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MUG option 1

AUG (Apple Users Group)

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
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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 Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, May 6, 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 1:00 - 4:00pm.

legos

Legos @ the Library

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Children, Tweens
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens
Program Type: 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.

Anthony Williams

Picking Morel Mushrooms with the Champ, Anthony Williams

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Other

Age Group:

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

After winning the National Morel Hunting Championship five years in a row, Anthony retired from competitive picking to become the "Expert in Residence" for the National Morel Festival.

Knitters

Charlevoix Library Knitters

Wednesday, May 7, 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. 

storytime

Storytime

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime, Youth Programs

Age Group:

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

Join us on Thursdays for Storytime at the library! Gather with new friends as we read fun stories, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! Recommended for ages 0-6.

Paint a pot!

Teen Craft: Paint-a-Pot

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs

Age Group:

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

Drop-in from 3pm to 5pm and get creative during this Teen Program. Paint your own terracotta pot which we will then use to plant a cutting from the library’s own propagation station! All materials provided.

kite

Crafternoon for Kids: Kite Decorating

Monday, May 12, 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
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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:

Let's get ready to fly a kite! Decorate a kite and get ready to have it soar this summer. No registration required. While supplies last. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, May 13, 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 1:00 - 4:00pm.

Sailboat

Sailing into Oblivion with Jerome Rand

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Other

Age Group:

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

Jerome Rand’s love of the open ocean first started with sailing trips across the Atlantic Ocean from the Caribbean to Europe.

Knitters

Charlevoix Library Knitters

Wednesday, May 14, 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. 

Board Meeting May 14, 2025

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

storytime

Storytime

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime, Youth Programs

Age Group:

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

Join us on Thursdays for Storytime at the library! Gather with new friends as we read fun stories, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! Recommended for ages 0-6.

dungeons and dragons

Teen Time: Dungeons & Dragons & Pizza

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Youth Programs

Age Group:

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

Join us for an exciting Teen Dungeons & Dragons event at the library, where adventure awaits around every corner!

Finding Forrester

Charlevoix Film Club: Finding Forrester

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A at Charlevoix Public Library
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Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Event Details:

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. Led by Colin Morris.

Charlevoices

Charlevoices Writers Group

Thursday, May 15, 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.

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Open Sew

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
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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! 

chickens

Backyard Chickens with Heather Holzschu

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Other

Age Group:

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

Curious about raising chickens? Want to have your own little flock but not sure where to start? Join Heather Holzschu from Charlevoix County 4-H to learn the ins and outs of backyard chickens!

Filters
Age Group

Understanding eBooks

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Community Room B
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Education, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this beginner class and learn about the many ways to access the library’s digital assets, including eBooks and audiobooks.  Please bring your device (smart phone, Kindle, iPad, or tablet) and your Charlevoix Pub

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:

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

Charlevoix Film Club: The Blind Side

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Event Details:

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.

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 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. 

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.

Lifelong Learning: Food as Medicine with Eileen Mikus, RDN

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Education
Event Details:

Our food choices have a major impact on our bodies.

Charlevoix Library Knitters

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Trustees Conference Room
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. 

Storytime in the Garden

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies, Children
Children's Garden
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.

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! 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Charlevoix Public Library
Description:

Library Closed for Holiday

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
Everyone
Trustees Conference Room
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. 

Storytime in the Garden

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies, Children
Children's Garden
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.

Lifelong Learning: The Future of NATO and European Security

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades.

Mahjong Group

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

Mahjong!

Youth Staff Meeting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Armstrong Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room

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! 

Charlevoix Progressives Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A+B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Purpose of Meeting

Discussion regarding politics and its impact on Charlevoix County.

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
Everyone
Trustees Conference Room
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.