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Diamond painted books

BEDAZZLE A BOOK

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

Add some sparkle to your reading with our Bedazzle A Book class! Diamond paint the title and a small embellishment to make your book uniquely yours.

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

Add some sparkle to your reading with our Bedazzle A Book class! Diamond paint the title and a small embellishment to make your book uniquely yours.

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.

picture of someone putting together a jigsaw puzzle

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Tuesday, August 18, 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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Registration Required

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. 

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.

Betty Kellenberger at Kathadin

Her Journey on the Appalachian Trail presented Betty Kellenger

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, History, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

Betty is the oldest women to hike the Appalachian Trail. Come hear Betty’s incredible story. She hiked the 2,197 mile Appalachian trail and earned recognition as the oldest female to do so.

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

Betty is the oldest women to hike the Appalachian Trail. Come hear Betty’s incredible story. She hiked the 2,197 mile Appalachian trail and earned recognition as the oldest female to do so.

Old Crow B52 Arizona Crew

Bombs Away a Ric Mixter Lecture

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

The Great Lakes have been home to military installations since1755, and aircraft have flown from this region nearly since the first engined aircraft took to the sky.

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

The Great Lakes have been home to military installations since1755, and aircraft have flown from this region nearly since the first engined aircraft took to the sky.

Homemade holiday card

Holiday Card Making

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults
Craft Class:

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

Join us for a relaxing evening of homemade card making!

All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity.

This program is open to ages 10 and up.

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

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

Join us for a relaxing evening of homemade card making!

All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity.

This program is open to ages 10 and up.