Library Events and News for September 2026
September 2026 Newsletter
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!
Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at your library’s book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and author talks. A headphone kind of day? Find your focus in a quiet area or vibe out in a cozy nook. Compose your future with new skills in your library’s makerspace or check out games and tools in the Library of Things. No matter what rhythm you find yourself in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you. This September, B sharp, and sign up for a library card!
Icelandic-Chinese composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey will serve as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month! This September, Laufey will join libraries nationwide to give everyone a front row seat to the joy of getting a library card.
In September, each new Coleman Area Library Card will also receive a special 3D printed surprise! Tell your friends and neighbors to sign up for a library card today.
Check out the fun things happening at the 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 you can Subscribe to our Google Calendar to stay up to date!
New Little Free Library
Check it out! The new Little Free Library is filled with used kid's books and ready for young readers to browse. Books in this box are free and available 24/7, and they are up off the ground and out of the weather. You'll find the new little library to the right of the front doors. Many thanks to Frank Kroll for building, installing, and donating this Little Free Library!
An Evening with author Craig Johnson
Join us for an evening with author Craig Johnson! New York Times best-selling author of the Walt Longmire mystery novels.
Whether you are a long time fan or new to his work, don't miss this chance to meet the man behind the legend! Learn about the stories that inspired the Netflix series and discover stories behind the iconic sheriff. Book sales & signing will follow this event. You won't want to miss this one!
This activity is funded in part by a grant from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council.
Tickets are $10.00 each, and can be bought online at: https://libraryevents.org or in-person at any of the locations below:
- Pere Marquette District Library
- Harrison District Library
- Gladwin County District Library
- Surrey Township Public Library
- Coleman Area Library
- Ideal Theater
- Sleepy Dog Books
New books are added regularly! Check out some of our newly added books for adults and children:
Ongoing Used Book Sale, $1 per Bag
Proceeds from the Used Book Sale benefit the Coleman Area Library and help us buy new books and put on free programs and events for all ages. You can shop the sale during regular business hours. Find spinning racks in the front lobby and more carts of books within the library. Fill a bag as full as you can and pay just $1.00! This sale is year-round and selection varies from week to week. Coming in early October, watch for the "Big Sale" after we receive the "leftovers" from the AAUW Book Sale at the Midland Mall which is held Sept. 26-27, 2026.
