Flat River Community Library – Events
Flat River Community Library

In-person programs are back! Join us for upcoming events, classes, and programs. All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted. At-A-Glance information.

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Library Closed (Everyone)
9:00am to 5:00pm
 Library Closed (Everyone)
Friday, Oct. 16, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Our team will be participating in a staff in‑service day, so the building will be closed. We look forward to serving you again when we reopen on Saturday, October 17!
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Gentle Basic Yoga (Everyone)
11:15am
 Gentle Basic Yoga (Everyone)
Saturday, Oct. 17, 11:15am
(Saturdays, October 17 & 31 at 11:15am)

Saturdays, October 17 & 31 (everyone)Local instructor Amy Hansen presents hatha and yin style yoga to increase flexibility, build strength and stamina and promote stillness of mind. For all ages and abilities. Yoga mats will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. We wil...read more
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Chair Yoga (Adult)
11am
 Chair Yoga (Adult)
Monday, Oct. 19, 11am
(Mondays, September 14 & 12; October 12 & 19)

Mondays, September 14 & 21; October 12 & 19 at 11amJoin certified yoga instructor Vanessa Palmer from Unveiled Expanse for beginner-level chair yoga. The session will include breath work, meditation, and slow-paced poses and movements done from sitting in and using a chair for balance. The c...read more
Know Your Community: Relief After Violent Encounter (RAVE) (Adult)
6pm
Know Your Community: Relief After Violent Encounter (RAVE) (Adult)
Monday, Oct. 19, 6pm
Monday, October 19 at 6pmJoin Donna Larson of Relief After Violent Encounter (RAVE) and Jill Hicks of Michigan Mobile Forensics 1 as they present on free and confidential services provided to the community and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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Preschool Storytime (Youth)
10:00am
 Preschool Storytime (Youth)
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10:00am
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 6Tuesdays at 10 am(September 8 – November 24, no program September 22)Engage your preschooler with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop earlyliteracy skills. Each week’s theme will be loosely based on a letter of the alphabet.
Learn About Ghost Investigating with Julie Rathsack (Teen & Adult)
6pm
Learn About Ghost Investigating with Julie Rathsack (Teen & Adult)
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6pm
Tuesday, October 20 at 6pm (teen & adult)Join paranormal investigator and author Julie Rathsack for an engaging look at how modern ghost investigations really work. Learn about tools like K2 meters, Spirit Boxes, SLS cameras, recorders, and more—and see examples of how they’re used d...read more
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Mini Movers (Youth)
10:00am
 Mini Movers (Youth)
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:00am
Mini Movers - Ages 2 & youngerWednesdays at 10 am(September 9 – November 25, no program September 23)Enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and playtime while building essential early literacy skills! Thisprogram is for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger and their caregivers.
TAB: Teen Advisory Board (Teen 13+)
3:30 PM
TAB: Teen Advisory Board (Teen 13+)
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3:30 PM
3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pmWhy join TAB? It’s a way to make new friends, suggest books and other materials for the library, plan programs, help make the library welcoming AND gain volunteer experience that looks great on a resume! See Miss Tiffany or other library staff for an applic...read more
Flat River Spoken Word Night (Adult)
7-8:30pm
Flat River Spoken Word Night (Adult)
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7-8:30pm
Flat River Brewing
3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm (adult)Join us for an evening of unforgettable stories and verse at Flat River Brewing. Listen, share, and connect through poetry and performance in a welcoming, creative space.
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Murder at the Library Take-Home Whodunit (Ages 8+ & Adult)
9:15am
Murder at the Library Take-Home Whodunit (Ages 8+ & Adult)
Thursday, Oct. 22, 9:15am
Pre-register Thursday, October 8 at 9:15amPick-up Thursday, October 22 - Thursday, October 29 (ages 8+ & adult)There’s been a murder at the library and we need your help to solve it in this take-home whodunit game! Play by yourself or with a group to get to know staff members and solve the...read more

or call (616) 754-6359.
Craft-In (Adult)
6pm
 Craft-In (Adult)
Thursday, Oct. 22, 6pm
4th Thursday of the month from 6 pm - 7:30 pm, AdultBring your works in progress, such as crochet, collage, sewing, etc., to the library! Each month will include library-provided paper crafting supplies or a special craft. Check our social media before each program to find out what we will be making...read more
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New Parent Skills & Support Group (Adult)
10am
New Parent Skills & Support Group (Adult)
Friday, Oct. 23, 10am
(Fridays, September 25 & October 23 at 10am)

Fridays, September 25 & October 23 at 10am (Adult)Join Bethany Hintz, LMSW Outpatient Therapist, and other new parents for an hour of skills and support in a safe space where you can have your voices heard and mental health normalized. If you have struggled with postpartum depression/anxiety, yo...read more
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Creepy Crawly Perler Art (Tween & Teen)
4:30 PM
Creepy Crawly Perler Art (Tween & Teen)
Monday, Oct. 26, 4:30 PM
Monday, October 26 at 4:30 pmMake a beetle or spider using Perler beads and turn your finished design into creepy wall art just in time for Halloween! Snacks are included.
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Preschool Storytime (Youth)
10:00am
 Preschool Storytime (Youth)
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10:00am
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 6Tuesdays at 10 am(September 8 – November 24, no program September 22)Engage your preschooler with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop earlyliteracy skills. Each week’s theme will be loosely based on a letter of the alphabet.
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Mini Movers (Youth)
10:00am
 Mini Movers (Youth)
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:00am
Mini Movers - Ages 2 & youngerWednesdays at 10 am(September 9 – November 25, no program September 23)Enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and playtime while building essential early literacy skills! Thisprogram is for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger and their caregivers.
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Faux Taxidermy Craft Night (Teen)
5:30 PM
Faux Taxidermy Craft Night (Teen)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30 PM
Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 pmMake a cute faux taxidermy wall decoration using a deconstructed stuffed bear, hot glue, and odds and ends! Pre-registration is required and opens October 15. Space is limited.

or call (616) 754-6359.
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Gentle Basic Yoga (Everyone)
11:15am
 Gentle Basic Yoga (Everyone)
Saturday, Oct. 31, 11:15am
(Saturdays, October 17 & 31 at 11:15am)

Saturdays, October 17 & 31 (everyone)Local instructor Amy Hansen presents hatha and yin style yoga to increase flexibility, build strength and stamina and promote stillness of mind. For all ages and abilities. Yoga mats will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. We wil...read more
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