April 2025 @ Black Earth Public Library
News, events, and programs at Black Earth Public Library in April 2025!
Library News
Library Board Member Needed
The Black Earth Public Library Board of Trustees is searching for a volunteer trustee to join our team and advocate for the community.
Our primary projects are moving the library expansion project forward, continuing exciting programming, and welcoming a new director to our community.
Trustees should be residents of Black Earth or surrounding townships, energetic and forward-thinking, and ready to steer our library into the future.
To inquire or express interest, call the library at 608-767-4905 or email Carla at chuston@blackearthlibrary.org.
Friends of the Black Earth Library Annual Book Sale
Thursday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday, April 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Friends of the Black Earth Public Library are having their annual book sale during the weekend of Black Earth Garage Sale Days. Come shop for hundreds of gently used books, movies, music, and more. Bring your own bag and fill a bag for only $5! To volunteer to help out with the sale, please contact befriendsoflibrary@gmail.com or stop by the library to sign up.
Kids
April Activity Grab Bags for Kids
A new bag containing activity sheets, stickers, and a craft will be available starting Tuesday, April 1. Stop by the library to pick up your bag, or call 608-767-4905 to have a bag set aside.
Storytime
Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs, and fun activities with friends! Best for babies and toddlers, but the whole family is always welcome.
Toddler Art
Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29 from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Come create, explore, and play at the library! Our art experiments for little hands are designed to encourage curiosity and build motor skills. Enjoy the process and come dressed for a mess.
Homeschool Hangout: Button Maker
Thursday, April 17 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Homeschooling families are welcome to join us at the library for Homeschool Hangout! Each month will feature a fun activity for the whole family.
Teens
Teen Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
Monday, April 21 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us at our next Teen Advisory Board Monthly Meeting. We’ll be decorating the teen section, planning teen summer programs, and eating snacks! New members are always welcome.
Adults
Spice of the Month Kits
Each month we will be providing "take-and-make" kits featuring a different spice, herb, or blend. Each kit will include information about the featured spice, two simple recipe suggestions, and enough spice to make both of the recipes included. The kits are free, but supplies are limited. Please, only one kit per household. For April we’ll be offering cocoa powder.
Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the Black Earth Municipal Building Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of the novel An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P. D. James. Copies of the book, including large print and audio copies, are available at the library.
This Month’s Adult Display
“Today’s Forecast: Whatever the weather, we have books!”
Coming Soon
Meet & Greet with Library Director Carla Huston sponsored by the Friends of the Black Earth Library
Memorial Day Weekend Closure