For this interactive series, we'll use active games and creative exercises to make learning to read through phonics an enjoyable experience. By incorporating playful learning strategies, students will develop confidence in reading while building essential phonics skills for lifelong literacy. Geared toward first & second grade ages. Registration requested. August and September dates will take place in the Don Dodge Auditorium, behind and across the street from the Main Library. All other dates will be in the Gilbert-WIlcox Meeting Room on the second floor of the library.
Mondays
- July 20
- August 17 (In Don Dodge Auditorium)
- September 14 (in Don Dodge Auditorium)
- (NO OCTOBER)
- November 16
- December 14
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
This interactive workshop is designed to give participants practical writing advice and hands-on exercises they can apply immediately. Attendees will work on developing voice, structuring stories, navigating the writing process, and understanding the path from manuscript to published book. While suitable for any age, it is primarily geared toward adult writers.
Little ones with their caregivers take their high daytime energy and begin to wind down, easing into this quieter storytime. Stories and songs help children move into calmer, night-time vibes, with gentle movement and relaxing breathwork.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Journey with award winning author, Sharon Krasny, into the ancient narrative surrounding Ötzi the Iceman. Murdered 5000 years ago and perfectly preserved in an Italian glacier, Ötzi is the oldest cold case. He has taught us so much about who we were and where we came from, yet we do not even know his name. His remains contain many clues, prompt numerous questions, and challenge us to be more than we were before his discovery. His story inspired Krasny to write the duology of Iceman Awakens and Shroud of Ice. Come learn how Ötzi unites us all because not all who are dead are silent.
This program will take place at the Don Dodge Auditorium located at 200 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI. This venue is behind and across the street from the Port Huron/Main Branch of the St. Clair County Library System.
Support fellow genealogy searchers in their quest to trace their family history. Share your knowledge, success, and pitfalls as you do your research. Bring your laptop and log onto our Wi-Fi or work on one of our computers. Free access to our in-house database, Ancestry Library Edition.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Stop in at the library for an old-fashioned outdoor fall-themed celebration! All ages are invited to enjoy classic crafts, activities, games, and more. Savor delicious donuts and apple cider while exploring everything our harvest festival has to offer. This event will be located on the library's west lawn, weather permitting.
Easy-going introduction to the world of handmade crafts and analog skills, chosen to help develop fine motor skills, patience, and creativity. Think simple projects: crochet, sewing, weaving, jewelry, and clay. All materials and instruction supplied.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Little ones with their caregivers take their high daytime energy and begin to wind down, easing into this quieter storytime. Stories and songs help children move into calmer, night-time vibes, with gentle movement and relaxing breathwork.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Join Licensed Massage Therapist Krista Ward for a singing bowls sounds meditation session. Reduce your stress and anxiety in this immersive sound experience. Bring your own mat, pillows, blankets, and bolster pillows for added comfort. The session will be roughly 30 minutes with questions and conversation afterward.
The different parts of Medicare (A,B,C, D) will be talked about along with the difference between gap plans and advantage plans. This event is only for educational purposes and no plan-specific benefits or details will be shared.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Technotag Mobile Laser Tag will be at the Don Dodge Auditorium for this event from 11:00-12:30. Perfect for beginners, but experienced players will have a great time, too! Each player will receive a vest and a laser. Use the barriers to avoid your opponents laser fire. Three age groups will get 30 minute time slots. Here are the slots and age groups. Please register for one slot.
11:00AM-11:30AM- Adults
11:30-12:00PM- Teens
12:00PM-12:30PM- Families
This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
Technotag Mobile Laser Tag will be at the Don Dodge Auditorium for this event. Perfect for beginners, but experienced players will have a great time, too! Each player will receive a vest and a laser. Use the barriers to avoid your opponents laser fire. Please register for one time slot. This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
Technotag Mobile Laser Tag will be at the Don Dodge Auditorium for this event from 11:00-12:30. Perfect for beginners, but experienced players will have a great time, too! Each player will receive a vest and a laser. Use the barriers to avoid your opponents laser fire. Three age groups will get 30 minute time slots. Here are the slots and age groups. Please register for one slot.
11:00AM-11:30AM- Adults
11:30-12:00PM- Teens
12:00PM-12:30PM- Families
This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
With a wide variety of fun colors, beads and charms, join us to make some amazing bracelets for your friends, family or yourself!
