Printable Adult Events List

Join us for an exhilarating and informative living history experience as Millicent Sparks breathes life into one of the 19th century’s most celebrated figures: Harriet Tubman. Her portrayal blends accounts of special events in Tubman’s life with an acute sense of Tubman’s personal qualities—her emotional depth, profound spirituality, immense intelligence, extraordinary dignity, and astounding courage. Share an up close and personal evening with this heroic icon who demonstrated an unyielding and fearless resolve to obtain liberty and social justice for herself and others.

Harriet Tubman's legacy is echoed in the words and spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Together with our partners, Livingston Diversity Council and Huron-Clinton Metroparks, we are delighted to share this special performance to celebrate MLK Day at the Howell Carnegie Library. Light refreshments will be served. Thank you to the Friends of the Howell Carnegie Library for sponsoring this event.  

Registration is optional and begins Monday, January 5, at 9 a.m. online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Attendees may enter the building through the front doors on Grand River or the Clinton Street doors in the rear. The library will be closed when the program ends, so everyone must exit through the Clinton Street doors. This event is recommended for people aged 14 and older.

The Literary Discussion Group meets weekly to discuss fiction and nonfiction literature. Selections range from classic works to current, in various formats including short stories and essays.

For more information about the group and to learn how to join, email alt@howelllibrary.org. 

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Is your genealogy quest stuck? If you need help getting your search headed in the right direction, sign up for an appointment to get some help from our resident genealogist. Online and local resources will be available to explore, including local newspapers on microfilm.

Registration is required. One-hour appointments are available at 1:00pm and 2:00pm as Library volunteers are available. Appointments can be made four weeks in advance by signing up below. One other person may accompany the registrant to their appointment.

View the Library's upcoming genealogy-focused programs here.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Develop a deeper understanding of current events, share your ideas and opinions, and expand your worldview by learning from one another at this monthly discussion group. Coordinator Tony Sakey will select and share local, national, or international topics with registered participants 2-3 days before each meeting. Participants may choose to do additional research to prepare for the discussion.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom virtual meeting login information. To register, call the call the Library at 517-546-0720 x106.

Review the technical requirements.

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Is your genealogy quest stuck? If you need help getting your search headed in the right direction, sign up for an appointment to get some help from our resident genealogist. Online and local resources will be available to explore, including local newspapers on microfilm.

Registration is required. One-hour appointments are available at 1:00pm and 2:00pm as Library volunteers are available. Appointments can be made four weeks in advance by signing up below. One other person may accompany the registrant to their appointment.

View the Library's upcoming genealogy-focused programs here.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Learn to use Canva for your small business needs with Kelly Blazo (Social Media Manager/Event Coordinator, 2 Dandelions Bookshop). This presentation is designed for first-time/novice Canva users. Bring your questions and get ready to
learn how to create a logo, social media posts, flyers, and more!

Our Small Business Savvy series is for those who want to start or own a small business. Join these virtual classes on Zoom to help establish and improve your business skills and services.

We'll send you the Zoom meeting information a few days in advance of the event.

Presented in partnership with the Ann Arbor Area SCORE office, the Small Business Administration, the Belleville Area District Library, and the Ypsilanti District Library.

Registration is required and begins Monday, December 29, at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close one hour before the program starts, or when registration is full.

Discover our past virtual program and livestream recordings on the Library's YouTube channel.

This month’s featured project will be Yarn Painting. Yarn painting uses yarn, glue, scissors, and canvas. Plan out your design (some templates will be provided), apply glue, place yarn to "paint" your image, and press firmly to set.

ArtConnect is an opportunity to connect with local artisans and other community members to share the joy of art and try out new techniques and projects.

Registration is required and begins Monday, December 29, at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close 1 hour before the program starts, or when registration is full.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

This Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically and teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground.

Registration is required and begins January 5th, 2026 through the League of Women Voters Livingston County. If you are unable to complete the registration form, please call the Information Desk for assistance.

