Printable Adult Events List

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. 

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, enjoy a variety of lemonade and snacks! BYOBook, or read one of ours. Attendees will receive a themed gift! And yes! This will count for Summer Reading Program as well!

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.

This is an ADULTS ONLY event.

Attendees may enter the building through the Grand River doors up to 7pm when the library closes but will exit the building through the Clinton Street doors. Please assemble in the Reference Magazine Area until the library has closed.

Registration is required and begins Monday, May 18, 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 Friday, May 29, 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.

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!

This program is focused on the technological and material challenges individuals and families face when preserving photographs, recordings, and digital artifacts before they're lost.

Presenter Cal LaFountain combines practical guidance with real-world examples from libraries and cultural archives, and is designed to give audience members actionable tips they can apply to their personal archives.

Registration is optional and begins Thursday, May 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.

Have a big project you want to spread out to work on? We have the space for you! Come chat with other crafters and make progress on your crafts that take up a lot of space! This is entirely bring your own craft - no craft supplies or instructions will be provided. Light refreshments will be available - think pretzels, crackers, water - we don't want spills on your beautiful crafting.

Registration is required and begins Saturday, May 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.

Howell Carnegie District Library will hold a public hearing for the review of the proposed 2026-2027 budget, prior to the board meeting 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.

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!

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.

Join us to discuss Culpability by Bruce W. Holsinger.  This engaging novel examines the impacts and responsibilities of Artificial Intelligence on the Cassidy-Shaw family, we'll discuss their experiences while enjoying chips and dip.

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, May 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.  A minimum of five (5) registrants by 7pm Monday, June 8 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.  

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.

June's title is Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs by Jennifer Finney Boylan.

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

ACE @ your library!

You are invited to an adults-only after hours game night!

We will have a large assortment of board games and puzzles throughout the main floor of the library. Bring a friend or make a new one - mingling is encouraged! Light refreshments will be available. This event is for those 18 years and older.

Registration is required and begins on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close 5 days before the program starts, or when registration is full.

This is an after-hours event. Attendees may enter through the entrance on Grand River or the entrance on Clinton Street between 5:15 pm and 5:30 pm. DOORS WILL BE LOCKED AT 5:30PM.

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

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. 

We invite you, the people (see what we did there?), to copy the Constitution of the United States by hand (yes, by hand!) In light of the sometimes convoluted language in today’s political discourse, we propose going back to basics. We invite the community to participate in reclaiming the language on which democracy was built. Let’s copy the Constitution. We hope that shifting the focus to these particularly important words will reacquaint all of us with what the Constitution promises.

Sounds like a big project? Turns out, our most important “rights document,” the Constitution of the United States, is a mere 7600 words, including the 27 amendments. Participants, in shared community, will be assigned part of the Constitution, will copy it word for word in their own hand, post it in the room with all our various hand-written scrawls (all scrawls are welcome!), and when it is reassembled, read it aloud. We hope this might become a reclamation of the principles of our country, may place us in closer kinship with those early writers and thinkers, and refresh our understanding of the core document of democracy. Why not get those words into our very fingertips? This event is brought to you in partnership with Michigan Writers and is intended for people age 14 and older. Light refreshments will be served.

Registration is required and begins June 1 at 9 am online, by phone, or in person. Sign-ups close one hour before the program starts or when registration is full, whichever comes first. Attendees may enter the building through the Grand River or Clinton Street doors, but all must exit the building through the Clinton Street doors at the conclusion of the program.

Seating begins 15 minutes before the event starts.

This event celebrates America's 250th anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a red, white, and blue masterpiece at one of our Patriotic Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's 250th anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Create a patriotic masterpiece at one of our Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye sessions—open to all ages (parent/caregiver assistance required for kids 10 and below).

Each participant can bring a white shirt, a pair of socks, or another clothing item, and we will provide red and blue dye and all other supplies to create a one-of-a-kind garment. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate towels or other heavy cloth items; read the full instructions HERE beforehand.  

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, June 2. Please register all participants in your group.

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

This event celebrates America's Semiquincentennial anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

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!

Join us for a different kind of book discussion centered on the book The Greatest Sentence Ever Written by Walter Isaacson. In this short book, a mere 67 pages, Mr. Isaacson explores the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” The impact of those words on our nation’s values and identity has been profound.

We will read certain passages of the book aloud and ask participants to share their insights and reflect on how they resonate with contemporary issues as we sit on the cusp of America’s 250th anniversary. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow readers and celebrate our shared heritage.

Registration is required and can be completed online, by phone, or in person starting on May 27 at 9 am. A free copy of the book “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written” is available for everyone who registers. You may pick up your book at the Information Desk or curbside pick-up.  Sign-ups close one hour before the program starts or when registration is full, whichever comes first. 

Seating begins 15 minutes before the event starts.

This event celebrates America's 250th anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

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.

Step back into the stirring days of the American Revolution as living historians bring three remarkable patriots to life. Join us to hear stories of midnight rides and founding ideals presented by Ken Giorlando as Paul Revere, Larissa Fleishman as Sybil Ludington, and Bob Stark as Benjamin Franklin.  

Registration begins Thursday, June 4, at 9 a.m. online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. 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.  

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

This event celebrates America's 250th anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

Please note:

• 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 Howell Carnegie District Library’s Memory Cafe is a welcoming quarterly gathering for people living with memory loss and their care partners, offering a relaxed space to connect, create, and enjoy time together with light refreshments. The Library is partnering with local artist Susan Pominville and ART Doing Good to bring a new hands-on art project to each session. Simple guided activities will spark conversation and familiar feelings through color, stories, and seasonal inspiration. Each participant will create a small piece that Susan will combine into a finished artwork for display in the library, and these creative moments will also help shape the community story behind Howell’s upcoming mural series.

Registration is required so we can prepare materials for everyone who joins. It begins May 29, 2026 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close Friday, June 12, or when registration is full. A minimum of five registered participants is necessary for this event to proceed as scheduled.

For Caregivers: you can register yourself and your participant(s) with a single registration! When you register, please note how many will be attending, and how many will be completing the art project. The library only needs the contact information of one registrant. 

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.

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with your library at this free outdoor event! Activities will take place on the library lawn:

• 2:30-3:15pm: Family-friendly juggling show
• 3:00-6:00pm: Petting zoo
• 3:00-4:00pm: Sea shanty sing-along featuring Ben Traverse
• 3:30-5:30pm: Glitter tattoos, yard games, and old-fashioned games
• 4:00-5:15pm: Acoustic Americana music revue featuring Dan Ripke
• 4:15-6:15pm: Hot dogs and ice cream social (while supplies last)
• 4:30-6:00pm: DIY Americana crafts (while supplies last)
• 5:30-7:00pm: Rock 'n' Roll through the decades with DJ Bill Heilman

This event celebrates America's 250th anniversary at the Howell Carnegie Library. A gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York partially funds it. Part of the "Carnegie Libraries 250" initiative, these funds honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and  libraries' role as "cradles of democracy."

Please stay home if you are sick.

We will be sitting on the grass. Feel free to bring a chair or tarp/blanket to sit on, sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.