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Storytime in the Garden

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Garden at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Children
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Storytime in the Garden! Gather with new friends as we read stories, shake our sillies out, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! In the event of inclement weather, story time will take place in the Community Room.

Antique shop

Antiques Collection Show and Tell with the Petoskey Area Antique Club

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Other

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Other
Event Details:

Join us as we partner with the Petoskey Area Antique Club (PAAC) for an afternoon of antique show and tell. Learn about the interesting collections of the PAAC members as the club celebrated its 60th year.

Dead Poets Society

Charlevoix Film Club: Dead Poets Society

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room B
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Are you a film enthusiast? The Charlevoix Film Club will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5pm in Community Room B. They will screen a movie at 5pm and have a lively discussion afterwards! All are welcome.

Charlevoices

Charlevoices Writers Group

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Event Details:

New Library Group! Charlevoices is a writing critique group whose aim is to to help fellow writers improve their work.

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that's similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. To learn more or play the game, drop in to the Coeling Activity Room on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 12:00 - 4:00pm.

legos

Legos @ the Library

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Get creative in the Youth Activity Center with other Lego fans! You can add to your creation each time or make something entirely new! This is a drop-in activity; no registration is required. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Knitters

Charlevoix Library Knitters

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, please feel free to join the Knitting Group which meets weekly: Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm in the Trustees Conference Room. All ideas and skill levels are welcome! Led by Lynne Herrmann. 

Mahjong Evening

Evening Mahjong Group

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong in the evening!

story time kids

Storytime in the Garden

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Garden at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Children
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Storytime in the Garden! Gather with new friends as we read stories, shake our sillies out, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! In the event of inclement weather, story time will take place in the Community Room.

Books

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Event Details:

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! Join us all weekend for a spectacular event put on by Friends of the Library. The book sale is open during library hours

Books

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Event Details:

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! Join us all weekend for a spectacular event put on by Friends of the Library. The book sale is open during library hours

Books

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Event Details:

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! Join us all weekend for a spectacular event put on by Friends of the Library. The book sale is open during library hours

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that's similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. To learn more or play the game, drop in to the Coeling Activity Room on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 12:00 - 4:00pm.

sensory playtime

Sensory Playtime

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Garden at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Children, Tweens
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Children and their parents and caregivers are invited to drop by the Children’s Garden and take part in a fun, interactive sensory playtime!

Knitters

Charlevoix Library Knitters

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, please feel free to join the Knitting Group which meets weekly: Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm in the Trustees Conference Room. All ideas and skill levels are welcome! Led by Lynne Herrmann. 

Mahjong Evening

Evening Mahjong Group

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong in the evening!

story time kids

Storytime in the Garden

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Garden at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Children
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Storytime in the Garden! Gather with new friends as we read stories, shake our sillies out, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! In the event of inclement weather, story time will take place in the Community Room.

Closed July 4

Copy of Library CLOSED July 4

All Day 7/4
Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Event Details:

The Library is closed on Friday, July 4th for the Independence Day Holiday, reopening at 10am on Saturday, July 5th. 

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Legos @ the Library

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Get creative in the Youth Activity Center with other Lego fans! You can add to your creation each time or make something entirely new! This is a drop-in activity; no registration is required. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Legos @ the Library

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Get creative in the Youth Activity Center with other Lego fans! You can add to your creation each time or make something entirely new! This is a drop-in activity; no registration is required. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

The Big Bubble Dance Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Children's Garden
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Join us in the Children’s Garden with special guest Joel Tacey for a poppin’ good time!

Teen NERF Wars

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Outside Grounds
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Outside Grounds
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other, Performance, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Players will run, dodge, and dive as they try to out-wit and out-blast the competition during a super fun NERF Mobile Game. This program is for up to 50 tweens and teens. No registration required. 

Crafternoon for Kids: Birdhouse Decorating

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Let your imagination soar by painting and decorating a wooden birdhouse! Personalize your very own birdhouse using vibrant paints and an assortment of fun embellishments.

Teen Craft: Easy Clay Charms

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Teen Lounge
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Use air-dry clay to sculpt your own mini charms for keychains, zipper pulls, or jewelry. This drop-in Teen Program runs from 1pm to 3pm. All materials provided. While supplies last. 

Camouflage Animals

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Join us in Community Rooms A&B for a visit with LIVE animals! In honor of our Summer Reading Club Theme, “Color Our World”, we will be learning all about colorful, camouflaged animals from different countries and diverse ecosystems.

Where the Wild Things Are with Speed Painter Martina Hahn

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Children's Garden
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Join local artist Martina Hahn in the Children's Garden as she tells the tale of "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak using her canvas and paintbrush! Martina will be telling this classic picture book story while

Legos @ the Library

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Get creative in the Youth Activity Center with other Lego fans! You can add to your creation each time or make something entirely new! This is a drop-in activity; no registration is required. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Crafternoon for Kids: Fairy & Elf Dolls

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Activity Center to create your own adorable, enchanted mini peg doll. All materials provided. While supplies last. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Legos @ the Library

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Get creative in the Youth Activity Center with other Lego fans! You can add to your creation each time or make something entirely new! This is a drop-in activity; no registration is required. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Teen Craft: Wood Ornaments

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Teen Lounge
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Make a rustic and nature inspired ornament. Paint a field of wildflowers, a summer sunset, or whatever inspires you! This drop-in Teen Program runs from 1pm to 3pm. All materials provided. While supplies last.