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Library Renovation Project

All Day 9/16 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Township Public Library
Description:

Due to the library renovation project starting in late September/early October, the library will temporarily be closed to the public. 

Smokey Bear Reading Challenge

10/01/2024 @ 8:00am - 11/28/2024 @ 12:00am
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Library Branch: Temporary Location: Royalton Marketplace
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Passive
Event Details:

Smokey Bear turns 80 this year. Join Smokey in completing a reading challenge to learn about wildfires and the environment in honor of his birthday. You’ll get to read books, earn badges, and receive prizes.

Teen Loot Box: November

11/04/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/09/2024 @ 5:00pm
Teens (Ages 13-17)
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Temporary Location: Royalton Marketplace
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Passive
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Sign up each month to receive a customized loot box with a variety of activities and goodies. Boxes must be picked up during the first week of the month. 

November's Theme: Write

Toddler Tales (Ages 18 months - 3 years)

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, movement, early literacy fun and a Grab & Go craft to take home! 

Best for ages 18 mo-3 yrs with a participating caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Pokémon Card Battle

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Just Fun!, STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

LTPL wants to battle! Stop by once a month to learn how to play the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game in a casual environment. We will be at Tryon School from September to November. We will be at Bridgman on December 3rd for a special tournament!

Computer Classes at St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Service Center

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join us at the St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Service Center, located at 3271 Lincoln Ave. in St. Joseph, for these computer training classes. Sign up for as many as you would like.

Homeschool Hangout

10:00am - 12:00pm
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Event Details:

100% Cacao! 4-H will be here with Horticulturist Educator, Dixie Sandborn to help us explore interesting facts about chocolate from the Mayans to 2024. Who discovered chocolate? How is it grown?

World Languages Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Storytime
Event Details:

Explore World Languages Storytime, a new fall series featuring fascinating stories and basic vocabulary in different languages. We'll begin with French in October, Portuguese in November, and Hindi in December. No language skills required!

Yarn & Yak

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Temporary Location: Royalton Marketplace
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Workshop
Event Details:

Knitters, Crocheters, and yarn lovers of all skill levels are welcome to stop in for some casual crafting time. This program will be at the Library's temporary location in Royalton Marketplace.

Legal Help- Bridgman Public Library

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Services
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Outreach Event
Event Details:

Sit down with Lincoln Township Public Library navigators who are trained to assist individuals in accessing legal information, completing forms, and identifying community resources through the Michigan Legal Help website.

Zumba

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Just Fun!
Event Details:

Join Carolyn Margol for a fun, effective, easy-to-follow, total-body workout!

1980s Trivia Night at Chill Hill

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Just Fun!
Event Details:

Join us to test your knowledge of all things 1980s! Compete either as an individual or as a group, with a prize pack for the winner.

On the Go Legal Self Help - Three Oaks Public Library

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Services
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Outreach Event
Event Details:

Sit down with Lincoln Township Public Library navigators who are trained to assist individuals in accessing legal information, completing forms, and identifying community resources through the Michigan Legal Help website.

Baby Bouncers (Ages 0-18 months)

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Temporary Location: Royalton Marketplace
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play. 

Best for children under the age of 18 months with a participating caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Write-A-Letter

All Day
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Passive
Event Details:

Come together and write a letter to the important people in our community. Hospital staff, Nursing homes, First responders, Etc. Once finished put in the "mailbox" to be delivered. Come to the Royalton location.

Wiggle Worms- Peppa Pig

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (Ages 6-8)
Library Branch: Temporary Location: Royalton Marketplace
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-8)
Program Type: Just Fun!
Event Details:

Bring your kids to play themed games, tell a story, and have a fun time. 

Theme: Peppa Pig

Handkerchief Marbling

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults (18+)
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover the art of Ebru at our Marbling Class and create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind accessory. Perfect for all skill levels, come unleash your creativity and take home a beautiful, marbled handkerchief.

LTPL Walking Club

9:00am - 9:30am
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Just Fun!
Event Details:

Start your week off right with a morning walk with a group of fellow library lovers.

Toddler Tales (Ages 18 months - 3 years)

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, movement, early literacy fun and a Grab & Go craft to take home! 

Best for ages 18 mo-3 yrs with a participating caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

On the Go Legal Self Help - Lake Michigan College

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Outreach Event, Technology, Workshop
Event Details:

Sit down with Lincoln Township Public Library navigators who are trained to assist individuals in accessing legal information, completing forms, and identifying community resources through the Michigan Legal Help website.

Intergenerational Storytime at Pine Ridge

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a new monthly program in collaboration with Krasl Art Center! Bring your little ones to Pine Ridge for stories, songs, games, crafts, and new friendships with the residents. Fun for all ages!

Craft and Chat

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Temporary Location: Royalton Marketplace
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come craft and chat. 

Craft line up: 

October- Beaded windchimes

November- Puzzle piece art

December- Air dry clay

Veterans Recognition

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Lest We Forget as several local veterans will share stories of serving their country.

Confirmed guests:

Gloria Weberg

Warren Kramp

Casual Canvases

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Workshop
Event Details:

Get your creativity on and stop in to paint whatever you feel like with acrylics. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on.