Welcome to the Ishpeming Library!

Join us for another night of culture and fun as Arwen continues her journey into India. Our Library Clerk, Arwen spent six weeks in India volunteering and exploring the area, and she will be presenting on those experiences!

The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library is hosting a monthly book club at the Ishpeming Senior Center (121 Greenwood St., Ishpeming)! This month’s selection is “The Business Trip” by Jessie Garcia. Copies are available for checkout at the library. Newcomers are always welcome to attend.

Join us as Michele Tuccini leads a class on sketching and painting watercolor bookmarks! All supplies will be provided! For tweens, teens, and adults ages 10+. Class is suitable for all levels from beginners to those more experienced. Located in the Ray Leverton Community Room.

Homeschooling families are invited to visit the library and hangout with both old and new homeschooling friends. 

Work on your family history research, use our resources, or ask for assistance with a brick wall. For internet-based research you may bring your own device. For adults and interested youth aged 10+.

Join us for adult book club! Copies of My Friends by Fredrik Backman are available for check out. Meetings are held at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library.

Marilena Corradino will be at the library to teach Italian in a casual conversation format. This class is perfect for beginners or those who want to practice speaking Italian with others.

Join us for adult book club! Copies of My Friends by Fredrik Backman are available for check out. Meetings are held at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library.

Calling all fibers artists including knitters, crocheters, quilters, and other fiber crafters! Gather together to work on blankets for Project Linus, an organization that donates homemade blankets to children in need. Bring your own project to work on for the cause. Also, yarn will be provided to make blankets to donate.

Grades 4-7

Join us for discussion and snacks. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the library ahead of time. Newcomers are always welcome to attend.

Join us for Retirement: Making Your Money Last. We’ll discuss ways to help you work toward achieving your retirement goals — what matters most to you. A key focus will be how to provide for your income needs, including your retirement income for the future.

A special day for babies to play! Intended for littles under 2, this program will include a brief storytime with lots of cuddles, bounces and songs; then stay for a chance to play with infant-friendly toys and socialize with other babies and caregivers.

Marilena Corradino will be at the library to teach Italian in a casual conversation format. This class is perfect for beginners or those who want to practice speaking Italian with others.

Gather together with fellow crafters to socialize while you work on a project of your choice. Beginning supplies and instruction will be provided if you’d like to learn how to crochet! This event is for kids, teens, and adults.

Build with friends and attempt to complete Lego challenges.

Homeschooling families are invited to visit the library and hangout with both old and new homeschooling friends. 

Work on your family history research, use our resources, or ask for assistance with a brick wall. For internet-based research you may bring your own device. For adults and interested youth aged 10+.

Gather together with fellow crafters to socialize while you work on a project of your choice. Beginning supplies and instruction will be provided if you’d like to learn how to crochet! This event is for kids, teens, and adults.

Grades 4-7

Join us for discussion and snacks. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the library ahead of time. Newcomers are always welcome to attend.

A special day for babies to play! Intended for littles under 2, this program will include a brief storytime with lots of cuddles, bounces and songs; then stay for a chance to play with infant-friendly toys and socialize with other babies and caregivers.

Join us for silent book club at Velodrome Coffee in Ishpeming hosted by the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library! Bring your own book of choice to read silently for 1 hour with fellow bookworms, followed by time to socialize and talk about books!