Printable Adult Events List

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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This month’s featured project will be a Spring Collage, led by Sara Hemmeke. Create a vibrant spring bouquet using torn papers to form blooming flowers. Students will explore color, layering textures, and composition. Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on project encourages creativity while embracing imperfection.

Sara Hemmeke loves to share the joy found in color and art with others. She is a multi-discipline freelance artist working in illustration, design, murals, and calligraphy. She has taught hundreds of students of all ages how to paint and draw with a firm belief that art should be FUN! Her style is playful and full of whimsy and bold colors. She and her family live in Howell, MI where she is literally painting the town one mural at a time!

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. Every other month, local artisans will guide you through a featured art project, or you can bring your own project to work on! Supplies will be provided for the featured project, as supplies last. For the months without a featured project, ArtConnect will serve as a Pop-Up Makerspace and provide the opportunity to use our space for your crafting desires and try out new equipment!

Registration is required and begins Thursday, February 12, 2026 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.

The Accounting Aid Society will be providing free tax assistance in the library’s Meabon Room on Saturdays beginning on January 31, 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 for a lively discussion on Atmosphere by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid.  We'll talk about the adventurous 1980s characters while enjoying a flight of astronaut ice cream.

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 Monday, February 9 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close at 7pm Thursday, March 5, 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.

March's title is The Excitements by C. J. Wray.

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

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Join us for an evening of traditional Irish music with members of the Detroit Irish Music Association! Musicians from the group will play traditional tunes on instruments such as fiddle, flute, concertina and uilleann pipes, and will spend time talking about their instruments and the broader history and culture of traditional Irish music in Ireland and beyond.

The Detroit Irish Music Association has been promoting and teaching traditional Irish music in the Detroit area for over 40 years through lessons, workshops, concerts, and social musical gatherings.  We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Irish music and culture in Southeast Michigan.  We are a branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.  Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland,  Comhaltas is the largest cultural organization in Ireland with hundreds of branches worldwide.  For more information please visit our website detroitirishmusic.org, or find us on Facebook @ DetroitIMA.

Registration is required and begins Friday, February 20, at 9am. online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk.

This is an after-hours event. Attendees must enter through the front entrance on Grand River between 4:45pm and 5:15pm. DOORS WILL BE LOCKED AT 5:15PM.

This event is recommended for people aged 14 and older.

The Accounting Aid Society will be providing free tax assistance in the library’s Meabon Room on Saturdays beginning on January 31, 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.

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 Saturday, March 7, 2026, and Saturday, March 14, 2026. 

During the winter/spring, 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.

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.

Potty Training is an important milestone for children and sometimes a stressor for parents and caregivers. Learn about the signs that children are ready for independent toileting, tips for training, and challenges that caregivers may face. Participants will leave this training with concrete strategies and practices to help ease the stress of this important time of learning and independence!

This free class for adults is presented by MSU Extension.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, March 3, at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 

Please note:

• A minimum of five (5) registrants is required for this program to proceed as scheduled.
• This program ends after the library has closed, and all participants will exit the building through the Clinton Street doors.  
• 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.

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.

Need some quiet time to unwind? Love to do something with your hands while you relax? Come join us for a spring themed paint by numbers. All supplies will be provided, all abilities are welcome. Please only sign up for one of the sessions, the artwork is the same at both. Must be 18+ to attend.

Registration is required and begins February 11, 2026 at 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.

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.

Need some quiet time to unwind? Love to do something with your hands while you relax? Come join us for a spring themed paint by numbers. All supplies will be provided, all abilities are welcome.  Please only sign up for one of the sessions, the artwork is the same at both. Must be 18+ to attend. 

Registration is required and begins February 11, 2026 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.

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.

Affirmation yoga combines physical yoga postures with repeated positive words or statements to cultivate specific intentions, such as self-love, peace, or strength. After selecting a face-down affirmation card without reading the other side, Registered Yoga Teacher Lynne Bondy will guide us through a meditative practice and then shift to the affirmation cards. We will be encouraged to reflect on the card we have chosen and how we can incorporate the affirmation into our own lives. A simple yoga flow will follow, inviting everyone to explore self-care in a supportive environment. 

This calming class is an excellent way to prepare your mind and body for the upcoming spring season of renewal and is geared toward ages 14 and up. Please bring a yoga mat, a large towel or blanket, and any other yoga props you wish, so you can fully embrace this opportunity for personal renewal and growth.

Registration is required and begins Thursday, February 26, 2026 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.

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 31, 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.

Local educator and lifelong Michigander, Maggie Murphy, is bringing family tales and tiny treasures on her traveling lecture series about her aunt, Gladys Hagee Mathew. Her remarkable life started prematurely - her father turned a breadwarmer into a makeshift incubator to help her survive - and only got more interesting.
Maggie's presentation will last about an hour, after which there will be time for a brief Q&A.

Registration is required and begins Sunday, March 1st at 9am online, by phone, or in-person at the Information Desk. 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.

This lecture will be livestreamed, recorded, and posted to the Library's YouTube channel. If you are interested but unable to attend in person, please register to receive the viewing link.
Discover our past virtual program and livestream recordings on the Library's YouTube channel.

Did you know Vernors is the oldest soft drink in America? The Ritz Cracker was invented in Jackson? Join authors Gail Offen and Jon Milan as they reveal secrets and surprises from their latest book, Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind the Brands. It's full of amazing history, stories, and photos about the Michigan food and drink brands we know and love.

Sure, Michigan invented ready-to-eat cereal (Kellogg's) and baby food (Gerber). Still, there are many stories most Michiganders don't know, such as Better Made uses Michigan potatoes; Jiffy was the first commercial baking mix in America; and we are the pickle-growing capital of the US. Join the pair as they “dish” on Michigan pop, chocolate, jams, cookies--and of course, fudge and pasties. You'll be proud of our state's delicious bounty.

Registration is optional and opens January 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.  Drop ins welcome.  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.

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.

Join us at the library for an exciting night of Plant Bingo.  This bingo with a twist skips the numbers and features plants instead.  Enjoy light refreshments, play along with fellow patrons, and try your luck at winning a plant themed prize.  

Registration is required and begins Wednesday, March 4, at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close Sunday, March 22 at 4pm, or when registration is full.  A minimum of five (5) registrants is required for this program to proceed as scheduled.  

Seating begins 15 minutes before the event start time.  This program ends after the library has closed and all participants will exit the building through the Clinton Street doors.  
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.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of fun with Mario Kart or choose from a variety of board games. Whether you’re racing for first place or teaming up around the table, it’s a great way to unwind, socialize, and enjoy some friendly competition.

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.

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 February 19, at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close Friday, March 20 or when registration is full. A minimum of five (5) participants by end of day Thursday February 12 is required for this program to proceed as planned. 

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 31, 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.

ACE @ your library!