Printable Adult Events List

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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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.

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 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.

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The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands. Constant overstimulation can lead to holiday stress and depression. Yoga nidra is a practice of deep relaxation. In this restorative yoga class, without movement, physical, mental, and emotional activity come to rest, and may offer the additional benefit of sleeping soundly on the longest night of the year. 

Registered yoga instructor Sophie Montesanti will guide you through this special winter solstice yoga nidra. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat, pillows, and blankets to keep them warm and relaxed on the carpeted floor.  

Registration is required and begins Monday, December 1, at 9 am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. For this event to proceed as scheduled, a minimum of 5 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 3:45 pm. The library will be closed when the class is over, so everyone must exit through the Clinton Street doors when the program ends.

Please stay home if you are sick.

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.

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.

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.

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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Join us to discuss the captivating novel Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.  We'll enjoy a bowl of hot soup from The Crunchy Pickle while digging into the love, loss, and impossible choices that fill this popular book.  

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 Monday, December 1, at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close at 4pm Friday, January 2, or when registration is full.  A minimum of five (5) registrants by 4pm Friday, January 2, is required 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.

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

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

ACE @ your library!