Kitchen hockey, driveway hockey, street hockey, or ice hockey players -- no matter what level of hockey you play, we see you, and we've got an AMAZING event you won't want to miss!This FUN event isn't just for regular season hockey players! It's for any child, born 2012 or later that enjoys playing hockey on […]
Enjoy a casual evening hike exploring the gardens and trails at CNC to discover and learn about native plants for your garden. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE l Ages 15+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: NATIVE PLANTS AND GARDEN EXPLORATION 5/28/2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Put your gym practice to use and run the 1 Mile … plus, get a cool T-shirt to say you did it! Race STARTS at 8:50AM. AGES 15+ can register to run for FREE (no shirt included). Participant ribbon for all. The Tot Trot coloring page is now available for download: https://bit.ly/4aX4VcLPlus, one lucky boy […]
TOT: Tot Trotters will dash to the FINISH line with a half-block + dash (distance varies by age group). Tots will take off in waves starting at 9:20AM (5 year olds), 9:25AM (4 year olds), 9:30AM (3 year olds). Cheer on your TOT as they cross the FINISH line to complete their race. Participant award […]
Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season. Children and their caregiver(s) are invited to play and connect during this guided program. Weather-permitting, the program will be outdoors. FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult Learn more: STORY HOUR 6/6/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 6/20/2024 10:00 […]
Join us at our playgroup, open to children aged 5 and under and their families and those who are pregnant, for games, activities, snacks, and enjoy the splash pad! Meet our Early Head Start staff and connect with local families. We will meet on June 6th at Thrune Park from 10 AM-12 PM. Contact Kelly […]
Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us for our Movie Matinee series in the Library Auditorium on Thursdays at 1pm. Go on a Road Trip in June! Thursday, June 6th - Green Book (2018): A working-class bouncer becomes the driver for a classical pianist on a tour of venues in the American South. Rated PG-13, […]
A special skating for homeschool and virtual learners the first Friday of every month September-June from 12:00-1:30pm. Admission is $10 for each skater and includes rental. Our snack bar and The Wheel House (our attached restaurant) will be open for food and drink to be purchased. Learn More: ROLL ARENA First Friday of the month […]
Step back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June 2-August 25 from 1-5 pm. Visit the pigs, sheep, cows and chickens that call the Homestead Farm home in the summer. Explore the cabin, one-room schoolhouse and timber frame barn, and learn how life was different […]
Join us each Monday for our Summer Monday Movie Matinees at the Library! Embark on thrilling adventures with your family with films perfect for all ages. From daring quests to magical journeys, these films promise excitement and fun for everyone! Learn more: MOVIE NIGHT June 10th - "Lightyear" (2022) - The definitive origin story of […]
Join us for a fast-paced, classic board game showdown. Rack up as many points as you can during four, ten minute rounds. The player with the most points at the end of all four rounds wins. No registration required Learn more: TEEN NIGHT Monday, June 10, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spend quality time at the library with family and enjoy open-ended interactive activities! Join us in the Youth Services Makers Space for Family Night where we will assemble dinosaur skeletons out of Q-Tips! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required! All ages welcome! Learn more: FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Move & Groove Build active bodies and minds! Dance to fun action songs and participate in movement activities. Event Details Join us for Move & Groove to read a story, sing and dance to fun action songs, and participate in movement activities! We will meet on Thursdays at 10:30 on the library lawn under the […]
STOMP right into the Youth Services Makers Space to enjoy an assortment of dino-mite jurassic crafts! From assembling your own T-Rex or clothespin dinosaur puppet, to coloring keychains and mini dinosaur stencils, you will have a roaring good time! Materials for these crafts will be available between 11 am and 7 pm. This is a […]
**Monthly Series** Nature Connections: Redbud Embrace the opportunity to know the forest in a new way by focusing on an individual species of tree or shrub each month. Through exploration and guided experiences, participants will come to know a section of CNC’s land throughout the seasons to make a meaningful, personal connection with nature. Quiet […]
Children and their caregiver(s) are invited to join us for a staff-led walk, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them. Meet at the Visitor Center. 2nd Friday of the month April-Oct, 9:30-10:30 am FREE | Ages: 6 mos-2 yrs w/adult Learn more: WEE STROLL 6/14/2024 9:30 AM […]
