Center Line Public Library

• Baby and toddler play group 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Children up to 36 months and their caregivers participate in stories, songs and play.

• Storytime at 11 a.m. Wednesdays or 5 p.m. Thursdays. Stories and a craft for ages 0 to 5, no registration required. Program same both days.

The library is located at 7345 Weingartz, Center Line. For more information, call 586-758-8274.

Clinton-Macomb Public Library

•Kids ages 3-6 put on their detective hats and play games at 10 a.m. May 29 at the North Branch. Children will learn simple science concepts such as sink or float, magnets, and simple machines. To register, call 586-226-5083.

• CMPL is still offering usual book discussion groups and trivia nights online each month. Register for events online at cmpl.libnet.info/events or call 586-226-5000.

CMPL Main Library is at 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township. CMPL is North Branch is at 54100 Broughton Road, Macomb Township. CMPL South Branch located at 35679 South Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township. To register for programs, visit cmpl.libnet.info/events.

Eastpointe Public Library

• Trivia Night with Jeopardy Champion, Sandie Baker at 6:30 p.m. May 15.

• Mystery Book Club at 2 p.m. May 20.

• PJ Storytime at 6:30 p.m. May 21.

• 61 Years Later: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy at 6 p.m. May 22.

• The library has an ongoing canned food drive. Non-perishable foods can be dropped off during open hours.

• The library is open to the public and for curbside service and phone reference service during regular hours. Patrons can place holds on items through the catalog or call to request materials.

The library is at 15875 Oak Ave., Eastpointe. To contact the library or to register for most programs, call 586-445-5096.

Fraser Public Library

• Third Thursday Craft Night: Alcohol Ink Coasters at 6 p.m. May 15. Adults and older teens can make alcohol ink coasters. Registration required.

•Movie Night: Coco 8:30-10:15 p.m. May 17. “Coco.” A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors. Rated PG.

• Story time: Summer Session 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays Join Miss Kristen to sing, dance, and bounce our way into literacy. Please only register your child(ren) for the story time.

The library is holding programming at 15260/15240 15 Mile Road, Fraser. To register for programming where required, call 586-293-2055 or online at fraserpubliclibrary.org

Harrison Township Public Library

• Tales with Tails at 5 p.m. May 14. Children can practice reading and hangout with a dog. Tales with Tails provides children the opportunity to practice reading with our trained therapy dog, Bailey. To sign your child up for a fifteen-minute session, call or stop by the library.

• Yoga Tales and Twists 1 p.m. May 19. Through gentle stretching and mindful breathing, kids develop focus and relaxation skills that can benefit them in daily life. Yoga for kids is all about fun, connection, and discovering the joy of movement. Bring your own yoga mats.

• UFOs Over Michigan at 6:30 p.m. May 20. Join Bill Konkolesky, director of the Michigan Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network, as he discusses famous UFO sightings in Michigan. Examine eyewitness accounts and learn more about these intriguing encounters with the unknown! Registration is encouraged but not required.

Residents can request materials be delivered to their homes. Request materials, once notified ready for pickup, contact the library at 586-329-1261 to set up delivery time.

The library is at 38255 L’Anse Creuse St., Harrison Township. Register for classes where required at htlibrary.org.

MacDonald Public Library

• Teen Cotton Swab Daisies/Flower Crafts at 4:30 p.m. May 13.

• Writers’ Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. May 14 and 21.

• Books on Tap meeting at Little Camille’s By The Green, 4575 County Line Road at 8 p.m. May 15.

• Blood Drive with the Red Cross from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16.

• Toddler and Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. May 20.

• Teen Advisory Council at 4:30 p.m. May 20.

Most programs require registration. To sign up for programs or find more events, visit macdonaldlibrary.org and click on “events.” To contact the library, send an email to contactmpl@macdonaldlibrary.org or call 586-725-0273. The library is open and available for visits Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is located at 36480 Main St., New Baltimore.

