Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

May

2026

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kalamazoo County ID Mobile UnitRepeating Event

May

2026

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Craft Stitching GroupRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

May

2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Preserving Family Heirlooms (ages 18+)

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

May

2026

10:00 am - 10:45 am

StorytimeWeekly

May

2026

10:00 am - 10:45 am

StorytimeWeekly

May

2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mother’s Day Gift DIY (ages 10-14)

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

May

2026

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parchment Book Group – The Briar Club

May

2026

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Open Roads Bike Repair Workshop

Library's Front Lawn (weather permitting)

May

2026

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Vinyasa Yoga with AllaRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

May

2026

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fiber FriendsRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

May

2026

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Chair YogaRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

May

2026

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pizza and Perspectives presents Indie Lens Pop-Up: The Grocery List Show

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27 RESCHEDULED TO MAY 12: Open Roads Bike Repair Workshop RESCHEDULED TO MAY 12: Open Roads Bike Repair Workshop 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Because thunderstorms are forecast, the Open Roads Bike Repair Workshop scheduled for this afternoon has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 12. , ... FARM: Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) FARM: Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Readers ages 10-14: Join our new book club! Every month will feature fun games and activities, as well as snacks to go. We’ll provide a free copy of each month’s featured book, which will be yours to keep. Book club will meet from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. Register to make sure we have a , ...
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30 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. , ... Postponed: Reduce, Re-Read, Upcycle (ages 10-14) Postponed: Reduce, Re-Read, Upcycle (ages 10-14) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm This program has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Celebrate Earth Day by repurposing books that we just can’t bear to throw away! We’ll upcycle them into paper flowers, new ways of making poetry, origami, buttons, or even just cool home décor items. Bring your own books or use some of ours. Registration is reque , ...
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4 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 mob , ...
5 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. , ... Preserving Family Heirlooms (ages 18+) Preserving Family Heirlooms (ages 18+) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Historian/Curator Jared Yax will cover the agents of deterioration (temperature, humidity, light, etc.) that can harm your possessions and how to combat them to preserve your family’s heritage. He’ll talk about ways to store and/or display your items. He’ll also highlight some of the hazards you need , ...
6 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. , ...
7 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. , ...
8 Mother’s Day Gift DIY (ages 10-14) Mother’s Day Gift DIY (ages 10-14) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm With Mother’s Day around the corner, celebrate the special figure in your life who helps take care of you by helping take care of her/them! With supplies provided by the library, create a gift just for the person who you think of as mom complete with a special message to show just how special or cool you think she/they , ...
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11 Parchment Book Group – The Briar Club Parchment Book Group – The Briar Club 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us to discuss The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. From the publisher’s website: The New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye and The Rose Code returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era. , ...
12 Open Roads Bike Repair Workshop Open Roads Bike Repair Workshop 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Open Roads will be outside at the library to help you get your bike ready to ride! One bicycle per person. Please arrive by 5:45 p.m. at the latest. Rain location: under the overhang by the front door. If thunderstorms are predicted, this event will be rescheduled or cancelled. , ... 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 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 it help , ...
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. , ...
14 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. , ...
15 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 , ...
16 Chair Yoga Chair Yoga 11:00 am - 11:30 am Alla Claeys will lead a session of chair yoga open to all 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 on for , ...

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18 Pizza and Perspectives presents Indie Lens Pop-Up: The Grocery List Show Pizza and Perspectives presents Indie Lens Pop-Up: The Grocery List Show 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm For adults and teens ages 15+. Join us to watch a special edition of The Grocery List Show. Share your thoughts in a discussion following the film. Refreshments and beverages will be provided, or you may bring your own dinner. Registration is requested. Register online, in person, or by calling the library at (269) 343 , ...
19 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 – Mortal Arts Mystery Book Club – Mortal Arts 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Our three-month investigation of the Lady Darby series by Anna Lee Huber continues with Mortal Arts. From the publisher’s website: Scotland, 1830. Lady Kiera Darby is no stranger to intrigue — in fact, it seems to follow wherever she goes. After her foray into murder investigation, Kiera must journey to Edinburgh , ...
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22 Snack Around the World (ages 10-14) Snack Around the World (ages 10-14) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Challenge yourself with international snacks and let your taste buds globe trot! Together we’ll guess the flavors and origins of some sweet, spicy, and savory snacks. Are you an adventurous eater? Let’s find out! Registration is requested so we know how many snacks we’re serving up. Register online, in person, or by ca , ...
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