Join us Saturday, June 25 for Coloring and Coffee. The library is open from 10-2 and materials and coffee will be available all day.
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Essential Oil Gardening
Join us Monday, June 20 at 6 pm to create essential oil blends to organically improve your garden and prevent pests. Cost of event is $5 to cover materials.
Silly Summer Adventures with Alyssa
One story time is just not enough during the summer. Join Alyssa every Wednesday morning at 10:15 for stories, games, crafts, and activities of all sorts.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Join us Saturday, June 18 at 11 am at the Swinging Bridge Park for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party. We’re going to have wacky races, goofy games, fun prizes, and a fantastic picnic catered by City Bakery & Bistro. Please sign up at the library.
Aitkin Library Painting Party
Library Painting Party
Saturday, April 16 @ 10:00 am
Admission $15 (normally $30)
Even people with no experience will leave the class with a painting to be proud of. There will be two to choose from. They can be viewed on the library’s Facebook page or at the library. Seating is limited and almost full.
Weight Watchers Presents: Dish it Out
Thursday, Apirl 14 @ 5:30
Chef Isabella from Vincenzo, Italy will give a public demonstration on nutritional and authentic ways to cook pasta. Best of all, she’ll be providing samples!!! This Weightwatchers meeting is open to the public
Henna Design for Young Adults
Thursday, April 14 @ 5:00
This class will teach teens and young adults some intricate henna designs, so they can make their own temporary tattoos.
Kids Flower Pot Decorating & Planting
Kids’ Sunflower Planting 5:00 pm
Kids will design two flower pots. In one pot, they’ll transplant a pansy, and in the other one, they’ll plant a sunflower seed, and watch it grow! I’ve heard flowers make great Mothers’ Day Gifts! <3
Adult Coloring & Coffee
Coloring books, pencils, and coffee are provided.
People all over the country are rediscovering the simple joy of coloring. It’s a creative way to reduce stress, express yourself, and meet with friends.
We’ll be meeting Monday April 11 at 4:00.
Organic Gardening 101
The Croswell Community Garden will be starting a 3 part series on organic gardening. The first class will be at Aitkin Memorial District Library 
Saturday, April 2 at 1:00. The class will cover the basics of organic gardening. Topics covered will include: What is organic gardening? Why is it important? How to keep your plants healthy by managing their access to water, sun, and air.