Yoga at the library

Tuesday, June 4 from 6:30-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Local yoga instructor Kimberly Spigarelli will lead teen and adult patrons through beginning to moderate poses and breathing exercises. Please bring a mat or towel with you. Required registration is now open; please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up!

Under-appreciated pollinators

Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-7:30 PM @ Main Branch
Adults and teens can join us at 5:30 PM to make a pressed flower lantern followed by a webinar at 6:30 PM with gardening expert Melinda Myers on under-appreciated pollinators. The plight of honeybees and monarchs fills the news, but many more pollinators are often overlooked yet critical to the production of food, fiber, and other raw materials we depend upon. Native bees, moths, bats, beetles, flies, and birds are also important. The webinar will look at a variety of pollinators, their role in the environment, and their impact on people. Plus, you will discuss ways to co-exist with these often overlooked and sometimes feared or dreaded animals. No registration required!
This program/webinar is part three of a three-part series presented by WE Energies. 

Ford Motor company plant

Mondays, June 10, 17, and 24 from 6:30-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Local historian Bill Cummings will present the history of the Iron Mountain Ford Motor Company Plant which was located in Kingsford to teens and adults. Major topics will include Henry Ford’s Beginnings in the Automobile Industry, Henry Ford’s Early Connection with Iron Mountain and Dickinson County, building the Iron Mountain Ford Motor Company Plant, Model T Parts production, Station Wagon production, WACO CG-4A Glider production, Post-War Station Wagon Production, Charcoal Briquet Production, and the closing of the Iron Mountain Ford Motor Company Plant. No registration required. 

Main branch book club

Tuesday, June 11 at 2:00 PM @ Main Branch
Teens and adults are invited to discuss the U.P. Notable Book, “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley. New members are welcome to join book club! No registration required!

Food passport challenge kits

Available starting Wednesday, June 12 @ All Branches
Teens and adults can pick up a packet that includes a blank passport, food recipes, local restaurants, and information with our A to Z the USA and Global Road Warrior resources. Upon completing the challenge, turn your passport in for the chance to win a prize!
Sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.

Bow wows and books-Main branch

Wednesday, June 12 at 5:00 PM @ Main Branch

Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Azul, a Siberian Husky-mix and Diogee, a Sheepadoodle. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, June 5; please call (906) 774-1218 to sign up for a 15-minute time slot with either or both dogs!

The art of being

Saturday, June 15 from 1:00-3:00 PM @ Main Branch
This drop-in program is designed for patrons in grade 5 and up that are currently battling cancer, are survivors of cancer, and for those that are/have been caregivers (includes family, friends, medical personnel, etc.). Each month a craft kit will be available for attendees to do if they wish; June will be a Sharpie Shoe Craft.  No registration required! 
Sponsored by Brian Brouillette, P.C. Attorney at Law.

yoga at the library

Tuesday, June 18 from 6:30-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Local yoga instructor Kimberly Spigarelli will lead teen and adult patrons through beginning to moderate poses and breathing exercises. Please bring a mat or towel with you. Required registration opens on Tuesday, June 11; please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up!

Book breakdowns: Susie finkbeiner

Tuesday, June 18 from 7:00-8:30 PM @ Main Branch
This Christian Book Association bestselling author as well as double Michigan Notable book winner will share the inspiration and background for her novel, “All Manner of Things,” to teens and adults. There will also be a Q&A session, book signing, and refreshments. Attendees will be entered into a prize drawing to win an autographed book. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

bow wows and books-Norway

Wednesday, June 26 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Azul, a Siberian-Husky Mix, and Belle, a Black Lab-Mix on the fourth Wednesday Knight of the month at the Solomonson Branch-Norway.
Required registration begins on Wednesday, June 19; call (906) 563-8617 to sign up!

Mario Party- LIbrary Edition

Monday, July 1-Saturday, July 13 during library hours @ Main Branch
Live action Mario Party for all ages at your library! Groups of 2-6 people can register for a time slot to play. The game board will be based off Kemek's Library. Upon checking in at the desk, the staff will give you a dice and instruction sheet/ score card. Take turns moving spaces on the board and playing mini games after each round. 10 rounds will be allotted per group. Participants will get to choose their choice of Mario Themed prize at the end. Please call (906) 774-1218 to sign up for a group time slot.
Sponsored by Rize.

yoga at the library

Tuesday, July 9 from 6:30-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Local yoga instructor Kimberly Spigarelli will lead teen and adult patrons through beginning to moderate poses and breathing exercises. Please bring a mat or towel with you. Required registration opens on Tuesday, July 2; please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up!

bow wows and books- main branch

Wednesday, July 10 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Main Branch
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice reading aloud to therapy dogs Diogee, a Sheepadoodle and Roz, a Golden Retriever. Registration begins on Wednesday, July 3;
please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up for a 15-minute time slot with either or both dogs!

The grand hotel

Wednesday, July 10 from 6:30-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Author Mike Fornes will take teens and adults up the red carpeted steps back to the past and behind the scenes of “America’s summer place.” For more than 25 years, Fornes covered Michigan’s finest hotel for numerous media outlets and even performed as a musician in the theater! No registration required. Sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.

Book breakdowns: Bonnie jo campbell

Wednesday, July 17 from 1:00-3:00 PM @ Main Branch
Michigan author Bonnie Jo Campbell will share her inspiration and process for writing "The Waters,” a novel about exceptional women and the soul of a small town, with teens and adults. “The Waters” is a TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Selection and one of Oprah Daily’s most anticipated books of 2024. Books will be available for purchase and signing. No registration required!
This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.

