Printable Adult Events List

No artistic skill? No problem. We're getting together for one hour to play with a variety of different craft materials to make something. It does not have to be good, it just has to be fun while you make it. Get out of the heat and make some bad art with us!

Registration is required and begins Thursday, July 9th at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close one day 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.

Calling all music lovers!

Give your CD collection a fresh spin at the Howell Carnegie Library’s Music Exchange on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bring along the CDs you no longer play and trade them with fellow attendees to discover something new. It’s a fun, relaxed way to connect with other music fans and expand your collection—no buying or selling, just swapping.

All genres are welcome, so whether you’re into rock, jazz, classical, or pop, there’s something for everyone. Come ready to browse, trade, and enjoy the shared love of music!

Please note that all CDs must be brought with you on the day of the event—there will be no advance drop-off accepted.

No registration required. 

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.

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.

The Michigan-native luna is a large, beautiful member of the giant silk moth family. Join us to learn how to help the wild population while also experiencing an intimate connection to its life cycle.

Jim McGrath of Nature Discovery will deliver a presentation on the luna moth's life cycle and ecology. Then, each attending household will have the opportunity to take four fertile eggs or young larvae home to raise! Bring a small, clean, dry jar to transport the caterpillars.

Detailed care instructions will be provided; all you need is access to walnut or hickory tree leaves. The luna larvae will spin cocoons before the end of September. Moths will emerge next June. You can then release them after dark so they can breed with the wild population.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 21st 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.

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!

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. 

Enjoy a sandwich while discussing Sandwich by Catherine Newman.  Bring your thoughts on the book, your favorite moments, and your appetite for good food and engaging conversation. Whether you loved the story or simply want to hear different perspectives, all readers are welcome.

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 July 13 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close  August 5 at 7pm, 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 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.  

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.

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.

ACE @ your library!

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

August's title is Euphoria by Lily King.

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

ACE @ your 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. 

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!

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.