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Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

03
November
2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Monet Water Lilies Painting Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

04
November
2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Craft Stitching GroupRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

05
November
2025
9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt begins today

05
November
2025
10:00 am - 10:45 am

StorytimeWeekly

06
November
2025
10:00 am - 10:45 am

StorytimeWeekly

07
November
2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am

PLAY – LEARN – CONNECTRepeating Event

07
November
2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wicked Watch Party (ages 10-14)

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

09
November
2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2nd Sundays Live! – Dede Alder

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

10
November
2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parchment Book Group – Isaac’s Storm

Local History Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

11
November
2025
All Day

Closed for Staff Training

15
November
2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

18
November
2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mystery Book Club – A Murder Most French

Local History Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

Calendar

October

November 2025

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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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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. , ...
29

Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat Parade WEDNESDAY’S PROGRAM IS FULL!

Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat Parade WEDNESDAY’S PROGRAM IS FULL!
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday’s program is FULL.   Dress your little one in their Halloween costume and trick or treat among the library staff.  For children 5 and younger. Registration is required in order that we may have enough non-candy items. , ...
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Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat Parade

Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat Parade
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Dress your little one in their Halloween costume and trick or treat among the library staff.  For children 5 and younger. Registration required!  Please call the library to register.   343-7747 , ...

Zombie Toss (ages 10-14)

Zombie Toss (ages 10-14)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Have you ever worried about zombies rising from the ground and ruining your Halloween? Train for that scenario at the library! Similar to cornhole, staff will provide zombie limbs that you can aim at different buckets for points to earn fabulous prizes. No need to bring your own zombie – we’ll provide our own so , ...
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Pumpkin Hunt ends today!

Pumpkin Hunt ends today!
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Monet Water Lilies Painting Event

Monet Water Lilies Painting Event
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
French painter Claude Monet was born 185 years ago this month on November 14, 1840. Celebrate his birthday by learning a bit about his life and techniques while copying one of his water lily paintings (using acrylic on canvas) under the direction of artist Thimgan (pronounced Timmian) Hayden. This program is intende , ...
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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. , ...
5

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt begins today

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt begins today
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
The turkeys are loose in the library and trotting all around.  Can you find them all? AGES 3+ , ...

Storytime

Storytime
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Storytime is designed for ages 3-5 although children younger than 3 are welcome.  All children must attend with a parent/guardian. Exception:  No storytime Wed Nov 26   , ...
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Storytime

Storytime
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Storytime is designed for ages 3-5 although children younger than 3 are welcome.  All children must attend with a parent/guardian. Exception: No storytime on Thurs Nov 27. , ...
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PLAY – LEARN – CONNECT

PLAY – LEARN – CONNECT
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Parents and caregivers, bring your little ones for a fun hour of play, connection and community.   The staff from KRESA (Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency) will be hosting each session and bringing valuable early literacy insights and information regarding many topics affecting parents/caregivers today. FRI , ...

Wicked Watch Party (ages 10-14)

Wicked Watch Party (ages 10-14)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Let’s get Wicked! Celebrate the upcoming theater release of Wicked part 2 with the library. We’ll be showing Wicked part 1, featuring crafts that would change Glinda and Elphaba for good and snacks to make Fiyero dance through life! For ages 10-14. Free registration is requested. Click HERE to register. You can also re , ...
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2nd Sundays Live! – Dede Alder

2nd Sundays Live! – Dede Alder
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
An hour-long free concert! This program is suitable for adults, teens, and families of all ages. Doors are open 1:30-2:15 p.m. If you need special accommodations or have any questions, please contact Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth at (269) 343-7747, ext. 204 in advance of the concert you plan to attend. Dede Alder , ...
10

Parchment Book Group – Isaac’s Storm

Parchment Book Group – Isaac’s Storm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us to discuss Isaac’s Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson. From the author’s website: At the turn of the last century, Isaac Cline, chief weatherman for Texas, believed no storm could do serious harm to the city of Galveston, a fast growing metropolis on the Gulf Coast , ...
11

Closed for Staff Training

Closed for Staff Training
All Day
The library will be closed for staff training on Tuesday, November 11. , ...
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Storytime

Storytime
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Storytime is designed for ages 3-5 although children younger than 3 are welcome.  All children must attend with a parent/guardian. Exception:  No storytime Wed Nov 26   , ...
13

Storytime

Storytime
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Storytime is designed for ages 3-5 although children younger than 3 are welcome.  All children must attend with a parent/guardian. Exception: No storytime on Thurs Nov 27. , ...
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Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Friends of the Parchment Community Library will host a Book Sale on Saturday, November 15, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the downstairs Community Room with Early Bird admission for $2 between 8:00 and 9:00 am. This sale will feature many books in brand-new or like-new condition! 12:00pm-1:00pm: Fill a zippered canvas Libra , ...
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Mystery Book Club – A Murder Most French

Mystery Book Club – A Murder Most French
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us to discuss A Murder Most French (An American in Paris #2) by Colleen Cambridge. From the author’s website: The graceful domes of Sacré Coeur, the imposing cathedral of Notre Dame, the breathtaking Tour Eiffel … Paris is overflowing with stunning architecture. Yet for Tabitha Knight, the humble build , ...
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Storytime

