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Writer's Group

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, 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: Teens/Tweens, 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. 

Alzheimer's Association purple logo

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to learn about the differences between normal aging and Alzheimer's, Common warning signs, the importance of early detection, and the benefits of diagnosis.

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

Join us to learn about the differences between normal aging and Alzheimer's, Common warning signs, the importance of early detection, and the benefits of diagnosis.

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Shelf Life Book Club

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, 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 Shelf LIfe Book is Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall.

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Maxwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, 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 Shelf LIfe Book is Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall.

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The Missing Link

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

What is the oldest major religion in the world, having over one billion followers? Branching off from this religion, what is a much smaller world faith whose tenets and practices center on non-violence?

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

What is the oldest major religion in the world, having over one billion followers? Branching off from this religion, what is a much smaller world faith whose tenets and practices center on non-violence?

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 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 ...

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Tamarack

 

 

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

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. 

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Tamarack

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Family Board Game Night

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Bring you friends and family and join us in a night of games. 

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

Bring you friends and family and join us in a night of games. 

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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Writer's Group

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, 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: Teens/Tweens, 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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Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Thursday, October 30, 2025 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 maybe be previously used. 

The Edmund Fitzgerald

Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

This one-hour course will tell the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a Great Lakes freighter that sank during a storm on Lake Superior.

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

This one-hour course will tell the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a Great Lakes freighter that sank during a storm on Lake Superior.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Writer's Group

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, 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: Teens/Tweens, 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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Free Family Portrait

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Looking for an updated family portrait?  Sign up with your household by calling the library to select your timeslot. 

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

Looking for an updated family portrait?  Sign up with your household by calling the library to select your timeslot. 

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BYOC: Bring your own craft with Molly

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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: Teen/Tween 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.

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Friends of the Tamarack District Library Meeting

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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. 

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Philanthropic Giving Seminar

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Philanthropic Giving Seminar -

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

Philanthropic Giving Seminar -

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Grateful Giving sponsored by The Friends of TDL

11/11/2025 @ 10:00am to 11/13/2025 @ 7:00pm
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Annual Friends of Tamarack District Library Silent Auction.  It will be the same wonderful event. It has just been moved to a new time.  

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

Join us for the Annual Friends of Tamarack District Library Silent Auction.  It will be the same wonderful event. It has just been moved to a new time.  

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Silent Book Club

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 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.

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Writer's Group

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, 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: Maxwell Room
Age Group: Teens/Tweens, 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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The Clink - Inside Michigan's Historic Jails

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, History, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

From the front, these buildings resembled fashionable estates with ornate facades and turrets. But looks can be deceiving. Behind the facades, these ornate, stately homes contained cells blocks that housed county prisoners.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, History, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the front, these buildings resembled fashionable estates with ornate facades and turrets. But looks can be deceiving. Behind the facades, these ornate, stately homes contained cells blocks that housed county prisoners.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Writer's Group

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, 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: Teens/Tweens, 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. 

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, November 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, 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!

The Shelf Life Book this month is the Great Michigan Read of 2025  "Everything I learned, I learned in a Chinese Restaurant" by Curtis Chin

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Maxwell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, 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!

The Shelf Life Book this month is the Great Michigan Read of 2025  "Everything I learned, I learned in a Chinese Restaurant" by Curtis Chin

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TDL Board Meeting

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Board Meeting for the Tamarack District Library. 

Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Board Meeting for the Tamarack District Library. 

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Holiday Card Making

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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 night of homemade card making. All supplies will be provided. This program is for ages 10 an up. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tamarack District Library
Room: Tamarack Room
Age Group: Teens/Tweens, 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.

Join us for a relaxing night of homemade card making. All supplies will be provided. This program is for ages 10 an up. 

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Writer's Group

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, 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: Teens/Tweens, 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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Get in Touch with Michigan's Marvelous Mammals

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Teens/Tweens, Adults

Experience hands-on encounters with pelts, skins, bones, and other biofacts of mammals found in Michigan.

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

Experience hands-on encounters with pelts, skins, bones, and other biofacts of mammals found in Michigan.