Printable Adult Events List

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.

Please Note: This event has been canceled due to lack of registration.

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!

Many of our mentoring requests include questions about funding for start-up businesses. This session will examine the reality of the funding landscape for small businesses and dispel myths and misunderstandings about the nature and types of funding sources. It will also highlight some of the qualifying/disqualifying risk factors and briefly discuss risk profiles for for-profit and non-profit 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 Wednesday, March 11 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 Tiny Easter Eggs in a tiny Easter Basket! Paint 2 little eggs with paint markers, and put them in a small basket with a little grass to have a mini Easter Basket just in time for the Easter Holiday!

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 Friday March 13, 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. 

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.

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.

ACE @ your library!

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.

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

April's title is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon.

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 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.

Come enjoy how Greg Bodker combines photography, video, and personal stories to bring birdwatching to life. You’ll learn how to attract more birds to your yard; then how to enjoy their behavior. Exciting stories from Greg’s experiences will get you inspired to get outside yourself and experience different habitats and bird species.

Greg Bodker’s beautiful photography will help you learn more about birds as he demonstrates the joys of birding you can have both in your backyard and in your area.  Both novice and experienced birders will enjoy the program.  Informative handouts will be provided to the participants. The program is appropriate for both adults and young adults approximately ages 12 and up.  

Topics include:

• How Birdwatching can reduce stress and improve your health
• Discuss the excitement and enjoyment of birdwatching
• Differences between birdwatching and birding
• How to attract more birds to your backyard
• Using water safely to see both feeder birds and migrants
• Backyard birds, types of seed, feeders and their care
• Slow Birding. Take the time to enjoy bird behavior 
• How birding beyond the backyard leads to many enriching experiences
• Places to go birding in your area
• The excitement of a bird chase
• Stories from the field while birding

Greg Bodker has been a serious birder since 2006, combining his interest in birds, nature, and photography as often as possible. Greg has led birding trips for Michigan Audubon and was on its Board of Directors for three years.  Greg has birded in all of Michigan’s 83 counties and in most of North America.  He is excited to report he saw his 366th bird species in Michigan in January 2026, a Cassin’s Finch in Cheboygan County, Michigan.  

Greg now enjoys delivering birding and nature education presentations to audiences at Libraries, Garden Clubs and Audubon Chapters throughout Michigan.  He has presented his programs at over 130 locations from the Soo to the Ohio Border and from the shores of Lake Michigan to Lake Huron.  Both live and virtual, his presentations have received excellent reviews and earned many recommendations. Greg has been a winner in multiple amateur photo contests including two years as the grand prize winner in Michigan Nature Association’s Photo Contests.

Registration is optional and begins Saturday, March 21 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.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Howell Carnegie District 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. 

Join us for a thoughtful discussion on The Names by Florence Knapp. We will enjoy sweet treats from Chocolate Boutique while considering the impact of the paths we choose.

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, March 9 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.  A minimum of five (5) registrants by 4pm Sunday, April 12 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.

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!

This is a 4-week series of in-person guided conversations to build awareness and skills in talking about race. Through shared videos, small and large group dialogue and actionable steps, we will have difficult conversations and build capacity for advocacy.

Sessions: April 15, 22, 29, & May 6 -- 6:00-8:00pm

Session 1: Why has the myth of race as biology persisted and what effect does this have on our own ideas?

Session 2: How has the idea that race is biology resulted in inequalities in policy and practices throughout U.S. history?

Session 3: What is structural racism and how have ideas of race shifted to support political and social inequities?

Session 4: How can Asset Mapping connect our deepest longings, beliefs, talents, contacts and community institutions to build equity and justice for all? Where and how in our community can we contribute to greater equity?

Space is limited. Plan to attend all 4 sessions for best results.

Registration is required and begins Wednesday, March 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.

Join David Cobler from Farm Bureau Insurance as he outlines the various types of business insurance available to your business. Every business operation has its own unique set of risks, which means a commercial insurance policy must be tailored to the business. The types of insurance to be discussed will include, but not be limited to: general liability insurance, commercial inland marine, professional liability and malpractice insurance, product liability insurance, property insurance, commercial vehicle insurance, loss of income, key person insurance, cybercrime insurance, and surety.

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 Wednesday, March 25 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.

Celebrate Earth Day with us as we create art using recycled materials and plant seeds in a customized pot. Seeds will vary but attendees can choose between a flower, herb, or vegetable. 

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.

Drop-ins are welcome!

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 clock is ticking; join us for a puzzle race! This event is for adults only - all team members must be 18 or older. All attendees must be on a team; we do not have space to permit spectators.

How will the competition work?
Teams of up to four adults will race against each other - and the clock - to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in 90 minutes or less.

What does the race look like?
There will be refreshments and puzzles! Teams of adults will compete in the Reference area of the main floor of the library. You may eat and chat - without distracting your opponents - while you puzzle and we will help you keep track of how much time you have left.

How does registration work?
Registration is required and opens Sunday, March 22nd. Each participant will fill out the registration form and let us know your name, how many people you are competing with, your team name if you have one, and whether you'd like to accept new team members to get your group up to 4. We will close the form at the end of the day on Tuesday, April 14th, to finalize team rosters.

What are the rules?
We will distribute puzzles and start the timer at 5:45pm. Each team will have until 7:15pm to work on their puzzle. We are not allowing any tools including but not limited to "spatulas" (paper, cardboard, or other implements used to pick up a completed section and move it into position) and sorting trays. Otherwise it is up to each team to decide how to start the puzzle and divide the work. Winners will be determined based either on time of completion or number of unassembled puzzle pieces when time runs out.

What are the prizes?
Each member of the winning team will receive a prize. 

First place winners will receive a $25 gift card supporting a local business.
Second place winners will receive a $20 gift card supporting a local business.
Third place winners will receive a $15 gift card supporting a local business.

This is an after-hours event; participants may enter through either the Library’s Grand River doors or Clinton Street doors between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm. DOORS WILL BE LOCKED AT 5:30 PM.
Please stay home if you are sick.

Entry is limited to registered attendees, registrants must be 18+.

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.