Join us every Friday morning, June – August, to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required. Daily admission rates are $15 for adults, $5 for students, and children 3 and under are admitted […]
Bring the whole family to the Story Room to create awesome structures using Legos®️. Bring them to the YS desk to display afterwards! This program is drop-in. Adult supervision required. Some building materials have small parts. Learn more: LEGO DAY Friday, June 14, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm
Rev up Father's Day with our exciting workshop where kids will build their very own miniature UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle)! Dads and their little gearheads can bond over the joy of assembling this rugged vehicle, complete with movable wheels and a customizable design. It's a hands-on adventure that celebrates the spirit of exploration and outdoor […]
Step back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June 2-August 25 from 1-5 pm. Visit the pigs, sheep, cows and chickens that call the Homestead Farm home in the summer. Explore the cabin, one-room schoolhouse and timber frame barn, and learn how life was different […]
Join us each Monday for our Summer Monday Movie Matinees at the Library! Embark on thrilling adventures with your family with films perfect for all ages. From daring quests to magical journeys, these films promise excitement and fun for everyone! Learn more: MOVIE NIGHT June 10th - "Lightyear" (2022) - The definitive origin story of […]
Come to the library every Monday night this summer for fun programs exclusively for teens. Grab some pizza, find a comfy spot in the Teen Room and enjoy a hit movie from the 80s. Due to licensing restrictions we can't share the name but can you guess what it is? A group of adventurous teens […]
Meet an Interpretive Naturalist at the end of Homestead Road at the Lanigan Pavilion to learn about our native fireflies and watch them light up the fields and forests of CNC. We will search for their glowing larvae and learn about their bioluminescence. FREE | All Ages, under 18 w/adult Learn more: FIREFLY FRENZY 6/18/2024 9:30 […]
Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories! This programs is for ages 0-18 months and will take place in the Story Room. Tickets for this program will be handed out 30 minutes before the program at the YS desk. Learn more: BABY STORYTIME Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am Tuesday, June […]
Date and time of Program: Tuesday, June 18, 1-2:15 and 5:30 - 6:45 Target Audience: Adults and Teens 12+ Description/Write up: Using old maps and decoupage techniques, we will personalize our own set of two coasters. (This fits in with our adventure theme.) Meet in the Orchard Room. 24 total slots available, 12 at each session. Registration […]
Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season. Children and their caregiver(s) are invited to play and connect during this guided program. Weather-permitting, the program will be outdoors. FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult Learn more: STORY HOUR 6/6/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 6/20/2024 10:00 […]
Stop by the Youth Services Makers Space to create a dinosaur using paper plates! Materials will be provided between 11 AM to 7 PM. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Supplies are limited, first come first served. Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), […]
Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us for our Movie Matinee series in the Library Auditorium on Thursdays at 1pm. Go on a Road Trip in June! Thursday, June 6th - Green Book (2018): A working-class bouncer becomes the driver for a classical pianist on a tour of venues in the American South. Rated PG-13, 130 […]
Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: FULL MOON STROLL 6/21/2024 9:00 PM […]
Join us every Friday morning, June – August, to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required. Daily admission rates are $15 for adults, $5 for students, and children 3 and under are admitted […]
Step back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June 2-August 25 from 1-5 pm. Visit the pigs, sheep, cows and chickens that call the Homestead Farm home in the summer. Explore the cabin, one-room schoolhouse and timber frame barn, and learn how life was different […]
Learn more: ARCHERY SHOOT June 23 3pm
Join us each Monday for our Summer Monday Movie Matinees at the Library! Embark on thrilling adventures with your family with films perfect for all ages. From daring quests to magical journeys, these films promise excitement and fun for everyone! Learn more: MOVIE NIGHT June 10th - "Lightyear" (2022) - The definitive origin story of […]
Join us in the Orchard Room to paint your own pottery! Painterly Pottery will then take the pieces back to the studio to be processed and return them to the library to be picked up about 1 week later. Registration is required and opens Saturday, June 1 at 12:00am. Learn more: TEEN NIGHT Monday, June […]