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Enjoy the outdoors and explore local parks in great company! Each walk will typically cover 2-3 miles, and reusable water bottles will be provided. Information about popular walking apps will be available to help you stay motivated and track your progress.
Please note that a waiver must be signed before participating. Some trails may be unpaved and cover uneven ground. Walk times will alternate weekly between mornings and evenings to fit a variety of schedules.
Walking Location:
Lightship to Bridge
800 Prospect Pl, Port Huron, MI 48060
Paved
1.5 miles
Little ones with their caregivers take their high daytime energy and begin to wind down, easing into this quieter storytime. Stories and songs help children move into calmer, night-time vibes, with gentle movement and relaxing breathwork.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
S.W. Raine writes steampunk and urban fantasy adventures filled with action, banter, and found family. A Canadian-born mischief-maker in Michigan, she's a gamer, Marvel fangirl, and cat wrangler extraordinaire when not writing. She will be talking about her writing process and works.
Now is the time to start that novel you have always wanted to do. Local author Stacy N. Elliott is here to help. Stacy will detail her own journey as the author of Grandfather's Whispers before delving into some creative writing exercises to get your creative juices flowing. If possible, bring a short sample of your work to go over in class but do not worry if you haven't written anything yet. Stacy will also go over techniques to enhance your writing skills and overcome the dreaded writer's block.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Survive for Snacks! Think Squid Games, but with less doom and more snacks. Compete in Korean children's games where getting "eliminated" doesn't mean game over - it just means you'll have to work for your second chance! Outsmart, outplay, and out-maneuver your fellow contestants to win glory (and maybe some candy). No one dies. Promise.
Location: Donald E. Dodge Auditorium. Registration requested for teens +.
Meet the New York Times Best Selling author at the Blue Water Convention Center. Tessa Bailey is the author of more than 60 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. She will be on hand to talk about her writing and current novel Broken Rivals. There will be a moderated conversation with Tessa and a photo line afterwards. This event is occurring at the Blue Water Convention Center located at 800 Harker St, Port Huron, MI 48060. A local bookseller will be on hand with pre-signed copies of several of Tessa's titles.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Venture into the dark with true crime author Tobin T. Buhk, who will introduce you to a cannibal killer who left his macabre trophies in a rented home; two suspected witches; the cult murder of an entire family; a trail of bloodless victims that led investigators to suspect a vampire killer; and other real Michigan monsters.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Come join us in the Gilbert Wilcox Meeting Room at the Port Huron Library for some friendly conversation on a new book each month. Every month we will have a different genre of book and presenter, so you will have a variety of books to discuss. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Check with the front desk for each month's selection of titles.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Are you learning Japanese and looking for a friendly space to practice speaking? Whether you're just starting out or have some experience, this is the perfect place to improve your skills and build confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment. No fluency required - just a willingness to participate and try.
Celebrate the spooky season with a visit through our (mildly) haunted house.
Explore the sounds of 1960s sounds of Detroit, MI with hits by Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, the Supremes, and more.
This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society, St. Clair County Library -
Michigan Room and the Ottawa Chapter NSDAR present a seminar promoting family and local history at the Donald E. Dodge Auditorium
(South & across the street from the back of the Main Library). Programs offered will help you uncover, research, and preserve your family history.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Come join us in the teen zone of the library to paint your own pumpkin! Whether you like your pumpkins spooky or silly all ideas are welcome! We have a variety of paint colors so you can decorate your very own pumpkin however you would like!
The collective began in Pine Grove Park in Port Huron with two, then three, and then four guys playing on Saturdays in the park. Soon they moved on to performing at a growing number of venues throughout the Blue Water Area. They play 50's to 90's Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Blues, and Gospel. All accompaniment is live with acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, bass, harmonica, percussion, and a variety of other instruments.
This program will take place at the Don Dodge Auditorium located at 200 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI. This venue is behind and across the street from the Port Huron/Main Branch of the St. Clair County Library System.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Running from the sunlight? Then run to the library for a mad scientist's fusion of two beloved programs: mocktail workshops and karaoke.
All ages are welcome to our night of eyeball potions, haunting melodies, Halloween trivia, and costumes!
This program will take place at the Don Dodge Auditorium located at 200 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI. This venue is behind and across the street from the Port Huron/Main Branch. Registration Requested.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Easy-going introduction to the world of handmade crafts and analog skills, chosen to help develop fine motor skills, patience, and creativity. Think simple projects: crochet, sewing, weaving, jewelry, and clay. All materials and instruction supplied.
