Charlevoix Public Library

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Teen Craft: Candle MakingWednesday, September 233:00 - 4:30 pmTeen LoungeMake your own beeswax candle and personalize it...
09/05/2026

Teen Craft: Candle Making

Wednesday, September 23
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Teen Lounge

Make your own beeswax candle and personalize it with shining stars, hearts, and flowers. Tie a mini charm to your creation for the finishing touch!

StorytimeThursdays10:30 - 11:00 amYouth Activity CenterJoin us for Storytime every Thursday at 10:30! Each week, we’ll r...
09/05/2026

Storytime

Thursdays
10:30 - 11:00 am
Youth Activity Center

Join us for Storytime every Thursday at 10:30! Each week, we’ll read our favorite
picture books, sing, and dance to silly tunes. After storytime, stay and play while you connect with other families.

Please note, storytime on Thursday, December 31 will take place in the Community Room at 11am for our Noon Year’s Eve Celebration!

09/05/2026

Groups at the Charlevoix Public Library
Open to the Public!

Mahjong!
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Coeling Activity Room
This group of experienced players meets twice a week. If
you are new to the game and would like to learn more,
drop in to the Coeling Activity Room on Tuesdays or
Thursdays to observe and ask questions.

Knitters
Wednesdays • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Trustees Conference Room
Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, or any kind of
needlework, please feel free to join the Knitting Group. All
ideas and skill levels welcome!

Charlevoices Writers Group
3rd Thursdays • 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Trustees Conference Room
Join us for serious writing critique and discussion for all
writers.

AUG - Apple Users Group
1st and 3rd Mondays • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Trustees Conference Room
This group of Apple device users gathers regularly for tips,
problem solving, and special topics. Feel free to drop in!

Charlevoix Film Club
4th Thursdays • 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Community Room A
Are you a film enthusiast? All are welcome to screen a
movie at 5:00 pm followed by a lively discussion. Join us!

Fall 2026 Film Selections: Fairy Tales
September 24: The Princess Bride (PG, 1987)
October 22: The Brothers Grimm (PG-13, 2005)
(No Film Club on November 26 or December 24)

Open Sew
Fridays • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Community Room
Bring your sewing projects and paraphernalia! Open to all!

Shred-it EventSaturday, September 510:00 am - 12:00 pmLibrary Parking LotDo you have documents that need to be shredded?...
09/04/2026

Shred-it Event

Saturday, September 5
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Library Parking Lot

Do you have documents that need to be shredded? Let the professionals at Shred-it dispose of them safely and quickly! Drive up and we will help you unload. Charlevoix Public Library card holders may bring up to four bankers boxes of material. If you don’t have a CPL card, please limit it to two boxes. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Charlevoix Public Library.

Half-day ProgramTuesday, September 812:30-3:00 pmTeen LoungeEvery half day of school at CMHS, the teen lounge will offer...
09/04/2026

Half-day Program

Tuesday, September 8
12:30-3:00 pm
Teen Lounge

Every half day of school at CMHS, the teen lounge will offer a snack and activity to keep you entertained! We have crafts, a Switch, and computer games. Stop in and see what we're offering.

Teen Junk Journal Club1st & 3rd Mondays 4:30 - 6:30 pmTeen LoungeDrop in and get creative! Bring a journal or get crafty...
09/04/2026

Teen Junk Journal Club

1st & 3rd Mondays
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Teen Lounge

Drop in and get creative! Bring a journal or get crafty making one! Use our supplies,
bring your own, or trade with others. All are welcome!

Bier's & Books ClubBier's Inwood Brewery, 17959 Ferry Rd.Ages 21+ • Beverages Not Included1st Wednesdays • 6:00 pmRegist...
09/03/2026

Bier's & Books Club

Bier's Inwood Brewery, 17959 Ferry Rd.
Ages 21+ • Beverages Not Included
1st Wednesdays • 6:00 pm

Registration Required:
https://www.charlevoixlibrary.org/event/biers-books-club-bear-county-michigan-16445

Read the Book & Join the Conversation!

October 7:
Bear County Michigan: Stories by John Counts

November 4: "The Gales of November" by John U. Bacon
December 2 "True Grit" by Charles Portis (We highly recommend the audiobook read by Donna Tartt!)
January 6: "Seek You" by Kristen Radtke

BookTalkers Book ClubArmstrong Conference Room3rd Mondays6:00 pmRegistration Required:https://www.charlevoixlibrary.org/...
09/03/2026

BookTalkers Book Club

Armstrong Conference Room
3rd Mondays
6:00 pm

Registration Required:
https://www.charlevoixlibrary.org/event/booktalkers-12015

Read the Book & Join the Conversation!

October 19:
"Whistler" by Ann Patchett

Whistler follows Daphne Fuller, who unexpectedly reunites with her long‑lost stepfather Eddie Triplett at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, triggering a return to the traumatic childhood accident that bound them and the family rupture that followed. The novel explores memory, love, and the lasting impact of forgotten or suppressed events.

Fall 2026/Early 2027 BookTalkers Selections:
September 21: "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder" by Nina McConigley
October 19: "Whistler" by Ann Patchett
November 16: "The Gales of November" by John U. Bacon
December 21: "The Things We Never Say" by Elizabeth Strout
January 18: "Country People" by Daniel Mason

Tween Graphic Novel Book ClubThursday, October 1 • 4:00 pmCoeling Activity RoomRegistration Required:https://www.charlev...
09/03/2026

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, October 1 • 4:00 pm
Coeling Activity Room

Registration Required:
https://www.charlevoixlibrary.org/event/tween-graphic-novel-book-club-16387

Finally, a book club just for kids 9-12 years old! This September we will be reading
Smile, an award-winning graphic novel by Raina Telgemeier. The book follows a sixth grader’s struggles with life after she injures her teeth in a fall. Tweens will get their own copy of the book to keep and read on their own. We’ll meet as a group to discuss the book and its themes on October 1st at 4:00 PM. Registration required, spots limited.

Magical Charm KitsTuesday, September 153:00 - 4:30 pmAges 13-17Teen LoungeCurate a bag of your own magical and lucky cha...
09/02/2026

Magical Charm Kits

Tuesday, September 15
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Ages 13-17
Teen Lounge

Curate a bag of your own magical and lucky charms! Select bells, marbles, coins, and
other gems. Keep your kit with you when you need an extra bit of luck.

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220 W Clinton Street
Charlevoix, MI
49720

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Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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