Ransom District Library

Ransom District Library Connecting communities, enriching lives.

We could use a few more volunteers, age 16 - adult. If you are free from 8:30-12:30 on June 6, sign up to be a Course Ma...
05/31/2026

We could use a few more volunteers, age 16 - adult. If you are free from 8:30-12:30 on June 6, sign up to be a Course Marshal. Your job will be to guide runners along the correct route and keep them motivated to finish! -Register here: https://forms.gle/fzmK2AeV7CsdgAwr5

Summer Reading starts on Thursday! We have programs for all ages, so the whole family can participate and earn prizes!
05/31/2026

Summer Reading starts on Thursday! We have programs for all ages, so the whole family can participate and earn prizes!

05/30/2026

One week until our second annual Color Run! This year's run is fittingly titled, The Jurassic Jaunt to go with our Summer Reading theme, "Unearth a Story." If you didn't register for the race, you are still welcome to come and participate, but we won't be able to get you a t-shirt or be timed. We can't wait to throw this exciting event for our community!

Sign up for summer reading and you will also be treated to a variety of special activities that explore paleontology and...
05/29/2026

Sign up for summer reading and you will also be treated to a variety of special activities that explore paleontology and geology. Find 22 different dinosaurs in our biggest scavenger hunt ever! Our friends from the Michigan Geological Survey will bring some amazing fossils and show you why it’s so cool to dig things up!

Unearth your curiosity as the Heroes dig into the incredible science that’s all around us! This year’s presentation feat...
05/29/2026

Unearth your curiosity as the Heroes dig into the incredible science that’s all around us! This year’s presentation features the Toilet Tornado™ and the Hydro-Cannon™. If you didn’t already love science, you will after experiencing the Science Heroes!

Our Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story" begins in one week! Read below to learn more: ADULT SUMMER READING: Unearth...
05/28/2026

Our Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story" begins in one week! Read below to learn more:

ADULT SUMMER READING: Unearth a Story Thursday, June 4 – Friday, August 7 Start your summer adventure with a library reading challenge. Pick up a journal from the circulation desk to track your progress and start reading! Every book you read (or listen to) will earn you a stamp in your journal. After five books you will receive a Ransom Library Tote Bag! Every additional book you read will earn you an entry into the Grand Prize drawing.

YOUTH SUMMER READING IS BACK! “UNEARTH A STORY” BEGINS JUNE 4TH
There is another great summer in store for Plainwell area children of all ages! The reading program sets an attainable goal for everyone: read 5 books to earn a prize. After that goal is met, keep reading to earn more prizes! The last day for prizes is August 14.

05/27/2026

On Christmas Eve 1913, 73 people died (mostly children) in a stampede following a false cry of "Fire!" at the Italian Hall in Calumet in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The tragedy occurred during a miner's strike in the "Copper Country.”

We are closed today for the holiday, but we will see you tomorrow at 10 am for our regular hours!
05/25/2026

We are closed today for the holiday, but we will see you tomorrow at 10 am for our regular hours!

We hope everyone is having a lovely holiday weekend! We will be closed tomorrow, but there is still lots of fun in store...
05/24/2026

We hope everyone is having a lovely holiday weekend! We will be closed tomorrow, but there is still lots of fun in store at the Library when we return to our regular hours on Tuesday!

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180 S. Sherwood Avenue
Plainwell, MI
49080

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Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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