Calendar

Council Meeting

January 21, 2020, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Oscar-Worthy Movie Marathon

January 17, 2020, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

It's Oscar season! Want to catch up on the best movies of the past year? Join us each week to watch a different movie that's in the running for an Academy Award.

Book Sale by Friends of Library

January 18, 2020, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Find great deals on cookbooks, technical books, children's books, fiction and non-fiction. Please note: Books are not grouped by subject, and inventory of a particular type of book or specific title is not guaranteed.

Library Closed

January 20, 2020, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Please use drop box outside south entrance to return materials while library is closed.

Itch to Stitch

January 21, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Knitters and crocheters gather every Tuesday to work on their latest projects. Bring your work, enjoy the company, and get help from experienced knitters.

Silent Reading Party

January 21, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Need a quiet place to read? Come to our Silent Reading Parties! At these events we will provide you with a quiet place to read and relax with snacks. All you have to do is show up with a book to read.

Census 2020 Recruitment

January 22, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Interested in employment with the 2020 Census? Get all your questions answered from census staff at this weekly drop-in event.

VIP Support Group

January 22, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Imagine getting sighted assistance by just tapping a button and being connected with someone trained to help you. Aira, an app gaining steam, offers just that. Learn more on what Aira, and other apps, can do for you and your independence.

Finals Study Hall

January 22, 2020, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Are high school finals stressing you out? Need a place to study or to take a break from studying? Join us for plenty of snacks, seats, and stress-busters. We will stay open afterhours and bring in special guest animals to pet and play with.

Baby Buddies

January 23, 2020, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Set aside time to bond with your new little one over songs, rhymes, and games. For babies 1 year old and younger with a caregiver. Older siblings welcome.

Quilting

January 23, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Learn the basics of quilt making from start to finish in our weekly workshop. Create your own sample squares using traditional and modern techniques.

Responding to Islamophobia

January 23, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

As Islamaphobic sentiments continue to rise across the country, we take this time to address the impacts that negative attitudes have on our Muslim neighbors here in Taylor and discuss ways to forge a more welcoming community together. Panelists from the Council on American-Islamic Relations join library staff for this important discussion.

Oscar-Worthy Movie Marathon

January 24, 2020, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

It's Oscar season! Want to catch up on the best movies of the past year? Join us each week to watch a different movie that's in the running for an Academy Award.

Books & Bites

January 26, 2020, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Books & Bites is a monthly book club that reads and discusses YA books. Meetings occur on the fourth Sunday of every month at 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in joining us, please ask the front desk for a copy of the current book.

Toddler Storytime

January 27, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Taylor Community Library

Enjoy a morning out of the house with new stories, songs, toys, and friends. For kids 3 and under with a caregiver.

LEGO Club

January 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Calling all builders! Take on our weekly LEGO challenge, and build your own creation with our blocks and bricks. We will display it at the library until the next session.

Itch to Stitch

January 28, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Knitters and crocheters gather every Tuesday to work on their latest projects. Bring your work, enjoy the company, and get help from experienced knitters.

Census 2020 Recruitment

January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Interested in employment with the 2020 Census? Get all your questions answered from census staff at this weekly drop-in event.

Enriching our Community

January 29, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

What’s important in our community right now? What would you like to talk about? The new Community Conversation initiative at Taylor Community Library introduces a space for discussion on local topics that matter most to you. Build new relationships with your neighbors and bring your voice to the table. Our library is an open space for all sides of an issue to be discussed, and when you attend a conversation, you’re sharing an important perspective.

Baby Buddies

January 30, 2020, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Set aside time to bond with your new little one over songs, rhymes, and games. For babies 1 year old and younger with a caregiver. Older siblings welcome.

Quilting

January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Learn the basics of quilt making from start to finish in our weekly workshop. Create your own sample squares using traditional and modern techniques.

Silent Reading Party

January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Need a quiet place to read? Come to our Silent Reading Parties! At these events we will provide you with a quiet place to read and relax with snacks. All you have to do is show up with a book to read.

