Taylor Community Library

Dino-Tastic Tuesday
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Dino-Tastic Tuesday
Come join us for some fun dino themed games, coloring, and a movie we’ll be watching the Good Dinosaur and there will be a wide variety of board games
This Event is for Kids & Families

Books & Bites Book Club*
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Books & Bites Book Club*
Books & Bites is a monthly book club that reads and discusses Adult books with teen crossover and sometimes Teen books with adult crossover. Copies of the next book are passed out and checked out at each meeting. You can also get a copy from our front desk and most of the time they are also available on Hoopla or Libby.
This event is intended for: Adults
This month’s title: “Chain-Gang All-Stars” by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Loretta Thurwar and Hamara “Hurricane Staxxx” Stacker are the stars of Chain-Gang All-Stars, the cornerstone of CAPE, or Criminal Action Penal Entertainment, a highly-popular, highly-controversial, profit-raising program in America’s increasingly dominant private prison industry. It’s the return of the gladiators and prisoners are competing for the ultimate prize: their freedom. In CAPE, prisoners travel as Links in Chain-Gangs, competing in death-matches for packed arenas with righteous protestors at the gates. Thurwar and Staxxx, both teammates and lovers, are the fan favorites. And if all goes well, Thurwar will be free in just a few matches, a fact she carries as heavily as her lethal hammer. As she prepares to leave her fellow Links, she considers how she might help preserve their humanity, in defiance of these so-called games, but CAPE’s corporate owners will stop at nothing to protect their status quo and the obstacles they lay in Thurwar’s path have devastating consequences.
*This book club is currently waitlisted.
To join our in-person meetings, please fill out our waitlist form below. In the meantime, feel free to join our Facebook group for announcements and general bookish chat. You can also participate virtually using the Fable app.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastLegal or PreferredAre Under 18 or 18+? *Under 1818+What are Your Pronouns? *She/HerHe/HimThey/ThemOtherWhat is Your Library Card Number? *Who is Your Home Library? *What is Your Preferred Format? *Standard PrintLarge PrintBook on CDDigital Audiobook (Hoopla & Libby)Ebook (Hoopla & Libby)Are there any other formats you would be ok with?Standard PrintLarge PrintBook on CDAudiobook Digital (Hoopla & Libby)Ebook (Hoopla & Libby)What is the best way to contact you if we have a spot open? *TextCallEmailBased on how you answered above, please provide your phone number or email address *Submit

Bark for Books*
2026-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Bark for Books
Read aloud to a trained therapy dog for 15 minutes. Children and teens can also use their 15 minutes to practice book reports or speeches for school, or whatever you think will build their confidence in their reading and speaking skills. There are 16 slots open to read or speak aloud to a therapy dog and registration is required. They love to hear all the stories and get all the pets, so call or stop in the library to sign up starting 10 a.m. July 9! This program is for beginning readers, kids, tweens, and teens.
*Registration Required

Silent Book Club
2026-07-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Silent Book Club
Ever wanted to join a book club, but felt like it was too much pressure? Join this super low-key book club where you show up with a book of your choice and read! At each meeting the first and last 15 minutes will be designated for sharing what you’re reading/socializing with other members and then the hour and half in-between will be designated for reading. We will have an ambience room playing at low volume in the background and different options for seating. Feel free to bring a snack, beverage, or blanket to make this event extra cozy. This book club meets every Wednesday.
This event is intended for: Adults

Sew Crafty
2026-07-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-14 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Sew Crafty
Sew Crafty is a weekly lab for textile crafters to come together and work on their projects. If you love to quilt, sew, knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, or any other textile crafting, this is the place for you! This is a weekly lab that is open on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This is a collaborative, inter-generational crafting group intended for kids, teens, and adults. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dino Daycare Pickup
2026-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Dino Daycare Pickup
Come see how your dinosaurs’ adventures were and how much fun they had staying with us here at the library. Each dino will go home with a mini scrapbook of all the adventures they went on with all of their new friends, and a library card that each dino received. Pick up will be all day but at 2pm there will be games and activities out as well.
This Event is intended for: Kids

