Coldwater, MI

A study in 2012 reported that just one minute of popping provides the stress relief equivalent to a 33-minute massage! To combat any stress that participants may have, they will…

Join us for songs, fingerplays, and a story.  Best for ages 18 months - 3 years, but families of all ages are welcome to join us.

The Teen Advisory Council is a group of teens in grades 8-12 who live in Branch County and want to take an active part to help the library and the…

A fun and festive environment to meet new friends and read great books.  There will be contests, door prizes, and more!  For adults ages 18 and up.

The September selection is…

Build the tallest and strongest tower using just spaghetti noodles and mini marshmallows.  A trophy will be given to the tallest and strongest tower.  This fun program is for ages…

Watch Anime and have a Japanese inspired snack!  For ages 10-18.

BISD Board Meeting

Songs, rhymes, movement, and a story. For ages 3 and up and their families. 

Write a spooky, captivating opening to a scary story using 50 words or less for a chance to win a prize.

You can submit your story by email to reference@branchdistrictlibrary.org. Submissions…

Build the tallest and strongest tower using just spaghetti noodles and mini marshmallows.  A trophy will be given to the tallest and strongest tower.  This fun program is for ages…

This event is by donation. Doors will open and seating for this event will begin 30 minutes prior to showtime.

This dynamic music performance celebrates both Hispanic Heritage month and the…

The Human Library creates a safe space for dialogue where topics are discussed openly between our human books and their readers. We will have human books from all walks of…

Come in and play a game or puzzle with your friends and/or family and meet new people! For game players of all ages.

Join us to celebrate World Animal Day!  Bring in your favorite stuffed animal from home, learn the importance of animal adoption and caring for pets.  Coloring sheets and animal crafts…

Join us for songs, fingerplays, and a story.  Best for ages 18 months - 3 years, but families of all ages are welcome to join us.

We promote and financially support the instrumental music program of  Coldwater Schools to encourage students to attain the highest level of  musical achievement. We are only able to provide support…

Songs, rhymes, movement, and a story. For ages 3 and up and their families. 

The best part of being in a book club is getting to discuss the books you read with fellow bookworms, but it’s not always easy to stay on track and…

The best part of being in a book club is getting to discuss the books you read with fellow bookworms, but it’s not always easy to stay on track and…

Join us to listen to vinyl records and have a discussion about music.  This program is for adults ages 18 and up.

Please sign up in order to attend this program.

October is a beautiful time of year in Michigan.  Let's celebrate the colors of fall with poems, songs, crafts, and BOOKS, of course. This fun fall program is for ages…

Join us for our annual Family Fright Night with Trick or Treating, Games, Crafts, &  a haunted Circus Maze for our Teen and Adult crowd! 
 

Join us for our annual Family Fright Night with Trick or Treating, Games, Crafts, &  a haunted Circus Maze. 

All BDL branches closed for a staff in-service day.

Participants will learn about the 7 elements of digital storytelling to create three-to-five minute videos. Digital storytelling will allow participants to present life through their individual lenses. This program is…

Join us for songs, fingerplays, and a story.  Best for ages 18 months - 3 years, but families of all ages are welcome to join us.

Make Monster Eggs using food coloring, hard boiled eggs, and vegetable oil.  Have a discussion on the life cycle of a monster and the viscosity of oil and water.  This…

Songs, rhymes, movement, and a story. For ages 3 and up and their families. 

Using Popsicle sticks and a small tin bucket, generate Fall Fun Family ideas for all occasions and weather conditions.  This all ages program is perfect for families.

Families must sign up…

BISD Professional Development Day - No Classes for students