Mount Clemens Public Library

• Handmade Notebooks 5-7 p.m. May 13. Simple, handmade notebooks! Choose your filler paper, decorate your cover and learn how to put it all together. Registration required.

• Plantable Seed Paper 5-7 p.m. May 20. Make plantable paper with seeds embedded into it. Registration required.

• Make a Bouquet of Color Changing Flowers 4-6 p.m. May 22. Using food dye and white flowers to assemble a bouquet that will change color within just a few hours! Materials will be provided. Registration required.

• Resume review 4-7 p.m. Mondays. Bring resume to adult services for a resume review. Experts will critique, revise, and make it great for your next job search. If you cannot come on Mondays, call 586-469-6200 for an appointment.

The library is located at 150 Cass Avenue and registration for programs where required can be done online at mtclib.org.

Romeo Graubner Library

•Tween Crafternoon: Painted Tote Bags at 4:30 p.m. May 15. Kids ages 8-12 can design their own book bag with stencils and paint! Materials provided. Registration required.

•Teen Dungeons and Dragons 6 p.m. May 21. No experience is necessary. We will teach you how to play this fun role playing game! Pizza and pop will be provided. For teens in grades 6-12. No registration required.

The library is at 65821 Van Dyke, Washington Township. For more information or to register where required, call 586-752-0603.

Romeo Kezar Library

• Crochet Club at 5:30 p.m. May 13. Crochet beginners to experts, knitters and other needle workers too. Join our circle and work on projects.

• Spring Storytime 11:30 a.m. May 15 and 22. Stories, follow along with rhymes and songs, and create something fun to take home. Families with children of all ages are welcome. No registration required.

•Non-Fiction Book Group at 5:45 p.m. May 20. Want something different in a book group? Is fiction not your thing? Interested in learning new things and gaining a new perspective? Join us for the Non-fiction Book Group.

The library is at 107 Church Street, Romeo. For more information or to register where required, call 586-752-2583.

Roseville Public Library

• Cricut Crafts: Tic-Tac-Toe Board 6:30 p.m. May 12. Create a weather-proof, tic-tac-toe board, perfect for some outdoor Open to crafters of all abilities, this hands-on session will guide in designing a personalized game that reflects your unique style. Participants must be 18 or older and registration is required.

• Story Time at Macomb Mall 10:30 a.m. May 14 Join Miss Amanda for stories, songs, and more at Macomb Mall, which is located at 32233 Gratiot Avenue. No registration required.

• Mystery Book Club at 6:30 p.m. May 15. Those ages 18 and up can meet in City Hall lobby to discuss crime novels. Selection is ‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’ by Benjamin Stevenson. No registration required.

• Puzzle Tournament at the Park 1 p.m. May 17. Put your puzzle skills to the test in our Tournament at Veterans Memorial Park! Teams and individuals are welcome. Registration required.

•CHECK MATES: Chess Club at 6 p.m. May 20. Those ages 12 to adult can join in the City Hall lobby for an evening of Chess with other fans of the game. All skill levels are welcome. Use one of our sets or bring your own. No registration required.

• Bundles for children. Fill in the form on the website, social media or in the newsletter and choose up to three topics or themes and a librarian will put together five books and place them on hold for you to pick up.

• Book match submit a book match form on the website, social media or in the newsletter. More detailed responses will result in better recommendations. After finishing the form expect to receive a custom reading list within 10 business days.

• Homework Help: Tutor.com offers live assistance from tutors.

• Librarians are offering chat reference on Facebook at facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI. Library patrons may continue to ask questions through comments on the library’s Facebook page and via email at rsvlibrary@roseville-mi.gov or by calling 586-445-5407.

The library is at 29777 Gratiot Ave.

St. Clair Shores Public Library

• The youth services department, with the help of grant funding, has created 14 explorer packs for children and families to check out. Each pack contains learning tools, non fiction books, activity sheets, identification guides and other manipulatives centered on an outdoor activity. Topics include insects, bird watching, astronomy water, hiking, plants and rocks. To check out an Explorer pack or for more information, ask at the Youth Services Desk.