Babies will enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and exploring with musical instruments. Tickets for this event will be handed out 30 minutes before the program at the YS Desk. Learn more: DANCING BABIES Tuesday, June 25, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am Tuesday, June 25, 2024 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Introducing sensory friendly movies at the library, where every person is welcome to enjoy a movie in our theater. Our Sensory Friendly Movies are shown without previews, with the volume down and the lights on. In this judgment-free environment, it’s ok to talk, sing, walk around, and even dance! Wheelchair access is available with seating […]
Spend quality time at the library with family and enjoy open-ended interactive activities! Event Details Join us Wednesdays from 6-7pm for Family Nights at the library! They will take place in either the Youth Services Storyroom or Maker Space! This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required! All ages welcome! Learn more: PET ROCKS […]
Disney’s Newsies, based on the 1992 motion picture film, features a score by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, along with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, where newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphaned and runaway "newsies" in a […]
Build active bodies and minds! Dance to fun action songs and participate in movement activities. Event Details Read, sing, and dance and Move and Groove, as we are joined by Michigan Learning Channel! We meet on Thursdays at 10:30 in the library lawn under the west portico of the parking lot. In the event of […]
Stop by the Youth Services Makers Space to create a whirligig! Materials will be provided between 11AM to 7PM. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Supplies are limited, first come first served. Learn more: CRAFTY THURSDAY Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:00am - 7:00pm
Disney’s Newsies, based on the 1992 motion picture film, features a score by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, along with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, where newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphaned and runaway "newsies" in a […]
Join us every Friday morning, June – August, to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required. Daily admission rates are $15 for adults, $5 for students, and children 3 and under are admitted […]
Bring the whole family to the Story Room and play with a variety of blocks! We will have the Big Blue Blocks, smaller foam blocks, and many more options! This is a drop-in program. Adult supervision required. Learn more: BLOCK PARTY Friday, June 28, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm
Disney’s Newsies, based on the 1992 motion picture film, features a score by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, along with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, where newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphaned and runaway "newsies" in a […]
Disney’s Newsies, based on the 1992 motion picture film, features a score by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, along with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, where newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphaned and runaway "newsies" in a […]
Step back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June 2-August 25 from 1-5 pm. Visit the pigs, sheep, cows and chickens that call the Homestead Farm home in the summer. Explore the cabin, one-room schoolhouse and timber frame barn, and learn how life was different […]
Join us each Monday for our Summer Monday Movie Matinees at the Library! Embark on thrilling adventures with your family with films perfect for all ages. From daring quests to magical journeys, these films promise excitement and fun for everyone! Learn more: MOVIE NIGHT June 10th - "Lightyear" (2022) - The definitive origin story of […]
Introducing sensory friendly movies at the library, where every person is welcome to enjoy a movie in our theater. Our Sensory Friendly Movies are shown without previews, with the volume down and the lights on. In this judgment-free environment, it’s ok to talk, sing, walk around, and even dance! Wheelchair access is available with seating […]
Sanford Lake has had a show on the Fourth for over 22 years. However, since 2021, the launch location for the fireworks has changed to the County Park on the southwest corner of Sanford Lake. Both the County Park and Village Park will have food trucks available starting at 5 p.m. The fireworks will then […]
Join us every Friday morning, June – August, to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required. Daily admission rates are $15 for adults, $5 for students, and children 3 and under are admitted […]
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