Clarkston, MI

Bring your toddler to this fun, engaging storytime led by Miss Heather! We will share books, songs, flannel stories, and activities all designed to help build your child’s literacy skills.…

Take your favorite family portrait photo and turn it into a wooden puzzle! This will make a great conversation piece, and creates a truly unique puzzle to your collection. 

For questions…

Join fellow yarn enthusiasts to socialize while knitting or crocheting! All experience levels are welcome.

For questions about this program, please contact Saxony bettss@cidlibrary.org.

Drop in and play chess with us! No experience necessary, we can teach you!  All ages welcome.

In-Person, No Registration

For questions about this program, please email Thom Mackie at mackiet@cidlibrary.org. 

Come to the library's Information Desk starting on July 9th and pick up a spice packet with background information on the spice and 2-3 recipes that use it.  Take the…

A place where you can vent, be heard, and learn skills for this new journey. Topics include but are not limited to- 

Self-care

Communicating with your partner

Breastfeeding support 

Identifying your needs as a…

Teens interested in manga, anime, and Japanese culture can meet to discuss and swap their favorite titles, watch anime episodes, and more!

No registration required, drop-ins welcome!  Ages 14 and up.…

Update 6/7/2025: Event has been canceled due to schedule conflict.

A patriotic cookie decorating event for adults and teens to decorate cookies with royal icing! Example designs will be provided or…

Drop into our Open Studio for an opportunity for painters to bring their work and share ideas, information and encouragement. Guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies.

For more information,…

Break up your Thursday with some crafts! This is geared for K-5th grade, registration required please!

This month we'll be making 3 different kinds of sea creatures.

Questions? Ask Miss Stacia at…

Break up your Thursday with some crafts! This is geared for K-5th grade, registration required please!

This month we'll be making 3 different kinds of sea creatures.

Questions? Ask Miss Stacia at…

*Due to high demand, we've added a second session. Please only register for session 1 or session 2!

Break up your Thursday with some crafts! This is geared for K-5th grade,…

Every saw a book cover you just didn’t like? Redesign it in this program! Everything from the font, color scheme, and art is up to your imagination! Bring a book…

Friends of the Clarkston Independence District Library Board Meeting

This month's craft: Among Us plushie

Would you like to learn how to sew at home? Materials, supplies, and instructions are provided for a hand sewn take home craft! Some assembly…

Patrons are invited to create their own 3D printed cars for a derby track competition. The program will begin June 20th and will meet Friday, June 27th, July 11th and…

Join us for a morning of sewing. We will have our library's sewing machines set up and staff will be on hand to show you the basics. You can also…

Free monthly vision screening for children ages 5 months and up. Photos are taken of the child's eyes to check for potential vision problems. Results are immediate and a report…

Sign up for a 15 minute session to read with a therapy dog. These furry friends are great listeners because they are specially trained to provide comfort and…

This month's craft: wallet (subject to change)

Learn how to use a sewing machine at any skill level. All supplies are provided and you get to take home your creation! Legal…

Relive the fun of classic gaming! Join us for an exciting night with rotating retro video game titles. Ages 14 and up are welcome; those under 16 require a guardian…

Bring your toddler to this fun, engaging storytime led by Miss Heather! We will share books, songs, flannel stories, and activities all designed to help build your child’s literacy skills.…

Want to demo one of our Tech Toys or have a project you want to start working on? Come to our Innovations Lab, open from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM…

Join Michigan Moana and her friends for an interactive tour of the Polynesian islands. Our show provides a unique opportunity to learn about the distinct cultures of the Pacific Islands…

Join fellow yarn enthusiasts to socialize while knitting or crocheting! All experience levels are welcome.

For questions about this program, please contact Saxony bettss@cidlibrary.org.

Join us at Clintonwood spray park for a morning of free splash pad fun! The splash pad will be open from 10am-12pm, no admission cost, with special sensory tables and…

Sign up for a 20-minute introduction to the Library’s Serger, one of the available Tech Toys!

For questions about this program, please contact Saxony at bettss@cidlibrary.org.

Join Miss Heather for stories and songs, and then let your babies play together for the rest of the time! Each element of this storytime helps to exercise narrative skills,…

Clarkston Garden Walk tickets will go on sale June 16. Online sales will be available at the Clarkston Farm & Garden Club website, as well as ticket sales at the…