Storytime
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Storytime is designed for ages 3-5 although children younger than 3 are welcome.  All children must attend with a parent/guardian. Exception:  No storytime Wed Nov 26   , ...
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Storytime

Storytime
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Storytime is designed for ages 3-5 although children younger than 3 are welcome.  All children must attend with a parent/guardian. Exception: No storytime on Thurs Nov 27. , ...
21

Fiber Friends

Fiber Friends
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A friendly, open group that shares their love of fiber arts – hand spinning, knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, and more! Bring your project (and your lunch) – come and go whenever you’d like. All levels welcome, including beginners! Meets January through May and September through December at the , ...
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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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Closing at 5:00 pm

Closing at 5:00 pm
All Day
The library will close at 5:00 p.m. for the Thanksgiving holiday. , ...
27

Closed for Thanksgiving

Closed for Thanksgiving
Start from: November 27, 2025 - 8:00 am
End at: November 28, 2025 - 6:00 pm
The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will be open on Saturday, November 29. , ...
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Closed for Thanksgiving

Closed for Thanksgiving
Start from: November 27, 2025 - 8:00 am
End at: November 28, 2025 - 6:00 pm
The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will be open on Saturday, November 29. , ...
29

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt ends today!

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt ends today!
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thanks for participating! , ...
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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

Storytime
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Storytime is designed for ages 3-5 although children younger than 3 are welcome.  All children must attend with a parent/guardian. Exception:  No storytime Wed Nov 26   , ...

Holiday Chocolate 2025

Holiday Chocolate 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Holiday Chocolate will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 at the Parchment Community Library. The event will begin at 6:00 with the lighting of the holiday train in front of the library. Mrs. Claus will give you a candy cane when you enter the library. Listen to holiday music while you enjoy co , ...
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Storytime

Storytime
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Storytime is designed for ages 3-5 although children younger than 3 are welcome.  All children must attend with a parent/guardian. Exception: No storytime on Thurs Nov 27. , ...

Gingerbread House: Minecraft Build (ages 10-14)

Gingerbread House: Minecraft Build (ages 10-14)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Let’s build Minecraft-style! Using graham crackers, candy, and sugar “blocks,” make your own holiday Minecraft house to take home. Supplies and snacks provided by the library! This program is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Click HERE to register. You may also register in person or by calling , ...
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PLAY – LEARN – CONNECT

PLAY – LEARN – CONNECT
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Parents and caregivers, bring your little ones for a fun hour of play, connection and community.   The staff from KRESA (Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency) will be hosting each session and bringing valuable early literacy insights and information regarding many topics affecting parents/caregivers today. FRI , ...
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October

November 2025

December
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Events for October

27th

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kalamazoo County ID Mobile Unit

Atrium
Events for October

28th

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Local History Room
Events for October

29th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat Parade WEDNESDAY’S PROGRAM IS FULL!

Events for October

30th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat Parade

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Zombie Toss (ages 10-14)

Library's Front Lawn (weather permitting)
Events for October

31st

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pumpkin Hunt ends today!

Events for November

1st

No Events
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3
4
5
6
7
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Events for November

2nd

No Events
Events for November

3rd

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Monet Water Lilies Painting Event

Community Room
Events for November

4th

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Craft Stitching Group

Community Room
Events for November

5th

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt begins today

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Storytime

Events for November

6th

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Storytime

Events for November

7th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

PLAY – LEARN – CONNECT

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wicked Watch Party (ages 10-14)

Community Room
Events for November

8th

No Events
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10
11
12
13
14
15
Events for November

9th

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2nd Sundays Live! – Dede Alder

Community Room
Events for November

10th

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parchment Book Group – Isaac’s Storm

Local History Room
Events for November

11th

All Day

Closed for Staff Training

Events for November

12th

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Storytime

Events for November

13th

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Storytime

Events for November

14th

No Events
Events for November

15th

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Community Room
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Events for November

16th

No Events
Events for November

17th

No Events
Events for November

18th

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mystery Book Club – A Murder Most French

Local History Room
Events for November

19th

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Storytime

Events for November

20th

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Storytime

Events for November

21st

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fiber Friends

Community Room
Events for November

22nd

No Events
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27
28
29
Events for November

23rd

No Events
Events for November

24th

No Events
Events for November

25th

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board Meeting

Local History Room
Events for November

26th

All Day

Closing at 5:00 pm

Events for November

27th

Start from: November 27, 2025 - 8:00 am
End at: November 28, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Closed for Thanksgiving

Events for November

28th

Start from: November 27, 2025 - 8:00 am
End at: November 28, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Closed for Thanksgiving

Events for November

29th

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt ends today!

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Events for November

30th

No Events
Events for December

2nd

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Craft Stitching Group

Community Room
Events for December

3rd

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Storytime

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Holiday Chocolate 2025

Atrium
Events for December

4th

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Storytime

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Gingerbread House: Minecraft Build (ages 10-14)

Community Room
Events for December

5th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

PLAY – LEARN – CONNECT

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