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Hoyt Lego Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Continental Knitting - Zauel

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Lessons on the continental knitting technique to be given to beginners. Experienced knitters can bring their own projects for a socializing evening. Registration is required via our website or by calling Zauel.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Lessons on the continental knitting technique to be given to beginners. Experienced knitters can bring their own projects for a socializing evening. Registration is required via our website or by calling Zauel.

Resume & Career Help

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt CTC at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Stop by Hoyt Library to receive assistance with your resume, cover letter, or other career-related work. Discover tips to make yourself stand out to potential employers. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt CTC
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Stop by Hoyt Library to receive assistance with your resume, cover letter, or other career-related work. Discover tips to make yourself stand out to potential employers. Registration required.

Poetry Slam flier JPG

First Annual Poetry Slam at Hoyt

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoyt Library Auditorium at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for the first annual Hoyt Library Poetry Slam!  The event is open to everyone. Some prizes have been generously donated by the Friends of Roethke Foundation. The judges are Jared Morningstar, Olivia Muñoz, and Donny Winter.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for the first annual Hoyt Library Poetry Slam!  The event is open to everyone. Some prizes have been generously donated by the Friends of Roethke Foundation. The judges are Jared Morningstar, Olivia Muñoz, and Donny Winter.

two paintings of mountains on easels

Happy Little Paintalong

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

As that famous painter on PBS said: "There are no mistakes, just happy accidents." Join us to flex your creative muscles using pre-drawn or blank canvases to create a work of art!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

As that famous painter on PBS said: "There are no mistakes, just happy accidents." Join us to flex your creative muscles using pre-drawn or blank canvases to create a work of art!

Spice up Your Month with Chat Masala

All Day
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

A take and make packet with recipes and a sample of this spice blend from India.

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

A take and make packet with recipes and a sample of this spice blend from India.

Needle Arts Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoyt Library Mezzanine at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for an hour or 2 of needle arts at Hoyt Library. Bring a project to work on or a project that you need help with! All needlework is welcome. Second Saturday of the month, 10 am - 12 pm.

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for an hour or 2 of needle arts at Hoyt Library. Bring a project to work on or a project that you need help with! All needlework is welcome. Second Saturday of the month, 10 am - 12 pm.

Hoyt Turns 135! Stuffed Animal Slumber Party: DROP OFF

All Day
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens

Calling all stuffed animals!

This year, Hoyt Library turns 135 years old! The librarians at Hoyt decided the best way to celebrate this magnificient birthday is to throw a birthday sleepover party for favorite stuffed animal friends!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all stuffed animals!

This year, Hoyt Library turns 135 years old! The librarians at Hoyt decided the best way to celebrate this magnificient birthday is to throw a birthday sleepover party for favorite stuffed animal friends!

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Hoyt Lego Club

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Marbled Paper

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Try your hand at the ancient art of paper marbling using simple ingredients and water-based paints. Experiment with various techniques to create colorful patterns on paper. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Try your hand at the ancient art of paper marbling using simple ingredients and water-based paints. Experiment with various techniques to create colorful patterns on paper. 

Marbled Paper - Session 2

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Try your hand at the ancient art of paper marbling using simple ingredients and water-based paints. Experiment with various techniques to create colorful patterns on paper. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Try your hand at the ancient art of paper marbling using simple ingredients and water-based paints. Experiment with various techniques to create colorful patterns on paper. 

September's Book

Demystifying Disability Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoyt Library Mezzanine at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Hoyt Library is excited to host the Demystifying Disability Book Club, led by our friends at the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Hoyt Library is excited to host the Demystifying Disability Book Club, led by our friends at the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan!

Hoyt Turns 135! Stuffed Animal Slumber Party: PICK UP

All Day
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens

Calling all stuffed animals!

This year, Hoyt Library turns 135 years old! The librarians at Hoyt decided the best way to celebrate this magnificient birthday is to throw a birthday slumber party for favorite stuffed animal friends!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Calling all stuffed animals!

This year, Hoyt Library turns 135 years old! The librarians at Hoyt decided the best way to celebrate this magnificient birthday is to throw a birthday slumber party for favorite stuffed animal friends!

a character sheet for D&D with polyhedral dice

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Let's play D&D! We'll be playing a level 3 adventure that is accessible to players with any amount of experience!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Let's play D&D! We'll be playing a level 3 adventure that is accessible to players with any amount of experience!

Hammered Copper Jewelry

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Make your own hand-hammered copper pendant or set of earrings. You will learn the basics of hammering metal, attaching jump rings, and applying a patina to make your design POP! You will leave with a finished piece, ready to wear and enjoy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Make your own hand-hammered copper pendant or set of earrings. You will learn the basics of hammering metal, attaching jump rings, and applying a patina to make your design POP! You will leave with a finished piece, ready to wear and enjoy.

Hammered Copper Jewelry - Session 2

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Make your own hand-hammered copper pendant or set of earrings. You will learn the basics of hammering metal, attaching jump rings, and applying a patina to make your design POP! You will leave with a finished piece, ready to wear and enjoy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Make your own hand-hammered copper pendant or set of earrings. You will learn the basics of hammering metal, attaching jump rings, and applying a patina to make your design POP! You will leave with a finished piece, ready to wear and enjoy.

HLC

Hoyt Lego Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Euchre Card Night

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Calling all Euchre fans to join us for a night of cards and friendly competition. Snacks and water will be provided.

Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Calling all Euchre fans to join us for a night of cards and friendly competition. Snacks and water will be provided.

Hoyt STEAM Night

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hoyt Library Auditorium at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Come join us for some hands-on learning fun!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Description:

Come join us for some hands-on learning fun!

Picture Frame

Take & Make Charm Picture Frame

All Day
Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Now that we are getting back into the swing of school, many memorable events and activities are beginning to occur.

Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Now that we are getting back into the swing of school, many memorable events and activities are beginning to occur.

Silent Book Club

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Welcome to Introvert Happy Hour. The Silent Book Club will be meeting at the Red Eye Cafe on the 4th Saturday of the month, 3:30-4:45 p.m. No required reading, optional book discussion. Come read with us!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Welcome to Introvert Happy Hour. The Silent Book Club will be meeting at the Red Eye Cafe on the 4th Saturday of the month, 3:30-4:45 p.m. No required reading, optional book discussion. Come read with us!

HLC

Hoyt Lego Club

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Movie Poster for "In the Heights"

Special Hispanic Heritage Movie Night at Zauel: In the Heights (2021, PG-13)

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special Monday night version of Movie Night at Zauel! We'll be watching In the Heights, a musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton.

Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special Monday night version of Movie Night at Zauel! We'll be watching In the Heights, a musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton.

HLC

Hoyt Lego Club

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!