Oscar-Worthy Movie Marathon

January 31, 2020, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

It's Oscar season! Want to catch up on the best movies of the past year? Join us each week to watch a different movie that's in the running for an Academy Award.

Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble performs at WCCCD

January 19, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Prechter Center, Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America's Shades of Blue big band jazz ensemble will present a family friendly, all-ages concert that honors our country's veterans.

Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble performs at WCCCD

January 19, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Prechter Center, Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America's Shades of Blue big band jazz ensemble will present a family friendly, all-ages concert that honors our country's veterans.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- CITY HALL CLOSED

January 20, 2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Taylor City Hall

Closed for holiday. Will reopen at 9 a.m. January 21.

(SOLD OUT!) Lunch with Elsa and Friends

January 25, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Heritage Park Petting Farm

Pizza lunch, dessert table, cookie decorating, crafts, performance & meet and greet with princesses.

(SOLD OUT!) Lunch with Elsa and Friends

January 26, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Heritage Park Petting Farm

Pizza lunch, dessert table, cookie decorating, crafts, performance & meet and greet with princesses.

Beginning Quilting

January 17, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Basic instruction in getting started with machine quilting. You can pick up the list of supplies you will need for this class at the front office. Colors may be changed to suit your choice.

Advanced Quilting

January 17, 2020, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Instructions are given for more complex block making. Special cutting and piecing techniques will be featured.

Line Dancing Class

January 17, 2020, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

New dancers, let's get on the dance floor! Learn popular country line dances one step at a time. Have fun and exercise at the same time. For those who have some line dancing experience but want to add more steps, this class is for you! The first 1 1/2 hours will be geared more toward the new and intermediate dancers. However, new or experienced dancers are welcome to stay the entire time.

Yoga for Health & Fitness

January 21, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

This workout will help you equalize blood pressure, aid in controlling diabetes, stress elimination and relaxation, detoxifies and repairs internal organs, helps digestion, promotes anti-aging process, rejuvenates the entire body, provides cardio and circulation benefits, provides toning, shaping and building muscle. Bring a thick mat, wear loose clothes and don't eat two hours prior to class.

Strength Training

January 21, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

You may know that walking and stretching leads to a better quality of life as you age. Lifting weights and performing other core strength training exercise can lead to benefits that add yet another layer of well being to your life. Working out with resistance of any kind will lead to stronger bones, better flexibility and increased strength. Joe DeMattio Jr. from JDFitness is the instructor.

Woodworking Workshop

January 21, 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Come join this fun workshop and bring out your artistic side by creating beautiful things with wood. We just get together informally and work on our own projects so bring your own supplies.

Plarning-Mats for the Needy

January 22, 2020, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Plarning is making yarn from out of plastic strips (plarn) cut from grocery bags. The strips are crocheted into 3'x6' mats that are distributed to the homeless. The mats are lightweight, washable, bug resistant and also benefit our environment by putting the plastic bags to good use instead of our landfills. Approximately 700-1000 bags are used to complete one mat. This group meets every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am. We always need volunteers to sort, cut or crochet. If this interests you, why not join in and help provide a means for a needy cause and pass a good deed forward. We'd love to have you!

Non-denominational Bible Study

January 23, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

All are welcome - held in Classroom 2.

Yoga for Health & Fitness

January 23, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

This workout will help you equalize blood pressure, aid in controlling diabetes, stress elimination and relaxation, detoxifies and repairs internal organs, helps digestion, promotes anti-aging process, rejuvenates the entire body, provides cardio and circulation benefits, provides toning, shaping and building muscle. Bring a thick mat, wear loose clothes and don't eat two hours prior to class.

Because We Care

January 23, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Charity knit and crochet meets here every Thursday. Bring your own supplies. Projects are baby hats for hospital, Veterans lap robes, hats and scarves, mittens for Holiday tree.

