Cass District Library June 2022

Let’s Play Mahjong
Edwardsburg Branch
Tuesdays: 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Learn this ancient Chinese tile-based game. All skill levels are welcome.

Learn, Play, Grow
Edwardsburg Branch
Fridays: 10:00 am

Join other 3-6 year olds every Friday morning for some free play time to inspire growth and learning, while increasing social skills, fine motor skills and early STEM skills.

Summer Reading Program
All Locations
June 6

Make a splash reading this summer! Participate in the 2022 summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities” in June and July. Participating is fun and easy. Log the titles of the books you read, receive prizes and participate in programs and exciting challenges throughout the summer. Register on our website or visit any branch location to get started.

Vision Board Workshop
Mason/Union Branch
Week of June 6

Stop by the Mason/Union Branch all week to create your own vision board! A vision board is an inspirational collage created from pictures. They are a pictorial representation of your dreams and aspirations. All supplies will be provided. 

Adult Craft Club: Lighthouse Solar Bottles
Main Branch
June 8 – 1:00 pm

Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly craft club! Space is limited and registration is required. Supplies will be provided. Contact Stephanie at (269) 749-1384 for more information and to register.

Creative Kids
Edwardsburg Branch
June 8: 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Join us at the Edwardsburg Branch on the second Tuesday of the month for crafts, games and fun. Recommended for ages 6-11. 

“The Squoze” Story Time with Author Thelda Livingston Mathews
Main Branch
June 9 – 11:00 am

Join us for a special story time at the Main Branch with author Thelda Livingston Mathews reading her book, “The Squoze”.

Genealogy Basics Workshop
Edwardsburg Branch
June 10
Session 1: 11:00 – 12:00 pm
Session 2: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Want to research your family tree but have no idea where to begin? Join us for a Genealogy Basics Workshop. Learn what resources are available at the Cass District Library Local History Branch and be introduced to online resources. Participants will receive a workbook to get started. Registration is required for either session one or two. Call (574) 314-6454 or visit any branch to register. 

Super Fun Color Run
Cass County Council on Aging Track
June 11 – 9:00 am

The Super Fun Color Run will kick off our summer reading program “Oceans of Possibilities” on Saturday, June 11. We welcome individuals and families to participate in this free event. There will be stations throughout the track where powdered color will be thrown towards participants. Please wear clothing that you don’t mind getting covered with color! All minors need a parent/guardian’s permission to participate. All minors under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult at the event to participate in the run/walk. This event is weather permitting. Registration forms (digital or paper) will be accepted through Friday, June 10. Register on our website at www.cassdistrictlibrary.org or visit any branch location.

Potawatomi Zoo-To-You
Mason/Union Branch
June 13 – 1:00 pm

Join us at the Mason/Union Branch for a presentation by the Potawatomi Zoo! Learn about the world of animals and meet some animals from the zoo.

More Than a Book Club
Maple Café – Edwardsburg
June 16 – 10:00 am

Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, their lives will change forever. Join us at Maple Cafe for the discussion of Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Stop by any location to reserve a copy before the discussion. 

Children’s Craft
Main Branch
June 16 – 11:00 am

Get creative at the Main Branch with a morning children’s craft.

Tie-Dye Fun
Mason/Union Branch
June 20 – 1:00 pm

Join us at the Mason/Union Branch for an afternoon of tie-dye fun! Bring your own shirt or item that you would like to customize with rubber bands, dye and twisting techniques.

Ocean Necklaces
Edwardsburg Branch
June 21 – All Day

Stop by the Edwardsburg Branch all day to create an ocean inspired necklace while supplies last.

Paper Airplane Contest
Howard Branch
June 22 – 1:00 pm

Join us for a fun afternoon of paper airplane racing! Test your airplane design skills to see if you have what it takes to go the distance. Grand prize will be awarded for the airplane that flies the farthest. All participants receive a small prize for participating.

Adult Craft Challenge
Edwardsburg Branch
June 22 – 4:00 pm

Are you crafty and want to show off your skills? Join us for a craft challenge! Participants will meet at Dollar General in Edwardsburg and be given a small budget for materials to create a masterpiece back at the library. Everyone will vote for their favorite piece. Program intended for ages 18 and older. Registration is required. Call (269) 487-9215 or visit any branch to register.

Abracadabra Magic
June 23
Main Branch: 1:00 pm
Howard Branch: 3:30 pm

Get ready to be amazed by magician Kevin Wilson! Join us at Main and Howard branches for a magic-filled afternoon.

Seashell Bracelets
Howard Branch
June 28 – 1:00 pm

Learn how to identify seashells and make your own bracelet! Participants will select, name and learn to classify a shell of their own. String real drilled seashells to make an all natural bracelet (complete with barrel clasps) that you can proudly wear home. Program intended for ages 10 and older. Registration is required. Call (574) 314-6454 or visit any branch to register.

Big Truck Day
Main Branch
June 29: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Local big trucks and construction vehicles will be in the Main Branch parking lot to check out up close and personal!

STEAM: Make a Sea Monkey Habitat
Main Branch
June 30 – 11:00 am

If you’ve never heard of “sea monkeys” get ready to learn all about this famous retro pet while making an aquarium for them to live and grow.

Writing Your Memoir: How to Get Started with Diana Raab
Edwardsburg Branch & Virtual
June 30 – 6:00 pm
Join award-winning, memoirist, poet, blogger, inspirational speaker and author of Writing for Bliss, Diana Raab for a memoir writing workshop. Participants can view the presentation via Zoom or join us at the Edwardsburg Branch for an in-person workshop. Visit the “Events and Programs” tab on our website for the link to the workshop.