CADL Stockbridge Library – Coming Events
We are proud to announce the following upcoming programs scheduled by the CADL library system Stockbridge Library. They feature a variety of activities for children and adults some including refreshments. Come to some or to all. Some events require advance registration so check out the list below.
CADL-STOCKBRIDGE Spring 2019 Events
FOR ALL AGES
Family Game Night
Take a break with family and friends on selected Fridays. Play Sushi Go Party!,Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too.
Fridays, March 22, April 26, May 17 • 5:00 – 6:45 p. m.
The Green Book: Driving Through the Jim Crow Era with the Gilmore Car Museum Hear the true story behind the Green Book, a guide that helped black travelers during the height of segregation find safe and welcoming accommodations, resorts, restaurants and even gas stations. Learn about discrimination of all kinds and the Civil Rights Movement in America.
Tuesday, March 26 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Live Animals in the Library! –With Potter Park Zoo. Come to learn about and see a variety of live animals at the library! Hosted by Potter Park Zoo
Wednesday, May 1 • 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Market Music Series
The library and other community partners invite you to enjoy live music at the Stockbridge Open Air Market on Fridays throughout the month, weather permitting. Fridays, May 3-31 • 5:30-7 p.m.
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Special ECLC Character visits (Ages 3-6)
Visit for special storytimes with these very special guests! Llama Llama, Saturday, March 9 • 1-2 p.m.
Ladybug Girl Wednesday, March 20 • 1-2 p.m.
Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6)
This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcome with close adult supervision.
Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m.
FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS
Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8-15)
Get your game on with fellow Minecrafters in an after-hours event open to beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Refreshments provided. No registration required. Fridays, March 8 and May 10 • 7–8:30 p.m.
Kids Read to Oliver (Ages 6 & up)
Kids will enjoy reading aloud to a specially trained golden retriever. Wednesdays, March 13, April 10, May 8 • 6–6:30 p.m.
Escape from the Stockbridge Library! (Ages 13 & up)
Can you escape from the library? Gather your friends and see if you can! Each date will have a different themed room.
Fridays, April 5 and May 3 • 6:45-7 p.m. and 7:45 – 8:30 p.m.
*Registration required. Call the library at 517/851-7810 or stop in to register.
FOR ADULTS
Coffee Chat
Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27; April 3, 10, 17 & 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 • 11 a.m. Welcome Spring by connecting with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up.
Hispanic Outlaws in the Old West.
Join Carlos Villegas-Castaneda in a program about 19th century Hispanic outlaws – a general view of motives, cases and motivations to break the law. Mr. Villegas-Castaneda is an instructor of Spanish language, literature and culture at Adrian CollegeWednesday, March 13 • 4 – 5 p.m.
Adult Book Discussion
Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served.Friday, March 29 • 12 p.m.: The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas [This title is the 2019 Capital Area One Read book]
Friday, April 26 • 12 p.m.: The Postmistress, by Sarah Blake
Friday, May 31 • 12 p.m.: The First 15 Lives of Harry August, by Claire North
Japanese-American Experience: the internment camps of World War II. Help us mark Asian-Pacific Heritage Month with this presentation of how Japanese-Americansendeavored to make their lives as “normal” as possible while imprisoned. Presented by Carlos Villegas-Castaneda. Mr. Villegas-Castaneda is an instructor of Spanish language, literature and culture at Adrian College. Wednesday, May 8 • 4 – 5 p.m.
