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Black Magic Reads

As this spooky season is approaching the big day, you may be looking for some supernatural reads. Below are a few to check out featuring some magic users. Don’t worry--these are not Halloween-centric, so even after Thursday passes and the candy is all eaten, these titles are still in season. ...

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Thriller Mania

A very common question in the library is “what are other people reading?”. People like to read the current, hot reads because a)if it’s popular, there it is probably good and b)they can converse with other people about it. Lately when I get that question I am sending more and more people to lists of...

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Upcoming Events

Knitting Solutions with Jan

10:30am - 12:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:
Expert knitters on site to assist. Crochet enthusiasts are welcome! Drop in. ...

Business Start-Up Seminar

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:
Presented by the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC). Register online at www.SBDCMichigan.org or by calling (989) 686-9597.   The seminar is FREE and information - PRICELESS! This seminar is designed for ind...

Time to Talk Drugs & Alcohol

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:
Presented by Barry Schmidt, with the Neighborhood Resource Center, who has over 30 years of experience in drug prevention.  Adults will learn about conversation starters, how to listen, warning signs, and age appropriate responses.  ...

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Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

DIY Decorative Acorns

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Create decorative acorns as a center piece for your autumn table. ...

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Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

Meet Author Erin Bartels

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Erin will be back in her hometown discussing her newest book, "The Words Between Us," which is set in a fictionalized version of Bay City!  This engaging story is a celebration of life and the power of words written, spoken, and read. Jo...

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Please register each person individually, including adults.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

Mini-Craft Monday: Buttons

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Teen/Adult Office (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
No registration required. Drop by anytime between 3 and 4:30 on the third floor to create your own buttons.                                        ...

Knitting Solutions with Jan

10:30am - 12:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:
Expert knitters on site to assist. Crochet enthusiasts are welcome! Drop in. ...

Make a Soothing Headache Eye Mask

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
We will be cutting, handsewing, and filling DIY eyemasks that you can warm in a microwave or cool in a freezer to help combat headaches. ...

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
An entertaining evening joining other knitters, crocheters and hand crafters working on their own individual projects.  A lot of sharing of projects, patterns and knowledge.  If you would like to try knitting or crocheting our ladies who re...