Printable Adult Events List

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.

ACE @ your library!

Channel your inner artist! Create a watercolor painting of seashells. No experience necessary for this low-key, low-stress program. A numbered color grid will be provided for those who prefer a more structured approach, or let your creative side take control.

Higher needs individuals aged 16+ are invited to explore, create, and have fun in an inclusive environment! Supplies are provided on a first come, first served basis. Different activities will be offered each month.

Caregivers are welcome to attend.

NEW: Registration is required and you can register your whole group with a single registration! When you register, please note HOW MANY ARE IN YOUR GROUP AND HOW MANY WILL BE PAINTING, to determine supply needs.

Registration begins Monday, June 9 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Registration closes Thursday, July 3, or when full. A minimum of 5 participants by end of day Thursday, July 3 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 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 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.

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

July's book is Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini.

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

ACE @ your library!

Love snakes? This adults-only presentation will make you feel like a proverbial “kid in a candy shop.” Loathe snakes? You’ll walk away from this presentation with a whole new enlightened and empathetic attitude toward them.

Too many citizens are misinformed, unnecessarily disgusted, or fearful of wild snakes in the environment. Our presenters, Jim and Carol McGrath, will bring live specimens of different species of Michigan-native snakes and share facts about them to increase understanding and reduce fear. During the presentation, audience members will be offered up-close encounters, identification tips, and issues related to the survival of the very species found in your neighborhood. At the end of the presentation, audience members will be invited to handle and photograph these ultra-gentle specimens.

Biologists Jim and Carol McGrath own and operate Nature Discovery, a private nature center attached to their home north of Williamston, which they bill as “the biggest little nature center in Michigan.” They teach and present on an array of Michigan-specific wildlife, however, the center also houses some 40 species of Michigan-native reptiles & amphibians that they utilize educationally in a huge array of venues among audiences of all ages throughout the state.

Registration is required and begins June 20, 2025 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.

Learn about Social Media Spaces 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. 

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 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

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.

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.

ArtConnect is an opportunity to connect with community members to share the joy of art and try out new techniques and projects. This month’s featured project will be tie-dye!

Each participant (18+ only) can register for a session to create their own tie dye masterpieces; each participant (18+ only) can bring up to 2 shirts/clothing items. We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; please read all instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Registration will end on Tuesday, July 15th.

There are multiple tie dye sessions  - see calendar to view them all.

ArtConnect is an opportunity to connect with community members to share the joy of art and try out new techniques and projects. This month’s featured project will be tie-dye!

Each participant (18+ only) can register for a session to create their own tie dye masterpieces; each participant (18+ only) can bring up to 2 shirts/clothing items. We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; please read all instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Registration will end on Tuesday, July 15th.

There are multiple tie dye sessions  - see calendar to view them all.

ArtConnect is an opportunity to connect with community members to share the joy of art and try out new techniques and projects. This month’s featured project will be tie-dye!

Each participant (18+ only) can register for a session to create their own tie dye masterpieces; each participant (18+ only) can bring up to 2 shirts/clothing items. We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; please read all instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Registration will end on Tuesday, July 15th.

There are multiple tie dye sessions  - see calendar to view them all.

ArtConnect is an opportunity to connect with community members to share the joy of art and try out new techniques and projects. This month’s featured project will be tie-dye!

Each participant (18+ only) can register for a session to create their own tie dye masterpieces; each participant (18+ only) can bring up to 2 shirts/clothing items. We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; please read all instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Registration will end on Tuesday, July 15th.

There are multiple tie dye sessions  - see calendar to view them all.

ArtConnect is an opportunity to connect with community members to share the joy of art and try out new techniques and projects. This month’s featured project will be tie-dye!

Each participant (18+ only) can register for a session to create their own tie dye masterpieces; each participant (18+ only) can bring up to 2 shirts/clothing items. We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; please read all instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Registration will end on Tuesday, July 15th.

There are multiple tie dye sessions  - see calendar to view them all.

ArtConnect is an opportunity to connect with community members to share the joy of art and try out new techniques and projects. This month’s featured project will be tie-dye!

Each participant (18+ only) can register for a session to create their own tie dye masterpieces; each participant (18+ only) can bring up to 2 shirts/clothing items. We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; please read all instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Registration will end on Tuesday, July 15th.

There are multiple tie dye sessions  - see calendar to view them all.

ArtConnect is an opportunity to connect with community members to share the joy of art and try out new techniques and projects. This month’s featured project will be tie-dye!

Each participant (18+ only) can register for a session to create their own tie dye masterpieces; each participant (18+ only) can bring up to 2 shirts/clothing items. We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; please read all instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Registration will end on Tuesday, July 15th.

There are multiple tie dye sessions  - see calendar to view them all.

ArtConnect is an opportunity to connect with community members to share the joy of art and try out new techniques and projects. This month’s featured project will be tie-dye!

Each participant (18+ only) can register for a session to create their own tie dye masterpieces; each participant (18+ only) can bring up to 2 shirts/clothing items. We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; please read all instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Registration will end on Tuesday, July 15th.

There are multiple tie dye sessions  - see calendar to view them all.

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.

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

Do you have trouble finding time and space to read? Was “Sustained Silent Reading” your favorite subject in elementary school? Do you want to be in community space with other book-lovers without actually engaging with them? Come to the Howell Library to read and enjoy snacks and a juice bar! BYOBook, or read one of ours.

We ask that all cell phones and devices be turned off or put on silent mode so as to not disturb other silent reading participants. If you don’t even want to be tempted by your device, you can set it in a dedicated space for phones that will keep you focused on your goal.

Registration is required and begins Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close 1 day before the program starts, or when registration is full. A minimum of five (5) registrants by Wednesday, July 23, 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.

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 on Monday, July 28, from 7:00-8:00pm for a sun-soaked evening at the lake! We'll dive into the world of beach reads, discussing books by best selling authors Emily Henry and Carley Fortune at the picnic area of the City Boat Launch. We will enjoy ice cream while chatting about their latest novels, our favorite summer stories, and what makes a perfect beach read.

Please note this is an offsite program - we will be meeting at the picnic area of the City Boat Launch. Parking in the boat launch lot requires a parking pass, which you may obtain through City Hall. This pass is required to park in that specific lot. However, local street parking in the area is free; if you don't have a pass, you can still park on the nearby streets without any cost. Attendees are responsible for checking for parking restrictions and city signage.

Registration is required and begins Monday, June 16, 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 Friday, July 25, is required for this program to proceed as scheduled.

Registrants are encouraged to bring a camping or folding chair! The library will try to secure a picnic table but cannot guarantee their availability.

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.

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.

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.

Local author Dr. Leo Hanifin will present an overview of his book, A Brief History of Race Relations in Livingston County, Michigan. The book is based on archival material held by the county's libraries, including the Howell Carnegie Library Archives, and interviews related to more recent years.

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.

Not able to make it in person? This event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Discover our past virtual program and livestream recordings on the Library's YouTube channel.

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!

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