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Fun events for the whole family at the Patmos Library!

Flyer for the Patmos Library 2026 Survey, There is an image of a pile of books on the right side of the flyer, and the Patmos Library logo. The text reads: Patmos LIbrary 2026 Community Survey.

Your voice matters! Please take few minutes to share your thoughts about our services, programs, and overall experience. Your feedback will help us plan for the future and continue providing valuable resources to our community. Please take our Patmos Library 2026 through our Google Form.

Flyer for a “Family Bingo Night” at Patmos Library with a blue-to-yellow gradient background and bingo cards in the corner. The flyer invites families to enjoy a free evening of bingo, prizes, fun, laughter, and friendly competition for all ages. Event details include Thursday, June 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Depot Room at Patmos Library. Registration is encouraged because space is limited.

Perfect for all ages, this FREE event will feature multiple rounds of bingo, exciting prizes, and plenty of chances to make fun memories together. Whether you’re a bingo expert or playing for the first time, everyone is welcome to join in the fun! Space is limited, so registration is encouraged to secure your spots, which you can do on our Eventbright page online.

Flyer with a brown background patterned with dog paw prints and an image of a dog. The flyer promotes “Ruff Readers,” a program where trained volunteer dogs are brought in for children to read to, highlighting the joy of reading with dogs. It notes that sign-up is first come, first served on the day of the event, with families able to arrive 15 minutes early to place their child’s name in a time slot; there are 12 time slots each date between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Event dates listed are Saturday, June 13; Saturday, June 20; Saturday, July 11; and Saturday, July 25.

Ruff Readers is a group of volunteers who bring in trained dogs for kids to read to!! This will be a first come first serve sign up the day of the event. There will be 12 time slots for each date offered between 11am and noon. Ruff Readers will be at the library on June 13 & 20, and July 11 & 25.

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Come kick off the summer with us! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and enjoy fun activities while you are here! The Summer Reading Kick Off Party takes place on Saturday, June 6th from 10am to 1pm.

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Get messy, get creative, and express yourself!! Join us on July 7th and celebrate the bold, colorful style of artist Jackson Pollock. Create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece using drips, splatters, and lots of imagination! There will be 2 age groups: 9 – 14, and 14 – 17. Space is limited, and registration is required. You can register by visiting our Eventbrite page!

Flyer for “Dino-lympics” at Patmos Library featuring cartoon dinosaurs competing in Olympic-style events against a blue sky background. The flyer advertises a fast-paced tween event with new games, challenges, and silly prize trophies. Event details include Saturday, June 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Patmos Library for ages 11–14. Registration is required.

We’re bringing back our fast-paced, action-packed Tween Olympic Games—with a prehistoric twist! Participants will compete in a variety of brand-new, silly, and exciting challenges designed to get everyone moving, laughing, and working together. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up in advance to secure your place in the games! You can do so by visiting our Eventbrite page.

Flyer for a “Teen Escape Room” event at Patmos Library featuring a dark mystery-themed background with glowing clocks, keys, and puzzle imagery. The flyer invites teens to work together to solve clues and escape before time runs out. Event details include Thursday, July 9 with time slots at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Each session allows up to 10 participants, and the event is open to ages 11 and up. Registration is required.

Grab your friends and put your problem-solving skills to the test at the Teen Escape Room at Patmos Library! This exciting, interactive experience will challenge you to work as a team, uncover hidden clues, and solve puzzles before time runs out. Each group will enter the escape room during their scheduled time slot and race against the clock to complete the challenge. Communication, creativity, and teamwork will be key—so bring your best thinkers! Spots are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your preferred time! You may do so by registering on our Eventbrite page.

Flyer for a “Family Garden Stone Making Craft” event with floral and gardening illustrations around the border. Text reads: “Join us for a Family Garden Stone Making Craft.” Thursday, June 11th at 2 p.m. Seven family spots available. “Join us for a FREE, fun, hands-on event where families can create a lasting memory together! Come design and decorate your very own garden stone—perfect for adding a personal touch to your yard or giving as a heartfelt gift.” Registration required to reserve your family’s space. At the bottom are illustrations of a family gardening with flowers and plants.

Bring the whole family to this fun, hands-on garden craft event at Patmos Library! Families will work together to design and decorate a unique garden stone to take home and enjoy for years to come. Registration is required, and space is limited to 7 families. Register for this event on the Patmos Library Eventbrite Page.

Flyer for a teen event called “Bad Art Night” with colorful paint splatter graphics and doodle-style art supply illustrations. The flyer says, “Where Talent Is Optional & Chaos Is Inevitable.” Event details: Ages 11 to 18, Monday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The description reads: “Join us for a night of wildly questionable creativity where the goal is simple: Make the WORST art possible.” Participants will receive random mystery supplies, ridiculous creative prompts, zero pressure, and possibly fake awards. The flyer also says: “No skills required. No judgment allowed. The uglier, the better.

