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

•Saturday stories and songs at 10 a.m. March 15 at the South Branch. Program geared for those ages 2-5 and their families but all are welcome. To register, call 586-226-5073.

•FAFSA Facts at 6:30 p.m. March 20 at the North Branch for teens prepping for college and their parents and caregivers. Participants will learn all about the ins and outs of submitting the FAFSA form. To register, call 586-226-5083.

• Fan Art show and competition through March 31. Participants are invited to make a piece of art that represents love for a TV show, movie, comic, or other pop culture phenomenon. Submissions will be displayed at the North Branch in April and the community gets to vote for the winners. Four prizes up for grabs. Visit any CMPL library location or cmpl.org/services_specialties/adults/index.php to submit the form online.

• 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

• VITA Tax Preparation Help 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 10, 17, 24 and 31.

•Bad Art For Teens at 6:30 p.m. March 12.

• Women of the Watch, Keepers of the Light (A theatrical performance about Women who kept watch over lighthouses on the Great Lakes) at 6:30 p.m. March 13.

• Mystery Book Club at 2 p.m. March 18. Selection is ‘The Family Upstairs’ by Lisa Jewell.

• PJ Storytime at 6:30 p.m. March 19.

• Scrapbooking Club at 2 p.m. March 20.

• Detroit Legend, The Nain Rouge and Other Wee Folk of North America at 6:30 p.m. March 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

• Family Game afternoon noon-4 p.m. March 15. Bring the family and any board games. Pizza for lunch and some snacks will be provided. Some games will be available. Registration required.

• Story time 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

•Adult Craft Night: Hobbit Doors at 6 p.m. March 13. Create a Hobbit Door! Let it remind you of the cozy warmth of Bag End and the adventures of Frodo and Sam. Registration required.

• Yoga Tales and Twists 10 a.m. March 17. 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. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

• Preschool Storytime with Macomb County Sheriff K9 at 10 a.m. March 19. Enjoy a morning of reading with Enzo and Radar, the cutest crime-fighting German Shepherds in all of Macomb County.

•Coffee and Conversation with Todd Schuver of Senior Care Authority at 10 a.m. March 19. Looking for senior living in Macomb or Oakland County for you or a loved one? Learn about the best options in your area, and take the chance to connect with your community. Registration required.

• March is Reading Month though March 31. Month-long reading challenge for those age 2 and up. Grab a bingo card online or at the library and play along. Get a bingo, and bring your card in for a prize.

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

• Friends of the MacDonald Public Library Meeting at 7 p.m. March 10.

• Toddler and Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. March 11, 13 and 18.

• Teen Leprechaun Trap Challenge at 4:30 p.m. March 11.

• Writers’ Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. March 12.

• The Librarian’s List Daytime Edition at 2: p.m. March 13.

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

Baby and Me Storytime at 10 a.m. March 14 and 21.

• Blood Drive with the Red Cross from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. March 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

• 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

• The 3 Alurahs live in concert at 7 p.m. March 13. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the wearing of the green, some fun music and a wee bit o’blarney. No registration needed.

• LEGO Club at 5 p.m. March 18 Those ages 2-12 can create, share, and show off your best building skills. LEGOs are provided. 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. March 11 and 18. Crochet beginners to experts, knitters and other needle workers too. Join our circle and work on projects.

• Storytime 11:30 a.m. March 13. Children of all ages listen to 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.

•Family Dance Party 2-3:30 p.m. March 22. Bring the family to get your wiggles out. Enjoy snacks, glow sticks, instruments, and all kid-friendly musical fun! No registration required. Event will include semi-darkness, flashing lights, and loud music.

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

Roseville Public Library

• Storytime at Macomb Mall at 10:30 a.m. March 12. Join for stories, songs, and more at Macomb Mall is located at 32233 Gratiot Avenue. No registration required.

• Check Mates at 6 p.m. Those ages 12 and up can join to play Chess and meet other enthusiasts. Whether you are a chess master or new to the game, welcome. No registration required.

•Crafty Kids Club at Macomb Mall at 6 p.m. March 25. Those ages 12 and under can unleash their imagination through various arts and crafts activities. Each session is designed to inspire creativity and develop artistic skills. Macomb Mall is located at 32233 Gratiot Avenue.

• 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

• Cricut Craft: To-Do List at 6 p.m. March 13. Join us in making to-do lists on picture frames that you can hang in your home, write, or edit with dry- erase or chalk markers. This is a class-style program with limited spots available for ages 11 and up. Registration required.

• Artists big and small can one-of-a-kind bookmark with the theme “Libraries and Community”. Entry forms containing the bookmark template will be available at the Library’s Information Desk March 1-31. One winner from each age group, 5-10, 11-17, 18 and up will be selected and the three winning bookmarks will be professionally printed and distributed at the Library’s Circulation Desk throughout the spring.

• 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 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