Event Calendar

Name: 2nd Sundays Live! – The Michigan Nightingales
Start: 2026-11-08T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-08T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Community Room

Upcoming Events

November

2026

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2nd Sundays Live! – The Michigan Nightingales

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

November

2026

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kalamazoo County ID Mobile UnitRepeating Event

November

2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parchment Book Group – Dead Wake (ages 18+)

November

2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Chip Champ Challenge (ages 10-16)

November

2026

10:00 am - 10:45 pm

StorytimeWeekly

November

2026

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Vinyasa Yoga with AllaRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

November

2026

10:00 am - 10:45 pm

StorytimeWeekly

November

2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Taste Test Challenge: Potato Chip Edition (ages 18+)

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

November

2026

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Friends of the Library MeetingRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

November

2026

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Protecting Family Heirlooms and Cultural Objects: A Hands-On Workshop (ages 18+)

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

November

2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board MeetingRepeating Event

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

November

2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mystery Book Club – Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide (ages 18+)

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

Calendar

October

November 2026

December

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2 Friends of the Library Holiday Raffle Begins Today Friends of the Library Holiday Raffle Begins Today All Day Cupcake Painting Event (ages 18+) Cupcake Painting Event (ages 18+) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Last November, we painted Monet-inspired water lilies. This year, we’re looking at the sweet art of American artist Wayne Thiebaud. Led by staff member and professional artist Thimgan (“Timmian”) Hayden, we’ll be painting — then eating — cupcakes! You’ll go home with a delectable 10×1 , ...
3 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. , ...
4 THE GREAT TURKEY Scavenger Hunt THE GREAT TURKEY Scavenger Hunt 9:00 am - 7:00 pm How many disguised turkeys can you find? AGES 3+ , ... Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5. Please note: there is NO Storytime on Wednesday, October 14. The library will be closed on this day for repairs. , ...
5 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5. Please note: there is NO Storytime on Thursday, October 15. The library will be closed on this day for staff development. , ...
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7 Friends of the Library Book Sale Friends of the Library Book Sale 8:00 am - 1:00 pm The Friends of the Parchment Community Library will host a Book Sale on Saturday, November 7, 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 Librar , ...

