Parchment Community Library

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Craft Stitching Group

Craft Stitching Group
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bring your favorite project and spend some time chatting with friends while you work. , ...
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Color Crawl (Orange/Red) Scavenger Hunt Begins Today

Color Crawl (Orange/Red) Scavenger Hunt Begins Today
9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party

Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This event is for all ages. Make your own plantable seed paper! Help decorate a canvas backdrop for the summer reading photo station! And register for the Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge! Part of the Parchment Community Library Eco-Friendly Series. , ...
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Parchment Book Group – Buttermilk Graffiti

Parchment Book Group – Buttermilk Graffiti
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us to discuss Buttermilk Graffiti by Edward Lee. From the publisher’s website: “American food is the story of mash-ups. Immigrants arrive, cultures collide, and out of the push-pull come exciting new dishes and flavors. But for Edward Lee, who, like Anthony Bourdain or Gabrielle Hamilton, is as much , ...
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Board Game Night (ages 10-16)

Board Game Night (ages 10-16)
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Teen Board Game Nights are open to ages 10 through 16. June 10: I Dissent!  Preside over the court of public opinion — vote on today’s hot button issues, cast your opinion, and win votes to rule the court. Stand your ground and dissent to score even more points! June 24: Codenames  Go undercover! Use strategic words to , ...
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Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Bring a blanket and join Mrs. B in the park (directly behind the library) for stories and songs, fingerplays and fun!   Designed for ages 3-5 but all children are welcome.  In the case of inclement weather, storytime will meet downstairs at the library. , ...

Make a Felted Bookmark

Make a Felted Bookmark
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This event is open to adults and tweens/teens ages 10 Holly Jensen will lead us in needle felting techniques to make a bookmark. Please note that the needles used are very sharp. Space is limited; free reservations are required. Click HERE to register. You can also register in person or by calling the library at 269-34 , ...
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Book Bites (ages 14-18)

Book Bites (ages 14-18)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
This event is open to teens ages 14-18. Test out a book without reading it yourself –library staff will read aloud and you can decide whether you want to read the rest or stick with “just a bite.” June 12: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys June 26: Darkly by Marisha Pessl July 17: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak July , ...

Story Sips (ages 18+)

Story Sips (ages 18+)
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Enjoy a thematic mocktail while listening to Director Jennie read the first chapter of a book. We’ll have similar books to check out, or you can bring your own book to read quietly and enjoy a summer evening with bookish friends! We will meet on the Library’s front lawn, weather permitting. Please bring your own , ...
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Dads & Donuts

Dads & Donuts
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Enjoy donuts, stories, a craft and fun with your favorite person!  No registration required. , ...
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Kalamazoo County ID Mobile Unit

Kalamazoo County ID Mobile Unit
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Kalamazoo County ID Mobile Unit will be at the library to issue county IDs, renew county IDs, and answer questions about county IDs. Click HERE for more information on documents needed to receive a county ID. The cost is $10 with scholarships available upon request. , ...
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Mystery Book Club: The Bullet That Missed

Mystery Book Club: The Bullet That Missed
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
We conclude our three-month look at the Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman with book #3, The Bullet That Missed. From the publisher’s website: It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A de , ...
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Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Bring a blanket and join Mrs. B in the park (directly behind the library) for stories and songs, fingerplays and fun!   Designed for ages 3-5 but all children are welcome.  In the case of inclement weather, storytime will meet downstairs at the library. , ...

DIY Puzzle (ages 10-16)

DIY Puzzle (ages 10-16)
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This event is for ages 10-16. Create a puzzle that reflects all the pieces of you! A blank puzzle will be provided along with art materials for you to decorate in your own creative way. Space is limited; free registration is required. Register in person, by calling the library at (269) 343-7747, or online by clicking H , ...
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Art Sparks (ages 5-10)

Art Sparks (ages 5-10)
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Children will be treated to a mini Art History lesson about a famous artist and then have the opportunity to create their own piece of art. This program features the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on June 19 and July 17! , ...
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Book Bites Jr. (ages 5-10)

Book Bites Jr. (ages 5-10)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages 5-10 Mrs. B and other library staff will read aloud “bites” of books that you may want to read.  Digest the “bites” with fun literacy activities!   , ...

Story Sampler: House Pairings (ages 10-14)

Story Sampler: House Pairings (ages 10-14)
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Ms. Timmian will read first chapters from tween books that have something in common with the Parchment schools’ house emblems. You can decide whether you want to check them out and finish them! June 20: Pegasus + Dragon June 27: Bear + Owl July 11: Elephant + Lion , ...
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Board Game Night (ages 10-16)

Board Game Night (ages 10-16)
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Teen Board Game Nights are open to ages 10 through 16. June 10: I Dissent!  Preside over the court of public opinion — vote on today’s hot button issues, cast your opinion, and win votes to rule the court. Stand your ground and dissent to score even more points! June 24: Codenames  Go undercover! Use strategic words to , ...

Board Meeting

Board Meeting
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Library Board of Trustees meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm, except in December, when the meeting is held on the third Tuesday. , ...
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Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Bring a blanket and join Mrs. B in the park (directly behind the library) for stories and songs, fingerplays and fun!   Designed for ages 3-5 but all children are welcome.  In the case of inclement weather, storytime will meet downstairs at the library. , ...
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Art Sparks (ages 5-10)

Art Sparks (ages 5-10)
10:30 am - 11:30 pm
Children will be treated to a mini Art History lesson about a famous artist and then have the opportunity to create their own piece of art. This program features the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on June 19 and July 17! , ...

Book Bites (ages 14-18)

Book Bites (ages 14-18)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
This event is open to teens ages 14-18. Test out a book without reading it yourself –library staff will read aloud and you can decide whether you want to read the rest or stick with “just a bite.” June 12: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys June 26: Darkly by Marisha Pessl July 17: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak July , ...

Story Sips (ages 18+)

Story Sips (ages 18+)
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Enjoy a thematic mocktail while listening to Director Jennie read the first chapter of a book. We’ll have similar books to check out, or you can bring your own book to read quietly and enjoy a summer evening with bookish friends! We will meet on the Library’s front lawn, weather permitting. Please bring your own , ...
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Book Bites Jr. (ages 5-10)

Book Bites Jr. (ages 5-10)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages 5-10 Mrs. B and other library staff will read aloud “bites” of books that you may want to read.  Digest the “bites” with fun literacy activities!   , ...

Story Sampler: House Pairings (ages 10-14)

Story Sampler: House Pairings (ages 10-14)
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Ms. Timmian will read first chapters from tween books that have something in common with the Parchment schools’ house emblems. You can decide whether you want to check them out and finish them! June 20: Pegasus + Dragon June 27: Bear + Owl July 11: Elephant + Lion , ...
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Color Crawl (Orange/Red) ends today!

Color Crawl (Orange/Red) ends today!
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Craft Stitching Group

Craft Stitching Group
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bring your favorite project and spend some time chatting with friends while you work. , ...
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Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Bring a blanket and join Mrs. B in the park (directly behind the library) for stories and songs, fingerplays and fun!   Designed for ages 3-5 but all children are welcome.  In the case of inclement weather, storytime will meet downstairs at the library. , ...
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Closed for Independence Day

Closed for Independence Day
All Day
The library will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4th. , ...
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