Seating begins 15 minutes before the event start time.
Please stay home if you are sick.
Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

The Literary Discussion Group meets weekly to discuss fiction and nonfiction literature. Selections range from classic works to current, in various formats including short stories and essays.

For more information about the group and to learn how to join, email alt@howelllibrary.org. 

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

The Accounting Aid Society will be providing free tax assistance in the library’s Meabon Room on Saturdays beginning on January 24, 2026 and continuing through  April 11, 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Eligibility for free assistance is based on an annual household income of less than $67,000.

Appointments are required and must be made by calling the Accounting Aid Society at 810-447-0868 for Livingston County. Please remember to bring all necessary documents to your appointment.

The Literary Discussion Group meets weekly to discuss fiction and nonfiction literature. Selections range from classic works to current, in various formats including short stories and essays.

For more information about the group and to learn how to join, email alt@howelllibrary.org. 

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Read and discuss great poetry for understanding and pleasure in this continuing series of informal sessions on the first Wednesday of the month. Each session is independent and you may join at any time.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom virtual meeting login information. To register, call the Library at 517-546-0720 x106.

Review the technical requirements.

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Having trouble achieving your goals? The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) may provide a straightforward way to overcome the barriers. The EOS focuses on six key components: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Tractions. Its implementation can simplify and clarify operations and accountability to achieve business objectives.

This workshop will define the EOS and discuss it and outline its use and implementation for small businesses.

Join these virtual classes on Zoom to help establish and improve your business skills and services. Our Small Business Savvy series is for those who want to start or own a small business. We'll send you the Zoom meeting information a few days in advance of the event.
 

Event Partners
Presented in partnership with the Ann Arbor Area SCORE office, the Small Business Administration, the Belleville Area District Library, and the Ypsilanti District Library.

Registration is required and begins January 14 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close one hour before the program starts, or when registration is full.

Discover our past virtual program and livestream recordings on the Library's YouTube channel.

Channel your inner artist! Create a painting of a colorful flowers using acrylic paints led by art instructor Bob Wesley. All art supplies will be provided. No experience necessary for this low-key, low-stress program. For adults ages 18+.

Registration is required and begins January 15 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Registration ends one hour before the program starts, or when the event is full.

Art instructor Bob Wesley has been teaching art for over a decade and has been involved with the Brighton Art and Musical Festival.

This program is repeated at another time; check our calendar here; please only register for one.

Seating begins 15 minutes before the event start time.
Please stay home if you are sick

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

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Channel your inner artist! Create a painting of a colorful flowers using acrylic paints led by art instructor Bob Wesley. All art supplies will be provided. No experience necessary for this low-key, low-stress program. For adults ages 18+.

Registration is required and begins January 15 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Registration ends one hour before the program starts, or when the event is full.

Art instructor Bob Wesley has been teaching art for over a decade and has been involved with the Brighton Art and Musical Festival.

This program is repeated at another time; check our calendar here; please only register for one.

Seating begins 15 minutes before the event start time.
Please stay home if you are sick

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

The Accounting Aid Society will be providing free tax assistance in the library’s Meabon Room on Saturdays beginning on January 24, 2026 and continuing through  April 11, 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Eligibility for free assistance is based on an annual household income of less than $67,000.

Appointments are required and must be made by calling the Accounting Aid Society at 810-447-0868 for Livingston County. Please remember to bring all necessary documents to your appointment.

The Literary Discussion Group meets weekly to discuss fiction and nonfiction literature. Selections range from classic works to current, in various formats including short stories and essays.

For more information about the group and to learn how to join, email alt@howelllibrary.org. 

Join us to discuss Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney, a gripping thriller filled with shocking twists and the sort of tension that keeps the pages turning.  We'll pair our conversation with delicious bites from Oh Crumbs Bakery.  

