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

• Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the South Branch on Mon., Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. for bad art night. Make the ugliest art piece. Paint, glue, and color to compete for the prize of “worst art of the night.” To register, call 586-226-5073.

•Adults are invited to a Glass Etching craft at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the South Branch. Learn how to apply a heart stencil, etch the glass, and then add a treat. To register, call 586-226-5073.

After-hours Nerf night at 6-8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the North Branch for teens in grades 6-12. Play capture the flag like games with Nerf blasters while the library is closed. To register, call 586- 226-5083.

• Winter Reading Bingo Challenge runs through March 1. Participants must read and complete a variety of activities to make a bingo. Register for the challenge at cmpl.beanstack.org/reader365

• 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

• PJ Storytime at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12.• Thursday Book Club at 6 p.m. Feb. 13. Selection is ‘Homegoing’ by Yaa Gyasi• Mystery Book Club at 2 p.m. Feb. 18. Selection is ‘The River We Remember’ by William Kent Krueger.• Bad Teen Art at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19.• Scrapbooking at 2 p.m. Feb. 20.• Chess Club at 6 p.m. Feb. 20

• 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

• Mat Pilates 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 12. All-levels Pilates class. Simple, effective exercises for the whole body. Bring your mat and join for a fun and challenging workout!

• Story time: Winter Session 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Designed for tiny patrons to enjoy. Sing, dance, and bounce into literacy. Registration required for children only. Themes for this winter will include: Snow, cities, feelings, weather, hats, dance, mail, cats, sports, picnic, cookies, and bunnies.

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

• Knitting and Crochet Circle 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 11, 18 and 25. Bring your projects and supplies. Group creates and donates to charitable organizations like Beaumont Little Angels, Project Linus, Compassion Pregnancy, and more to provide comfort items during times of need.

•Coffee & Conversation with Lakeshore Legal Aid 10 .am. Feb. 19. Learn about Lakeshore Legal Aid’s services and how they support the older adult demographic. Ask questions about topics like end-of-life planning and connect with others in your community. Registration is encouraged but not required.

• Free Tax Prep with VITA Program 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 21. Macomb County residents with an annual income under $67,000 per year are eligible to receive free tax help from VITA for federal, state, and city tax returns. Service includes e-filling and direct deposit. Bring all valid identification, income documentation, proof of expenses, direct deposit information, and last year’s tax returns. Appointments required. To schedule an appointment, call 586-463-2537 or visit macombca.itfrontdesk.com/vita.

• Blind Date with a Book through Feb. 24. Take a chance and choose your next read from the Valentine’s Day display. Once you finish your book, fill out a “Rate Your Date” book review survey, and enter our raffle for a chance to win a prize.

• Baby Play Group 10 a.m. Fridays Jan. 10-Feb. 28 (no storytime Feb. 21) Children ages 6-24 months and their parents to spend time together and enjoy themselves, while building literacy skills. Registration 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

• Toddler and Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Feb. 11 and 13.

• Teen: Textured Art Hearts at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11.

• Writers’ Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 19.

•The Librarian’s List- Daytime Edition at 2 p.m. Feb. 13.

•Adult Craft Night at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13.

• Baby and Me Storytime at 10:00 a.m. Feb. 14.

• Teen Advisory Council at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18.

•Books on Tap: ‘The Atlas Six’ by Olivie Blake meeting at Little Camille’s By The Green, 4575 County Line Road at 8 p.m. Feb. 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

•Sweet Treats noon-1 pm. Feb. 15. We are going to be making and enjoying dirt cups. Children in preschool and under will need an older sibling or adult to help them. Registration required.

•Matilda Movie Day 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Feb. 22. Wear your PJs, bring a blanket, and get cozy while we watch 1996’s Matilda! This movie is rated PG.

• American Sign Language 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Those ages seven and up can join professional ASL interpreter and Mount Clemens resident, Jeanne Coker, for a six-week course in signing, deaf history, and culture. The first 45 minutes will cover more basic skills and content. Parents and children are encouraged to attend this portion together. The second half of the class will go more in depth and allow for some discussion and personalized instruction. 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

•Sensory Friday at 2 p.m. Feb. 14. Sensory stations for those ages up to age 5, such as kinetic sand, painting, water beads, and more. May be messy, so dress accordingly. No registration required.

•LL Blues in Concert 7 p.m. Feb. 20. Larry Stevens and Larry Everhart perform many Blues tunes. 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. Feb. 11 and 18. Crochet beginners to experts, knitters and other needle workers too. Join our circle and work on projects.

• Winter family storytime 11:30 a.m. Feb 13. Children of all ages enjoy storytime and a craft. Stories, sing songs, shake some egg shakers, and create something fun to take home. No registration required.

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

Roseville Public Library

•Storytime 10 a.m. Feb. 10 Stories, songs, movement and crafts that encourage the development of early learning skills. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with caregivers. No registration required.

•Mystery Book Club: Book Discussion group at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the city hall lobby. No registration required. Selection is ‘Still Life. by Louise Penny. Welcome to join us even if you have not finished the book.

• 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

• In Our Own Voice: African American Art DIA Behind the Seen Talk 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. enhance your awareness of the creative contributions of African Americans from the 19th Century through the present. Register by Feb. 21. Limited to 50 people.

• 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 Avenue, 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 Burnette Branch Library

• Hot Reads for Cold Nights Book Discussion at 6 p.m. Feb. 11. Stop by and pick up one or more of the Hot Reads or pick a title from the list found at warrenlibrary.net/hot-reads-for-cold-nights-book-discussion">warrenlibrary.net/hot-reads-for-cold-nights-book-discussion. Read one or more and come discuss which books were hot and not, while enjoying a warm beverage. Registration required.

The library is at 23345 Van Dyke Avenue. Registration can be done online at warrenlibrary.net or by calling 586-353-0579.

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 Rd., 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