Happenings at the Library
September Happenings at the Library
Smokey Bear’s Birthday, a film festival, and more at the library this month! There’s lots to do at Chippewa River District Library. Here's a look at this month's event calendar. All events are free but registration is required for some events.
Chippewa River District Library Systems serves portions of Isabella County and the City of Mount Pleasant. Don't have time to stop by? Download free books, movies and more by visiting www.crdl.org. Like us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube for program reminders, book news, and virtual storytime.
For Everyone
Library Closure
September 2, All Branches
An Outdoor Army: The CCC in Michigan
September 12, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library
Michigan's Civilian Conservation Corps camps have disappeared, but the legacy of the corps—the forests, parks, and conservation efforts—remains. Learn about Michigan's CCC and its lasting impact at this presentation by Northern Lower Peninsula Historian Hillary Pine.
Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
September 14 – October 31, All Day, All CRDL Locations
Help celebrate Smokey’s 80th Birthday by participating in the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge! Join Smokey Bear to learn about wildfires and nature. Read books, take action, and have fun! The challenge runs through October 31, 2024. Complete the reading challenge and earn prizes, including your choice of Smokey Bear gear. A grand prize drawing will happen for each library branch.
This program is in partnership with the USDA Forest Service.
Kids & Culture: Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday
September 14, 10 a.m., Veterans Memorial Library
Join us as we celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday! Drop by between 10 a.m. and noon to enjoy the following activities:
· Meet and greet Smokey Bear and wish him a "Happy Birthday!"
· Enjoy birthday cake
· Sing-a-long campfire songs with Ms. Christie
· Learn about campfire safety
· Sign up for Smokey Bear's Reading Challenge
· Learn about wildfire safety from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
· Touch a firetruck with the City of Mt. Pleasant Fire Department
· Learn about local nature preserves with the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy
This program partners with the USDA Forest Service, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the City of Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.
Touch a Firetruck
September 23, 5 p.m., Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Join us in Rosebush as we celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday! Drop by between 5-6:30 p.m. to enjoy the following activities:
· Enjoy birthday cake
· Sing-a-long campfire songs with Ms. Christie and Camp Counselor Shelbey
· Learn about campfire fire safety
· Sign up for Smokey Bear's Reading Challenge
· Touch a real firetruck with Isabella Northeast Fire Department
In partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the Isabella Northeast Fire Department
Adults
True Crime Club: We Carry Their Bones
September 1, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library
Join us for an engaging, lighthearted discussion of this fascinating, yet disturbing genre. We focus our discussion around uplifting and empathizing with the victims of these crimes. We will be discussing We Carry Their Bones: The Search for Justice at the Dozier School for Boys by Erin Kimmerleas, as our primary source of information, but feel free to research this topic however you choose!
Cook the Kit: Parsnips
September 5, Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market
Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit includes: A featured farm-fresh recipe, pantry ingredients, and a voucher to purchase your farm-fresh produce ingredients at the farmers' market. Registration Required.
Spice It Up: Elderflower
September 11, All CRDL branches
Are you ready to spice up your meals? Laura from GreenTree Co-op Market will share a tasty recipe using Elderflower. This event will be offered as a blog post to view at your leisure. Register to receive a sample of the spice of the month at your branch location. Registration Required.
Brown Bag Book Discussion Group
September 18, 12 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library
Join us for our noon time book discussion. This month we will be discussing Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Stories in Song with Don Masselli
September 20, 1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library
Don Masselli is back to share more stories in song! Don is a storyteller in the form of "story songs." His musical performance includes singing and talking about story songs, the people who wrote them, and the meaning or message of certain songs.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
September 29, 2 p.m., Celebration Cinema
September 30, 7 p.m., Celebration Cinema
Join us at Celebration Cinema for the 2024 showing of MANHATTAN SHORT! This showing is FREE to the public, but you must register to reserve a spot. Seating is "first come, first served" upon arrival. If registration doesn't fill, walk-ins will be welcome. Check-in will begin 30 minutes before the show; please stop by the Chippewa River District Library table in the Celebration Cinema lobby to receive instructions. The total film run time is approximately 2-1/2 hours; however, there will be a 10-minute intermission. We will offer a short discussion time following the show for those interested.
An optional concession special is available to all attendees. It includes a medium soda and an 85 oz - box of popcorn for $6.50 + tax. Mention the group rate at the concessions counter.
Sponsored by Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library
In Partnership with Celebration Cinema by Studio C
Manhattan Short is not a two-day event. Both showings offered will have the same content. Suggested minimum age of 14+ Registration Required.
Fun for Teens
CRDL Teen Library Council: Volunteen Night
September 10, 5 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library
Join us for an opportunity for Teen Library Council volunteers to connect as a group and give back to their community at the same time. Each month we'll feature a different volunteer project to help our community thrive! Best suited for teens in grades 9-12. Registration Required.
CRDL Teen Take & Make Kit: DIY Upcycled Carrying Cases
September 19, All Day, Veterans Memorial Library
This month, we're upcycling again to create a uniquely decorated, one-of-a-kind carrying case for back-to-school. When it's completed, you'll have a perfect place to stash things like your earbuds, charging cable, spare change, etc. For grades 6-12. Please allow extra time if you request a branch delivery for your kit. Registration Required.
Middle School Reading Masters
September19, 5 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library
A monthly book club for middle school students! This month we will be meeting On Zoom for a lighthearted book discussion. Join us as we read Paradise on Fire by Jewell Parker Rhodes.
For students in grades 6-8. Registration Required.
Fun for Kids
Rainbow Storytime
September 6, 10:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Library
Join us for color themed stories, songs and crafts while celebrating diversity of every kind. This storytime is for all ages.
Blue Jays Gaming Group
September 12, 3:15 p.m., Shepherd Community Library
Join us for after school gaming fun once a month at Shepherd Community Library! For students in grades 4-8.
Story and Craft Kit: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
September 16, All Day, Veterans Memorial Library
Join us for special program just for preschool and early elementary families! You’ll receive a FREE copy of this month’s picture book along with a simple craft kit to complete together. This month we will read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff. Registration Required
Elementary Readers Book Club
September 19, 5 p.m., Veterans Memorial Library
A monthly book club for upper elementary students! This month we will be meeting On Zoom for a lighthearted book discussion. Join us as we read and discuss I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshis. For students in grades 3-5. Registration Required.
Storytime at Applefest
September 28, 9 p.m., Papa’s Pumpkin Patch
Join the library at this year's Zonta Applefest as we share a couple of fall-related stories, rhymes, and songs.
Baby Time, ages 0 – 2 years
Every Thursday, 9:45 a.m., Veterans Memorial Library
Create, Make, and Take
September 24, 4:30 p.m., Shepherd Community Library
Family Storytime in the Park
September 7, 10:30 a.m., Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market, Island Park
Family Story Time, ages 0 – 5 years
Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Shepherd Community Library
Every Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Library (Starting September 14)
Music & Movement, ages 0 – 5 years
September 20, 10:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Library
Community Resources at Veterans Memorial Library
Isabella Citizens for Health
Mondays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
A Community Health Worker is knowledgeable about area service organizations and resources that help improve difficult situations, provide access to basic needs, and minimize or eliminate barriers to an improved quality of life. CHW’s can assist you in health insurance enrollment, transportation assistance, housing resources, and more.
