Why can’t anyone say my name? Why is my friend’s skin darker than mine? Why are people standing in line for food?
Kids ask tough questions.
With all they see and hear in the media, as parents and caregivers, we often don’t have all the answers.
Beginning this fall, children ages 5-9 with parents and caregivers are invited to a Storytime for Tough Topics. Community experts will help foster and guide conversations on topics such as stereotypes, race and poverty through children’s literature in a safe, age-appropriate environment.
Welcoming Communities
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman
September 7 Concord Branch, 10:30 AM
September 21 Carnegie Library, 2:00 PM
African American Experience
Crown: An Ode to a Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes
October 5 Spring Arbor, 10:30 AM
October 19 Carnegie Library, 2:00 PM
Poverty
Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt, illustrated by Vin Vogel
November 2 Brooklyn Branch, 10:30 AM
November 16 Carnegie Library, 2:00 PM
Questions? Contact the Carnegie Library at 517-788-4087 ext. 1309
Simple ingredients come together to make an organic lip balm and bath bombs. Makes a great gift! Registration is required, please call the hosting branch to reserve a spot.
Locations/Times:
NAPOLEON BRANCH
Thursday, 12/13 @ 4pm
CARNEGIE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/9 @ 6pm
EASTERN BRANCH
Saturday, 1/26 @ 3pm
GRASS LAKE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/30 @ 5:30pm
CONCORD BRANCH
Monday, 2/4 @ 5:30pm
HANOVER BRANCH
Wednesday, 2/6 @ 5:30pm
SPRING ARBOR BRANCH
Monday, 2/11 @ 5:30pm
MEIJER BRANCH
Saturday, 2/16 @ 3pm
Simple ingredients come together to make an organic lip balm and bath bombs. Makes a great gift! Registration is required, please call the hosting branch to reserve a spot.
Locations/Times:
NAPOLEON BRANCH
Thursday, 12/13 @ 4pm
CARNEGIE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/9 @ 6pm
EASTERN BRANCH
Saturday, 1/26 @ 3pm
GRASS LAKE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/30 @ 5:30pm
CONCORD BRANCH
Monday, 2/4 @ 5:30pm
HANOVER BRANCH
Wednesday, 2/6 @ 5:30pm
SPRING ARBOR BRANCH
Monday, 2/11 @ 5:30pm
MEIJER BRANCH
Saturday, 2/16 @ 3pm
Simple ingredients come together to make an organic lip balm and bath bombs. Makes a great gift! Registration is required, please call the hosting branch to reserve a spot.
Locations/Times:
NAPOLEON BRANCH
Thursday, 12/13 @ 4pm
CARNEGIE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/9 @ 6pm
EASTERN BRANCH
Saturday, 1/26 @ 3pm
GRASS LAKE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/30 @ 5:30pm
CONCORD BRANCH
Monday, 2/4 @ 5:30pm
HANOVER BRANCH
Wednesday, 2/6 @ 5:30pm
SPRING ARBOR BRANCH
Monday, 2/11 @ 5:30pm
MEIJER BRANCH
Saturday, 2/16 @ 3pm
Simple ingredients come together to make an organic lip balm and bath bombs. Makes a great gift! Registration is required, please call the hosting branch to reserve a spot.
Locations/Times:
NAPOLEON BRANCH
Thursday, 12/13 @ 4pm
CARNEGIE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/9 @ 6pm
EASTERN BRANCH
Saturday, 1/26 @ 3pm
GRASS LAKE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/30 @ 5:30pm
CONCORD BRANCH
Monday, 2/4 @ 5:30pm
HANOVER BRANCH
Wednesday, 2/6 @ 5:30pm
SPRING ARBOR BRANCH
Monday, 2/11 @ 5:30pm
MEIJER BRANCH
Saturday, 2/16 @ 3pm
Simple ingredients come together to make an organic lip balm and bath bombs. Makes a great gift! Registration is required, please call the hosting branch to reserve a spot.
Locations/Times:
NAPOLEON BRANCH
Thursday, 12/13 @ 4pm
CARNEGIE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/9 @ 6pm
EASTERN BRANCH
Saturday, 1/26 @ 3pm
GRASS LAKE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/30 @ 5:30pm
CONCORD BRANCH
Monday, 2/4 @ 5:30pm
HANOVER BRANCH
Wednesday, 2/6 @ 5:30pm
SPRING ARBOR BRANCH
Monday, 2/11 @ 5:30pm
MEIJER BRANCH
Saturday, 2/16 @ 3pm
Simple ingredients come together to make an organic lip balm and bath bombs. Makes a great gift! Registration is required, please call the hosting branch to reserve a spot.
Locations/Times:
NAPOLEON BRANCH
Thursday, 12/13 @ 4pm
CARNEGIE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/9 @ 6pm
EASTERN BRANCH
Saturday, 1/26 @ 3pm
GRASS LAKE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/30 @ 5:30pm
CONCORD BRANCH
Monday, 2/4 @ 5:30pm
HANOVER BRANCH
Wednesday, 2/6 @ 5:30pm
SPRING ARBOR BRANCH
Monday, 2/11 @ 5:30pm
MEIJER BRANCH
Saturday, 2/16 @ 3pm
Simple ingredients come together to make an organic lip balm and bath bombs. Makes a great gift! Registration is required, please call the hosting branch to reserve a spot.
Locations/Times:
NAPOLEON BRANCH
Thursday, 12/13 @ 4pm
CARNEGIE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/9 @ 6pm
EASTERN BRANCH
Saturday, 1/26 @ 3pm
GRASS LAKE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/30 @ 5:30pm
CONCORD BRANCH
Monday, 2/4 @ 5:30pm
HANOVER BRANCH
Wednesday, 2/6 @ 5:30pm
SPRING ARBOR BRANCH
Monday, 2/11 @ 5:30pm
MEIJER BRANCH
Saturday, 2/16 @ 3pm
Simple ingredients come together to make an organic lip balm and bath bombs. Makes a great gift! Registration is required, please call the hosting branch to reserve a spot.
Locations/Times:
NAPOLEON BRANCH
Thursday, 12/13 @ 4pm
CARNEGIE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/9 @ 6pm
EASTERN BRANCH
Saturday, 1/26 @ 3pm
GRASS LAKE BRANCH
Wednesday, 1/30 @ 5:30pm
CONCORD BRANCH
Monday, 2/4 @ 5:30pm
HANOVER BRANCH
Wednesday, 2/6 @ 5:30pm
SPRING ARBOR BRANCH
Monday, 2/11 @ 5:30pm
MEIJER BRANCH
Saturday, 2/16 @ 3pm
Join Laura from the Blue Julep Bakery! Learn how to decorate your own holiday-themed cupcake, and then, of course, eat it!
Reservation required, so please call Youth Services at (517) 788-4087 (ext. 1331) to save your spot.
Intended for Ages 5 – 12.
