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Zentangle Program

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and meditative art form that uses simple, inexpensive materials—just a pen and paper —to create beautiful, structured patterns.

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

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and meditative art form that uses simple, inexpensive materials—just a pen and paper —to create beautiful, structured patterns.

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.

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Writers Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Tamarack Writers Group:

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is not sponsored by the Tamarack District Library and library staff will not be present. 

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Healthy living for the brain and body

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement.

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

Join us as we learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement.

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Writers Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Tamarack Writers Group:

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is not sponsored by the Tamarack District Library and library staff will not be present. 

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BYOC: Bring your own craft with Molly

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Adults bring your own craft. 

Do you have unfinished craft?

Join our community of crafters & get the encouragement needed to finish (and possibly start new ones).

Bring your own supplies.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Adults bring your own craft. 

Do you have unfinished craft?

Join our community of crafters & get the encouragement needed to finish (and possibly start new ones).

Bring your own supplies.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is not sponsored by the Tamarack District Library and library staff will not be present. 

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

Friends of the Tamarack District Library Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for away to help the library?  Join the Friends of the Tamarack District Library for the monthly meeting to plan events and fundraisers.  

Membership for the group is $5 annually. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Basement
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Looking for away to help the library?  Join the Friends of the Tamarack District Library for the monthly meeting to plan events and fundraisers.  

Membership for the group is $5 annually. 

People sitting around talking about a book.

Silent Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults

A book club without assigned books and discussion is not mandatory. Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. for our silent book club.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Maxwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

A book club without assigned books and discussion is not mandatory. Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. for our silent book club.

Librarian looking at books on the shelf at a library

The latest with a TDL Librarian

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, History
Age Group:
Adults

Come and share your thoughts, bring your questions, and enjoy meaningful conversations about our library.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, History
Event Details:

Come and share your thoughts, bring your questions, and enjoy meaningful conversations about our library.

STEVE CHARNLEY IN COSTUME AS ABE LINCOLN

Lincoln on Immigration Program

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

Come and meet our sixteenth president as he navigates the xenophobia of the years before the Civil War, punctuated by the creation of the anti-immigration American Party, popularly called the “Know Nothings.” Listen as his journey culminates with

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

Come and meet our sixteenth president as he navigates the xenophobia of the years before the Civil War, punctuated by the creation of the anti-immigration American Party, popularly called the “Know Nothings.” Listen as his journey culminates with

Graphic of a piece of paper with a pen writing scribbles on the paper

Writers Group

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Tamarack Writers Group:

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is not sponsored by the Tamarack District Library and library staff will not be present. 

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Adult Craft Class Songbird Paper Collage with Molly

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Craft Class:

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

Songbird Paper Collage

 

All supplies provided. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

Songbird Paper Collage

 

All supplies provided. 

Graphic of a piece of paper with a pen writing scribbles on the paper

Writers Group

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Tamarack Writers Group:

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is not sponsored by the Tamarack District Library and library staff will not be present. 

Map of Michigan

Oddities and Rarities of Michigan

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Oddities & Rarities – We explore strange objects and mysteries.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oddities & Rarities – We explore strange objects and mysteries.

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Writers Group

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Tamarack Writers Group:

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is not sponsored by the Tamarack District Library and library staff will not be present. 

Purple Alzheimer's logo

New Advances in Alzheimer's Treatments

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we learn more about new advancements in Alzheimer's treatments. 
This program will provide an overview on: 

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

Join us as we learn more about new advancements in Alzheimer's treatments. 
This program will provide an overview on: 

Graphic showing four books each with one letter spelling out "Book" and one book labeled "Club" and a coffee cup

Shelf Life Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Shelf Life Book Club:

Join us every 4th Thursday of the month at 5:00 pm and discuss our Book of the Month. Everyone is welcome!

This month's book is The Boxcar Librarian :  A Historical Novel Based on a True Story by Brianna Labuskes

 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Maxwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Join us every 4th Thursday of the month at 5:00 pm and discuss our Book of the Month. Everyone is welcome!

This month's book is The Boxcar Librarian :  A Historical Novel Based on a True Story by Brianna Labuskes

 

American Red Cross logo with red cross

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Blood Drive:

Give the gift of life with the American Red Cross! Visit www.redcrossblood.org to register for a blood donation. Walk-ins are always welcome!  This is not a Tamarack District ...

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Give the gift of life with the American Red Cross! Visit www.redcrossblood.org to register for a blood donation. Walk-ins are always welcome!  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

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Writers Group

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Tamarack Writers Group:

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is not sponsored by the Tamarack District Library and library staff will not be present. 

Drawing of two hands holding a heart with diamond drawings surrounding the hands

BYOC: Bring your own craft with Molly

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Adults bring your own craft. 

Do you have unfinished craft?

Join our community of crafters & get the encouragement needed to finish (and possibly start new ones).

Bring your own supplies.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Adults bring your own craft. 

Do you have unfinished craft?

Join our community of crafters & get the encouragement needed to finish (and possibly start new ones).

Bring your own supplies.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is not sponsored by the Tamarack District Library and library staff will not be present. 

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

Friends of the Tamarack District Library Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for away to help the library?  Join the Friends of the Tamarack District Library for the monthly meeting to plan events and fundraisers.  

Membership for the group is $5 annually. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Basement
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Looking for away to help the library?  Join the Friends of the Tamarack District Library for the monthly meeting to plan events and fundraisers.  

Membership for the group is $5 annually. 

People sitting around talking about a book.

Silent Book Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults

A book club without assigned books and discussion is not mandatory. Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. for our silent book club.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Maxwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

A book club without assigned books and discussion is not mandatory. Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. for our silent book club.

Librarian looking at books on the shelf at a library

The latest with a TDL Librarian

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, History
Age Group:
Adults

Come and share your thoughts, bring your questions, and enjoy meaningful conversations about our library.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, History
Event Details:

Come and share your thoughts, bring your questions, and enjoy meaningful conversations about our library.

the hands of a person putting together a jigsaw puzzle

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Tuesday, March 10, 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. 

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Writers Group

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Tamarack Writers Group:

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups

Our writers group encourages area writers of all ages in their writing projects. Registration is not required.  This is not a Tamarack District Library sponsored event. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is not sponsored by the Tamarack District Library and library staff will not be present.