8 2nd Sundays Live! – The Michigan Nightingales 2nd Sundays Live! – The Michigan Nightingales 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm An hour-long free concert of quartet music that inspires! 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. , ...
9 Kalamazoo County ID Mobile Unit Kalamazoo County ID Mobile Unit 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Kalamazoo County Identification Card is a photo identification (ID) available to Kalamazoo County residents starting at age 11 and older. The Kalamazoo County ID is intended to recognize all Kalamazoo County residents and enable them to connect with public safety, civic, and community services. By visiting the mobi , ... Parchment Book Group – Dead Wake (ages 18+) Parchment Book Group – Dead Wake (ages 18+) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us to discuss Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson. From the author’s website: On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York, bound for Liverpool, carrying a record number of children and , ... Chip Champ Challenge (ages 10-16) Chip Champ Challenge (ages 10-16) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Will you be the next great Chip Master? Guess what chip flavor you’re chomping in a blindfold taste test, make your own dip, and see how good your guesses are at Chip Trivia! Registration is requested. Register online by clicking HERE, in person, or by calling the Library at 269-343-7747. This program ends at 7:00 p.m. , ...
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11 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5. Please note: there is NO Storytime on Wednesday, October 14. The library will be closed on this day for repairs. , ... Vinyasa Yoga with Alla Vinyasa Yoga with Alla 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Alla Claeys will lead a session of Vinyasa yoga open to all adults who are interested in trying it. She will tailor the class to the levels of the people who attend. Bring your own yoga mat if you can. The library will have some yoga mats available for people who don’t have one. If you have blocks, you will find , ...
12 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5. Please note: there is NO Storytime on Thursday, October 15. The library will be closed on this day for staff development. , ... Taste Test Challenge: Potato Chip Edition (ages 18+) Taste Test Challenge: Potato Chip Edition (ages 18+) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Team up to guess different flavors of potato chips – no blindfold required! The evening will also feature potato chip trivia and more. Registration is requested. Register online by clicking HERE, in person, or by calling 269-343-7747. , ...
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16 Friends of the Library Meeting Friends of the Library Meeting 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Protecting Family Heirlooms and Cultural Objects: A Hands-On Workshop (ages 18+) Protecting Family Heirlooms and Cultural Objects: A Hands-On Workshop (ages 18+) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm What would happen to your family heirlooms if the weather damaged your home? National Heritage Emergency Responder Jared Yax will guide you in how to assess risks to your prized possessions and how to protect them. Through a hands-on risk assessment using the Parchment Community Library as an example, you’ll gain exper , ...
17 Board Meeting Board Meeting 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Library Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. , ... Mystery Book Club – Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide (ages 18+) Mystery Book Club – Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide (ages 18+) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm We continue our three-month investigation of the “Mrs. Claus” series by Liz Ireland with Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide. Join us to discuss the book! From the publisher’s website: For the first time ever, Christmastown is celebrating a strange new tradition—Halloween. But not everyone is willing to watch their d , ...
18 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5. Please note: there is NO Storytime on Wednesday, October 14. The library will be closed on this day for repairs. , ...
19 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5. Please note: there is NO Storytime on Thursday, October 15. The library will be closed on this day for staff development. , ... Third Thursdays with Queen Saige (ages 10-16) Third Thursdays with Queen Saige (ages 10-16) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Join your favorite joke-laden librarian every third Thursday for the trifecta of fun: a craft, a snack, and a judgment-free hangout. Registration is requested. Register online by clicking HERE, in person, or by calling the library at 269-343-7747. This program ends at 5:30 p.m. Please plan rides home in advance. , ...
20 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 , ... Write In at the Library (ages 18+) Write In at the Library (ages 18+) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm We had so much fun at Write Out in the Park that we’re keeping it going by Writing IN at the Library! Join us in the Local History Room for a 45-minute writing session, followed by a short optional time to share your writing. Prompts will be provided, or you may choose your own topic. Registration is requested. R , ...
21 Chair Yoga Chair Yoga 11:00 am - 11:30 am Alla Claeys will lead a session of chair yoga open to all adults who are interested in trying it. She will tailor the class to the levels of the people who attend. Chair yoga is accessible and low impact, using a chair for support. Wear comfortable clothes, including pants that are somewhat stretchy. Shoes may be left , ...

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23 F.A.R.M. Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) – Golden Gate F.A.R.M. Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) – Golden Gate 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Enjoy a themed activity and discussion about this month’s book, Golden Gate (City Spies #2) by James Ponti. Register and pick up your free book after October 26 to read in advance! Register online by clicking HERE, in person, or by calling the Library. , ... LEGO Club for Kids! LEGO Club for Kids! 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Children 5 and under must attend with an adult. , ...
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25 THE GREAT TURKEY Scavenger Hunt ends today! THE GREAT TURKEY Scavenger Hunt ends today! 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Closing at 5:00 p.m. Closing at 5:00 p.m. All Day The Library will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and will be closed through Friday, November 27. The Library will re-open on Saturday, November 28. , ...
26 Closed for Thanksgiving Closed for Thanksgiving Start from: November 26, 2026 - 10:00 am End at: November 27, 2026 - 12:00 pm The Library will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and will be closed through Friday, November 27. The Library will re-open on Saturday, November 28. , ...
27 Closed for Thanksgiving Closed for Thanksgiving Start from: November 26, 2026 - 10:00 am End at: November 27, 2026 - 12:00 pm The Library will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and will be closed through Friday, November 27. The Library will re-open on Saturday, November 28. , ...
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1 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. , ...
2 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5. Please note: there is NO Storytime on Wednesday, October 14. The library will be closed on this day for repairs. , ... Holiday Chocolate Holiday Chocolate 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come at 6:00 p.m. for the traditional holiday lighting ceremony in front of the Library! Enjoy live music inside and purchase tickets for the Friends of the Parchment Community Library holiday raffle. The Parchment Garden Club will give you some delicious cookies and hot chocolate as you exit out the library’s ba , ...
3 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5. Please note: there is NO Storytime on Thursday, October 15. The library will be closed on this day for staff development. , ...
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