ADULTS
ICL 126 E. Main St - FICL 302 W. Main St - El Mariachi 412 W. Main St - Ionia Theatre 205 W. Main St.
1 County Wide Scavenger Hunt begins
IBOB Preliminary Battle @FICL 6pm
2 Libby Reads no hold book available now thru 4/9
3-4 ICL closed for Good Friday & Easter holidays
5 Spring Break events all week for kids and teens grades K-12!
6 Kids Take & Make 10am-5pm while supplies last @ICL
7 Play a Board Game 10am-5pm @ICL
Read with Dogs 11am-12pm @ICL
Knitting @ICL 6pm
8 Beekeeping & Pollination Program 10am @FICL
Puzzle Contest 1-3pm
9 Lego Day 10am-5pm @ICL
TAB Meeting @ICL 3pm​​
10 Check out a movie get popcorn day 10am-5pm while supplies last @ICL
13 Spring Storytime @ICL 6pm
14 Spring Storytime @ICL 10:30am
Knitting @ICL 6pm
Reader's Circle Book Club @FICL 7pm
15 ICL Board Meeting @ICL 6pm
16 Book 2 Film "To Kill a Mockingbird" @Ionia Theatre 6pm
18 Read with Dogs Dagenay & Simone @ICL 11am-12pm
Irene Miller Holocaust Program ICLF Fundraiser @FICL 2-4pm
20 Financial Literacy Special Storytime @ICL 6pm
21 Spring Storytime @ICL 10:30am
TNT Escape Room @ICL 6pm
Knitting @ICL 6pm
22 ICL's CST @ Ionia Theatre 6:30pm
23 IBOB Final Battle @Portland High School 6pm​
27 I'm Safe Body Safety Special Storytime @ICL 6pm​
28 I'm Safe Body Safety Special Storytime @ICL 10:30am
Knitting @ICL 6pm
He-Man Book Club @El Mariachi 7pm
APRIL 2026 @ IONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
SEED LIBRARY
FICL 302 W. Main St., Ionia
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Borrow up to five packets of seeds.
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No due dates, no fees & no fines!
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Plant, grow & enjoy!
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Share photos of your progress with us!
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Have extras? Donations are appreciated!
Want more information on gardening? We have a variety of resources at the library and online just for you!
NOW OPEN!
COOKBOOK CLUB
May 13
12pm
FICL 302 W. Main St.
Enter on Depot Street
1) Stop into ICL and pick out your recipe!
2) Make your dish and bring it to share!
3) Enjoy food, fun and conversation!
Of Course It's Good! by Jessica Secrest is this month's cookbook.
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MOCKTAILS & MASTERPIECES
May 13
6pm
FICL 302 W. Main St.
Join us for some zero-proof mixology and crafting!
Come celebrate the Kentucky Derby and the kickoff of the Triple Crown...fancy hats welcome!
This month's featured drinks: Belmont Jewel-lemonade, pomegranate juice, lemon lime soda, ice, lemon twist garnish. Mint Julep-fresh mint syrup, ginger ale, crushed ice, mint garnish.
This month's craft: floral decoupage wooden tissue holder, every holder will be a different pattern!
RSVP Required: 616.527.3680
KNITTING & CROCHETING GROUP
Tuesdays
6-7:30pm
ICL 126 E. Main St.
Everyone welcome!
SILENT BOOK CLUB
3-4 pm on the 1st Tuesday of every month
SOZO Coffee Roasting 576 N. State St., Ionia
May 5, 2026
WHAT IS SILENT BOOK CLUB? Gathering to read together in quiet camaraderie.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT? We plan to meet the first Tuesday of every month from 3-4pm, unless otherwise noted. We'll spend the first few minutes grabbing drinks/food and socializing, then we'll have an hour of silent reading.
WHERE DO WE MEET? SoZo Coffee Roasting 576 N. State St., Ionia
WHAT DO I BRING? Bring your current read and feel free to bring a friend too!
We can't wait to meet you! If you have any questions you may text us at 616-606-0228 or shoot us an email at shannikerr.icl@gmail.com
READER'S CIRCLE BOOK CLUB
7 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
FICL 302 W. Main St., Ionia
April 14, 2026
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
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Reader's Circle Book Club selections offer a wide variety of themes and genres. You can even suggest future book picks for the entire Club to enjoy!
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Take a break from your busy schedule and try something new! Come and share your thoughts and insights into some great works of literature!
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Curious about RCBC? We would love to meet you! Stop into ICL and get your copy of our next book.
HE-MAN BOOK LOVER'S CLUB
7 PM on the 4th Tuesday of the month
El Mariachi 412 W. Main St., Ionia
April 28, 2026
The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore
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He-Man Book Lover's Club selections are typically of more interest to men (though we have been known to explore a few non-conventional titles to challenge our members)!
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Live in the moment, open your mind and enjoy meaningful conversations with friends new and old.
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Pick up a copy of our next book at ICL today!