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At this family read event, decorate a pot and take home a pollinator-friendly native plant to attract butterflies and bees this summer.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. April 20, 2024
All ages can enjoy a St. Patrick's Day storytime with  local author, Deb Kaiser, as she reads her book Late for St. Paddy's Day.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:30-11:15 a.m. March 16, 2024
Ages 5-10 can come out to Clarkston Independence District Library to hear celebrate the Irish culture of music, dance and stories with Miss Jadelyn.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-8 p.m. March 18, 2024
To celebrate Leap Day, families can enjoy frog themed crafts and activities. There will also be a special frog storytime at 7 p.m.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Feb. 29, 2024
Families can come out to Orion Township Public Library to celebrate Leap Year with fun frog-themed stories, activities and treats.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 29, 2024
Teens and tweens are invited make their very own book at Franklin Public Library. Registration required. Spots are limited.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Feb. 10, 2024
Families can stop by The Mall at Partridge Creek for a monthly story time with the Clinton Township Library. January's theme is Snow. February's theme is Friendship. March's theme is Colors. April's theme is Spring. May's theme is Flowers. June's theme is Zoo. July's theme is Beach. August's theme...
Join Jefferson Branch for stories, crafts and a meet and greet with the Cat in the Hat for Dr. Seuss Day. Bring a camera. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 3-4 p.m. March 2, 2024
Families can stop by Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy Inc. to meet local author, Katy Klimczuk as she reads her book M is for Mackinac to celebrate Michigan's 187th birthday. Make Michigan-themed crafts, too.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 27, 2024
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see Matt McClowry at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $20-$25
Event time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18-20, 2024
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see Raanan Hershberg at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $25
Event time: 7-8:30 p.m. March 3, 2024
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, Nathan Macintosh at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $20-$25
Event time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22-24, 2024