The art of being

Saturday, July 20 from 1:00-3:00 PM @ Main Branch
This drop-in program is designed for patrons in grades 5 and up that are/have been caregivers (includes family, friends, medical persons, etc.). Each month a craft kit will be available for attendees to do if they wish; July will be glow in the dark painting. This is a safe space to share experiences and meet others.
No registration required.
Sponsored by Brian Brouillette, P.C. Attorney at Law.

Glow in the dark painting

Monday, July 22 from 6:00-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Thursday, July 25 from 1:00-3:00 PM @ North Dickinson Branch
Tuesday, July 30 from 4:00-6:00 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Patrons in Kindergarten through adults will make bold, radiant creations surrounded by UV light. Participants will also be able to use our new silent sound system. The silent sound system was sponsored through a grant from the IMK Youth Advisory Committee and the Dickinson Area Community Foundation.
No registration required.
Sponsored by Rize.

Firecracker shrimp with ming louie

Tuesday, July 23 from 1:00-2:30 PM @ Main Branch
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, Chef Ming Louie will teach budding chefs in grades 3 through adult how to make this tasty treat, which you will then eat! Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 16; please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up!
Sponsored by Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home and The Friends of the Library.

Tofu french fries with ming louie

Tuesday, July 23 from 6:00-7:30 PM @ Main Branch
Adults and teens will put their tastebuds to the test as Chef Ming Louie demonstrates how to make healthy tofu taste just like yummy French fries! Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, July 16; please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.

yoga at the library

Tuesday, July 23 from 6:30-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Local yoga instructor Kimberly Spigarelli will lead teen and adult patrons through beginning to moderate poses and breathing exercises. Please bring a mat or towel with you. Required registration opens on Tuesday, July 16; please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up!

Bow Wows and books- Norway

Wednesday, July 24 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Azul, a Siberian-Husky Mix, and Belle, a Black Lab-Mix on the fourth Wednesday Knight of the month at the Solomonson Branch-Norway. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, July 17;
please call (906) 563-8617 to sign up!

SKi Jumpers of the Upper PEninsula

Monday, July 29 at 6:00 PM at the top of Pine Mountain Ski Jump (UP Veterans War Memorial and Park)
Ironwood based singer/songwriter Bill Jamerson will perform an hour-long musical tribute to the early ski jumpers of the Upper Peninsula at Pine Mountain Resort to adults and teens. Jamerson tells stories and performs original songs he wrote based on interviews with many ski jumping legends he interviewed 25 years ago in Marquette County. Most of the stories take place in the 1930’s and 1940’s and describe the ski jumping culture at its height when teenage boys traveled across the Midwest to compete at tournaments. Following the presentation, there will be a brief tour of the Pine Mountain Ski Jump by members of the Kiwanis Ski Club. Meet at the top of the Pine Mountain Ski Jump, (UP Veterans War Memorial and Park, Kramer Drive, Iron Mountain, MI.) No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Travel watercolor kits

Available starting Monday, August 5 @ All Branches
Be ready when inspiration calls with these creative art kits for teens and adults.
Available while supplies last.
Sponsored by Rize and the Norway Vulcan Women's Club.

yoga at the library

Tuesday, August 13 from 6:30-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Local yoga instructor Kimberly Spigarelli will lead teen and adult patrons through beginning to moderate poses and breathing exercises. Please bring a mat or towel with you. Required registration opens on Tuesday, August 6; please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up!

Bow Wows and books-main branch

Wednesday, August 14 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Main Branch
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Roz, a Golden Retriever and Azul, a Siberian Husky-Mix. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, August 7; please call (906) 774-1218 to sign up for a 15-minute time slot with either or both dogs!

Marble suncatchers

Thursday, August 15 from 10:30-11:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Wednesday, August 21 from 6:00-7:00 PM @ Felch Senior Center (W4243 M-69 Felch, MI 49831)
Patrons of all ages are invited to make a suncatcher using flat glass gems. No registration required! Sponsored by The Drug Store.

The art of being

Saturday, August 17 from 1:00-3:00 PM @ Main Branch
This drop-in program is designed for patrons in grades 5 and up that are/have been caregivers (includes family, friends, medical persons, etc.). Each month a craft kit will be available for attendees to do if they wish; August will be globe decorating. This is a safe space to share experiences and meet others.
No registration required.
Sponsored by Brian Brouillette, P.C. Attorney at Law.

Mini fire pit s'more kits

Monday, August 19 from 7:00-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Tuesday, August 20 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Thursday, August 22 from 12:00-1:00 PM @ North Dickinson Branch
Kits will be available for patrons in grades 3-adult to make their own travel s’more kit for adventures near and far! No registration required.
Sponsored by Rize.

yoga at the library

Tuesday, August 27 from 6:30-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Local yoga instructor Kimberly Spigarelli will lead teen and adult patrons through beginning to moderate poses and breathing exercises. Please bring a mat or towel with you.
Required registration opens on Tuesday, August 20; please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up!

Bow wows and books- Norway

Wednesday, August 28 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Azul, a Siberian-Husky Mix, and Belle, a Black Lab-Mix on the fourth Wednesday Knight of the month at the Solomonson Branch-Norway. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, August 21;
please call (906) 563-8617 to sign up!

For more events, please see our calendar.