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Library Groups

Library Group Meetings: Times and Locations

Our library groups are volunteer-led groups on a specific topic. The groups listed here are our current active groups. If you wish to volunteer to lead a new group, please call Davonne Rogers at 231-237-7332. The times and locations can change, so please refer to our event calendar for the most up to date information.

AUG – Apple Users Group

This group of Apple users gathers twice per month to discuss tips, problem-solving, and special topics: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Trustees Conference Room. Led by Wes Andersen.

 

NEW! Charlevoix French Conversation Group

Join us every Thursday from 5-6 in the Coeling Activity Room for an opportunity to speak French casually with other Francophiles! This group is for anyone who wants to practice speaking French, whether you’re a beginner or a fluent conversationalist. All are welcome! Led by Lauren King.


Knitting Group

Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or any other needlework, please feel free to join the Knitting Group which meets weekly: Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm in the Trustees Conference Room. All ideas and skill levels welcome! Led by Lynne Herrmann.

 

Sewing Group

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join this group which is open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome!

Open Sew – Bring ideas, materials, sewing machines, and other sewing implements to work on your projects: Fridays at 10:00 in the Community Room.

 Mahjong Group

Mahjong is a tile-based game that is similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. This library group of experienced players meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 – 3pm.

If you are new to the game and would like to learn more, drop in to the Coeling Activity Room on Tuesdays or Thursdays to observe and ask questions.

 

Charlevoix Film Club

  • Are you a film enthusiast? The Charlevoix Film Club will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5pm in Community Room A. They will screen a movie at 5pm and have a lively discussion afterwards! All are welcome. Led by Colin Morris. 
    The schedule and movie titles are below: 2025 Schedule – 3rd Thursday
    August 21: The Blind Side (2009)
    Fall Series Theme: Gifts
    November 20: Mr Holland’s Opus
    December 18: Grand Budapest Hotel

Charlevoices Writers Group

Charlevoices is a writing critique group whose aim is to to help fellow writers improve their work. We are open to poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Members are expected to give honest and gentle criticism, as well as suggestions for improvement. Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5pm in the Trustees Conference Room to share your writing and process. Led by Edd Tury.