The Alcona County Library has scheduled the following events:

∫ THURSDAYS, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 9 a.m.

∫ FRIDAYS, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Storytime and craft for children at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 10:30 a.m.

∫ MONDAY: The Alcona County Library and all its branches will be closed to observe Independence Day.

∫ TUESDAYS, July 6, 20: Knitting Klub and Crochet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. All levels welcome, call 989-724-6796 for more information.

∫ WEDNESDAY, July 7: Friends of the Alcona County Library will meet at the Harrisville branch, 11 a.m.

∫ WEDNESDAY, July 7: Dragon Kites with Jenifer Strauss for ages 9 and up at the Alcona County Library in Harrisville, 1:30 p.m. Chinese kites usually represent mythological characters, symbolic creatures, as well as legendary figures like the DRAGON! Learn about the Great Dragon King of the Sea and then ignite your STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills and make a Dragon Kite to take home and fly! Call 989-724-6796 to register for this free program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.

∫ SATURDAY, July 10: Get up close and personal with Birds of Prey through live animal presentations by Hawk Hill Raptors at the Curtis Township Library in Glennie, 1 p.m. Bring a chair! Call 989-724-6796 or 989-735-2601 for more info about this free program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.

∫ MONDAY, July 12: Craftomania for Adults! at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 1 to 3:30 p.m. The project for July is a macrame air plant hanger with Jan. There is a $3 charge. Call 989-724-6796 to register for this program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.

∫ WEDNESDAY, July 14: Ming the Origami Meister brings the experience of serenity and Zen-like peace (at least for an hour) in these hectic times through the meditative process of Origami, the ancient Asian craft of paper-folding at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 1:30 p.m. Call 989-724-6796 for more information about this free program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.

∫ TUESDAY, July 20: The Alcona Book Club will meet at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, noon to 1 p.m. The selection for July is “The Snow Child,” by Eowyn Ivey. Call 989-724-6796 for more info.

∫ WEDNESDAY, July 21: Get up close and personal with Birds of Prey through live animal presentations by Hawk Hill Raptors at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 1:30 p.m. Bring a chair! Call 989-724-6796 for details about this free program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.

∫ THURSDAY, July 22: Tweens and teens ages 9 to 18 are invited to create their very own Fox Tail at the Alcona County Library in Harrisville. Sign-up for one of two times, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Call 989-724-6796 to register for this free program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.

∫ WEDNESDAY, July 28: Mark Crilley’s How to Draw Manga and Graphic Novels Workshop will be at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 1:30 p.m. Tweens and teens aged 9 to 18 will jump at this chance to meet and learn from Mark Crilley, whose popular videos have made him YouTube’s undisputed leader in drawing lessons. Mark brings everything needed to give hands-on lessons in drawing during the course of the workshop. Call 989-724-6796 for more information about this free program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.

∫ WEDNESDAY, July 28: The Alcona County Library Board will meet at the Harrisville branch, 4 p.m.

∫ THURSDAY, July 29, FRIDAY, July 30, SATURDAY, July 31: Friends of the Library will hold a book sale at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library during library hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

∫ SATURDAY, July 31: Enjoy a Quilting Program at the Curtis Township Library in Glennie, 11 a.m. Call 989-735-2601 for more information about this free program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.

∫ SATURDAY, July 31: Participate in our Outdoor Heritage Games at the Curtis Township Library in Glennie, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 989-735-2601 for more information about this free program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.

∫ SATURDAY, July 31: Create a terrarium in an upcycled coffee pot with Jan at the Curtis Township Library in Glennie, 1 p.m. Call 989-735-2601 for more information about this free program supported by MCACA and Art in the Loft.