Strength Training

January 23, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

You may know that walking and stretching leads to a better quality of life as you age. Lifting weights and performing other core strength training exercise can lead to benefits that add yet another layer of well being to your life. Working out with resistance of any kind will lead to stronger bones, better flexibility and increased strength. Joe DeMattio Jr. from JDFitness is the instructor.

Beginning Quilting

January 24, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Basic instruction in getting started with machine quilting. You can pick up the list of supplies you will need for this class at the front office. Colors may be changed to suit your choice.

Advanced Quilting

January 24, 2020, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Instructions are given for more complex block making. Special cutting and piecing techniques will be featured.

Line Dancing Class

January 24, 2020, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

New dancers, let's get on the dance floor! Learn popular country line dances one step at a time. Have fun and exercise at the same time. For those who have some line dancing experience but want to add more steps, this class is for you! The first 1 1/2 hours will be geared more toward the new and intermediate dancers. However, new or experienced dancers are welcome to stay the entire time.

Yoga for Health & Fitness

January 28, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

This workout will help you equalize blood pressure, aid in controlling diabetes, stress elimination and relaxation, detoxifies and repairs internal organs, helps digestion, promotes anti-aging process, rejuvenates the entire body, provides cardio and circulation benefits, provides toning, shaping and building muscle. Bring a thick mat, wear loose clothes and don't eat two hours prior to class.

Strength Training

January 28, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

You may know that walking and stretching leads to a better quality of life as you age. Lifting weights and performing other core strength training exercise can lead to benefits that add yet another layer of well being to your life. Working out with resistance of any kind will lead to stronger bones, better flexibility and increased strength. Joe DeMattio Jr. from JDFitness is the instructor.

Woodworking Workshop

January 28, 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Come join this fun workshop and bring out your artistic side by creating beautiful things with wood. We just get together informally and work on our own projects so bring your own supplies.

Plarning-Mats for the Needy

January 29, 2020, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Plarning is making yarn from out of plastic strips (plarn) cut from grocery bags. The strips are crocheted into 3'x6' mats that are distributed to the homeless. The mats are lightweight, washable, bug resistant and also benefit our environment by putting the plastic bags to good use instead of our landfills. Approximately 700-1000 bags are used to complete one mat. This group meets every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am. We always need volunteers to sort, cut or crochet. If this interests you, why not join in and help provide a means for a needy cause and pass a good deed forward. We'd love to have you!

Non-denominational Bible Study

January 30, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

All are welcome - held in Classroom 2.

Yoga for Health & Fitness

January 30, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

This workout will help you equalize blood pressure, aid in controlling diabetes, stress elimination and relaxation, detoxifies and repairs internal organs, helps digestion, promotes anti-aging process, rejuvenates the entire body, provides cardio and circulation benefits, provides toning, shaping and building muscle. Bring a thick mat, wear loose clothes and don't eat two hours prior to class.

Because We Care

January 30, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Charity knit and crochet meets here every Thursday. Bring your own supplies. Projects are baby hats for hospital, Veterans lap robes, hats and scarves, mittens for Holiday tree.

Strength Training

January 30, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

You may know that walking and stretching leads to a better quality of life as you age. Lifting weights and performing other core strength training exercise can lead to benefits that add yet another layer of well being to your life. Working out with resistance of any kind will lead to stronger bones, better flexibility and increased strength. Joe DeMattio Jr. from JDFitness is the instructor.

Beginning Quilting

January 31, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Basic instruction in getting started with machine quilting. You can pick up the list of supplies you will need for this class at the front office. Colors may be changed to suit your choice.

Advanced Quilting

January 31, 2020, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Instructions are given for more complex block making. Special cutting and piecing techniques will be featured.

Line Dancing Class

January 31, 2020, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

New dancers, let's get on the dance floor! Learn popular country line dances one step at a time. Have fun and exercise at the same time. For those who have some line dancing experience but want to add more steps, this class is for you! The first 1 1/2 hours will be geared more toward the new and intermediate dancers. However, new or experienced dancers are welcome to stay the entire time.