Richland Community Library

Water: Why It Matters
All Ages Welcome

June 25 at 3:00 PM
Water is essential for life, yet clean and accessible water is increasingly at risk around the world. This engaging program explores the vital role water plays in our daily lives, our ecosystems, and our global future. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and multimedia resources, participants will learn about the water cycle, conservation efforts, pollution challenges, and how they can make a difference.
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Youth Author/Illustration Class
Thursday’s June 26 - July 31 @ 3 PM
Intended for 3rd - 5th Grades
Weekly class. Must be able to attend 5 of the six weeks.
Registration Required

Do you have a story to tell and pictures in your imagination? Join us for a hands-on Author-Illustrator Class just for 3rd–5th graders! Learn how to bring your ideas to life through words and art as you create short stories, poems and illustrations for a keepsake book.

✏️ Explore storytelling and character creation 🎨 Learn illustration tips and tricks

📖 Combine writing and drawing to make your own story for our keepsake book.

Whether you love writing, drawing, or both—this class is the perfect place to dream big and create something amazing!

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📚🎨 Weave a Bookmark! 🧵✨
3rd - 5th Grade
July 1 at 11:00AM
Registration Required
Calling all creative minds in grades 3–5! Join us at the library to learn the art of weaving and create your very own colorful bookmark. 🎨📖 We’ll supply the yarn, looms, and lots of inspiration—you just bring your imagination! Whether you’re a first-time weaver or a crafty pro, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind bookmark perfect for marking your next great read. Come weave, create, and have some crafty fun with us! 🧶🌟
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🎨🖌️ Printmaking Fun! 🖼️✨
1st - 5th Grade
July 8 at 11:00AM
Registration Required
Get ready to roll, stamp, and press your way to amazing art! Kids in grades 1–5 are invited to explore the colorful world of printmaking at the library. We’ll use different tools and techniques to create bold, beautiful prints you can take home and show off! 🎨🖍️ No experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready to make a little magic (and maybe a little mess!). Come see what you can create when you print, press, and play! 🎉🖼️
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Felt Pocket Pet 3rd - 5th grade July 15 at 11:00AM

🧵🐾 Make a Felt Pocket Pet! 🎨🧸
3rd - 5th Grade
July 15th at 11:00 AM
Registration Required
Calling all crafters in grades 3–5! Come to the library and create your very own felt pocket pet—a tiny, adorable friend you can carry everywhere! We’ll use colorful felt, simple stitching, and lots of imagination to bring these little creatures to life. 🧵✨ No sewing experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready for some hands-on fun. Whether your pet has wings, whiskers, or wild colors, it’s sure to be one-of-a-kind! 🐾🎉
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T-Shirt Applique 1st - 5th grade July 22 at 11:00 AM registration required

👕🎨 T-Shirt Appliqué Fun! 🧵✨
3rd - 5th Grade
July 22 at 11:00 AM
Registration Required
Get ready to turn a plain t-shirt into a wearable work of art! Kids in grades 3–5 are invited to the library to design and create their very own t-shirt appliqué. We'll use colorful fabric, shapes, and simply iron it on!—no sewing experience needed! 🎨🧵 Whether you dream up a dinosaur, a rainbow, or your own wild creation, you’ll leave with a t-shirt that’s as unique as you are. Let us know what size t-shirt you need during registration—and bring your imagination! 👕🌟
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Mask Decorating 1st - 5th grade July 29th at 11:00 AM registration required

🎭🎨 Decorate Your Own Mask! 🖌️✨
1st - 5th Grades
July 29th at 11:00 AM
Registration Required
Get ready to transform a simple mask into a masterpiece! Kids in grades 1–5 are invited to the library to design and decorate their very own one-of-a-kind mask. We’ll have lots of supplies—think feathers, gems, paint, and more—to help you create a mask that’s bold, colorful, and totally you! 🎨🧵 Whether you want to look mysterious, magical, or just downright fun, your imagination is the limit. Come create, craft, and let your creativity shine! 🎭🌈
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Location & Hours

Richland Community Library Location Photo
Richland Community Library Main Branch
8951 Park Street, Richland, MI 49083
269.629.9085 (Phone)
269.629.5330 (Fax)

Tuesdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 7 PM
Fridays 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM
Sundays Closed
Mondays Closed

Our book drop is located in the rear parking lot of the library, which is accessible though the Richland Eye Care parking lot off of 32nd Street.