Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

September

2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Medicare 101

September

2026

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

F.A.R.M. Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) – The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

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

September

2026

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Friends of the Library MeetingRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

September

2026

10:00 am - 10:45 pm

StorytimeWeekly

October

2026

10:00 am - 10:45 pm

StorytimeWeekly

October

2026

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Craft Stitching GroupRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

October

2026

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Pizza and Perspectives presents Great Michigan Gathering Kickoff featuring Priya Parker

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

October

2026

10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Fire Truck Day @ the Library!

October

2026

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Hallow(t)ween Party (ages 10-16)

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

October

2026

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Adventure Night: Escape the Tomb!

October

2026

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2nd Sundays Live! – Norse Code

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

October

2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parchment Book Group – The Edge of Lost

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

Calendar

August

September 2026

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31 ICE CREAM Scavenger Hunt ends today! ICE CREAM Scavenger Hunt ends today! 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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. , ...
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5 Closed for Labor Day Weekend Closed for Labor Day Weekend Start from: September 5, 2026 - 8:00 am End at: September 7, 2026 - 6:00 pm The Library will be closed for Labor Day on Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7. The Library will re-open on Tuesday, September 8. , ...

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7 Closed for Labor Day Weekend Closed for Labor Day Weekend Start from: September 5, 2026 - 8:00 am End at: September 7, 2026 - 6:00 pm The Library will be closed for Labor Day on Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7. The Library will re-open on Tuesday, September 8. , ...
8 Tree Work Driveway Closure Tree Work Driveway Closure 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Just a heads up! On Tuesday, September 8th, we will be saying goodbye to one of the white pine trees near Riverview Drive. Unfortunately, the tree sustained damage from a lightning strike and needs to be removed for the safety of everyone. Starting around 8:00 a.m. and lasting for around three hours, the northernmost a , ... Back to School Scavenger Hunt begins today! Back to School Scavenger Hunt begins today! 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Can you find all 12 school items hiding in the library? AGES 3+ , ...
9 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5 , ... 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 , ...
10 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, Sept. 17. The library will be closed on this day for staff development. , ...
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14 LEGO Club for Kids LEGO Club for Kids 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! Open to all kids. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. , ... Parchment Book Group – The Book Club for Troublesome Women Parchment Book Group – The Book Club for Troublesome Women 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us to discuss The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. From the author’s website: “Margaret Ryan never really meant to start a book club . . . or a feminist revolution in her buttoned-up suburb. By 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan is living the American woman’s dream. She has a husband, thr , ...
15 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 – Comic Sans Murder Mystery Book Club – Comic Sans Murder 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Our three-month investigation of the “Dangerous Type” series by Paige Shelton concludes with Comic Sans Murder. From the publisher’s website: “The visit of quirky world-famous horror author Nathan Grimes to Star City is especially thrilling for Clare Henry and her grandfather Chester. As the owners of The Rescued , ...
16 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5 , ...
17 Closed for Staff Day Closed for Staff Day All Day
18 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 , ... Reduce, Re-Use, Upcycle (ages 10-16) Reduce, Re-Use, Upcycle (ages 10-16) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Have fun repurposing books that you just can’t bear to throw away! We’ll upcycle them into paper flowers, poetry, origami, buttons, or cool home décor items. Bring your own books or use some of ours. Registration is requested. Register online by clicking HERE, in person, or by calling the library at (269) 343-7747. Adu , ...
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21 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 , ... Brain-Body-Forest: Experience the Connection (adults) Brain-Body-Forest: Experience the Connection (adults) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jodi Heaney of Find Your Path LLC will introduce us to shinrin-yoku (translated as “forest bathing”), a practice or process of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in the woods, focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature. She will begin with a short presentation inside, then we will move to Kindleber , ...
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23 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5 , ...
24 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, Sept. 17. The library will be closed on this day for staff development. , ...
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26 Back to School Scavenger Hunt ends at NOON today! Back to School Scavenger Hunt ends at NOON today! 9:00 am - 12:00 pm See you next month! , ... Chair Yoga – September 2026 Chair Yoga – September 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 pm 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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28 Medicare 101 Medicare 101 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm In partnership with the Library, Jay Simon from Priority Health will present a free Medicare 101 educational event designed to help you understand your Medicare options. Whether you’re new to Medicare or just looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will cover the basics of Parts A, B, C, and D, enrollment , ... F.A.R.M. Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) – The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl F.A.R.M. Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) – The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Enjoy a themed activity and discussion about this month’s book, The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty. Register and pick up your free book after August 24 to read in advance! Register online by clicking HERE, in person, or by calling the Library. , ...
29 Friends of the Library Meeting Friends of the Library Meeting 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
30 Storytime Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft. Ages 0-5 , ...
1 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, Sept. 17. The library will be closed on this day for staff development. , ...
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