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After-School Activity

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
After-School Activities:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Afterschool

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Blue and green backpack with the zipper open with a yellow notebook and red protractor sticking out of the backpack

Half Day After-School Activity

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
After-School Activities:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

More details to come. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Afterschool
Event Details:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

More details to come. 

Graphic reading "Friends of the Tamarack District Library" with a heart of the I in Friends and an open book graphic

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Head down to the library's basement for the Friends of the Library Book Sale, where you will find hundreds of books, games, movies, and more for purchase by cash donation only.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Basement
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Head down to the library's basement for the Friends of the Library Book Sale, where you will find hundreds of books, games, movies, and more for purchase by cash donation only.

Blue and green backpack with the zipper open with a yellow notebook and red protractor sticking out of the backpack

After-School Activity

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
After-School Activities:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Afterschool

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Jars of sugar scrub on small pebbles

Spring Gift Workshop for Youth and Families

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens

Spring Gift Workshop

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring Gift Workshop

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Blue and green backpack with the zipper open with a yellow notebook and red protractor sticking out of the backpack

After-School Activity

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
After-School Activities:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Afterschool

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

people laying on yoga baths participating in a sound bath

Meditative Music Sound Bath

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

Adults and ages 10+ are welcome to join Vanessa Palmer with Unveiled Expanse for a relaxing musical experience featuring breathwork, guided meditation, positive affirmations, and the calming sounds of natural healing instruments. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and ages 10+ are welcome to join Vanessa Palmer with Unveiled Expanse for a relaxing musical experience featuring breathwork, guided meditation, positive affirmations, and the calming sounds of natural healing instruments. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tamarack District Library.

Blue and green backpack with the zipper open with a yellow notebook and red protractor sticking out of the backpack

After-School Activity

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
After-School Activities:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Afterschool

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Blue and green backpack with the zipper open with a yellow notebook and red protractor sticking out of the backpack

After-School Activity

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
After-School Activities:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Afterschool

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Blue and green backpack with the zipper open with a yellow notebook and red protractor sticking out of the backpack

After-School Activity

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
After-School Activities:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Afterschool

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Blue and green backpack with the zipper open with a yellow notebook and red protractor sticking out of the backpack

After-School Activity

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
After-School Activities:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Afterschool

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

Blue and green backpack with the zipper open with a yellow notebook and red protractor sticking out of the backpack

Half Day After-School Activity

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Program Type:
Afterschool
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
After-School Activities:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

More details to come.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Afterschool
Event Details:

Ms. Robin has a game, craft, or other activity planned that is geared toward school-aged kids. Registration is not required.

More details to come.

Black silhouette of comedic juggler and magician Cameron Zvara with his name on the bottom

Comedy/Magic Family Show

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Join us for an evening of laughter and wonder with Cameron Zvara. His Comedy Magic Family Show will be filled with mind blowing magic, juggling, music, & TONS of audience participation!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of laughter and wonder with Cameron Zvara. His Comedy Magic Family Show will be filled with mind blowing magic, juggling, music, & TONS of audience participation!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tamarack District Library.

Graphic reading "Friends of the Tamarack District Library" with a heart of the I in Friends and an open book graphic

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Stop by the library’s basement for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Browse through hundreds of books, games, movies, and more—all available for purchase by cash donation.

 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Basement
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Stop by the library’s basement for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Browse through hundreds of books, games, movies, and more—all available for purchase by cash donation.

 

Dinosaur picture

Children's Painting Class

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens
Craft Class:

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! All classes are free, but registration is required.

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! All classes are free, but registration is required. Children will be painting a dinosaur during this event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! All classes are free, but registration is required.

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! All classes are free, but registration is required. Children will be painting a dinosaur during this event. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tamarack District Library.

Graphic reading "Friends of the Tamarack District Library" with a heart of the I in Friends and an open book graphic

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Stop by the library’s basement for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Browse through hundreds of books, games, movies, and more—all available for purchase by cash donation.

 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Basement
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Stop by the library’s basement for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Browse through hundreds of books, games, movies, and more—all available for purchase by cash donation.

 

LOGO OF THE JOHN BALL ZOO WHITE ON BRIGHT BLUE BACKGROUND

John Ball Traveling Zoo

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Discover the wonders of wildlife conservation with exciting, hands-on learning programs! Meet live animals up close—including reptiles, invertebrates, and amphibians—and learn what makes each one unique.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the wonders of wildlife conservation with exciting, hands-on learning programs! Meet live animals up close—including reptiles, invertebrates, and amphibians—and learn what makes each one unique.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tamarack District Library.

Hand putting a jigsaw puzzle together

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Puzzle Competition:

Gather your team and see how quickly you can complete the puzzle.  All teams will have an identical 500 piece puzzle to complete.  Teams can have a maximum of 6 people of...

Gather your team and see how quickly you can complete the puzzle.  All teams will have an identical 500-piece puzzle to complete.  Teams can have a maximum of 6 people of all ages.  

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Gather your team and see how quickly you can complete the puzzle.  All teams will have an identical 500 piece puzzle to complete.  Teams can have a maximum of 6 people of all ages.  

Sign up only team captain. This will reserve a puzzle for your team.    

Puzzles may be previously used. 

Gather your team and see how quickly you can complete the puzzle.  All teams will have an identical 500-piece puzzle to complete.  Teams can have a maximum of 6 people of all ages.  

alligator from Critchlow Alligator Sanctuar named Medusa

Critchlow Animal Sanctuary

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Register to get a seat for this exciting live event! Experience and learn about multiple alligators, up close and in person with Critchlow Animal Sanctuary. Perfect for animal lovers of all ages!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: History, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register to get a seat for this exciting live event! Experience and learn about multiple alligators, up close and in person with Critchlow Animal Sanctuary. Perfect for animal lovers of all ages!

Angelina holding a bubble

Bubble Fun with Angelina Bartoli

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Pop into the exciting universe of Bubble Science! Uncover the secrets of Bubble Geometry, Color Theory, and learn how to hold your very own bubble! Learn about bubble sizes from micro bubbles to whale size bubbles!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pop into the exciting universe of Bubble Science! Uncover the secrets of Bubble Geometry, Color Theory, and learn how to hold your very own bubble! Learn about bubble sizes from micro bubbles to whale size bubbles!

Presenter Joe Chirco and Bonsai Tree

The Bonsai Experience- How Bonsai Become Living Art

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

If you love art, the beauty of nature, gardening, travel, experiencing different cultures and their rich history, or being part of a meaningful community, there’s a good chance you’ll love bonsai too.
 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: History, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you love art, the beauty of nature, gardening, travel, experiencing different cultures and their rich history, or being part of a meaningful community, there’s a good chance you’ll love bonsai too.
 

picture of Sturgeon River Gorge

Hidden Waterfalls

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

Explore a mix of well-known and hidden waterfalls in this scenic program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: History, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a mix of well-known and hidden waterfalls in this scenic program.

Black and white picture of paranormal activity ghosts

Ghosts, Graves and Grand Rapids Lore with Julie Rathsack

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

Join Paranormal Historian Julie Rathsack, West Michigan’s leading voice in haunted history with more than three decades of investigative experience.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: History, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Paranormal Historian Julie Rathsack, West Michigan’s leading voice in haunted history with more than three decades of investigative experience.