modern culture. Event is free and open to the public.

STEAM Stories 2-3 p.m. Feb. 1. Children ages 6-10 and their adult can enjoy a story and STEAM related hands on projects. Registration is required and can be done in person or by calling the library. Space is limited.

Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Mondays starting the week of Jan. 13 for those independent listeners ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. No registration required.

Family Storytime at 7 p.m. Tuesdays starting the week of Jan. 13 for children outside of those age range or those who would feel more comfortable with a grown up joining in. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime at 10 a.m. Tuesdays starting the week of Jan. 13 for those ages 24 to 42 months with an adult. Registration required.

St. Clair Shores Historical Commission is seeking residents to participate in oral history project. Those who have a story to share of life in St. Clair Shores, contact Jerry Sielagoski at gsielago@hotmail.com or leave a message at the library by calling 586-771-9020.

Historical Society of St. Clair Shores is selling different matted photographic reproductions, one photo of the Shores Inn, Shores Theater, both which date back circa 1940 for $20 each, a print of the Hilgendorf Service Station circa 1935 for $10; the E.C. White House circa 1955 for $10 and a color print of the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum for $15 Stop by the library to purchase them. Limited number of prints available.

St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee is seeking new members. No experience necessary, just a willingness to be involved and help bring cultural events and activities to the city. Meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month.

St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee and the Public Library present at 1:30 p.m. Fridays, classic movies are shown in the librarys William R. Gilstorf Meeting room.

The Library is located at 22500 E. 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores. To register or details on any of these programs, call 586-771-9020 or visitscslibrary.org.

Teen Advisory Board meets at 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month. Teens in 7-12th grade can join a council of teens that create teen displays, decorate the library and plan events for teens at the library. Earn community service hours for attending or come hang out and enjoy some snacks. Teens should fill out a TAB application from the website or reception desk.

The library is located at 51680 Van Dyke, Shelby Township. For more information or to register for a program, call 586-739-7414 or visitshelbytwplib.org

Gone With the Wind 80th anniversary at 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Discussion will cover Margaret Mitchell's life, her bestselling novel and the Oscar winning film. Learn about the Detroit opening in 1940 and its local connections too. Vintage and contemporary memorabilia will be available for viewing starting at 6:30 p.m.

The library is located at 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights. To register for programs where required, call 586-446-2640 or visitshpl.net/610

Poetry Reading at 7 p.m. Jan. 27. Participants are encouraged to read their own poetry, though the works of other artists can be recited. Free event. No registration required.

The library is located at 7530 Auburn, Utica. To register for a program or for more information, call 586-731-4141.

Cold Snap Crafts 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Children ages 3-11 can make crafts to celebrate the icy season.

Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m. Mondays for those ages 4-8 and their entire family. Stories, songs, rhymes, a craft and toys for the littlest ones. Registration required.

PAWS for Reading at 4:30 p.m. Mondays. New and struggling readers can read to a therapy dog. Children are invited to stop by and read to Faith.

The library is located at 23333 Ryan Road, Warren. For more information or to register where programs require it, call 586-353-0580

Anime Club 2-4 p.m. Jan. 25. Like anime and manga? Longtime fans invited to watch anime, talk to other fans, sing karoke, create themed crafts and enjoy snacks. Registration required. Teens only.

Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays for independent listeners from 3.5 to 5 years with caregiver. Stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Registration required.

StorytimeShakeup 11 a.m. Fridays. Children ages 2-5 will enjoy a story, song and other fun stuff, including hands on activities at different stations and movement and sensory activities. Register for each monthly series individually.

PAWS To Read program at 4:30 p.m. Mondays or 5 p.m. Wednesdays, new and struggling readers can read to therapy dog, Smart, a yellow Labrador Retriever, to improve their skills and learn to love reading. No registration required.

The library is located at 1 City Square, Suite 100, Warren. To register where programs require it, call 586-751-0770 unless otherwise noted.

Dash Robot Coding 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Children ages 6-11 can learn basic coding skills to program the library's Dash robots to do such tasks as speak and move. Registration is required.

Baby Lapsit 2 p.m. Wednesdays the week of Jan 13 through the week of Feb. 29. For those ages 0-12 months with a parent or caregiver. Singing, clapping, bouncing, listening to rhymes and stories and time to play. Registration required.

Book Tots 6:30 p.m. Thursdays or 10 a.m. Fridaysthe week of Jan. 13 through the week of Feb. 29.. For those ages 1 to 2.5 with a parent or caregiver. Short storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and a time to play. Registration required.

Toddler Time 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and and 9:30 or 11 a.m. Thursdays the week of Jan. 13 through the week of Feb. 29. For toddlers ages 2 to 3 with a parent or caregiver. Storytime including stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Registration required.

Teen Winter Beach Party 6-8 p.m. Jan. 24. Those ages 10-14 and 15-17 can join for an evening of fun in the sun with warm crafts, popsicles, beach volleyball, flip flop toss, and building edible sand castles at this after hours lock in. Registration required.

The library is located at 5460 Arden in the Warren Community Center. For more information or to register where required, call 586-751-5377 or visitwarrenlibrary.net.

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Events at Macomb County libraries week of Jan. 19 - The Macomb Daily