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4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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Valentine Treat Box

October 22, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Feb 10 @ 11am & Feb 11 @ 5pm – Make a cute box to store some Valentine’s goodies to give to that special someone! All materials provided. Registration requested.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Exploding Box Cards

May 21, 2025 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Jun 24 @ 11am – Get ready to add a little pop to your papercraft! Join our fun exploding box card class and learn how to create cards with a delightful, surprising reveal. Registration requested.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Ric Mixter: Bottled Goodbyes

July 23, 2024 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Sep 11 @ 5pm – Join us for a captivating presentation about the tragic messages left behind after maritime and aviation disasters, including the Titanic!

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Gmail Basics

May 26, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Jul 28 @ 1:30pm – Learn how to set up, access, and use a Gmail account. You’ll learn the basics of how email works, how to identify spam and scams, as well as Gmail specific knowledge on how to send, delete, and organize emails.

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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ChatGPT Basics

May 26, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult Leave a comment

Jun 30 @ 1:30pm – Learn about AI and how to use ChatGPT. No advanced knowledge required. If you’re comfortable browsing the web or using an app, you’re ready to try AI!

This program is appropriate for: Adults
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Plant Swap

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult, Family Leave a comment

Jun 29 @ 11am – Bring a little nature home and help something new take root. Stop by to pick up a small propagated plant or starter seeds and feel free to bring a small plant of your own to swap with fellow plant lovers. While supplies last.

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Family
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Paint a Pot

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Adult, Teen Leave a comment

Jun 9 @ 2pm – Patrons ages 14 and up are invited to add a personal touch to a plant pot using their own creativity and style. We’ll supply the pots, you bring the imagination! Registration is required.

This program is appropriate for: Adults, Teens
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Painting Party

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Children's Leave a comment

Jul 30 @ 10:30am – We’ll supply the paint and canvas, you bring the creativity! Join us as we experiment with some fun and unique painting methods.

This program is appropriate for: Children
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Rubber Band Flight Lab

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Children's Leave a comment

Jul 2 @ 10:30am – Get ready to take flight! Get ready to experiment and create your own flying machines with rubber bands and propellers. First come, first served. While supplies last.

This program is appropriate for: Children
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Magic Show

May 18, 2026 Brandon Richards Children's, Family, Teen Leave a comment

Jun 25 @ 10:30am – Join us for a fun, funny magic show that the whole family will love, and that will get everyone excited about the library and reading!

This program is appropriate for: Children, Family, Teens
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Email: staff@hlpl.org
4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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