Novel Bites is a monthly book discussion where stories are savored and snacks are shared.  Each gathering features a lively conversation around a selected book paired with light appetizers or snacks to enjoy while we chat.  Whether you're here for the fiction, the food, or the fun, Novel Bites offers a relaxed and engaging way to connect with fellow readers.

Seating begins 15 minutes before the event start time.  This is an after hours event, the library closes at 7pm.  Please plan to arrive before doors lock at 7pm.  Attendees may enter the building through the Grand River or Clinton Street doors up to 7pm when the library closes but all will exit the building through the Clinton Street doors.  
 

Registration is required and begins Wednesday, January 7 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close at 4pm Friday, February 6, or when registration is full.  A minimum of five (5) registrants is required for this program to proceed as scheduled.  

Please stay home if you are sick.
Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

The Library's in-person programs are livestreamed on YouTube when possible.
Discover our past virtual program and livestream recordings on the Library's YouTube channel.

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Howell Carnegie District Library Board Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Use the Clinton Street entrance.

Board meetings are held for the purpose of conducting the business of the Howell Carnegie District Library.

For the current agenda, previous meeting minutes, and related policies, see the Board of Trustees website page.

What better way to pass on stories about family, friends, places, and past events than through memoirs? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month to share your written work. All writing experience levels welcome!

Registration is required to receive the Zoom virtual meeting login information. To register, call the Library at 517-546-0720 x106.

See below for technical requirements.

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Shelley Ellis leads a monthly book group on the second Friday of the month that will discuss contemporary light literature of interest to women.

February's title is Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman.

Registration is required. To register, call the Library at 517-546-0720 x106.

ACE @ your library!

The Accounting Aid Society will be providing free tax assistance in the library’s Meabon Room on Saturdays beginning on January 24, 2026 and continuing through  April 11, 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Eligibility for free assistance is based on an annual household income of less than $67,000.

Appointments are required and must be made by calling the Accounting Aid Society at 810-447-0868 for Livingston County. Please remember to bring all necessary documents to your appointment.

Escape the February cold and join the Howell Carnegie Library for a cozy movie outing at the Historic Howell Theater!

Warm up with a screening of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a charming and uplifting film about a group of British retirees who travel to India hoping for a fresh start—and discover that life can be full of unexpected joy at any age. 

Come relax, enjoy great company, and spend a winter day at the movies with us. We look forward to seeing you there!

No registration required. Doors open at 1pm, the movie begins at 2pm.  This event is free, concessions available for purchase.  
Please stay home if you are sick.
Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

The Literary Discussion Group meets weekly to discuss fiction and nonfiction literature. Selections range from classic works to current, in various formats including short stories and essays.

For more information about the group and to learn how to join, email alt@howelllibrary.org. 

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.

Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Develop a deeper understanding of current events, share your ideas and opinions, and expand your worldview by learning from one another at this monthly discussion group. Coordinator Tony Sakey will select and share local, national, or international topics with registered participants 2-3 days before each meeting. Participants may choose to do additional research to prepare for the discussion.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom virtual meeting login information. To register, call the call the Library at 517-546-0720 x106.

Review the technical requirements.

ACE @ your library!

Having trouble achieving your goals? The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) may provide a straightforward way to overcome the barriers. The EOS focuses on six key components: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Tractions. Its implementation can simplify and clarify operations and accountability to achieve business objectives.

This workshop will define the EOS and discuss it and outline its use and implementation for small businesses.

Join these virtual classes on Zoom to help establish and improve your business skills and services. Our Small Business Savvy series is for those who want to start or own a small business. We'll send you the Zoom meeting information a few days in advance of the event.
 

Event Partners
Presented in partnership with the Ann Arbor Area SCORE office, the Small Business Administration, the Belleville Area District Library, and the Ypsilanti District Library.

Registration is required and begins January 28 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close one hour before the program starts, or when registration is full.

Discover our past virtual program and livestream recordings on the Library's YouTube channel.