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MISSION
STATEMENT
The mission of the Howell Carnegie District Library is to create opportunities that transform lives through knowledge for every age
at any stage, one exceptional experience at a time.
VISION
STATEMENT
Inspiration through knowledge.
Library Department Heads
Jerilee Cook
Reference and Adult Services Janice Heilman
Youth Services
Scott Drapalik
Circulation Supervisor
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ADULT SERVICES
All library events will follow
CDC recommendations, state,
and local health guidelines. Visit
our online events calendar bit.
ly/hcdlevents for a full listing of
events and event details. Or take a picture of this QR code with a smartphone and it will lead you directly to our full events calendar.
SUMMER READING
CHALLENGE 2021: BINGO!
June 1–July 30
Pick up your age group’s Bingo card in the library or participate online. Read, engage, and explore the library this summer as you complete squares on your card to work toward BINGOs and chances to win prizes. Visit our website www.howelllibrary.org to find out more!
OUTSIDE IN-PERSON
SATURDAY ON THE LAWN
Saturdays
June 19, July 17, August 21
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Promoting the health and wellness of our bodies and minds, Saturday on the Lawn is a monthly, outdoor, socially-distanced event featuring fitness classes, an exploration activity, and a Take & Create Kit for adults and older teens.
Join us in June for Zumba with Laura Mandernack and an ABC photo walk; in July for Yoga with Megan Shehan and a digital scavenger hunt; and in August for Fitness with Master Kil and a historic Howell walk.
PICK-UP
TAKE & CREATE KITS FOR ADULTS
Visit our online events calendar, bit.ly/hcdlevents, to discover projects for June, July, and August, plus registration information and details on pickup days and times. Designed for ages 18+.
This summer’s Take & Create Kits are made possible by the Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library.
VIRTUAL
LAKE MONSTERS AND ODD CREATURES OF THE GREAT LAKES WITH SHETAN NOIR
Tuesday, June 1
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Registration begins Tuesday, May 11
What lies beneath the water’s surface? Join Michigan-based author and journalist Shetan Noir as she talks about the different types of lake monsters that have been reported around the Great Lakes.
BIRDWATCHING VS. BIRDING WITH GREG BODKER Tuesday, June 15
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Registration begins Tuesday, May 25
Serious birder and photographer Greg Bodker shares stories from the field brought to life with beautiful photography. You will feel the excitement of a bird chase! Novice and aspiring birders welcome.
HAPPY LITTLE PAINTING
Friday, August 13
Offered 2 times:
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm & 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Registration begins Friday, July 23
Create a unique masterpiece with the guidance of an art instructor during this live, interactive, virtual event. This session of Happy Little Painting features a non-objective (abstract) painting. All art supplies required for the event will be provided. No experience necessary. For adults ages 18+. The same painting will be created at each of the two events and space is limited, so please register for only one event.
HOUSEPLANT PARENTHOOD WITH BORDINE’S
Thursday, August 26
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Registration begins Thursday, August 5
Join Dan Ingram from Bordine’s for a lesson on plant care-taking as he covers feeding, general care, plant health, making wise decisions when choosing a plant, and what to do when they start to outgrow their surroundings.