Apply to be a Junior Friend May 1st – 31st.

Junior Friends must be 12-18 years of age by June 18th, 2018.

Applications will be available at the circulation desk starting May 1st.

Junior Friends volunteer during the Summer Reading Program (June 18th – July 31st, 2018) by helping kids and teens sign up for the program, handing out prizes, and helping out with special events. Earn volunteer credit and help with the Summer Reading Program.

Volunteers must attend one of the following training sessions:
Wednesday, June 13th at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 14th at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 15th at 2:00 p.m.

We’ll hold our annual Junior Friends’ Lock-in on Friday, August 3rd from 4:45 – Midnight
Permission slips are required by August 1st.

Thought-provoking discussions in an informal environment. Meetings will take place at the Red Brick Cafe, 8952 1st St. in Baroda. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required.

This group will meet at 6:30 p.m.

February 21st: X: A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz and Kekla Magoon
March 21st: The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols
April 18th: Quiet by Susan Cain

The Book Hounds are searching for great stories. Do you have one you’d like to share? Children of all ages are invited to read a favorite story to one of our canine friends. Registration is requested. A legal waiver must be signed by each child’s parent or legal guardian before participating.

Dog time donated by Best Friends 4-H Club.

Upcoming Date:
Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.
May 9th
June 13th
July 11th

Complete a challenge or build whatever you can imagine. Snacks provided. Grades K-4.

Upcoming Dates:
Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.

May 22nd
June 26th
July 24th

The Library offers several book clubs for different age groups.

View our calendar for dates, times, and current titles being discussed.

My First Book Club: Preschoolers (ages 4+), Kindergartners, and 1st Graders are invited with their parents or caregivers to attend this book club. Kids will receive a free copy of the book at sign up, which can be read with the help of a parent. At our book club meeting, we will have a story time to explore the themes of the book, then enjoy snacks and fun activities. Registration is required.

Bookworms Book Club: Newly independent readers in grades 2-3 will challenge themselves with a chapter book each month, then come together to do activities, play games, eat snacks, and get excited about reading and sharing what they have read. Receive a free copy of the book during registration.

‘Tween Tomes: A book group for kids in grades 4-6 who like food, fun, and great books. Group meets the third Thursday of each month (September – May) from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Registration is required and is limited to 12. Participants will receive a free copy of the book compliments of the Friends of the Library through a Heart of Cook Grant.

Pizza & Pages Teen Book Group: A book group for teens in grades 7-12. Books are donated by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required. This group meets every other month.

Morning Book Club: A club for people who enjoy popular reads. Books will be available one month in advance during registration. This group meets the second Tuesday of the month.

Generation Next Book Club: Thought-provoking discussions in an informal environment. Meetings will take place at the Red Brick Cafe, 8952 1st St. in Baroda. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required.

Computer Classes are available throughout the year. Patrons ages 13 and up may bring their own laptop or borrow one from the Library. A limited number of computers will be available for each class. Registration is required. View our calendar for upcoming classes.

Can’t join us in person?

Simply dial (269) 429-1234 for new children’s stories every week.