1st Tuesday of every month at 6pm Are you looking to connect with other readers who enjoy and discuss thought-provoking literature? Join our Happy Bookers Book Club for monthly discussions! Upcoming discussions:June - American Dirt by Jeanine CumminsJuly - Owner of a Lonely Heart ...read more

1st Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pmJoin the Flat River chapter of Silent Book Club® on the first Wednesday of each month at Flat River Brewing! There’s noassigned reading; just bring what you’re reading and enjoy an hour of quiet camaraderie before an optional half-hour discussi...read more

1st Thursday of each month at 7pmFriends of the Flat River Community Library monthly meeting.  Public welcome!

Saturday, June 6 from 11 am to 3 pmReady to dig up some fun? Join us anytime from 11 am–3 pm to sign up for Summer Reading and discover FREE mini golf, face painting, a bounce house, and a petting zoo. Get ready to Unearth a Story and kick off your summer adventure!

Mondays, June 8, 15 & 22 from 10 - 11:30 am (Adult)Participants will learn the essential elements of how to make handmade lace with shuttle tatting, including the double stitch, the flip, picots, joins, and rings, in this three-part class. One pre-registration is required for all three sessions ...read more

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

2nd Monday of every month at 6pm Join our monthly writer's group! This group is open to all experience levels and genres. Participants will share writing interests, and discuss and workshop their writing, so feel free to bring your work in progress!

Tuesdays at 10 am - Ages 3 to 6(June 9 – July 28 , no program June 30)Engage your preschooler with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop early literacy skills. This summer’s theme is “Unearth a Story”!

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Tuesday, June 9 at 4 pmTeens in grades 6-12 will learn the fundamentals and techniques of Civil War-era swordsmanship with Jerry Berg of the Swordsmanship Museum & Academy. Pre-registration is required and opens on May 26. Space is limited.

Wednesdays at 10 am - Ages 2 and younger(June 10 – July 29, no program July 1)Enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and playtime while building essential early literacy skills! This program is for babies and toddlers.

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30pm The Library Board of Trustees meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss library operations, planning, and policy. These meetings are open to the public, and community members are welcome to attend and observe.

2nd Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pmSwing by Flat River Brewing and join us for a casual night of table top games. We'll provide some games and apps, but feel free to bring any game you'd like to play.

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Thursdays, May 14, June 11 & July 9 at 11amJoin certified yoga instructor Vanessa Palmer 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 class will facilitate a sense of ca...read more

Thursday, June 11 at 2:30 pmMeet real-life birds of prey like hawks, owls, and falcons, and discover their habitats and life stories with Outdoor Discovery Center. Explore hands-on artifacts like skulls, feathers, pelts, and talons. No registration required, but seating is limited.

2nd Thursday of every month from 6-7:30pmJoin the Flat River Adult Advisory Board! This is a volunteer opportunity for adults who are 18 years old or older and are active patrons of the Flat River Community Library. They will assist in the planning of library programs and events as well as suggest m...read more

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Mondays, June 8, 15 & 22 from 10 - 11:30 am (Adult)Participants will learn the essential elements of how to make handmade lace with shuttle tatting, including the double stitch, the flip, picots, joins, and rings, in this three-part class. One pre-registration is required for all three sessions ...read more

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Monday, June 15 at 4 pmMake an art on the windows surrounding the Teen Lounge for a chance to win! You’ll be provided a “frame” within which to create your art using only library-provided window markers. Creations should fit this summer’s theme of “Unearth a Story.&rdqu...read more

Monday, June 15 at 6pm (Adult)Join Flat River Community Players for a hands-on workshop focused on building improv skills in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming space. Come make new friends, share some laughs, and learn about the FRCP community!  

Tuesdays at 10 am - Ages 3 to 6(June 9 – July 28 , no program June 30)Engage your preschooler with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop early literacy skills. This summer’s theme is “Unearth a Story”!

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Wednesdays at 10 am - Ages 2 and younger(June 10 – July 29, no program July 1)Enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and playtime while building essential early literacy skills! This program is for babies and toddlers.

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

3rd Wednesday of each 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 appli...read more

Wednesday, June 17 at 6pm (Adut)Join Chris Swanson from Mycophile’s Garden as he discusses the various forgeable mushrooms in the Great Lakes region, and teaches tips and tricks on how to find and identify them. 

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.

The library will open at 11am after the monthly staff meeting.

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Pickup Friday, June 19 - Saturday, June 27What happens when you mix sugar with a little patience? A sweet science experiment! Pick up a DIY kit to grow your own rock candy at home! All supplies will be included. Pre-registration is required and opens on June 5.

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Friday, June 19 from 8 - 11pm (Adult)Join Lifted Veil Paranormal Investigations for an engaging, hands‑on evening featuring ghost‑hunting equipment demos, small‑group investigations, and real evidence from past cases. Experience what it’s like to conduct a true paranormal investigation inside ...read more

Saturday, June 20 at 12pm (Everyone)Celebrate the Summer Solstice with slow, restorative gentle yoga and sound healing. Slow movement and mindful breath will be combined with crystal bowls, chimes, and other vibrational tones to help you release stress and realign with the energy of light and abunda...read more

Mondays, June 8, 15 & 22 from 10 - 11:30 am (Adult)Participants will learn the essential elements of how to make handmade lace with shuttle tatting, including the double stitch, the flip, picots, joins, and rings, in this three-part class. One pre-registration is required for all three sessions ...read more

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Monday, June 22 at 3:30 pm“Hold onto your butts...” and join us for an interactive viewing of Jurassic Park (©Universal Pictures, PG-13) just for teens! Come dressed as your favorite character (or in your best Hawaiian shirt and glasses) and participate with audience cues. Snacks wi...read more

Monday, June 22 at 6pm (Adult & Ages 8+)Dr. Cory Redman from the Grand Rapids Public Museum will present on the discovery of a nearly complete juvenile Mastodon skeleton that was found during a construction dig on the Clapp family property in Kent City in 2022.  

Tuesdays at 10 am - Ages 3 to 6(June 9 – July 28 , no program June 30)Engage your preschooler with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop early literacy skills. This summer’s theme is “Unearth a Story”!

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Tuesday, June 23 at 6pm (Adult)While we can’t get fresh T-rex meat, we can cook with the next best thing—chicken! Come explore different ways to cook the modern relatives of dinosaurs and learn some new recipes. Pre-registration is required and opens June 9.

Wednesdays at 10 am - Ages 2 and younger(June 10 – July 29, no program July 1)Enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and playtime while building essential early literacy skills! This program is for babies and toddlers.

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Wednesday, June 24 at 6pm (Adult)Read along with all of Montcalm County and join us for a book discussion on a title relevant to the area. The book will be revealed at the 2026 One Book One County, Montcalm kickoff event on May 19 at MCC.

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Thursday, June 25 from 1 - 3 pmDive into bubbly bliss at our annual Foam Party with tons of foam, lively music, fun games, and lots of excitement! Be sure to wear a swimsuit or clothes you don’t mind getting wet, and bring a towel! Note: foam is vegan, water-based, and hypoallergenic.

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

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Saturdays, May 30; June 27 (backyard only no bulding access) ; July 11 & 25 at 11:15amLocal 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 parti...read more

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more

Monday through Friday from 11 am - 1 pm (Youth 18 and younger and developmentally delayed adults up to 26 years of age)(June 8 - September 4, except July 3)We are excited to begin a new partnership this year with Feeding America® West Michigan as a site in their Gather 2 Grow program. Free meals...read more