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

• The CMPL Fan Art Show is on display at the North Branch through April 30. View the art and vote for the best. Voting can be done in person at the North Branch and online at cmpl.org/voting/index.php. Winners will be announced on at 2 p.m. on May 3.

• Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the South Branch at 7 p.m. April 29 to try to break a world record. From donut stacking to identifying the most Pokémon, there is a strange world record that might be beat. To register, call 586-226-5073.

• Visit the North Branch on Mon. May 5 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about celebrity homes, graves, and locales in Michigan. To register, call 586-226-5083 to register.

• 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. April 30.

•Crazy Craig’s Juggling Show at 6 p.m. May 7.

Thursday Book Club at 6 p.m. May 8. Saturday, May 10th at 10:00pm: Friends of the Library Meeting

• 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

• Teen Craft Night- DIY Wax Melts 6-7:30 p.m. April 28. Tweens and teens ages 11-18 making diy wax melts. We’ll provide everything to create diy wax melts to add some sweet smells to a room. Snacks and music also provided. Registration required.

• 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

• Yoga Tales and Twists 1 p.m. May 5 and 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.

• Adult Take and Make: Lavender Sugar Scrub May 7 while supplies last. Create your own lavender sugar scrub. Due to popular demand, now limited to 2 kits per person.

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

• Writers’ Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. April 30.

• The Librarian’s List Book Club at 6:30 p.m. May 1.

• Friends of the MacDonald Public Library Book Sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3.

• Kid’s Take and Make: Mother’s Day Wreath available for pickup starting May 5.

• Teen Customize a Candle for Mother’s Day at 4:30 p.m. May 6.

• The Librarian’s List- Daytime Edition at 2 p.m. May 8.

• Adult Craft Night at 6:30 p.m. May 8.

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

• GRIM PARADISE: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer 6-7 p.m. April 30. True crime author, Rod Sadler, delves into the secrets of one of Michigan’s most perplexing murder cases.

• Dino Dig noon-1 May 5. Play as an archaeologist as you dig through a colorful sand tray for dino bones, eggs, and figurines while learning about our prehistoric friends for kids of all ages.

• Paint Your Own Birdhouses 4-6 p.m. May 8 Paint birdhouses for spring. All materials will be provided. Register 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

• ASL-Friendly Story Time 1 p.m. April 29 for those ages 2-6 can enjoy inclusive and interactive storytime designed to be ASL-friendly. Picture book with visual storytelling, learn signs for a few colors, and enjoy fun songs with simple signs. Afterward, stay for free play with sensory-friendly toys and new friends.

• Understanding Diabetes and High Blood Pressure at 7 p.m. May 1. Diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn exactly what they are, what causes them and how to treat them. Free program. Registration required.

•Free Comic Book Day 10 a.m. May 3. Comics will be available for a wide range of ages set up in the lobby on a first come-first serve basis until they run out.

• Library Services Overview 2 p.m. May 8. Learn about various services and digital resources offered through RDL — plus a tour of the Graubner branch.

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. April 29 and May 6. Crochet beginners to experts, knitters and other needle workers too. Join our circle and work on projects.

• Spring Storytime 11:30 a.m. May 1. 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.

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

Roseville Public Library

• Booked for the Evening at 6:30 p.m. May 1 Those ages 18 and up discuss books in the City Hall lobby. Selection is ‘The Last of the Moon Girls’ by Barbara Davis. Welcome to attend even if you have not read the book.

• Papotage and Cie: Talk-Time in French at 6 p.m. May 7. Those ages 11 to adult who have learned or are learning French to practice their skills with each other and a native speaker. 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

• Trivia Afternoon 2 p.m. May 3. For those ages 18 and up. Teams of four will test their knowledge of an array of trivia questions. Registration required and participants may register individually or as a group. Those registering as a group with less than four people and those preferring to register individually will be matched with others to form a four-person trivia team.

•Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd at 6:30 p.m. May 5. Dr Boyd will join St. Clair Shores poet and Wayne State University professor M. L. Liebler for a night of poetry. Registration is preferred but not required to attend.

• 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

• Bring your stuffed animals to this special storytime at 6 p.m. April 28 and they can sleep overnight at the library.mChildren may bring up to two stuffed animals to spend the night Stuffies should be brought to storytime and will be left in the care of the children’s librarians overnight and can be collected at 10 a.m. April 29.

• Senior Scams at 10:30 a.m. May 5. Senior citizen safety-focused workshop to discuss how to prevent being scammed. Presentation also includes information on guardianship, choosing a nursing home, your rights in a nursing home, and wills.

• 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

• Urban Wildlife Nature in your Neighborhood 6-7:30 p.m. April 29. Large vacant lots, small pollinator gardens, city parks all make suitable habitat for wildlife. Discover how to safely interact with them as well as be environmental stewards on your own property. Registration required.

• Wearable Comic Accessories Teen makers Night at 6:30 p.m. May 1. Tweens and teens ages 10-17 are invited to celebrate all things comics by making fun cartoon “sounds” art into pins or headband fascinators to wear or pin to their backpacks. 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 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