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Tues – 9AM – 5PM

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Thurs – 9AM – 7PM

Fri – 9AM – 5PM

Sat – 10AM – 4PM

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News

	April 2026
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			1 Spring Break Crafter… Spring Break Crafternoon April 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Children and Teens are invited for drop in craft and coloring stations from 12pm-4pm! See more details Crochet Club Crochet Club April 1, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA 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. See more details • •	2 Great Start’s West E… Great Start’s West End Playgroup April 2, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for open-ended free play and a snack. See more details Book Club at the Ish… Book Club at the Ishpeming Senior Center April 2, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Ishpeming Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 121 Greenwood St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA 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 Listeners” by Maggie Stiefvater. Copies are available for checkout at the library. Newcomers are always welcome to attend. See more details Spring Break Board G… Spring Break Board Games April 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Children, Teens, and Families are invited to drop in to play board games from 1-3pm. Use our games or bring your own! Light snacks and refreshments provided! See more details • • •	3	4
5	6	7 Tot Tuesday Storytim… Tot Tuesday Storytime April 7, 2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities followed by an optional craft and playtime! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! See more details •	8 Healthy Living for Y… Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body with the Alzheimer’s Association April 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA The Alzheimer’s Association will be at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library to give a presentation on Healthy Habits we can Incorporate into our daily lives to help reduce our risk of Dementia! See more details Poetry Reading with … Poetry Reading with Beverly Matherne and Troy Graham April 8, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us at the library for a poetry reading with local poets Beverly Matherne and Troy Graham! See more details • •	9 Great Start’s West E… Great Start’s West End Playgroup April 9, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for open-ended free play and a snack. See more details Partridge Creek Farm… Partridge Creek Farm Presentation April 9, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA See more details Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting April 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 North Main Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849, United States Join the Friends of the Library, a group dedicated to raising funds to support library programs! See more details • • •	10 Homeschool Hangout Homeschool Hangout April 10, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Homeschooling families are invited to visit the library and hangout with both old and new homeschooling friends. PLAY GAMES WITH YOUR FRIENDS - CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOARD GAME DAY 10AM-12PM See more details •	11
12	13	14 Tot Tuesday Storytim… Tot Tuesday Storytime April 14, 2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities followed by an optional craft and playtime! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! See more details Adult Book Club Adult Book Club April 14, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for adult book club! Copies of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin are available for check out. Meetings are held at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library. See more details • •	15 Italian Lessons: Cas… Italian Lessons: Casual Conversation April 15, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA 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. See more details Adult Book Club Adult Book Club April 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for adult book club! Copies of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin are available for check out. Meetings are held at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library. See more details • •	16 Great Start’s West E… Great Start’s West End Playgroup April 16, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for open-ended free play and a snack. See more details Crochet Club Crochet Club April 16, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA 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. See more details Graphic Novel Book C… Graphic Novel Book Club April 16, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA 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. Grades 4-7 See more details Library Board Meetin… Library Board Meeting April 16, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Library Board meets the third Thursday of each month. There is a portion for public participation. See more details • • • •	17 Baby Play Day Baby Play Day April 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA 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. See more details •	18 Foundations of Inves… Foundations of Investing with Edward Jones April 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Whether you are new to investing or need a refresher, join us for our Foundations of Investing presentation with Edward Jones. See more details •
19	20	21 Tot Tuesday Storytim… Tot Tuesday Storytime April 21, 2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities followed by an optional craft and playtime! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! See more details •	22 Italian Lessons: Cas… Italian Lessons: Casual Conversation April 22, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA 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. See more details Adult Horror Book Cl… Adult Horror Book Club April 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA See more details • •	23 Great Start’s West E… Great Start’s West End Playgroup April 23, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for open-ended free play and a snack. See more details •	24 Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library Used Book Sale April 24, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Shop our spring Friends of the Library Used Book Sale! Used gift-quality books available at great prices. See more details Homeschool Hangout Homeschool Hangout April 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Homeschooling families are invited to visit the library and hangout with both old and new homeschooling friends. Special guest speakers/events will begin at 10:30am PRESENTATION WITH THE DNR AT 10:30AM See more details • •	25 Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library Used Book Sale April 25, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Shop our spring Friends of the Library Used Book Sale! Used gift-quality books available at great prices. See more details Silent Book Club at … Silent Book Club at Velodrome Coffee in Ishpeming April 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Velodrome Coffee Company, 105 S Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA 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! See more details • •
26	27	28 Tot Tuesday Storytim… Tot Tuesday Storytime April 28, 2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities followed by an optional craft and playtime! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! See more details •	29 Bingo for Adults Bingo for Adults April 29, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Adults are invited to join us for Bingo at the library! Join us for a few rounds of Bingo fun with the chance to win gift cards. Registration is required. Call the library at 906-486-4381 to register. See more details •	30 Great Start’s West E… Great Start’s West End Playgroup April 30, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Join us for open-ended free play and a snack. See more details Graphic Novel Book C… Graphic Novel Book Club April 30, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA 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. Grades 4-7 See more details Chair Yoga with Kris… Chair Yoga with Kristen Carlson April 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA Certified yoga instructor, Kristen Carlson will be at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library to lead a session of Chair Yoga! Accessible to both beginners and those more experienced with yoga. Event is free. See more details • • •

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