Library news

Coloma Public Library news

Teens are invited to a Halloween movie matinee with popcorn and drinks at the Coloma Public Library on Friday, Oct. 27 starting at noon.

The public is invited to join the library’s Book Club every other Thursday in the Community Room at 4 p.m. The selection for the meeting on Nov. 9 is “The Swimmers” by Julie Otsuka.

Weekly Paws for Reading sessions with trained therapy dogs Pailey and Margaret are Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins will be accommodated whenever possible.

Weekly Toddler Story Times are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers are invited for fun interactive story times and activities.

Program schedules are on the calendar of their website home page (colomapubliclibrary.net). Contact staff at 269-468-3431 or readcoloma@gmail.com for more information.

Hartford Public Library news

Hartford Library Annual Halloween Carnival is Saturday, Oct. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. There are games, prizes, candy and a face painter all for free.

On Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. there is “Trunk or Treat” in the library parking lot. The library what like community members wishing to have a station, to let them know.

Free “Yoga” classes are the first and third Thursday of every month. Next month’s dates are Nov. 2nd and 16th from 5 to 6 p.m. There will be no Senior Bingo or Cardio Drumming on Monday, Nov. 6 due to set-up for the City of Hartford voting.

Visit the library’s website at hartfordpl.michlibrary.org for a complete schedule of events and to see all library services available. For questions, call 269-588-5103 or email hartfordlib@yahoo.com.