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Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, April 16, 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.

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Author Expo

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teens/Tweens, Adults

Join us for an in-person opportunity to meet and talk with our local published authors. Many the books will be available to purchase at the event so this would be a great time to get a signed copy!

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

Join us for an in-person opportunity to meet and talk with our local published authors. Many the books will be available to purchase at the event so this would be a great time to get a signed copy!

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Writers Group

Wednesday, April 22, 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. 

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, April 23, 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!

Book of the Month is Crazy Little Thing by Tracy Brogan

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!

Book of the Month is Crazy Little Thing by Tracy Brogan

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Writers Group

Wednesday, April 29, 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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Writers Group

Wednesday, May 6, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 12, 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.

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Writers Group

Wednesday, May 13, 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. 

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.

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

Writers Group

Wednesday, May 20, 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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Writers Group

Wednesday, May 27, 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. 

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, May 28, 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!

Book of the month book is The Cut by Cathy Glass.

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!

Book of the month book is The Cut by Cathy Glass.

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Writers Group

Wednesday, June 3, 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, June 4, 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, June 4, 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, June 9, 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.

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

Writers Group

Wednesday, June 10, 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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Writers Group

Wednesday, June 17, 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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Writers Group

Wednesday, June 24, 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: Maxwell 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. 

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, June 25, 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!

Book of the Month will be the One Book One County For Montcalm County book.  Book will be announced May 2026.

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!

Book of the Month will be the One Book One County For Montcalm County book.  Book will be announced May 2026.

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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.  

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Writers Group

Wednesday, July 1, 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.