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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.

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.

Learn how to use a Pitch Deck for raising funds and in your everyday business operations.

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.

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

Registration is required and begins October 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.

Got puzzles or games that need a new home? Looking to refresh your collection? Want to try something new? Don't miss this opportunity to find some new-to-you games or puzzles and connect with other members of the community!

How do I participate?
You can drop off up to ten gently used puzzles and games - so long as they are in their original box and have all the pieces - at the Information Desk during the library's business hours between Friday, November 7, 2025 and Thursday, November 20, 2025. 

The library's business hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Any unclaimed puzzles or games will be donated to the library.

No registration required. 
Please stay home if you are sick.

Get ready for a festive, hands-on celebration of creativity with our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest- with a unique twist: no candy, no frosting, no gumdrops. Instead, we're challenging participants to think outside the (gingerbread) box and use only non-edible materials to bring their gingerbread houses to life.  

Gather your team (all ages welcome!) and get ready to transform cardboard gingerbread house kits into extraordinary works of art.   

The library will provide cardboard house kits (while supplies last) and have a limited supply of craft materials available for participants to take and use. Participants will build and decorate their kits at home and return their completed project to the Information Desk. Submissions must be turned into the Information Desk by 7:00pm on Monday, December 8. 

Gift cards to the Historic Howell Theater will be awarded to the three winning teams (one gift card per team). Winners will be notified by telephone on Friday, December 12.  All entries will be displayed in the library until Monday, January 5.

Pick up your cardboard gingerbread house kit from the Information Desk on Sunday, November 23-Friday December 5 during the library's open hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-4pm & Sunday 12-4) Please note the library closes at 5pm on Wednesday, November 26 and will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. Limited extra supplies will be available at the information Desk while supplies last, please ask staff for more information.  

Registration is required and begins on Monday, November 10 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close Friday, December 5, or when registration is full. Please only register once per team as supplies are limited.  

Please note: This week's meeting will be held offsite, instead of at the library.

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, on-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.

Our special pre-Thanksgiving yoga class will help you cultivate a sense of gratitude and prepare your mind and body for the holiday season. You will be guided to slow down by utilizing flowing movements, connecting your breath, and finding gratitude. A ten-minute gratitude meditation will allow you to reflect on the blessings in your life and focus on the present moment. Start your holiday season with a sense of inner balance, peace, and gratitude, and embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving with a grateful heart. All yoga levels are welcome. Space is limited, so please register early.

For this event to proceed as scheduled, a minimum of 12 registered participants is necessary. Attendees may enter the building either through the front doors on Grand River or the Clinton Street doors in the rear of the building.  Please plan to arrive and settle in a few minutes before the class starts promptly at 3:15 pm. 

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, November 18 online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

To help cultivate a sense of gratitude and prepare your mind and body for the holiday season, join us for a special pre-Thanksgiving yoga class. You will be guided to slow down by using flowing movements and connecting with your breath. A ten-minute gratitude meditation will allow you to reflect on the blessings in your life and focus on the present moment. Begin your holiday season with a sense of inner balance and peace, and let the spirit of Thanksgiving fill your heart with gratitude. All yoga levels are welcome. Space is limited, so please register early to secure your spot.

For this event to proceed as scheduled, a minimum of 5 registered participants is necessary. Attendees may enter the building through either the front doors on Grand River or the Clinton Street doors located at the rear of the building. On Wednesday, November 26, the library closes at 5:00 pm. Please plan to arrive and settle in a few minutes before the class starts promptly at 4:45 pm. The library will be closed after the class, so everyone must exit through the Clinton Street doors upon program completion. 

Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, November 12, at 9 am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

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 while we explore the epic saga Isola by Allegra Goodman at our upcoming book discussion.  Come sip a warm drink from our beverage bar while enjoying an evening with fellow readers.

This month participants are invited to bring cookies to share!  Attendees are not required to bring anything, your presence and participation are plenty.

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.  

Registration is required and begins Sunday, November 2 at 9am online, by phone or in person at the Information Desk.  Sign-ups close Monday, November 24, or when registration is full.  A minimum of five (5) registrants by 7pm Monday, November 24 for this program to proceed as scheduled.   

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 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, on-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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We'll look at how social media influencers affect marketing, trends in social media marketing channels and tools, and suggestions on becoming a successful social media influencer.

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 Belleville Area District Library, and the Ypsilanti District Library

Registration is required and begins November 12 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.

Get decked out in your favorite ugly sweater or holiday best for a DIY photo shoot at the library. Bring your phone or camera and take a picture of you and your friends/family against a festive background. Drop-in; no registration required. 

DIY Holiday Photos will be available for the whole weekend:

• Friday, December 5, 11am-4pm 
• Saturday, December 6, 9am-4pm
• Sunday, December 7, 12-4pm

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.

Get decked out in your favorite ugly sweater or holiday best for a DIY photo shoot at the library. Bring your phone or camera and take a picture of you and your friends/family against a festive background. Drop-in; no registration required. 

DIY Holiday Photos will be available for the whole weekend:

• Friday, December 5, 11am-4pm 
• Saturday, December 6, 9am-4pm
• Sunday, December 7, 12-4pm

Santa will also be at the library today from 9 to 11am for photos—see our calendar for more information.

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.

Get decked out in your favorite ugly sweater or holiday best for a DIY photo shoot at the library. Bring your phone or camera and take a picture of you and your friends/family against a festive background. Drop-in; no registration required. 

