Events

Every month the North Branch will pick a book for our community of readers to read together and talk about. Our goal is to pick a plethora of books from a wide variety of genres and authors. This month, to celebrate Latin and Hispanic…

For Ages 9-12

For this month's tween art gallery we will be participating in our own version of Inktober. Inktober was developed to help encourage positive drawing habits. Each day there will be a new word to inspire your miniature ink…

For Ages 11-18

For this month's art gallery we will be participating in our own version of Inktober. Inktober was developed to help encourage positive drawing habits. Each day there will be a new word to inspire your miniature ink drawing.…

For ages 6-11

Drop into the North Branch to check out any of the crafting and DIY books on display. Read a book, write down your thoughts on the provided postcard, then place your postcard in the book return slot at the North Branch…

StoryWalks We’re collaborating with the Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks this fall! Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. These are self-guided programs, and the stories are…

A group of people working on all things wool. Such as applique, rug hooking or even punch needle. Grab your projects and come sit n stitch for a bit.

Got a tech question you just can't figure out? Need help with email on your phone? Drop in and ask us your questions. We can help you find out the answers.

For ages 0-5 with a caregiver

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come in your jammies for stories and songs

For ages 18mos-3 with a cargiver

Explore early literacy skills with fingerplays, songs, and stories

For ages 0-18mos with a caregiver

Explore early literacy skills with stories, bounces, and music

Got a tech question you just can't figure out? Need help with email on your phone? Drop in and ask us your questions. We can help you find out the answers.

The goal of this workshop is to give participants a workshop with a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day. To establish an understanding of mindfulness. Experience several mindful practices – including mindful breathing,…

It's the 7th Annual North Branch Pumpkin Painting Party, with a twist. Start dreaming up ways you could decorate a mini pumpkin that will be on display at the library during the month of October, like a pumpkin that looks like your favorite…

Closed today for a staff in-service.

Closed today for a staff in-service.

For ages 0-18mos with a caregiver

Explore early literacy skills with stories, bounces, and music

For ages 3-5 with a caregiver

Explore early literacy skills by sharing stories, sing, and other activities.

Book Club Discussion - Horse by Geraldine Brooks

For ages 9-13

Over the course of four Tuesdays in October, the North Branch Art Project will use the 2023 Little and Middle Read selections, Change Sings and New Kid, to see how art can be used to explore themes like empathy, growth, change,…

Drop by our Writers' Workshop open hours to share what you’re working on: a poem, novel, essay, cover letter... anything! Read other writers’ work to give and receive feedback and help strengthen your craft. This is a safe space to learn…