Winter Reading Program

December 1st through February 29th, 2024

Join us for our Winter Reading Program for children ages 3-12. Beginning December 1st, Sign up through Beanstack at: waterfordmi.beanstack.org. When you are finished, stop by the children’s department to collect your bookmark, pencil, and book. Complete the reading challenge by Thursday, February 29th for a chance to win a gift card.

Weekly Storytimes: Session I: January 16th through February 14th

Drop-in storytimes are 30 minutes long and include a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Choose the age-appropriate session from those listed below.  NOTE: Children must be accompanied by a parent or a caregiver. No registration required.

Babytime Storytime

Tuesdays, 10:00a – 10:30a, Storytime/Craft Room 

Recommended ages 6 months to 15 months

Toddlertime Storytime

Wednesdays, 10:00a – 10:30a, Storytime/Craft Room 

Recommended ages 16 to 23 months

Two-Year-Old Storytime

Tuesdays, 11:00a – 11:30a, Storytime/Craft Room 

Recommended age two years old

Three-Year-Old Storytime

Wednesdays, 11:00a – 11:30a, Storytime/Craft Room 

Recommended age three years old

Saturday Story Time: Snow Time!

Saturday, January 6th, 10:30a-11:15a - Storytime/Craft Room 

Children in grades preschool through second grade (roughly ages 4-7) are invited to join us for winter themed stories and crafts. No Registration required.

Saturday Special: Yarn-mania

Saturday, January 13th, 10:30a-11:30a - Storytime/Craft Room

Create yarn pom-poms, then turn them into different animals, or design amazing art projects with yarn. Recommended for ages 8-12. No registration required.

Lego Club

Saturday, January 27th 10:15a-11:00a OR 11:30a-12:15p - Storytime/Craft Room 

Recommended ages 5 and up. Students meet to create their own Lego structure. No registration required.

Waterford Genealogical Society (WGS)

Afternoon meeting: Wednesday, January 3rd, 1:00p - 3:00p - Community Room

Genealogy is the study of family ancestries and histories. The (WGS) meets on the 1st Wednesday afternoon of the month in the Library’s Community Room. All are welcome to attend.

Evening meeting: Tuesday, January 9th, 7:00p - 8:30p via Zoom

A meeting of The Waterford Genealogical Society online via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. If you wish to attend you must register and enter your email address so we can send you the zoom link. Please register before 5pm of the day of the meeting. Julia Hanneman-Schoenbach moderaties the meetings. Meets online the second Tuesday of each month except in July and August.

Evening Book Discussion Group

Thursday, January 11th, 7:00p - 8:00p - Conference Room

Title: True Grit by Charles Portis. Copies of the book, including large print and book on CD, will be available at the Adult Reference Desk beginning December 16th. No registration required.

Matinee Movie: Till (2022)

Thursday, January 18th, 2:00p-4:00p - Community Room

Join us for free afternoon movie matinees. Most titles run between 90 to 120 minutes. Popcorn and beverages will be provided, but you may also bring your own snacks and drinks. No alcoholic or uncovered beverages. No registration required.

Movie trailer

Watercolor Basics with Katie

Saturday, January 20th, 2:00p-3:30p - Community Room

Join us for a fun, relaxing step-by-step watercolor painting class. First we’ll draw (or trace depending on your comfort level with freehand drawing) an image, and then learn a bit about watercolor and mixing techniques before painting. All supplies will be provided, but if you already own a set of watercolor paints and paintbrushes you’re welcome to bring those instead. Registration required.

Ask the Tech Guy Computer Help

Saturday, January 20, 30-minute timeslots 10:30a – 12:30p - Group Study Room

Computer/technology help. One-on-one assistance with your own device or computer (bring it in with you). Our computer systems administrator will do his best to troubleshoot your problem, answer your questions, or advise you on what to do. Registration required.

EBooks Help

Saturday, January 20, 30-minute timeslots 10:00a - noon - Assisted Study Room

Do you need help accessing all the free digital content the library has to offer? Bring your device and questions for help with downloading books, audiobooks, movies, music and magazines to your smartphone or tablet. Register for one-on-one help in a 30-minute session. Registration required.

Used Book Sale

Saturday February 3rd, 2024, 10:00a – 4:30p

Sunday, February 4th, 2024, 1:00p – 4:00p

Sunday Bag Sale $5/Bag all day - Bags provided. Payment by cash or check.

Used Book Donation Drop-off 

Saturday, January 13th, 2024, 10:00a - 1:00p. Community Room.

The Friends of the Library accepts gently used books in SALEABLE condition on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00a - 1:00p. Donations will be considered for use in the Library's collection as well as merchandise included at the Friends Used Book Sales.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: 

• Textbooks

• Encyclopedias

• Magazines

• VHS tapes

• Books on Cassette

• Reader's Digest Condensed Books

For a receipt, please bring a count of hard cover and soft cover books as well as media items with you. 

Holiday Closures

• New Year's: Sunday, December 31 through Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Regular hours resume Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 10:00a.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15th