Events

Compose your best shots of one of these three categories – Landscape/Nature, Portrait (people & animals), Black & White – and enter them for a chance to win a Visa gift card starting Oct 1. You may enter one photo per category throughout the month of October. Contest rules and forms will be available at the lib , ...

Preschoolers and homeschoolers can come for a child-centered yoga practice with the marvelous Ms. Sarah Plucinski. Mats are provided, but you can also bring your own. , ...

One of the most fun elements of The Wednesday Wars is main character Holling’s use of the insults he learns by reading the plays of William Shakespeare. At this event you will have the opportunity to create a few insults of your own, and also to draw your own interpretation of the put-downs you put together. This , ...

Join us this fall for the “song playing” version of our guitar workshop. We will enjoy the better part of an hour each Monday playing approachable songs together, an opportunity to put into practice what we’ve learned during the year(s). , ...

Join us for an afternoon of playing cards each week. The last meeting of the month, Bailee will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free! , ...

Come after school for games, crafts, laughter and snacks! Drinks and munchies are provided. , ...

Come to the Library for an opportunity to hear from the candidates for Plainwell’s City Council election, which will take place on November 3rd as part of the general election. We will livestream the event on our Facebook page and then post it to YouTube so that anyone can watch. , ...

Preschoolers and homeschoolers are welcome to come hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft. It is fun community time for parents and children alike! , ...

Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or sew — whatever your craft, you’re welcome to come and work on your project with other crafters in this weekly program. Please bring your own project. , ...

Elementary school-age kids can enjoy a different type of fun each week (art, games, science and Legos). An after-school snack is provided. , ...

Fall means soup and bread! This class will cover sourdough starter from scratch including how to care for your starter and where to find great recipes to use it. Samples will be available too, so make plans to start your sourdough journey with us. , ...

Ms. Erin will get out some of the special equipment hidden in the storage room for your children to enjoy. , ...

Mix and match different leaves in Epoxy resin to create an enchanting fall themed pendant that you can use as a necklace or keychain. All supplies included. Please register. , ...

Mix and match different leaves in Epoxy resin to create an enchanting fall themed pendant that you can use as a necklace or keychain. All supplies included. Please register. , ...

Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. No Euchre on 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1. , ...

Are you ready for adventure? Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or completely new to the world of tabletop role-playing games, this is your chance to join an epic tale! Your library card is your “ticket” to either start at 2nd level or gain a free point of inspiration at each session. Please register. , ...

Need something to do when there is no school? Come use our bricks and build an amazing creation! We will keep it on display for a month. , ...

Join us this fall for the “song playing” version of our guitar workshop. We will enjoy the better part of an hour each Monday playing approachable songs together, an opportunity to put into practice what we’ve learned during the year(s). , ...

Join us for an afternoon of playing cards each week. The last meeting of the month, Bailee will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free! , ...

Come after school for games, crafts, laughter and snacks! Drinks and munchies are provided. , ...

The Library will host a book group to discuss The Wednesday Wars before the author event. Plan to join us on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served. , ...

Preschoolers and homeschoolers are welcome to come hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft. It is fun community time for parents and children alike! , ...

Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or sew — whatever your craft, you’re welcome to come and work on your project with other crafters in this weekly program. Please bring your own project. , ...

Elementary school-age kids can enjoy a different type of fun each week (art, games, science and Legos). An after-school snack is provided. , ...

Those interested in manga, anime, or Japanese culture can join Youth Assistant Devin for an hour of Japanese themed games and snacks. Different activities each month. Please register. , ...

Hosted by Help Me Grow’s own Dolores Benincasa, this play group will feature learning activities similar to those provided by our beloved Ms. Kelli. Children can learn new skills, interact with other children and have fun. Parents can connect with other parents. , ...

Have you been curious on how compost can make your garden thrive? A representative from Dairy Doo, a national brand of sustainable, organic compost, will present on how. , ...

Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. No Euchre on 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1. , ...

Welcome to the Ward – a stitched together nightmare of hospital corridors and hungry spectres, the ghosts of the sick. When people fall into a coma, they come here. They stay until they wake…or they die. Which will you do? Please register. , ...

Join us this fall for the “song playing” version of our guitar workshop. We will enjoy the better part of an hour each Monday playing approachable songs together, an opportunity to put into practice what we’ve learned during the year(s). , ...

FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY! This special event is part of the Big Read Lakeshore, a community-wide celebration of reading taking place throughout West Michigan this fall. This year’s Big Read features Grand Rapids author Gary Schmidt and his Newbery Honor book for youth, The Wednesday Wars. Set against the backdrop of th , ...

Join us for an afternoon of playing cards each week. The last meeting of the month, Bailee will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free! , ...

Come after school for games, crafts, laughter and snacks! Drinks and munchies are provided. , ...

Preschoolers and homeschoolers are welcome to come hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft. It is fun community time for parents and children alike! , ...

Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or sew — whatever your craft, you’re welcome to come and work on your project with other crafters in this weekly program. Please bring your own project. , ...

Elementary school-age kids can enjoy a different type of fun each week (art, games, science and Legos). An after-school snack is provided. , ...

Come to the Children’s Room to enjoy a morning of building with several different kinds of blocks. Your little construction crew will love it! , ...

Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. No Euchre on 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1. , ...

Doors will open at 6:15 pm Bring your own pillow and blanket or sleeping bag. Get “locked in” to the library after hours for an evening of spooky fun! Ghost stories, pumpkin painting and seasonal snacks will be included. Flashlights will be provided for games played in the dark – Mwahahaha! Please register. , ...

In celebration of the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, book 6 in A Court of Thorns and Roses series, the Library invites you to a night of dancing, photo areas, trivia, prizes, themed refreshments, and more! The Ball is an immersive, formal event so feel free to dress in ballroom attire to match the theme. The , ...

Are you ready for adventure? Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or completely new to the world of tabletop role-playing games, this is your chance to join an epic tale! Your library card is your “ticket” to either start at 2nd level or gain a free point of inspiration at each session. Please register. , ...

Join us this fall for the “song playing” version of our guitar workshop. We will enjoy the better part of an hour each Monday playing approachable songs together, an opportunity to put into practice what we’ve learned during the year(s). , ...

Enjoy a pot of tea and homemade scones that match the book being discussed each month. Multiple copies of the book will be available at the desk a month before the event. October: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman November: Sandwich by Catherine Newman , ...

Join us for an afternoon of playing cards each week. The last meeting of the month, Bailee will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free! , ...

Come after school for games, crafts, laughter and snacks! Drinks and munchies are provided. , ...

Preschoolers and homeschoolers are welcome to come hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft. It is fun community time for parents and children alike! , ...

Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or sew — whatever your craft, you’re welcome to come and work on your project with other crafters in this weekly program. Please bring your own project. , ...

Elementary school-age kids can enjoy a different type of fun each week (art, games, science and Legos). An after-school snack is provided. , ...

This book group pairs the Book of the Month with an adult beverage recipe picked specifically to match. Multiple copies of the book will be available at the desk a month before the event.                 October: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman November: Sandwich by Catherine Newman , ...

Our littlest friends cannot always last long enough to trick or treat, so here is a fun alternative: dress up and parade around the Library! Costumes are encouraged for young and old. Parade through the building collecting treats, have a snack, listen to stories and make some crafts. There is lots of fun to be had in t , ...

Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. No Euchre on 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1. , ...

Compose your best shots of one of these three categories – Landscape/Nature, Portrait (people & animals), Black & White – and enter them for a chance to win a Visa gift card starting Oct 1. You may enter one photo per category throughout the month of October. Contest rules and forms will be available at the lib , ...