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  • 2026-06-29T15:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-06-29T16:30:00-04:00
June

29

Monday

Jun 29, 2026 from 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM

Participants use large foam fossils to build impressive dinosaur skeletons while learning teamwork, strategy, and creativity. After a hands-on practice round, teens are divided into teams and thrown into thrilling, Survivor-style building challenges where they compete for points and immunity. Fast-paced, dramatic, and highly engaging, this unforgettable experience ends with one team crowned the DinoBuilders SURVIVOR Champions 🦖🏆

  • 2026-06-29T17:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-06-29T18:30:00-04:00
June

29

Monday

Jun 29, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM

Think you can beat the clock? Join us for Puzzle Challenge Night and work together to complete a 100-piece puzzle in just one hour! Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the event start time, as the timer will start promptly at 5:30! See less

  • 2026-07-06T17:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-07-06T18:30:00-04:00
July

6

Monday

Jul 06, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM

Join the evening book club as they discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library.

  • 2026-07-08T10:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-07-08T11:30:00-04:00
July

8

Wednesday

Jul 08, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Little ones can learn and play at this fun preschool play group featuring hands-on stations that encourage fine motor skills, creativity, social interaction, and more!

  • 2026-07-10T10:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-07-10T11:30:00-04:00
July

10

Friday

Jul 10, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Coffee, conversation, and crosswords, the perfect combo! Stop by for a fun and relaxing adult program filled with word puzzles and warm drinks.

  • 2026-07-10T15:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-07-10T16:30:00-04:00
July

10

Friday

Jul 10, 2026 from 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM

Debate on: Dinosaurs: Could we bring them back? Donuts will be from Sweetwater's Donut Mill.

  • 2026-07-11T10:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-07-11T11:30:00-04:00
July

11

Saturday

Jul 11, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Get ready for an action-packed science adventure with Science Heroes! Join us for “Digging It!” as we explore the incredible science happening all around us through hands-on experiments, exciting demonstrations, and plenty of laughs along the way. Kids will witness the swirling power of the Toilet Tornado™, discover the difference between physical and chemical changes with the Disappearing Polymer™, and watch the Hydro-Cannon™ in action as we explore explosions, angles, and trajectory. This interactive show is full of audience participation, volunteer opportunities, and unforgettable science fun for the whole family. If your child already loves science, they’ll leave even more excited — and if they don’t yet, this program might just change that!

  • 2026-07-13T17:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-07-13T18:30:00-04:00
July

13

Monday

Jul 13, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM

This presentation explores the state through the eyes of women. Topics include the settling of Detroit, the Civil War, the growth of education, the settling of northern Michigan, the fires of 1871 and 1881, a missionary teacher in the upper peninsula, the copper mine strike of 1913, the Bath School Disaster (1927), and the home front during World War II.

  • 2026-07-15T10:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-07-15T11:30:00-04:00
July

15

Wednesday

Jul 15, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Little dinosaur lovers ages 0–4 will enjoy a dino-themed story before getting the chance to hatch their very own surprise dinosaur egg and discover the baby dino hiding inside. It’s a fun mix of story time, hands-on play, and prehistoric fun!

  • 2026-07-18T10:30:00-04:00
  • 2026-07-18T11:30:00-04:00
July

18

Saturday

Jul 18, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Calling all dinosaur lovers! Join us for a roaring good time at this hands-on STEM adventure where kids can build their very own imaginative dinosaurs using giant foam fossil pieces. The fun begins with a short presentation featuring popular dinosaurs made from oversized dino bones before everyone gets the chance to create their own prehistoric masterpiece. Halfway through the event, get ready for the DinoBuilder Parade! Kids will proudly march around showing off their custom dinosaur creations while dino-themed music fills the room. With giant dinosaur decorations, including an 8-foot T-Rex and an 8-foot Triceratops, this interactive experience is packed with creativity, movement, learning, and fun for the whole family! 🦖