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Fun Comedy Magic Show with Gordon the Magician at the Fred C. Fisher Library in Belleville
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Gordon and his sidekick, George the Raccoon, will bring his unique brand of illusion right to the Fred C. Fisher Library. Be ready for him to pick on you to volunteer. You can even bring a "pick me" sign with you.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11:00 a.m.-noon June 21, 2022
Join the library for a live story time via Zoom for infants to 15 months, and their caregivers. Literacy building activities include songs, rhymes and sharing board books. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:15-11 a.m. Jan. 27, 2022
Join the library for a live story time via Zoom for infants to 15 months, and their caregivers. Literacy building activities include songs, rhymes and sharing board books. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:15-11 a.m. Jan. 20, 2022
Join the library for a live story time via Zoom for infants to 15 months, and their caregivers. Literacy building activities include songs, rhymes and sharing board books. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:15-11 a.m. Jan. 13, 2022
Join the library for a live story time via Zoom for infants to 15 months, and their caregivers. Literacy building activities include songs, rhymes and sharing board books. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:15-11 a.m. Jan. 6, 2022
Check out one of the most well-known documentaries depicting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights activism. The film is 185 minutes, including intermission. Must show ID and proof of vaccination to attend.
Event cost: Free w/ registration
Event time: 1 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
The event is brought to you by Michigan Community Scholars Program. It brings the community, students, staff and faculty together to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through spoken word, song and dance.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 3-4 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
This event is offered in person and virtual. Veterans for Peace-93 and UM Office of Veterans and Military Services examine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s concepts of racism, militarism and military services.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-4 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
The Library MLK Committee presents: Steve Pemberton, best-selling author and business leader. The event will be followed by a Q&A.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3:10 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
There will be live music, a hot air balloon show, carriage rides, ice sculptures, s'mores and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: noon-7 p.m. Feb. 19, 2022
This new, colorful, interactive light installation will take place in Beacon Park in Downtown Detroit. Â Artists Amigo & Amigo were inspired by this percussive instrument and created five larger-than-life Swinging Bells placed throughout Beacon Park.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 31, 2021-Jan. 10, 2022
The event honors the principle of Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility. The ceremony will be officiated by Mayowa Reynolds and the trunk show features Mami Wata, Zapenda and Ilera Apothecary. Gift bags will be provided along with the sounds of the Steel Drummer, Demetrius Thomas. Registration required by Dec....











