Parchment Community Library

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Parchment Community Library "Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries." What a deal!

We have books for all ages, including large print books, magazines, graphic novels, DVDs, and audiobooks on CD. Sign up for our monthly email newsletter or view our current newsletter:
https://www.parchmentlibrary.org/newsletter/

Trick or treat with Mrs. B and your favorite Library staff!Little ones ages 5 and younger are invited to dress up in Hal...
10/21/2026

Trick or treat with Mrs. B and your favorite Library staff!

Little ones ages 5 and younger are invited to dress up in Halloween costumes and join Library staff for a morning of trick-or-treat fun!

Please register so we will have enough treats - and please bring your own treat bag.

You can register in any of three ways:
1) 💻Online via the events calendar on our website
2) 🙋In person at the Library
3) 📱By calling the Library at (269) 343-7747

There is a direct link to the registration form in the comments.

We can't wait to see everyone!

Tomorrow! Draw inspiration from our beautiful Kindleberger Park and its gorgeous Garden, or take the time for your own w...
10/21/2026

Tomorrow! Draw inspiration from our beautiful Kindleberger Park and its gorgeous Garden, or take the time for your own writing while in company with fellow wordsmiths.

This 30-minute writing session is followed by a short optional time to share your writing. It doesn't matter if you're just getting started or if you've been journaling/publishing/jotting things down for years - we can all use a little time to dedicate to writing, and to talking to others who enjoy doing the same!

If the weather allows, we'll meet outside at the Kindleberger Park Historic Marker behind the Library, but if not, we will meet inside the Library instead, so dress in layers! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your own writing materials.

Thursday, October 22
5:30-6:15 pm
Adults 18+

Registration is requested.

You can register in any of three ways:
1) 💻Online via the events calendar on our website
2) 🙋In person at the Library
3) 📱By calling the Library at (269) 343-7747

Write Out is an annual celebration hosted by the National Writing Project that inspires writers to draw from the world around them through place-based writing and sharing — deepening connections to place, nature, and community. Free and open to all, this year’s Write Out celebration will take place October 11–25, 2026. This year’s theme, Write Where We Stand, centers writing in the places that shape and sustain us.

Tomorrow evening! Relax into the end of the week with yoga with our favorite instructor, Alla Claeys!Vinyasa yoga is wel...
10/20/2026

Tomorrow evening! Relax into the end of the week with yoga with our favorite instructor, Alla Claeys!

Vinyasa yoga is welcoming for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and please bring a yoga mat if you have one. The Library will have some mats available for those who don't have one.

No registration needed.

Wednesday, October 21
5:15-6:15 pm
Adults 18+

The OLLI at WMU Senior Readers Theater group has cancelled their performance scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at the ...
10/20/2026

The OLLI at WMU Senior Readers Theater group has cancelled their performance scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at the Parchment Community Library. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Such a beautiful day - and such beautiful beginnings! This morning, our three new young trees were planted along the ed...
10/20/2026

Such a beautiful day - and such beautiful beginnings! This morning, our three new young trees were planted along the edges of our parking lot, where they will grow to provide shade and beauty for years to come.

Many, many thanks to Arborist Services of Kalamazoo, who gave these three trees their best start at life. The white pine was planted to replace one that was struck by lightning and taken down earlier this summer.

And the biggest thanks go to our generous donor, who saw the need for better shade for our parking lot and the benefits and beauty of growing things, and donated the two red maples. We are so excited to watch as they grow!

Tomorrow! Join us to explore the challenges and camaraderie that come with age, with tales that not only entertain but a...
10/20/2026

Tomorrow! Join us to explore the challenges and camaraderie that come with age, with tales that not only entertain but also unite us in the understanding that our stories are intertwined.

OLLI at WMU Senior Readers Theater celebrates life’s ongoing narrative, with live stories written and performed by those who know that the best acts are yet to come!

Wednesday, October 21
1:00-2:00 pm
Adults of all ages (young or not so young at heart!)

Registration is requested.

You can register in any of three ways:
1) 💻Online through the events calendar on our website
2) 🙋In person at the Library
3) 📱Calling the Library at (269) 343-77472

OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at Western Michigan University is an organization for people 50 and better, where age is embraced and wisdom is celebrated.

Lego Club starts in an hour!No registration needed; come on and join the fun!Monday, October 195:30-6:30 pmFor kids who ...
10/19/2026

Lego Club starts in an hour!

No registration needed; come on and join the fun!

Monday, October 19
5:30-6:30 pm
For kids who enjoy building!

This Wednesday! Ease into the end of the month with an evening session of yoga with our favorite instructor, Alla Claeys...
10/18/2026

This Wednesday! Ease into the end of the month with an evening session of yoga with our favorite instructor, Alla Claeys!

Vinyasa yoga is welcoming for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and please bring a yoga mat if you have one. The Library will have some mats available for those who don't have one.

No registration needed.

Wednesday, October 21
5:15-6:15 pm
Adults 18+

Join us to explore the challenges and camaraderie that come with age, with tales that not only entertain but also unite ...
10/18/2026

Join us to explore the challenges and camaraderie that come with age, with tales that not only entertain but also unite us in the understanding that our stories are intertwined.

OLLI at WMU Senior Readers Theater celebrates life’s ongoing narrative, with live stories written and performed by those who know that the best acts are yet to come!

Wednesday, October 21
1:00-2:00 pm
Adults of all ages (young or not so young at heart!)

Registration is requested.

You can register in any of three ways:
1) 💻Online through the events calendar on our website
2) 🙋In person at the Library
3) 📱Calling the Library at (269) 343-77472

OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at Western Michigan University is an organization for people 50 and better, where age is embraced and wisdom is celebrated.

This Thursday! Draw inspiration from our beautiful Kindleberger Park and its gorgeous Garden, or take the time for your ...
10/18/2026

This Thursday! Draw inspiration from our beautiful Kindleberger Park and its gorgeous Garden, or take the time for your own writing while in company with fellow wordsmiths.

This 30-minute writing session is followed by a short optional time to share your writing. It doesn't matter if you're just getting started or if you've been journaling/publishing/jotting things down for years - we can all use a little time to dedicate to writing, and to talking to others who enjoy doing the same!

If the weather allows, we'll meet outside at the Kindleberger Park Historic Marker behind the Library, but if not, we will meet inside the Library instead, so dress in layers! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your own writing materials.

Thursday, October 22
5:30-6:15 pm
Adults 18+

Registration is requested.

You can register in any of three ways:
1) 💻Online via the events calendar on our website
2) 🙋In person at the Library
3) 📱By calling the Library at (269) 343-7747

Write Out is an annual celebration hosted by the National Writing Project that inspires writers to draw from the world around them through place-based writing and sharing — deepening connections to place, nature, and community. Free and open to all, this year’s Write Out celebration will take place October 11–25, 2026. This year’s theme, Write Where We Stand, centers writing in the places that shape and sustain us.

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401 S Riverview Drive
Parchment, MI
49004

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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