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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

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

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

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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! 

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! 

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Mt. McSauba Candlelit Story Walk

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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.

Offsite Event
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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! 

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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

Full
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

AUG (Apple Users Group)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lighting the Eighth Fire

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD, an evolutionary biologist and historian/philosopher of science, will examine the philosophical assumptions of modern Western civilization.

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

Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD, an evolutionary biologist and historian/philosopher of science, will examine the philosophical assumptions of modern Western civilization.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Class

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to play Mahjong with instructor Christine Abbey. This two-part class will teach you what you need to know to start playing Mahjong.  

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to play Mahjong with instructor Christine Abbey. This two-part class will teach you what you need to know to start playing Mahjong.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Series: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Trump’s aggressive trade and tariff policies have shaken global economic norms. What’s the rationale behind this radical shift in economic policy, and what are the implications for multilateral trade and geopolitics?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Trump’s aggressive trade and tariff policies have shaken global economic norms. What’s the rationale behind this radical shift in economic policy, and what are the implications for multilateral trade and geopolitics?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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! 

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Everyone: A Practical 101 for Northern Michigan

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Want to understand what AI really is...without the jargon? Join us to learn how tools like ChatGPT can help with everyday tasks, community projects, and small business needs.

Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology Class
Event Details:

Want to understand what AI really is...without the jargon? Join us to learn how tools like ChatGPT can help with everyday tasks, community projects, and small business needs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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! 

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

AUG (Apple Users Group)

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

BookTalkers: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Armstrong Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cultural Corridor Film Series: The Librarians (Documentary, 2025)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Doors open at 5:30pm | Movie at 6pm 

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

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

Doors open at 5:30pm | Movie at 6pm 

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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! 

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Puzzle Contest

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Teams of two to four will compete to finish the same 350-piece puzzle. The clock will start at 6:15pm and teams will have 60 minutes to finish. Call 231-237-7340 to register your team.  

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

Teams of two to four will compete to finish the same 350-piece puzzle. The clock will start at 6:15pm and teams will have 60 minutes to finish. Call 231-237-7340 to register your team.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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! 

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon for Adults: Needle-Felted Pet Toys

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Brave the cold February winds and learn how to make playable, washable, fun needle-felted ball toys for your pets. 

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

Brave the cold February winds and learn how to make playable, washable, fun needle-felted ball toys for your pets. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

AUG (Apple Users Group)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Series: U.S.-China Relations

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Relations with China remain tense, with tariffs, military modernization, and pressure on Taiwan. Does Trump have a coherent China policy, and will his tariffs on Rare Earth minerals be effective? What are America’s strategic options? 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relations with China remain tense, with tariffs, military modernization, and pressure on Taiwan. Does Trump have a coherent China policy, and will his tariffs on Rare Earth minerals be effective? What are America’s strategic options? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lifelong Learning: Friends & Family CPR

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Megan Mainland, American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support Instructor, teaches lifesaving skills of adult, child and infant CPR including AED use and relief of choking.

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

Megan Mainland, American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support Instructor, teaches lifesaving skills of adult, child and infant CPR including AED use and relief of choking.