Children's Programs

Upcoming Events

Garden Pals

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Monday, August 3rd, @10:30am

Dig, Play, & Read with Garden Pals!

Bring your little ones for an interactive, hands-on storytime! We’re getting our hands dirty in the sensory garden beds, crafting up some springtime fun, and settling in for a wonderful story.

Storytime at Fruit Acres

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Tuesday, July 28th @10:30am

Join us at the fruit stand location (3452 Friday Rd) for Storytime! Intended for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5) and their families

Potawatomi Zoo To-You

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Friday, July 31, 10:30AM

Enjoy an up-close encounter with live zoo animals and a table display of biofacts!

(Pre-Registration full. Sorry!)

Preschool Palooza

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Thursday, August 6th @ 10-11 am

Join us for a morning of music, play, and discovery with BenJammin and Curious Kids’ Museum!

Additional Children's Programming

Teen Programs

Upcoming Events

Teen Trail Mix Bar

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Friday, July 24th, 1-2PM

Join us at the library & make your own trail mix and hang out with friends. Board games, food, and fun.

Tween Cooks Book Club

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Thursday, July 30th, 12:00-1:30pm

Join us at any – or all – sessions as we discuss the book Super Boba Cafe, then make and enjoy delicious Boba and café-inspired snacks together (mochi, bubble waffles, & more)!

Free book provided!

Ages 10–13| Registration Required (Call or email)

Additional Teen Programs

Adult Programs

Upcoming Events

Glad Peach Fest Book Sale

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Saturday, Aug. 1st, 9am-2pm

Come to our book sale in the basement of the Library! The Library Garden will be open during the Book Sale with sensory activities. Please note:

Library’s regular services are otherwise unavailable on Saturday.

 

CPR Training

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Saturday, August 8th, 9am - Noon Monday, August 10th, 2pm - 5pm

This program is intended for Coloma Community Schools Staff, Coaches, and HS Students. 

  • Advance registration is required, please call the library at 468-3431 to sign up

  • $45 fee, payable day of class, cash only

  • Certified by the American Heart Association

Presented by Great Lakes Rescue, Sofia De jong, Trainer.

Artificial Intelligence Presentation & Q&A

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Saturday, August 22nd @10am

Join us for an informational presentation led by former Apple employee and network engineer, Michael Cozzi. Bring your curiosity and your questions and discover what AI is and what makes it so unique.

*New date and time.

 

Toilet Paper Pumpkins & Rock Painting

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Saturday, September 19th 10:30am-Noon

Join us in the community room for an adult oriented arts and crafts event! We will be making toilet paper pumpkins and painting rocks.

Meet the Author

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Saturday, October 10th, 10:30am-Noon

Michigan conservationist and Author is introducing his book, “Forest Legend, The Tale of Ol’ Split Toe” Come and meet the author Dan Ellens for a book talk and Q&A.

Iron Orchid Transfers

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Tuesday, December 1st, 5-7pm

Decorate a provided book or bag with Iron Orchid Transfers! Led by Michell & Kirby Guild of Studio 23 G.

Ongoing Events

Adult Summer Reading Program

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June 1st - August 14th

Join our adult summer reading program! Check out any item(s) and you’ll receive a ticket for a chance to win weekly prizes and a chance to win our grand prize of a $100 Meijer gift card.

One ticket per person, per visit.

Thank you for supporting your local library!

Not Your Mother's Book Club

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Every 2nd Tuesday of the month @5:30 p.m.

This book club reads across a variety of genres to keep things fresh.  Interested in joining?  Ask at the front desk, email, or call us.

Pageturners Writing Club

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1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 5:00-6:45 p.m.

Are you interested in writing with other writers? Maybe you want to learn how to write better? If so, join the Pageturners Writing Club. 

To join, you need only arrive at one of our bi-weekly meetings at the library.

Click here to join the Pageturners’ Discord Server

 

Fantasy Book Club

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Every 2nd Monday of the month 5:30-6:30pm

Join us for a new book club, the Fantasy Book Club!  Ask a staff member at the Front Desk to get a copy of the group’s next read before the next meeting, or email us at info@colomapubliclibrary.net

Church Street Book Club

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Mondays @1:00 on select dates

This book club reads a variety of genres and titles.  Ask at the front desk to get a copy of the group’s next read.