Library news

HARTFORD

The Friends of the Hartford Library will open its “Christmas Store” on Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. They offer different kinds of holiday items for a small cost. They also have many books for sale in their designated sale room. This is a fundraiser for library programs for children and adults. Help support Hartford Library services by shopping the Christmas Store.

The Computer Lab at the library has a self-help legal computer station, dedicated to assist the public with help filing legal forms of all types in the state of Michigan. It encompasses all legal forms available from the state of Michigan. The forms are a fill-in format, so users need to have their information with them to complete the forms.

On Friday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the library is offering “Let’s Build with Legos, Keva Blocks and Rokenboks” or patrons can watch the “Super Mario Bros.” movie from 2 to 3 p.m. in the community room with refreshments.

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.

COLOMA

The Coloma Public Library will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Additionally, the library will be closed Monday, Nov. 27 for Staff In-Service Day.

Book Club

The public is invited to join the Book Club every other Thursday in the Community Room at 4 p.m. The selection for the meeting on Nov. 30 is “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kinsolver.

Paws for Reading

Weekly Paws for Reading sessions with trained therapy dogs Pailey and Margaret are Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Next session is Nov. 29.

Toddler Story Times

Weekly Toddler Story Times are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for fun, interactive stories and activities. Next session is Nov. 28.

Dino-vember

Children can check out a book about dinosaurs in November and get entered into a drawing for an awesome hand-crocheted plushy! There is a special display in the kids’ department of nonfiction, picture books, early readers, a talking book, even a dino floor puzzle!

Quilting Classes

Sign-up has begun for a Beginner’s Quilting Class, offered January-March 2024! Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Some supplies are needed to participate. (Supply list provided upon registration). Please contact the library with questions and to register.

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