Gladwin County District Library and Beaverton Branch Library

05/12/2026

What a beautiful morning for a walk! Join us next month for Roaming Reads on June 9th at 9 am. We will meet at the North Park Skate Park Trailhead, walk down to Riverwalk and back.

05/11/2026

If you've ever wanted to destroy something in the name of learning — this is your moment. Come take apart hard drives at the Beaverton Library tomorrow, Tuesday 3–4 PM. It's free, it's fun, and nobody's putting anything back together. 😈🛠️

05/11/2026

🚀🧱 Duplo Club — Tomorrow! 🧱🚀
Calling all little builders! Join us Tuesday upstairs at the Gladwin Library for a morning full of creative building, fun, and making new friends.
Bring your imagination — we’ll supply the Duplos! ✨
Don’t miss it!

05/11/2026

☕🎴 Coffee & Card Games — Tomorrow!
Love coffee and card games? Come hang out at the Beaverton Library for a fun, relaxing morning!
🕙 Drop in anytime between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
✅ No registration needed — just bring your love of good coffee and good company!
See you there! 📚💬

05/11/2026

⚡🦸‍♂️ Calling all Super Heroes! 🦸‍♀️⚡
Tomorrow (Tuesday), zoom into the Beaverton Library between 10:00–11:00 AM for Super Hero Club!
Bring your cape, your mask, and your imagination for a morning of fun, games, and superhero adventures. ✨💥
Little heroes of all kinds are welcome — don’t miss it!

05/11/2026

🎧📖 WALK + LISTEN + CHAT! 🎧📖
Looking for a way to get active as the weather gets nicer and finally finish those books on your reading list? ☀️👟
Join us for Roaming Reads, a silent audiobook walking group! The best of both worlds: quiet, independent listening during the walk, followed by a social chat to share what we learned or loved.
📍 Where: Start at North Park ➡️ Walk to Riverwalk ➡️ Return to North Park.
🎧 What to Bring: Your phone/device, headphones/earbuds, a loaded audiobook, and water!
💬 The Plan: We’ll walk and listen to our own stories individually, then meet up at the end for a brief chat about what we're reading.
No pressure, just good vibes and great stories. Let’s get our steps in! 🚶‍♀️☀️
Drop a comment if you can make it! 👇

05/11/2026

👶 Baby Time is tomorrow (Monday)!
Bring your littlest ones (0–16 months) to the Gladwin Library from 1:30–2:15 PM for music, nursery rhymes, stories, and playtime! 🎵📖✨
Older siblings are welcome too — it’s a fun, engaging time for the whole family! 💛

05/10/2026

🎮 Teen Game Club — Tomorrow! 🎮
Join us Monday from 6-7 PM upstairs at the Gladwin Library to relax, play games, and hang out with friends!
We’ve got several consoles and board games ready for you to enjoy. 🕹️♟️
Come have fun — we can’t wait to see you there!

05/10/2026

🦌 BOOK SIGNING EVENT 🦌
Forest Legend: The Tale of Ol' Split Toe
by Dan Ellens, Michigan Conservationist & Author
Travel through time with a legendary whitetail buck and explore the inner workings of the forest and humanity's relationship with nature — set on eighty mid-Michigan acres bordering the Clam River.
📍 Gladwin Library
📅 Monday, May 11th
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Schedule:
5:30 — Meet Dan, hear about his off-grid lifestyle and local treehouse
6:00 — Reading excerpt & discussion of Forest Legend
6:30 — Q&A and book signing
"A powerful, lyrical meditation on wilderness, myth, and memory. Ellens has created a tale that feels ancient and urgent at the same time."
— William Gibson, author of Neuromancer and NYT bestseller Agency
Free and open to the public. Come out and support a local Michigan author! 🌲

05/10/2026

📚🤫 Silent Book Club at the Beaverton Library! 🤫📚
Need a peaceful hour to read? Join us tomorrow (Monday) from 3:15–4:15 PM.
We’ll enjoy 45 minutes of quiet reading, then (if you’d like) share what we’re reading and chat with fellow book lovers. No pressure — just good books and good company! 💛
Bring your current read and relax surrounded by stories.

05/10/2026