Get ready for a night of hilariously awful creativity at Bad Art Night! Teens ages 11–18 are invited to create the worst masterpiece possible using mystery supplies, silly prompts, and absolutely zero artistic pressure. Whether your art turns out weird, messy, or completely confusing—that’s the goal! Join us for laughs, chaos, and possibly fake awards on Monday, June 22 from 6–8 p.m. Register for this event on the Patmos Library Eventbrite page.

Flyer for a ‘Pop & Paint for Teens’ event at Patmos Library with a colorful painted background. Text reads: ‘Pop & Paint for Teens at Patmos Library. Join us May 30th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for open painting. Supplies and refreshments are provided.’ A QR code is included that links to the event registration page on Eventbrite.

Join us for another Pop & Paint for teens event at the Patmos Library! Supplies are all included – just bring your creativity! Register for Pop & Paint For Teens On Eventbrite.

Flyer for a “Hat Patch Bar” event at Patmos Library on a light blue background with colorful stars and illustrated baseball caps at the bottom. The flyer invites children and teens to design and decorate custom hats. Event details include Tuesday, June 16 with three age group sessions: ages 5–9 from 1:00–2:00 p.m., ages 9–14 from 2:30–3:30 p.m., and ages 14–17 from 4:00–5:00 p.m. The craft is free, but only 20 spots are available per age group, and registration is required.

Join us at Patmos Library for a fun, hands-on craft where kids and teens can personalize a hat with a variety of patches and designs. Whether you want something bold and colorful or simple and stylish, this is your chance to make a one-of-a-kind accessory to take home! this program is FREE, but space is limited to 20 participants per age group. Registration is required to secure your spot. You can sign up by visiting our Eventbrite page!

Flyer for spring book club at Patmos Library. Book club meets at 6pm every 3rd Monday of each month. Dates and books being read: March 16th - Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson; April 20th - “The Twilight Garden” By Sara Nisha Adams; May 18th - “What Happened to Nina?” By Dervla McTiernan. BOOK CLUB WILL TAKE A BREAK FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS AND RESUME AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER

Join us every 3rd Monday of each month for our book club. We meet at 6pm, and refreshments are provided. Come read with us! Book club will take a break during the summer months and resume again in September.

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Join us for Indoor Walk and Groove every Tuesday at 11:30am for 4 weeks starting May 5th and running through May 26th. Each class is $5 and is instructed by Kimberly VanDerWiele. Registration is required!

Flyer for Mahjong Club. Thursdays, 12pm - 3pm. Contact Fran at Fran.ucci@gmail.com to sign up.

Interested in learning how to play Mahjong? Join us on Thursdays at the Patmos Library from 12pm – 3pm to learn! Contact Fran at [email protected] to sign up!

Flyer for a “Tie Dye Craft Day” at Patmos Library featuring a colorful rainbow tie dye background. The flyer advertises a free craft event on Tuesday, July 28 with separate time slots for ages 5–9 from 1:00–2:00 p.m., ages 9–14 from 2:30–3:30 p.m., and ages 14–17 from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Participants may choose to tie dye either a drawstring backpack or a bandana. Registration is required, and only 20 spots are available per age group.

Get ready to get colorful at our Tie Dye Craft Day at Patmos Library! Participants will have the chance to create their very own tie dye project using bright colors and fun designs. Choose between tie dyeing a drawstring backpack or a bandana and make something unique to take home! Participants may choose ONE item to tie dye: a drawstring backpack, or a bandana. This event is FREE, but space is limited to 20 participants per age group. Registration is required to reserve your spot – please sign up on our Eventbrite page.

Now available! Free Pass to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum

Interested in visiting GRCM? As a Patmos library patron, you can check out this FREE pass!

  • You must be a Patmos Library adult cardholder.
  • This offer is only valid for ONE DAY admission for up to 6 people.
  • You will be limited to 1 pass per year.
  • Must be returned one day from check out.
  • There will be a $25 fine for late/non-returned passes.
  • Library account must be in good standing.
  • Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be placed on hold.
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'What Happened To Nina?' by Dervla McTiernan book cover. The background is a desert/mountain scene and there is a girl in all black walking.

Patmos Book Club

Thanks to all who came out for our most recent book club! It was great to meet everyone – we had a wonderful discussion!

Please join us on May 18th, 2026 at 6pm to discuss our next book, “What Happened To Nina?” by Dervla McTiernan. Refreshments will be provided.

Copies of the book are available at the main desk. We hope to see you there! 

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