DIY Holiday Photos will be available for the whole weekend:

• Friday, December 5, 11am-4pm 
• Saturday, December 6, 9am-4pm
• Sunday, December 7, 12-4pm

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.

Learn about Video Calls from the Livingston County Literacy Coalition. These sessions are held Mondays, 11:30am to 1pm, in Study Room 3 on the library's main floor.

Questions? Call 810-207-5890 or email info@livingston-literacy.org

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. 

Today is the final day to submit entries for the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest!

Get ready for a festive, hands-on celebration of creativity with our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest- with a unique twist: no candy, no frosting, no gumdrops.  Instead, we're challenging participants to think outside the (gingerbread) box and use only non-edible materials to bring their gingerbread houses to life.  

Gather your team (all ages welcome!) and get ready to transform cardboard gingerbread house kits into extraordinary works of art.   

The library will provide cardboard house kits (while supplies last) and have a limited supply of craft materials available for participants to take and use.  Participants will build and decorate their kits at home and return their completed project to the Information Desk.  Submissions must be turned into the Information Desk by 7:00pm on Monday, December 8. 

Gift cards to the Historic Howell Theater will be awarded to the three winning teams (one gift card per team). Winners will be notified by telephone on Friday, December 12.  All entries will be displayed in the library until Monday, January 5.

Pick up your cardboard gingerbread house kit from the Information Desk on Sunday, November 23-Friday December 5 during the library's open hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-4pm & Sunday 12-4) Please note the library closes at 5pm on Wednesday, November 26 and will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.  Limited extra supplies will be available at the information Desk while supplies last, please ask staff for more information.  

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, on-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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Learn the basics of how to pipe and decorate cookies with royal icing, plus a few extra tips and tricks along the way. Brittany Wright, owner of Milk + Honey Bakery, will guide you step by step through three festive Christmas cookie designs, then let you get creative with your remaining three cookies using what you’ve learned. All supplies are provided, and each participant (ages 14 and up) will take home a box of six cookies they decorated themselves.

This event is offered at multiple times—see our calendar for additional sessions.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, November 26. Please register each individual who will attend.

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.

Learn the basics of how to pipe and decorate cookies with royal icing, plus a few extra tips and tricks along the way. Brittany Wright, owner of Milk + Honey Bakery, will guide you step by step through three festive Christmas cookie designs, then let you get creative with your remaining three cookies using what you’ve learned. All supplies are provided, and each participant (ages 14 and up) will take home a box of six cookies they decorated themselves.

This event is offered at multiple times—see our calendar for additional sessions.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, November 26. Please register each individual who will attend.

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.

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

This month's event will be held off-site. Contact Shelley Ellis for more information.

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

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Come in from the cold and warm up with us.  Join us in working on a puzzle, playing a game, or tucking into a cozy chair for reading.  Warm up with rich hot chocolate, fragrant apple cider, or a calming tea from our DIY warm beverage bar.  

This is a come-and-go program lasting from 10am until 2pm.  

No registration required. 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.

Learn the basics of how to pipe and decorate cookies with royal icing, plus a few extra tips and tricks along the way. Brittany Wright, owner of Milk + Honey Bakery, will guide you step by step through three festive Christmas cookie designs, then let you get creative with your remaining three cookies using what you’ve learned. All supplies are provided, and each participant (ages 14 and up) will take home a box of six cookies they decorated themselves.

This event is offered at multiple times—see our calendar for additional sessions.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, November 26. Please register each individual who will attend.

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.

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive afternoon of cookie decorating and singing your favorite holiday (or non-holiday!) karaoke tunes.

We’ll provide all the cookie-decorating supplies—freshly baked cookies, colorful icing, and plenty of sprinkles—plus a cozy space to relax, laugh, and sing the afternoon away. 

This program offers a friendly and inclusive environment where higher needs individuals aged 16+ can connect, create, and celebrate. Supplies are provided on a first come, first served basis. Different activities will be offered each month.

Caregivers and support staff are welcome and encouraged to attend.

NEW: Registration is required and you can register your whole group with a single registration! When you register, please note how many will be attending. The library only needs the email address of one registrant. Registration begins Monday, November 10 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Registration closes Monday, December 8,  or when full. A minimum of five (5) participants by end of day Monday, December 8 is required for this program to proceed as planned.

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.

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, on-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.

Come paint ceramic coasters to keep or gift.  Use stencils to guide painting snowflakes on your wintry background.  Cork backing and mod podge provided to complete the coasters to enjoy for years to come.  

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

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close two days before the program starts, or when registration is full.  Registrants must be 18+.

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 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.

Our group can help with navigating everyday life experiences such as:

• Work safety
• Doctor visits
• Going to the bank
• Shopping & more

Nuestro grupo puede ayudar con experiencias de la vida cotidiana como:

• Seguridad en el trabajo
• Visitas al médico
• Ir al banco
• Ir de compras y más

Livingston County Literacy Coalition offers free tutoring to adults in Livingston County who wish to improve their skills in reading, writing, basic math, or English as a Second Language.

Livingston County Literacy Coalition ofrece tutoría gratuita para adultos en el Condado de Livingston que deseen mejorar sus habilidades en lectura, escritura, matematícas básicas o inglés como segundo idioma.

If you have any questions please contact 517-980-2045

Preguntas o inquietudes comuníquese al 517.980.2045

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!