• Cross Stitch Club

    A Monthly Adult Craft

    For all who are signed up for the Cross Stitch Club: pick-ups are March 14 (a four-leaf clover design), April 11 (bird in a nest pattern), and May 9 (glass of lemonade design). At this time the group is full, but you can always be added to the waiting list, and we can provide you with a copy of the pattern if you have your own supplies. Happy stitching!

    Black fabric with purple and green thread, embroidery hoop-cross stitch.

  • Spice Up your Spring

    Pick Up the Third Week of the Month

    Hope you all enjoyed the cookbooks last year! This season we are offering the chance to "spice up" your spring.  Each month, you'll get a sample of a spice, a fact sheet, and a link or recipes to try. Registration is required as supplies are limited. Sign up and spice it up!

    Wooden spoons with a variety of spices.

  • Summertime Book Sale

    August 22-27

    Summer may be hot, but our book sale is pretty cool! Stop by the library during open hours Monday, August 22 through Saturday, August 27 to browse our summer book sale and stock up on new books, movies, music, and more. 

  • Farmer's Market Kids' Day

    Third Thursday every month - Beginning in June

    The third Thursday of every month, visit Miss Lorry at the Farmers Market for Kids' Day from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We have plenty of fun activities planned for you, so make sure you stop by and visit a while!
    Kids Day at the Imlay City Farmers Market - Two kids waving excitedly, outdoor scene with birds, trees, and clouds.

  • Oceans of Possibilities - Summer Reading

    June 13-August 6

    We have something for everyone this summer during our Oceans of Possibilities reading program. The fun begins June 13th and carries through to August 6th. Ask the library for more details.
    Oceans of possibilities - break out of your shell this summer starting July 13th for our reading program. Sea turtles on brown background.

  • Summer Reading Kick-Off Bike Parade

    June 11, 1:00 PM

    Why ride around on a plain ol' bike when you can use your imagination and creativity to create an ocean-themed bike to cruise around Attica Park? The bike parade will begin at 1:00 PM and kick off by the library, so make sure your bike is decorated before you come, and arrive a little early to find the perfect space in the pack.

    Bike parade - young girl riding a bike through a park - June 11, at 1:00 PM

  • Pirate Scavenger Hunt

    June 13 - 18

    Pirates sailed into town recently and left a few things behind! Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet from the Imlay City Library anytime the week of June 13. Solve the puzzles with the hints provided, find the hidden items in shop windows of downtown businesses, then bring your completed sheet back to Miss Lorry for a special pirate-y treat! 

    Pirate ship on water with cloudy skies, pirate scavenger hunt solve the puzzles - June 13 through June 18

  • Upcycled Sea Creatures Design Challenge

    June 20 - June 25

    Do you think it's possible to create an octopus or crab from a plastic water bottle? Using materials you have at home, craft unique sea creatures for the library to display during the summer reading program.

    Drop off your finished art to Miss Lorry anytime while the library is open, all week long.

    Happy ocean creatures such as whale, starfish, jellyfish, and fish surrounding text that says "upcycled ocean creatures"

ATTENTION

Library Closure: Updated May 19

Schedule Update: The library has multiple staff in Covid-19 quarantine. Our schedule for this week has been changed as a result.
Monday, May 16: Attica & Imlay City closed
Tuesday, May 17: Attica closed & Imlay City curbside only from 12:00-5:00pm
Wednesday, May 18: Attica closed (per normal hours) & Imlay City curbside only from 2:00-7:00pm
Thursday, May 19: Imlay City curbside only from 10:00am - 8:00pm & Attica fully open 2:00 - 7:00pm
Friday, May 20: Imlay City curbside only from 10:00am - 5:00pm & Attica fully open 10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, May 21: Imlay City fully open 10:00am - 3:00pm. Attica closed (per normal hours)
Please call 810-724-8043 for curbside service.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate everyone's patience and understanding.

Covid Case at Library

May 15, 2022; Updated May 19, 2022

We have been notified of a library staff member with a confirmed case of Covid. This person worked at the Imlay branch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, May 11 - 13, and would have been contagious on those days. If you spent time at the library during that period, particularly if you were in close or extended contact with staff members, we recommend monitoring yourself for symptoms and getting tested. 

The building has been cleaned and disinfected. We recommend library visitors mask again for their own protection until further notice.

Update May 19: We have been informed of another staff member with Covid. There was no exposure for staff or patrons from this case.

Library Closure

May 28th & 30th

Both branches of the library will be closed on Saturday, May 28th and Monday, May 30th for the Memorial Day holiday. 

American flag

Seasonal Newsletter

Spring & Summer 2022

Please click here for the spring newsletter. 

Please click here for the summer newsletter.