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Open Sew

Friday, December 5, 2025 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! 

holiday pomanders

Holiday Pomanders

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Fill your home with the sweet, spicy smells of December when you bring home a handcrafted pomander. Participants will be decorating citrus to enjoy or give during this special season. Drop by between 4pm and 5 pm.

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 is similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. This library group of experienced players meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 - 3pm.

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Musicals Film Series: Les Misérables (PG-13, 2012)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

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

Meet us at Charlevoix Cinema III! The movie is free! Concessions available for purchase.   

Knitters

Charlevoix Library Knitters

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Cookie Decorating

Cookie Decorating for Teens

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Lounge at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Come and decorate some sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles. Eat your creations right away or take them home for later.

Board Meeting Dec 10, 2025

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

storytime

Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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! After Storytime, stay and play!

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 is similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. This library group of experienced players meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 - 3pm.

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Trailblazers Through Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs

Age Group:

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

Trailblaze through time and discover history in an exciting way! Each month, we will focus on a historical figure, learning about their achievements by reading a picture book biography out loud.

French Conversation Group

Charlevoix French Conversation Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 5-6 in the Coeling Activity Room for an opportunity to speak French casually with other Francophiles!

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Open Sew

Friday, December 12, 2025 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! 

vision board

Crafternoons for Adults: Vision Boards

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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:

Get inspired for the new year by creating a vision board. Bring along a list of goals and photos.

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AUG (Apple Users Group)

Monday, December 15, 2025 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. 

Small Things

BookTalkers: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Monday, December 15, 2025 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:

It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant and devoted family man, faces his busiest season.

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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 is similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. This library group of experienced players meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 - 3pm.

youth craft market

Youth Craft Market

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Entrance / Foyer / Lobby at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Entrance / Foyer / Lobby
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Youth makers, creators, and artisans are invited to sell their handmade goodies at our Youth Craft Market! Geared for kids and teens ages 7–17.

Jazz at the Library with logo on piano keys

Holiday JATL

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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:

Join us for an evening of holiday favorites with Andy Evans on bass, Jon Lindeneau on drums, Bill Sears on sax, and Steve Stargardt on keys! Come early and shop at our Youth Craft Market.

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Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Babies, Children
Youth Activity Center
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! 

Teen Time: Beaded Plants

12:30pm–3:00pm
Teens
Teen Lounge
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Plants are working hard to sprout this spring...but who has time for that?! Join us on Thursday, March 5th at 12:30pm to design your very own beaded plant!

Mahjong Group

1:00pm–4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong!

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! 

Mahjong Group

12:00pm–4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
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.

Charlevoix Historical Society Board Meeting

4:00pm–5:30pm
Trustees Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting

Charlevoix Library Knitters

10:00am–12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
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!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–6:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Babies, Children
Youth Activity Center
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! 

Mahjong Group

1:00pm–4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong!

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! 

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).

Kid's Crafternoon: Paper Bag Puppets

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 to create a puppet that will bring your stories and imagination to life! All materials are provided, while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration required. 

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: 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. 

Mahjong Group

12:00pm–4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
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.

Charlevoix Library Knitters

10:00am–12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
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!

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.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Babies, Children
Youth Activity Center
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! 

Mahjong Group

1:00pm–4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong!

Charlevoices Writers Group

5:00pm–7:30pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Event Details:

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

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! 

Mahjong Group

12:00pm–4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
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.

Charlevoix Library Knitters

10:00am–12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
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

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Babies, Children
Youth Activity Center
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!