Event Calendar

Name: Friends of the Library Meeting
Start: 2026-10-19T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-19T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Community Room

Upcoming Events

October

2026

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Friends of the Library MeetingRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

October

2026

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

LEGO Club for Kids

October

2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Board MeetingRepeating Event

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

October

2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mystery Book Club – Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings

October

2026

10:00 am - 10:45 pm

StorytimeWeekly

October

2026

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

OLLI at WMU Senior Readers Theater

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

October

2026

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Vinyasa Yoga with AllaRepeating Event

Community Room
401 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

October

2026

10:00 am - 10:45 pm

StorytimeWeekly

October

2026

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Write Out in the Park October 22 (adults)

Kindleberger Park
122 N Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004

October

2026

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

F.A.R.M. Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) – Holes

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

October

2026

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ten Little Jack-O’ Lanterns Scavenger Hunt ends today!

October

2026

11:00 am - 11:30 pm

5 and Under Trick or Treat Parade

Calendar

September

October 2026

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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. , ...
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30 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. , ...
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, October 15. The library will be closed on this day for staff development. , ...
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5 Ten Little Jack-O-‘Lanterns Scavenger Hunt begins today Ten Little Jack-O-‘Lanterns Scavenger Hunt begins today 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Visit the library and see if you can find all 10 Jack-O’-Lanterns! , ...
6 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. , ...
7 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. , ...
8 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. , ... Pizza and Perspectives presents Great Michigan Gathering Kickoff featuring Priya Parker Pizza and Perspectives presents Great Michigan Gathering Kickoff featuring Priya Parker 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Michigan Humanities is kicking off the Great Michigan Gathering with an event featuring Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. We’ll share dinner, watch a live video feed together, and have a brief discussion about intentional gatherings! Through a conversation between Park , ...
9 Fire Truck Day @ the Library! Fire Truck Day @ the Library! 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Firemen from Kalamazoo Township Fire Department will be here with their fire gear and fire truck! Kids will be able to see how a fireman gets ready to fight a fire and the equipment on the fire truck. Kids will receive a plastic fireman’s hat and coloring pages while supplies last. Meet in the upstairs children , ... Hallow(t)ween Party (ages 10-16) Hallow(t)ween Party (ages 10-16) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Grab a friend and attempt to outsmart the ghosts of our escape room, test your zombie fighting skills with the return of zombie toss, and compete in mini games to win candy and small prizes! Registration is requested for this after-hours lock-in. Register online by clicking HERE, in person, or by calling the library at , ...
10 Adult Adventure Night: Escape the Tomb! Adult Adventure Night: Escape the Tomb! 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm We are currently at a wait-list status for this event! If you would like to, you can add your name to the wait list in case a spot opens up. Are you brave enough to venture this once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover a forgotten tomb, find its hidden treasure, and most importantly – get out alive?! Adults 18 and over a , ...

11 2nd Sundays Live! – Norse Code 2nd Sundays Live! – Norse Code 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm An hour-long free concert featuring traditional Scandinavian music with bowed string instruments of Sweden and Norway! 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 the library at (269) 343-774 , ...
12 CLOSED FOR REPAIRS CLOSED FOR REPAIRS Start from: October 12, 2026 - 8:00 am End at: October 15, 2026 - 6:00 pm The Library will be closed Monday, October 12 through Thursday, October 15 so that water damage to the lobby ceiling can be repaired. During this time, there will be no public access to the building. You can access our free WiFi throughout our parking lot and almost to the pickleball courts in Kindleberger Park. You wi , ... Parchment Book Group – The Edge of Lost Parchment Book Group – The Edge of Lost 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us at Biggby Coffee Parchment, 116 S Riverview Drive, to discuss The Edge of Lost by Kristina McMorris. From the author’s website: On a cold night in October 1937, searchlights cut through the darkness around Alcatraz. A prison guard’s only daughter—one of the youngest civilians who lives on the island—has g , ...
13 CLOSED FOR REPAIRS CLOSED FOR REPAIRS Start from: October 12, 2026 - 8:00 am End at: October 15, 2026 - 6:00 pm The Library will be closed Monday, October 12 through Thursday, October 15 so that water damage to the lobby ceiling can be repaired. During this time, there will be no public access to the building. You can access our free WiFi throughout our parking lot and almost to the pickleball courts in Kindleberger Park. You wi , ... Write Out in the Park October 13 (adults) Write Out in the Park October 13 (adults) 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm For adults. Meet at the historic marker in lower Kindleberger Park behind the Library for a 30-minute outdoor writing session, followed by a short optional time to share your writing. Prompts will be provided, or you may choose your own topic. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair or blanket and your own writing , ...
14 CLOSED FOR REPAIRS CLOSED FOR REPAIRS Start from: October 12, 2026 - 8:00 am End at: October 15, 2026 - 6:00 pm The Library will be closed Monday, October 12 through Thursday, October 15 so that water damage to the lobby ceiling can be repaired. During this time, there will be no public access to the building. You can access our free WiFi throughout our parking lot and almost to the pickleball courts in Kindleberger Park. You wi , ...
15 CLOSED FOR REPAIRS CLOSED FOR REPAIRS Start from: October 12, 2026 - 8:00 am End at: October 15, 2026 - 6:00 pm The Library will be closed Monday, October 12 through Thursday, October 15 so that water damage to the lobby ceiling can be repaired. During this time, there will be no public access to the building. You can access our free WiFi throughout our parking lot and almost to the pickleball courts in Kindleberger Park. You wi , ... 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. , ...
16 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 , ...
17 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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19 Friends of the Library Meeting Friends of the Library Meeting 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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. , ...
20 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 Santaland Slayings Mystery Book Club – Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm We begin a three-month investigation of the “Mrs. Claus” series by Liz Ireland with Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings. Join us to discuss the book! From the publisher’s website: Love is full of surprises—though few compare to realizing that you’re marrying the real-life Santa. April Claus dearly loves her new husba , ...
21 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. , ... OLLI at WMU Senior Readers Theater OLLI at WMU Senior Readers Theater 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Come see a performance by the members of OLLI at WMU Senior Readers Theater! Their plays address both the humorous and dramatic aspects of what it means to grow older. The talented ensemble strives to bring laughter and thought-provoking moments to the stage to remind everyone that, in the tapestry of life, none of us , ... 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 , ...
22 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. , ... Write Out in the Park October 22 (adults) Write Out in the Park October 22 (adults) 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm For adults. Meet at the historic marker in lower Kindleberger Park behind the Library for a 30-minute outdoor writing session, followed by a short optional time to share your writing. Prompts will be provided, or you may choose your own topic. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair or blanket and your own writing , ...
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26 F.A.R.M. Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) – Holes F.A.R.M. Tween Book Club (ages 10-14) – Holes 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Enjoy a themed activity and discussion about this month’s book, Holes by Louis Sachar. Register and pick up your free book after September 28 to read in advance! Register online by clicking HERE, in person, or by calling the Library. , ...
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28 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. , ...
29 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. , ...
30 Ten Little Jack-O’ Lanterns Scavenger Hunt ends today! Ten Little Jack-O’ Lanterns Scavenger Hunt ends today! 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 5 and Under Trick or Treat Parade 5 and Under Trick or Treat Parade 11:00 am - 11:30 pm Dress your little one up in their Halloween costume and come trick or treat among the library staff. Bring your own bag please! CLICK HERE to register. , ...
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