Library Events and News for May 2026

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May 2026 Newsletter

Summer isn't far away! Did you know you can use your Coleman Area Library card to "Check out Michigan" with the Michigan Activity Pass? MAP provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and explore participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas in the state at free or discounted rates. Visit popular destinations like the Yankee Air Museum, Sea Life Aquarium, Platte River State Fish Hatchery, Tawas Point Lighthouse, Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Legoland Discovery Center, and MANY more! Get started by visiting: https://miactivitypass.org

Check out the fun things happening at the Coleman Area Library this month!

Click the calendar image below to visit the Calendar of Events page. From there you can download the monthly printable calendar or Subscribe to our Google Calendar to stay up to date!

The calendar for Coleman Area Library in May 2026, featuring events like StoryTime, crafts, and a blood drive.

New books are added regularly! Check out some of our newly added books for adults and children:

Here are some upcoming events and popular resources:

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Blood Drive

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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StoryTime (1st & 3rd Tuesday each month)

Tuesday, May 5

A person is cutting blue paper, creating a card that says "Happy Mother’s Day!" with colorful decorations on a floral background.

Mother's Day (walk-in) Craft

Friday, May 8

Four people are walking together on a path, wearing casual outfits with shorts and various styles of shoes.

Footnotes Walking Club

Friday, May 15

A person is embroidering a floral design with colorful threads on a fabric hoop, surrounded by spools of thread.

Embroidery Class

Friday, May 22

Two children are drawing colorful chalk art on a green surface, using various chalk colors to create their artwork.

Chalk the Block

Stop in anytime this week - May 26 through May 30

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Summer Reading Program begins!

June and July 2026

Michigan Activity Pass

Free or reduced admission to Michigan attractions

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Community Room Rental

Rent the Library's community room for the day! Use it for a baby shower, family reunion, birthday party, and more. Room capacity is 48 people. The cost is $100, with a deposit of $20 refunded upon…