The library is at 22500 E. 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores. Registration can be done online through the library’s website, scslibrary.org; in person, via phone at 586-771-9020, or via email to SCSYouth@libcoop.net.

Shelby Township Public Library

• Tech talks 10 a.m. Mondays. Tech librarian covers popular topics in the technology world for beginners and those wanting to learn a little more.

For up to date program schedules visit shelbytwp.org/library or visit the Library’s Facebook page. Additionally, library staff will be available by phone at 586-739-7414 or by email at shelbylib@libcoop.net for assistance. All digital services are available at shelbytwp.org/library.

The library is at 52610 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township

Sterling Heights Public Library

• Library cardholders can reserve a time to use the Maker’s Space by appointment. Look for Maker Space Lab on the program calendar.

• Biblio Book Box offered for adults and Teen Book Box for teens offered every month. Register and a librarian will will pick a book based on user’s preferences and include a surprise.

• Toddler Time and preschool storytimes are both offered at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Registration is required. Check the library calendar for full details.

• PAWS for Reading 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. The first 10 children to check in at the youth desk on Tuesday nights will be able to read to a therapy dog.

• The Upton House is open for self-guided tours from 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday and second Sunday of the month. Register up to six people in a household. Registration only required for Wednesdays.

• Sterling Heights Public Library will continue curbside materials service, phone service, and home delivery/outreach service on Monday — Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, 24/7 digital library services are available at shpl.net.

The library is at 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights. For more information or to register, visit shpl.net or call 586-446-2640.

Warren Public Libraries

• Warren Public Library is distributing My First Library Bags at all four library branches for children from birth through age five who are Warren residents. Children can stop by any Warren Public Library branch with their parents or caregivers to receive a free bag.

The bags for babies from birth through age two include a board book, sensory ball, bib, and a list of library resources in a reusable tote bag. The bags for ages three through five include a picture book, egg shaker, and a growth chart in a reusable tote bag.

Bags available while supplies last and are designed to help develop early literacy skills by encouraging adults to talk, sing, read, write, and play with young children every day to help every child get ready to read and succeed when kindergarten begins.

• All Warren public library branches will be able to offer a telescope for patrons to check out with a valid library card thanks to being selected to be part of NASA @ My Library, an education initiative to increase and enhance science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) opportunities for library patrons. The Warren Civic Center library will offer telescope events throughout the year as well.

Warren Busch Branch Library

• Grab-and-Go Science at Busch Branch Library has science themed kits available for check out exploring topics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with fun and kid-friendly hands on activities. Each kit also contains a related book and instructions. For children, tweens and teens ages six and up, recommended ages vary by kit and activity. More kits will be added to the collection soon. They can be checked out for 21 days and renewed up to two times and must be checked out and returned to the Busch Branch.

The library is at 23333 Ryan Road, Warren.

Warren Civic Center Library

• Children’s Book Boxes, a subscription box program for children in grades 3-5. To sign up you must live in Warren and have a valid Warren Library card. Each box will contain 1-2 library books selected based on your preferences and one free book to keep. Boxes will contain fun surprises too! Sign up online at warrenlibrary.net/childrens-book-boxes.

• PAWS To Read 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays. Children of all ages can read to therapy dog Desmond. The PAWS program welcomes new and struggling readers to read to a certified therapy dog. The goal is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere in which kids can read without correction or interruption and learn not just to read, but to love reading as well. No registration required.

The library is located at 1 City Square, Suite 100, Warren.

All Macomb County libraries, as part of the Suburban Library Cooperative, subscribe to RB Digital which has over 100 digital magazines that can be checked out immediately. They also offer educational services through Tutor.com, which provides homework help, test preparation and term paper and resume review. Students can use their student ID number to access those services.

Items for Library events should be emailed at least two weeks in advance of events to estark@medianewsgroup.com.

— Macomb Daily staff