Join us for a lively conversation with Michigan author Barbara E. Bull. She is the author of the popular The Katherine MacLeod/
Cloud Cottage series while her latest book In This Place has just been named a finalist in the New Generation Indie Book Awards.
This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
President Abraham Lincoln shares about our nation's history and his own personal history by way of some of his favorite stories and jokes. Mr. Lincoln sometimes told these simply to entertain, but more often than not, when he would begin "That reminds me of a little story…", there were other reasons, too. He might wish to illustrate a point, to relieve tension, or to distract from the difficulties and hard realities of life, especially in the midst of the Civil War. As he told his Cabinet, "With the fearful strain that is upon me night and day, if I did not laugh occasionally I should die, and you need this medicine as much as I do".
Mr. Lincoln's stories and jokes speak to those common and everyday human experiences to which his audience can readily relate. They will make you laugh, but many will also cause you to reflect on life, people, and the world we live in.
This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
This big Halloween party caters just to the littles, with games, songs, crafts, and lots of treats! Geared for toddlers and young preschoolers - nothing scary to see here. Registration requested for children attending. This event will be held in the Don Dodge Auditorium, 200 Grand River Ave.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Ever wanted to write a book? Join Meredith Dimick - author of Critical Focus, a psychological thriller/horror/dark comedy - as she leads you through her writing process. (Note: Not THE writing process. HER writing process.) By taking you step by step through choosing a tone, solidifying a setting, and drawing inspiration from words and people around you, Meredith will lean on her experiences of writing Critical Focus to demystify the process of turning an idea into a novel. Walk in with an open mind, walk out with something worth writing about.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
India is a fascinating travel destination brimming with culture, food, history, archeology, tradition and more. As the world's most populous country, the sights, sounds and colors lend an intriguing aura.
Mariya's travels to India featured two distinct and completely separate areas: the "Golden Triangle" of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, site of the Taj Mahal, built over 22 years by a Mughal emperor to honor his favorite wife and widely recognized as a monument of love.
She then explored the Malabar coast (modern-day Kerala), known as the "spice garden of India" - the primary, ancient center for trading black pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon to the Middle East, Rome, and eventually Europe.
Join us for an overview of a fascinating and informative trip
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Joins us for a Teen Book Swap with a popping good treat! Bring in books you no longer want to trade for a new read. Teens who bring in books (or have books donated on their behalf) will receive one book credit per donated book for the Book Swap (up to 10 credits). Not only will you get to find new reads but there will also be a gourmet popcorn bar and you can enjoy some popping good reads!
This program is intended for ages 14-18.
Discover the art of Egyptian belly dance with Ms. Anne! Celebrate all body types as you learn to move muscles you never knew you had. Wear comfy clothing, and enjoy a free jingling belly dance scarf. Registration and waiver required. For teens & up.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Learn the basics of 3D printing with library staff. We will walk you through how 3D printing works, the software and websites used in the Creation Station makerspace process, and how patrons can use this resource.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Come join us in the Gilbert Wilcox Meeting Room at the Port Huron Library for some friendly conversation on a new book each month. Every month we will have a different genre of book and presenter, so you will have a variety of books to discuss. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Check with the front desk for each month's selection of titles.
For this interactive series, we'll use active games and creative exercises to make learning to read through phonics an enjoyable experience. By incorporating playful learning strategies, students will develop confidence in reading while building essential phonics skills for lifelong literacy. Geared toward first & second grade ages. Registration requested. August and September dates will take place in the Don Dodge Auditorium, behind and across the street from the Main Library. All other dates will be in the Gilbert-WIlcox Meeting Room on the second floor of the library.
Mondays
- July 20
- August 17 (In Don Dodge Auditorium)
- September 14 (in Don Dodge Auditorium)
- (NO OCTOBER)
- November 16
- December 14
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Are you learning Japanese and looking for a friendly space to practice speaking? Whether you're just starting out or have some experience, this is the perfect place to improve your skills and build confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment. No fluency required - just a willingness to participate and try.
Join Licensed Massage Therapist Krista Ward for a gong immersion meditation session. Reduce your stress and anxiety in this immersive sound experience. Bring your own mat, pillows, blankets, and bolster pillows for added comfort. Each session uses a different type of gong. The session will be roughly 30 minutes with questions and conversation afterward.