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Stranger Than Fiction

Charlevoix Film Club: Stranger Than Fiction

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Program Type: Library Groups
Event Details:

April: Stranger Than Fiction

French Conversation Group

Charlevoix French Conversation Group

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Armstrong Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Program Type: Library Groups
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, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Groups
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! 

planter

Crafternoon for Adults: Small Macramé Planter

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Charlevoix Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Dan Ripke

Spring Concert Series: Dan Ripke

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

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

Dan Ripke is a story-driven songwriter who blends blues, folk, fusion, and full-throttle Americana. This seasoned performer brings his beautifully weird stage dynamic to life—one stage at a time.

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:45am - 3:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Program Type: Library Groups
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 - 3:00pm.

Pizza and Puzzles Event

Teen Time: Pizza and Puzzles

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Clean and cut vegetables as toppings to your personal pizza pocket. Add cheese, sauce, and meat as you please! We'll be making ranch from scratch and a fresh salad to round out our meal.

Knitters

Charlevoix Library Knitters

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Program Type: Library Groups
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or any other needlework, 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!

storytime kids

Storytime

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Children
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, 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, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Armstrong Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Program Type: Library Groups
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 Retreat - Day 3

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Groups
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! 

body safety class

Introduction to Body Safety for Kids

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers are welcome to attend this brief 15 minute introduction to Body Safety! We will be learning about safe/unsafe touches, body privacy, and how to speak up.

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AUG (Apple Users Group)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Library Groups
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. 

Delilah DeWylde

Spring Concert Series: Delilah DeWylde

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

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

Deep in a box of old records adorned with names such as Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, and Patsy Cline lies the spirit of Delilah DeWylde.

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:45am - 3:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Program Type: Library Groups
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 - 3:00pm.

Knitters

Charlevoix Library Knitters

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Library Groups
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Program Type: Library Groups
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or any other needlework, 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!

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Age Group

Storytime in the Garden

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Children
Children's Garden
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones and join us for Storytime in the Garden — a lively, interactive program filled with stories, songs, and laughter! Each week, we’ll read our favorite picture books, sing, and dance to silly tunes.

Mahjong Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Program Type: Library Groups
Event Details:

Mahjong!

Charlevoix French Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Armstrong Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Program Type: Library Groups
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!

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: Library Groups
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! 

Red Cross Babysitter Class

10:30am–3:30pm
Trustees Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Babysitting class for middle school and high school aged kids.

Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Course

2:00pm–4:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Certification of Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED for Babysitters taking the babysitting class the day before - blended course means there is an online portion the needs to be completed before this classroom skills session

AUG (Apple Users Group)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Library Groups
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. 

Mahjong Group

11:45am–3:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Program Type: Library Groups
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 - 3:00pm.

Lego Adventures

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

Join us in the Youth Activity Center for Lego-building fun! Recommended for ages 6 and up. 

Charlevoix Library Knitters

10:00am–12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Program Type: Library Groups
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or any other needlework, 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!

Meet a Mermaid at Michigan Beach

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Dive into this fun program where we’ll make a splash with a mermaid meet and greet at Michigan Beach Park in Charlevoix. Kids will get to visit and take photos with Mermaid Phantom – a real, live mermaid!

Storytime in the Garden

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Children
Children's Garden
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones and join us for Storytime in the Garden — a lively, interactive program filled with stories, songs, and laughter! Each week, we’ll read our favorite picture books, sing, and dance to silly tunes.

Mahjong Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Program Type: Library Groups
Event Details:

Mahjong!

Charlevoix French Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Armstrong Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Program Type: Library Groups
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!

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: Library Groups
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 Crafternoons: Picture Frame 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
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Activity Center between 2pm and 4pm to decorate your very own picture frame. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Mahjong Group

11:45am–3:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Program Type: Library Groups
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 - 3:00pm.

Charlevoix Library Knitters

10:00am–12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Program Type: Library Groups
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or any other needlework, 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!

Storytime at the Farmers Market

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join our community at the Charlevoix Farmers Market for delicious food, local vendors, and library fun!

Mahjong Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Program Type: Library Groups
Event Details:

Mahjong!

Charlevoix French Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Armstrong Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Program Type: Library Groups
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!

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: Library Groups
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! 

AUG (Apple Users Group)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Library Groups
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. 

BookTalkers: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Armstrong Conference Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Library Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Culpability by Bruce Holsinger