Library Events in Mecosta and Osceola Counties

EDITOR’S NOTE: For the latest information, including cancellations, please contact your local library. If a listing is incorrect or to submit an event, please contact Julie Norwood at [email protected].

426 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids

• You can register for events by calling the library at (231) 796-5234 or by logging into your account at bigrapids.biblionix.com.

Story Time with Mr. Howard: 11am Wednesday morning in Literacy Park weather permitting, library weather permitting. Gather 2 Grow lunches after story time. Stories, music and movement.

Saturday Story Time: 11:00-11:45am Join Mr. Howard on the second Saturday of each month for stories, music and movement.

Creativebug Arts and Crafts Workshops: 4:00-5:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Open to all ages, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. August Crafts: Working with Collage.

Game on: Friday 3:30-5:30pm. Try library board games or make something with Lego bricks. Most games will be available to borrow after the event.

STEM lab: 4:00-5:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Activities that engage participants in problem solving and critical thinking. For ages 9-13. August topic: Concepts of Electricity.

Family STEM evening: 4:00-5:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month. Explore science, technology, engineering, and math activities as a family. For ages 5-8 with an adult. August topic: money and math.

Collect 2 Grow: 11:30am – 12:30pm, Monday through Friday, starting June 3. BRCL offers free lunch to children and teens up to age 18 and adults with disabilities up to age 26.

Snack adventures around the world: Fridays 4-6pm, June 14-Aug 16. Sample snacks from around the world while doing a different activity each week, including video games, movies, crafts, and more. For ages 13-18.

The adventure begins in your library: June 10 – August 17. Register for the 2024 Summer Reading Program.

Comedian, magician and entertainer Cameron Zvara: 2:00 pm on Aug. 1 at Literacy Park. All ages welcome.

Excursions into nature: 1:00 p.m. Aug. 3 Learn about overlooked, hidden, and unique destinations in Michigan with Ron Rademacher. Local attractions near each scenic area are discussed.

A nature adventure: 10 a.m. Aug. 12 at the Pavilion in Northend Riverside Park. Resident botanist, ecologist and ethnobiologist will present how the riverside forest tells the story of Big Rapids’ past.

Late Night, Date Night: 8:45-10:45 p.m. Aug. 16 at Literacy Park. Pick up a free movie ticket at the library before the show. Bring your ticket to be entered into a drawing at the end of the show. More information is available at bigrapidslibrary.org/movies.

110 S. James St., Mecosta.

Summer reading program: Runs June 19 through July 31. For more information or to register, call 231-972-8315 or visit www.morton.michlibrary.org.

Summer toddler story hour: Tuesday 10:00-11:00, from June 18th to July 30th. For children 5 years and younger.

Gordon Russ’ comedy magic show: Wednesday July 31st from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. For children of all ages.

Nerf Wars: 1:30-2:30 PM, Thursday, August 1. For students entering grades 5 through 12.

Impressions of Russell Kirk: Thursday, August 8, 7:00 PM. Specially for adults.

829 S. Chestnut Street, Reed City

Monthly programming: Available all month. Guest the number, scavenger hunt and take/make project.

Story time: 11:30 am Wednesday. For ages 3-7.

Scrabble game: 1:00 PM second and fourth Monday

• Blades of the Caribbean Pirates with Jerry Berg: afternoon on July 30
• Birds of Prey LIVE in the library: 2:00 PM 1 Aug.
• Cryptozoology: 5:00 PM Aug 6
• Science HEROES Presentation, Zendoodles, Prizes & More: Afternoon on August 10

Reading hour for toddlers: Friday 10.00 am

832 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lakeview

• Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. To register for an event, call 989-352-6274.

Registration for art exhibition: Any medium, any size, any discipline. Registration forms can be picked up at the library during regular library hours. Submissions and registrations are due July 29 through August 5. Maximum of three entries per person; artwork cannot have been exhibited within the past three years.

Great Start Collaborative and local libraries have partnered to offer free summer reading and writing bags. Check out these local libraries for books and activities for kids all summer long.

• Big Rapids Community Library: Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at 426 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, during Gather2Grow.
• Morton Township Library: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. at 110 S James St., Mecosta, during summer family events.
• Walton Erickson Library: Tuesdays at 10am at 4808 Northland Drive, Morley, during summer programming.
• Morley Community Center: Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. at 151 7th St., Morley, during playgroup.
• Reed City Area District Library: At 829 S Chestnut St., Reed City, during weekly summer events.
• Evart Public Library: Fridays, 105 N. Main St, Evart, during summer events.

• Big Rapids Community Library, 426 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, 231-796-5234
• Morton Township Library 110 S. James St., Mecosta, 231-972-8315
• Walton Erickson Public Library, 4808 Northland Drive, Morley, 231-856-4298
• Wheatland Township Library, 207 Michigan Ave, Remus, 989-967-8271
• Barryton Public Library, Barryton Branch, 198 Northern Ave., Barryton, 989-382-5288
• Barryton Public Library, Chippewa Branch, 19171 Fourth St., Chippewa Lake, 231-867-2014

• Reed City Area District Library, 829 S. Chestnut St., Reed City, 231-832-2131
• Evart Public Library, 104 N. Main St., Evart, 231-734-5542
• LeRoy Community Library, 104 W. Gilbert St., Leroy, 231-768-4493
• M. Alice Chapin Memorial Library, 120 E. Main St., Marion, 231-743-2421
• Tustin Community Library, 310 S. Neilson St., Tustin, 231-829-3012

• Pathfinder Community Library, 812 Michigan Ave, Baldwin, 231-745-4010
• Chase Township Public Library, 8400 E. North St., Chase, 231-832-9511
• Luther Area Library, 115 State St., Luther, 231-797-8006

• Tamarack District Library, 832 S. Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, 989-352-6274

• Novel Tea Book Club: Third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. at Artworks, 106 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids. 231-796-2420.
• Mary’s Book Club: Third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Big Rapids Community Library, 426 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.
• Reed City Readers Book Club: Second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Reed City Area District Library, 829 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. 231-832-2131.
• Page Turners Book Club: 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Morton Township Library, 110 S. James St., Mecosta, 231-972-8315.
• Coffee Break Book Connection: Second Tuesday of every month at the Walton Erickson Public Library, 4808 Northland Drive, Morley, 231-856-4298.
• Words & Wine Book Club: 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, June-Sept., at Young Farms, 8396 70th Ave. in Mecosta. Contact: 231-972-8315, email [email protected]