Printable Adult Events List

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.

Come create bee baths to keep or gift. The small addition of a bee bath to your garden adds beauty and attracts pollinators. Bees collect water to aid in digestion, cooling, and to support bee larvae. Paint a terra cotta pot to attract the bees and other pollinators. Select and arrange natural items to create landing pads and perches for our smallest friends.

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 Thursday, July 30th 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 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.

Do you or someone you know struggle to navigate Medicaid? The Healthcare Access Project (HAP) at the Michigan Advocacy Program is offering a free educational presentation on Medicaid - what it covers, who qualifies, and the most common pitfalls people face.

This session covers:

• The different types of Medicaid available in Michigan
• Common problems like missed renewals, verification pitfalls, confusing notices, and frequent income/asset errors
• Practical tips to protect your coverage
• How HAP can help - and how to start a case with them

Whether you're applying for Medicaid, facing a coverage loss, or helping a loved one, this presentation will give you the tools you need to take action.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, August 4th 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) participants by end of day Friday, August 21st 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.

Please note: This session of the Literary Discussion Group will be held offsite.

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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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 Friday, August 14th. 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 Friday, August  28th, 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+.

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.

September's title is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.

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

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This month’s featured project will be Yarn Birds. Make a palm-sized decorative yarn birds with Krista Smith that you will want to keep in your house all year round. All necessary supplies will be provided.

Krista learned to sew when she was 8 years old; her grandmother bought her a sewing kit, and she was instantly hooked! Her love for creative arts has grown to include weaving, spinning, and dying fibers; she loves sharing her passion for the arts with others. She has a background in youth programming and has been teaching a variety of fiber arts classes for the past few years.

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 Sunday, August 23, 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 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.

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!

Starting a business in 2026 is not much different than starting one in 1999; the fundamental issues are the same. What has changed are the tools that are available for you to use. Too often, entrepreneurs focus on the new tools rather than customer needs or the fundamental problem they are trying to solve.

In this session, we'll review the basic constructs needed to start a successful business with or without AI. We will provide an overview about using AI, discussing advantages as well as
misuse of AI.

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, August 26 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 back to school and play several rounds of bingo for small prizes, enjoy light refreshments, and great company!

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 begins Thursday, August 27 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.

Are you confused, alarmed, or skeptical of all the new "AI" tools popping up across your tech platforms? Have you heard about the impact of AI on your energy bills or local water use? Are you feeling like if you don't adopt AI tools you'll be "left behind"? Can you tell the difference between what's real and what's fake? Tonight's presentation from the Library Freedom Project will help you:

• Cut through the hype to understand what these technologies are, how they work, and what they can and cannot do
• Clarify terminology, use cases, ethical concerns, and critical responses
• Address common concerns like impacts on labor, mental health, cognition, climate, privacy, misinformation, and more.

Registration is required and begins Thursday, August 27th 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.

Not able to make it in person? This event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library.

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.