Friends of the Library Book Sale In-Person

Most hardcovers are $1.00, most paperbacks are only $.50, and all children's books are only $.25. Special pricing on current books.A Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library event. Proceeds go directly to support Howell Carnegie District Library programs and even......More

Most hardcovers are $1.00, most paperbacks are only $.50, and all children's books are only $.25. Special pricing on current books.A Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library event. Proceeds go directly to support Howell Carnegie District Library programs and events.

Friends Book Room Lower Level

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers) In-Person

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerp......More

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.This drop-in session runs from Monday, September 8, through Monday, December 15, 2025. No registration is required.Please stay home if you are sick.Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library

Digital Literacy with Livingston County Literacy Coalition In-Person

Learn about Video Calls from the Livingston County Literacy Coalition. These sessions are held Mondays, 11:30am to 1pm, in Study Room 3 on the library's main floor.Questions? Call 810-207-5890 or email [email protected]

Study Room 3

Literary Discussion Group In-Person

The Literary Discussion Group meets weekly to discuss fiction and nonfiction literature. Selections range from classic works to current, in various formats including short stories and essays. For more information about the group and to learn how to join, email alt@howel......More

The Literary Discussion Group meets weekly to discuss fiction and nonfiction literature. Selections range from classic works to current, in various formats including short stories and essays. For more information about the group and to learn how to join, email [email protected].

Colbert Room - Howell Carnegie Library

Ask a Tech In-Person

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, on-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks pr......More

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, on-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Study Room 1

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers) In-Person

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerp......More

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. No registration is required.Please stay home if you are sick.Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library

Ask a Tech In-Person

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks p......More

Troubled by your laptop? Confounded by your Kindle? Peeved by your email? Get walk-in, one-on-one help with smart devices, email, and all things computer. Bring your laptop or use ours. Check in at the Information Desk.Registration is required and opens four (4) weeks prior to each appointment. Register online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Please note that Library staff does not perform tech repair.

Study Room 1

Read, Music, Play (RMP) at 2|42 Community Center (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers) In-Person

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerp......More

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, September 9, through Tuesday, December 16, 2025. No registration is required.Please stay home if you are sick.Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.

2|42 Community Church

Howell Carnegie District Library Board of Trustees Meeting In-Person

Howell Carnegie District Library Board Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.Use the Clinton Street entrance.Board meetings are held for the purpose of conducting the business of the Howell Carnegie District Library.For the current agenda, previ......More

Howell Carnegie District Library Board Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.Use the Clinton Street entrance.Board meetings are held for the purpose of conducting the business of the Howell Carnegie District Library.For the current agenda, previous meeting minutes, and related policies, see the Board of Trustees website page.

Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library

Memoirs, Etc. Online

What better way to pass on stories about family, friends, places, and past events than through memoirs? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month to share your written work. All writing experience levels welcome!Registration is required to receive the Zoom virtual m......More

What better way to pass on stories about family, friends, places, and past events than through memoirs? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month to share your written work. All writing experience levels welcome!Registration is required to receive the Zoom virtual meeting login information. To register, call the Library at 517-546-0720 x106.See below for technical requirements.ACE @ your library!Join Meeting: https://www.howelllibrary.org

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers) In-Person

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.This drop-in ......More

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, September 10, through Wednesday, December 17, 2025. No registration is required.Please stay home if you are sick. Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library

Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers) In-Person

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.This drop-in ......More

Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.This drop-in session runs from Thursday, September 11, through Thursday, December 18, 2025. No registration is required.Please stay home if you are sick. Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library

Homeschool Creators (grades K-5) In-Person

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. Drop-in; no registration required.Please stay home if you are sick. See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in ......More

This program complements students' homeschooling curriculum, providing art, craft, or science projects led by library staff. Drop-in; no registration required.Please stay home if you are sick. See our Family Early Literacy Class for 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten.Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library

Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers) In-Person

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerp......More

Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group.This drop-in session runs from Monday, September 8, through Monday, December 15, 2025. No registration is required.Please stay home if you are sick.Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library

Literary Discussion Group In-Person

The Literary Discussion Group meets weekly to discuss fiction and nonfiction literature. Selections range from classic works to current, in various formats including short stories and essays. For more information about the group and to learn how to join, email alt@howel......More

The Literary Discussion Group meets weekly to discuss fiction and nonfiction literature. Selections range from classic works to current, in various formats including short stories and essays. For more information about the group and to learn how to join, email [email protected].

Colbert Room - Howell Carnegie Library