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Kid's Crafternoon: Vision Boards

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs

Age Group:

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

Sixty-two years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to 250,000 supporters. "I Have a Dream" has since inspired generations.

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AUG (Apple Users Group)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Education, Technology Class
Event Details:

Mac computer users who meet twice per month to discuss tips, problem-solving, and special topics: First and Third Mondays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Trustees Conference Room. Led by Wes Andersen. 

Anxious People

BookTalkers: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Armstrong Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
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 1:00 - 4:00pm.

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Cultural Corridor Film Series: Hook (PG,1991)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Doors open at 5:30pm | Movie at 6pm 

We will see you at the cinema! Concessions available for purchase.

playgroup

Library Playgroup

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs

Age Group:

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

Stop by the Youth Activity Center between 10:30am and 12pm for casual, free play for kids ages birth to 6 years old.

storytime kids

Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Children
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Storytime in the Youth Activity Center! Gather with friends as we read interactive stories, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! 

Ordinary People

Charlevoix Film Club: Ordinary People

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Event Details:

January: Ordinary People

French Conversation Group

Charlevoix French Conversation Group

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Armstrong Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Armstrong Conference Room for an opportunity to speak French casually with other Francophiles!

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Open Sew

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

kids making smores

Mt. McSauba Candlelit Story Walk

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the library and the Charlevoix Recreation Department for a magical evening of snowshoeing, skiing, or hiking on candlelit trails as you enjoy a wintery family-friendly story walk.

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
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 1:00 - 4:00pm.

Lifelong learning

Lifelong Learning: Healthspan vs. Lifespan

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Lifelong Learning, Education, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lifespan refers to the total duration of time alive, from birth to death. Healthspan is the period of life spent in good health and generally able to do the things one likes to do.

storytime kids

Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Children
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Storytime in the Youth Activity Center! Gather with friends as we read interactive stories, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! 

French Conversation Group

Charlevoix French Conversation Group

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Armstrong Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Armstrong Conference Room for an opportunity to speak French casually with other Francophiles!

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Open Sew

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Collage

Crafternoon for Adults: Mixed Media Collage

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a mixed media/collage workshop and have so much fun with this medium. 

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Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Styrofoam Printed Tote Bags

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:

Stop by the library to design and print your own unique tote bag using styrofoam block printing techniques! This easy craft is a great introduction to block printing. Plus, the perfect way to add a personal touch to your accessories.

Crafternoon for Adults: Ukrainian Eggs

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Community Room A
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of dyeing Ukrainian Eggs and leave with a beautiful keepsake. Please note: This class is three hours long.

Cloudy Crafternoon for Kids

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 anytime between 2pm to 4pm for an extra special crafternoon! Enjoy listening to a story and create your own cotton ball pet cloud!

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Kid's Crafternoon: Magical Fairy Jars

2:30pm–5:00pm
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
Event Details:

Fill a tiny jar with glitter, gems, or charms! Leave it somewhere special as a gift for the fairies or take it home to keep it for yourself. 

This is a drop-in craft for all ages!

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Cancelled
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

GLCO Little Waves

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

Dive into the enchanting world of music with 'Little Waves,' a children's program presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO).

Library Playgroup

10:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Children
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Activity Center between 10:30am and 12pm for casual, free play for kids ages birth to 6 years old.

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Sensory Sunday Playgroup

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Babies, Children
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Playgroup on a weekend? You bet! Stop by the Youth Activity Center between 2pm and 3:30pm for casual, free sensory play for kids ages birth to 6 years old.

Kid's Crafternoon: Tea Light Planets

4:00pm–5:00pm
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 and create your very own tea light planets! Recommended for ages 6 and up. No registration required.  

Adult Programming

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for our third annual event celebrating the spoken word.

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Crafternoon for Adults: Small Macramé Planter

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Community Room A
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this beginner macramé class, we will each make an adorable small succulent plant hanger. 

Open Sew Retreat - Day 1

10:00am–7:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sewing Retreat!

Open Sew Retreat - Day 2

10:00am–7:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sewing Retreat!

Open Sew Retreat - Day 3

10:00am–4:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Cancelled
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Teen Time: Half Day Activity

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Teen Lounge
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Every half day of school at CMHS, the teen lounge will offer a snack and activity to keep you entertained! We have crafts, a Switch, and computer games. Stop in and see what we're offering.

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome!