Storytime Stars: Aliens
Tuesday, June 25, 10 AM & 11 AM @ Main Branch
Thursday, June 27, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch
This silly storytime for children age 0 to 5 is all about alien antics! Required registration for Main Branch sessions opens Monday, June 17. Please call 906-774-1218 to register!
Sponsored by Drs. Michael and Maria Occhietti.
Directed Discussions
Tuesday, June 25, 10 AM-12 PM @ North Dickinson Branch
This is your opportunity to speak with Library Director Megan Buck in an open forum. Stop by to say hello and bring questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding library services. No appointment is necessary.
Page by Page Book Club
Tuesday, June 25, 6 PM @ Main Branch
New members are always welcome at our monthly book clubs! Book selections and reading guides are available on our website at
www.dcl-lib.org/pbpbookclub or at the Main Branch.
Twinkle Babies: Summer
Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch
Bounce and sing about the sun, beach, and summer at this special storytime for infants age 0 to 18 months!
Required registration opens Monday, June 17. Please call 906-774-1218 to register!
Sponsored by Brian Brouillette, Attorney at Law.
Exotic Animal Pet Rescue
Wednesday, June 26, 1 PM @ Norway City Hall, 915 Main Street in Norway
See five live rescue animals and learn about their care, conservation needs, and safety tips!
There will be opportunities to take photos, touch the animals, and ask questions. For all ages.
Sponsored by the Slajus Family.
Out to Launch at Out to Lunch
Every Thursday from June 13 through August 15, EXCEPT July 4, 11:45 AM-1:15 PM @ Iron Mountain Street Parking Lot near Main Branch
The library will provide fun, space-themed crafts for children to make while listening to the various musicians at the Out to Lunch
concert series. We will be located at a table near the stage. For all ages.
Sponsored by Edwards Automotive.
Experience Virtual Reality at the Library
Thursday, June 27, 6-8 PM @ Main Branch
Step into a virtual world with the help of virtual reality glasses and a smartphone! For high-schoolers and adults.
Sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.
Hunting for Garnets
Saturday, June 29, 10 AM @ Mansfield Township Hall at 2804 M-69 in Crystal Falls
Local geologist Shawn Carlson will lead kids in grades 4 and up on a garnet hunt in the woods of Iron County! Everyone is responsible for their own transportation to and from the Mansfield Township Hall, where we will go over information and rules about the hunt. Anyone interested in participating must pre-register, as there are only 10 openings available. Registration opens Monday, June 10. Required permission slips can be picked up at the Main Branch and must be returned by 5 PM on Thursday, June 27.
Summer Space Cinema
Every Sunday in June, July, and August, 1:30 PM @ Main Branch
Keep cool during the hot days of summer by watching movies at your library! Each week, we’ll feature a different space-themed film.
All movies will be rated G, PG, or PG-13, so the whole family can enjoy them together!
Also, the last screening of each month will offer a sensory-friendly atmosphere.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Bow Wows and Books
Monday, July 1, 6-7:30 PM @ Main Branch
Kids of all ages can practice their literacy skills in a fun and accepting environment by reading to friendly canines! Thor, an English Mastiff, and Clara, a Yorkshire Terrier, are your partners in this reading adventure. Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218 to reserve a 10-minute time slot with either or both dogs!
Directed Discussions
Tuesday, July 2, 11 AM-1 PM @ North Dickinson Branch
Wednesday, July 10, 10 AM-12 PM @ Main Branch
Wednesday, July 17, 10 AM-12 PM @ Solomonson Branch
This is your opportunity to speak with Library Director Megan Buck in an open forum. Stop by to say hello and bring questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding library services. No appointment is necessary.
Fun with the Sun
Tuesday, July 2, 11 AM-1 PM @ All Branches
Let the sun be your guide as you make ultraviolet bead key chains and use Sun Art Paper to design colorful shadow collages! For all ages! Sponsored by Brian Brouillette, Attorney at Law.
National Guard Jazz Band Combo
Tuesday, July 2, 1:30 PM @ Main Branch
The National Guard Jazz Band Combo will present a musical performance for our patrons to enjoy! For all ages.
Fourth of July Closure
All branches of the Dickinson County Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. Regular hours resume Friday, July 5.
Summer Space Cinema
Sundays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 1:30 PM @ Main Branch
Keep cool during the hot days of summer by watching movies at your library! Each week, we’ll feature a different space-themed film. All movies will be rated G, PG, or PG-13, so the whole family can enjoy them together! Also, the last screening of each month will offer a sensory-friendly atmosphere.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Storytime Stars: Moon and Stars
Monday, July 8, 10:30 AM @ North Dickinson Branch
Tuesday, July 9, 10 AM & 11 AM @ Main Branch
Thursday, July 11, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch
Shoot for the moon and land among the stars at this storytime session for children age 0 to 5 that’s all about the night sky! Required registration for Main Branch sessions opens Monday, July 1. Please call 906-774-1218 to register!
Sponsored by Drs. Michael and Maria Occhietti.
Twinkle Babies: Stars
Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch
Bounce your baby among the stars in this special storytime for infants age 0 to 18 months! Required registration opens Monday, July 1. Please call 906-774-1218 to register!
Sponsored by Brian Brouillette, Attorney at Law.
A Novel Bunch Book Club
Wednesday, July 10, 2 PM @ Solomonson Branch
New members are always welcome at our monthly book clubs! Book selections and reading guides are available on our website at
www.dcl-lib.org/norwaybookclub or at the Solomonson Branch.
Out to Launch at Out to Lunch
Thursdays, July 11, 18, and 25, 11:45 AM-1:15 PM @ Iron Mountain Street Parking Lot near Main Branch
The library will provide fun, space-themed crafts for children to make while listening to the various musicians at the Out to Lunch concert series. We will be located at a table near the stage. For all ages.
Sponsored by Edwards Automotive.
Make Space for Honeybees
Saturday, July 13, 1 PM @ Main Branch
Learn about the importance of honeybees and how they make our lives sweeter. Anyone in grade 3 and up is welcome to see live bees behind glass, taste honey, and create a candle from beeswax! Registration is required, as program attendance will be capped at 100 people. Registration opens Monday, June 10.
Sponsored by Dr. Daniel and Christine McMahon.
Apollo 11 Mission Live Stream
Monday, July 15, 3-4 PM @ Main Branch
Join NASA & STARnet for a live webcast event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission, featuring a guided recreation of the Apollo 11 voyage that landed the first astronauts on the Moon.
Namaste in Space
Tuesday, July 16, 1-2 PM @ Main Branch
Patrons of all ages are invited to relax and stretch with yoga poses inspired by space!
Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor.
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Soundz of Time: Magic Moments
Wednesday, July 17, 6-7 PM @ Solomonson Branch
Enjoy a variety of songs from this high-energy vocal music duo. All ages welcome!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Moon Walk Celebration Space Trivia
Thursday, July 18, 6:30-7:30 PM @ Main Branch
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of man walking on the Moon by testing your knowledge of all things space! For high-schoolers and adults.
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National Moon Day with S3Arts
Saturday, July 20, 10 AM @ Main Branch
Kids and teens in grades 3 through 12 will paint “sponge and splatter” designs of the moon, planets, and comets on canvas boards using sponges, toothbrushes, and toothpicks! Registration is required, with program attendance capped at 25 participants.
Registration opens Monday, July 1.
Sponsored by Hall Orthodontics.
Storytime Stars: Rockets
Tuesday, July 23, 10 AM & 11 AM @ Main Branch
Thursday, July 25, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch
Monday, July 29, 10:30 AM @ North Dickinson Branch
Blast off into space at this storytime session for kids age 0 to 5 that’s all about rockets! Required registration for Main Branch sessions opens Monday, July 15. Please call 906-774-1218 to register!
Sponsored by Drs. Michael and Maria Occhietti.
Page by Page Book Club
Tuesday, July 23, 6 PM @ Main Branch
New members are always welcome at our monthly book clubs! Book selections and reading guides are available on our website at
www.dcl-lib.org/pbpbookclub or at the Main Branch.
Twinkle Babies
Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch
Celebrate the sun with your baby at this special storytime for infants age 0 to 18 months! Required registration opens Monday, July 15.
Please call 906-774-1218 to register!
Sponsored by Brian Brouillette, Attorney at Law.
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Troy Graham
Wednesday, July 24, 3:30 PM @ Main Branch
Marquette musician Troy Graham will entertain with a variety of folk, indie, and bluegrass music. For all ages!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Baking Soda Rockets
Thursday, July 25, 1 PM @ Solomonson Branch
Thursday, July 25, 6 PM @ Main Branch
Monday, July 29, 1 PM @ North Dickinson Branch
Kids in grades 3 through 8 will create their own rockets using simple science and common household supplies! We will then launch the rockets outdoors with safety rules in place. For each session, we will meet at the library branches first and then walk to the launch sites.
Pre-registration is required. Registration opens Monday, July 1.
Sponsored by Mary and Tim Endelman and Lake State Land Surveying, Inc.
The last day to submit minutes or books read for Summer Reading is Saturday, July 27 at 5 PM.
The Dickinson County Library is teaming up with local organizations to create a Youth Community Calendar (YCC)of Dickinson County! All youth oriented library programs will be posted on the calendar as well as on this page.
Visit the calendar to see a cross-section of Dickinson County youth events from various organizations!