Intro to tarot reading

Monday, June 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM @ Main Branch

Aimee Doyle will present a program to tweens, teens, and adults on tarot reading for fun and entertainment purposes. She will share her background information on tarot, teach how it is done, and then do some readings for patrons.

Titanic tea party

Tuesday, June 13 from 3:00-4:30 PM @ Main Branch

A traditional 1912 tea similar to the one on the ship will be recreated and enjoyed during a presentation about local families who survived or perished on the Titanic. Attendees will get to keep their teacups as well as a small remembrance token. This program is for teens and adults and required registration begins on Tuesday, June 6; please call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218 to register.
Sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.

Kingsford turns 100

Tuesday, June 20 at 7:00 PM @ Main Branch

Tony Edelbeck will present a PowerPoint program following the history of Kingsford after the Ford Plant closed. Business growth and local families of the area will be part of the presentation as well. A Q&A session will follow, and copies of the new Kingsford Centennial book will be available for purchase and signing.

Kits for a cause: Almost Home animal shelter

Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 AM @ Main Branch

Throughout the month of June, people will be asked to donate items for local area animal shelters. A list will be available for people to know what items are needed. These items will then be organized and prepared into kits and dropped off to the shelter.
Sponsored by Rize.

Musical mondays

Mamma Mia (PG-13): Monday, June 26 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch
Chicago (PG-13): Monday, July 31 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch
Hello, Dolly! (G): Monday, August 28 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch

Adults and teens will enjoy popcorn and watch popular musicals.
Sponsored by the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Women's Club and the Friends of the Library.

Shh...Out! 

Tuesday, June 27 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch

Join us for a pride-filled night of pizza, pajamas, and watch the movie “Strange World”, rated PG. This program is open to all teens in grades 9-12 and is a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies to just be themselves. Therapy dogs Azul and Maverick will be in attendance and no registration is required.
Sponsored by the Zonta Club and the Friends of the Library.

Write on!

Tuesday, June 27 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch
Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch
Tuesday, August 22 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch

Adults and teens are invited to join this writer’s group that focuses on providing an encouraging and supportive space for all types of writers. This month, materials to create and design Junk Journals, Bullet Journals, or Smashbooks will be provided, and members of the group will enjoy filling these pages with outdoor writing times.
Sponsored by the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Women’s Club. 

Family puzzle challenge

Thursday, July 6 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch

Families and individuals will work together to complete our 1-hour puzzle challenge. There will be different levels based upon the age of the oldest participant in the group. Upon completion, prizes will be awarded. Open to grades 3-adult.
Sponsored by Drs. Mike and Maria Occhietti. 

Iron Mountain cemetery park tour

Saturday, July 15 from 9:30-11:30 AM @ Iron Mountain Cemetery Park on Cedar Avenue

Jayna and Keith Huotari will provide a tour of the Iron Mountain Cemetery featuring the local history of several individuals buried there. Adults and teens are to meet on location for this program.

Sweet & Sour chicken with ming louie

Monday, July 17 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch

Ming will demonstrate to adults and teens how to make sweet and sour chicken, which will then be made and eaten by attendees. Registration is required and begins on Monday, July 10; please call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218 to register!
Sponsored by the Zonta Club.

Bad art night/third thursday art crawl

Wednesday, July 19 from 6:00-7:30 PM @ Main Branch
Thursday, July 20 from 5:00-8:00 PM @ Downtown Iron Mountain

All ages are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 19 to create bad art masterpieces. The bad art will be displayed at Downtown Iron Mountain’s June Third Thursday Art Crawl located throughout Downtown Iron Mountain. Patrons may pick up their creations Friday, June 21 at the Main Branch.

Silent disco

Friday, July 21 at 6:30 PM @ Main Branch

Tweens and teens are invited to join us for a special after-hours Silent Disco. The reading room will be magically transformed for a fun-filled night of glow in the dark dancing and activities such as Corn Hole, Twister, and more!  Participants will get wireless headphones to listen to music and snacks will be provided. Please arrive by 6:25 PM as the library doors will be locked at 6:30 PM.
Sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.

Shh...Out! 

Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch

Get ready for a glow in the dark Just Dance party with the Wii and Nintendo Switch at this month’s meeting! Therapy dogs Azul and Maverick will be in attendance at this program which is open to all teens in grades 9-12 and is a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies to just be themselves.
Sponsored by The Zonta Club.

Kits for a cause: The caring house

Wednesday, July 26 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch

Throughout the month of July, people will be asked to donate items for The Caring House. A list will be available for people to know what items are needed. These items will then be organized and prepared into kits and dropped off to the shelter. Open to teens and adults.
Sponsored by Rize.

Chalk the block

Saturday, August 5 at 12:00 PM @ Main Branch

Patrons of all ages are invited to come decorate sidewalks with chalk, chalk paint, erupting chalk in water balloons, and spray chalk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Quilting history 101

Monday, August 7 at 1:00 PM @ Main Branch

Kathy Clawson will present the evolution of quilting through historical events such as the Underground Railroad, hobo rails, and more. She will have examples of vintage equipment to share with attendees as well. Open to teens and adults.
Sponsored by the Zonta Club.

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Tuesday, August 8 from 6:00-8:30 PM @ Main Branch
Wednesday, August 9 from 10:00-11:00 AM @ Solomonson Branch
Thursday, August 10 from 1:00-2:00 PM @ North Dickinson Branch

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading “all together now” with games and crafts for kids of all ages including flower power bingo, paper flower crowns, and ring toss. Adults and teens will take on your local librarians in the Are You Smarter Than the Librarians Trivia Challenge. The game will be set up in rounds and culminate to the challenge against our librarian who was featured on the game show Jeopardy.
Sponsored by the Honorable Judge Tom Slagle. 

Shh...Out!

Tuesday, August 15 at 6:00 PM @ Main Branch

This month we will do Shrinky Dinks, eat pizza, and say farewell to our graduating friends who are off to college in the fall. This program is open to all teens in grades 9-12 an is a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies to just be themselves. Therapy dogs Azul and Maverick will also be in attendance.
Sponsored by the Zonta Club.

Kits for a cause: nursing homes

Saturday, August 26 at 10:00 AM @ Main Branch

Throughout the month of August, people will be asked to donate items for local area nursing homes. A list will be available for people to know what items are needed. These items will then be organized and prepared into kits and dropped off to various local nursing homes. Open to adults and teens.
Sponsored by Rize.

For more events, please see our calendar.