Dino Daycare Storytime
2026-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Dino Daycare Storytime
Bring your favorite dion friend! Join us for a fun dino themed storytime after the story is over say goodbye till tomorrow while the dinos have their own library adventure. Each dino will go home with their very own library card, along with a scrapbook with all of their adventures. Pick up for dinos will be Tuesday July 21st after 2pm.
This event is intended for: Kids

Rainbow Readers' Teen Book Club
2026-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Rainbow Readers’ Teen Book Club

Join us for an all new book club for teens!!! We will be reading graphic novels and manga. For our first discussion, we’ll be reading The Girl from the Sea by Lee Knox Ostertag.
This group is intended for Teens (13-17).

Tween Book Club
2026-07-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Trolley (North) Unity Room, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Tween Book Club
Tween Book Club is a monthly book club suggested for tweens ages 8-12 where we will read age-appropriate titles from all genres, have a snack, and do a book-related activity!
Copies of our monthly book will be placed on hold and can be picked up from our front desk before our meeting. Most of the time they are also available on Hoopla or Libby.
We will take time to share thoughts on the book and chat about our general reading interests!

This month’s book is Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston:

Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a series filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor.
Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good.
So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she’s certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton—if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures all being real.
Now she must compete for a spot against kids who’ve known about magic their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can’t seem to escape their intense doubt and scrutiny—especially once her supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed “illegal.” With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she’s an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn’t stick it out and pass the tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton.

Living Fossils with Ann Arbor Hands On Museum!*
2026-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Living Fossils with Ann Arbor Hands On Museum!*
Discover how ancient adaptations live on today
Travel back millions of years to meet animals whose traits connect them to prehistoric life. Participants observe live animals up close while learning how adaptations and survival strategies have allowed these species to thrive through time.
Intended for ages 5 and up.
*Registration required, registration opens two weeks before the event on July 2nd, 2026. Call the library to register!

Adult Book Club
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Adult Book Club
Join us as we read fiction from all walks of life and perspectives. For our next discussion, we’ll be reading The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.

The Book Club for Troublesome Women follows Margaret Ryan, a housewife in 1963 suburban Virginia, who starts a book club with three other women—Charlotte, Bitsy, and Viv—as a way to connect and explore ideas beyond their domestic lives. Initially reluctant, the women find that their discussions, particularly around The Feminine Mystique, spark personal growth, solidarity, and a re-examination of societal expectations for women. *Please call ahead to make sure we have room for new members

Classical Destress Doodle Time
2026-07-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Classical Destress Doodle Time
Join us today, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., to create anything you would like while listening to classical music. We’ll provide paper, pencils, markers, and crayons. You’re more than welcome to bring your own art supplies as well.
*All ages are welcome! Snacks will be provided.

Dino Hunt
2026-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Dino Scavenger Hunt
Help! we had some dinos escape please help us find them! Dinos will be high and low all over the children’s side of the library after the scavenger hunt is completed there will be a prize. There will also be a movie, playing along with some coloring sheets will be available.
This Event is for Kids & Families

Past Lives Workshop*
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Past Lives Workshop*
Have you ever wondered who you were in a past life? Do you have deja vu experiences? Have you met a perfect stranger who you felt you knew? Then this is the workshop for you! We will cover how to connect, conepts, benefits, healing, and at the end answer any questions you may have. This workshop will have a guided meditation as part of the program.
This event is intended for: Adults
*Space is limited. Please register below*
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastAge *Under 1818+Phone Number *We will call to remind you about this programI understand that space is limited and that I may be put on the waitlist *YesI understand that I will NOT be contacted unless I am on the waitlist or it is my reminder call *YesI understand that I must show up by 5:55 p.m. or I may lose my spot *YesDoors will open at 5:30 p.m. Anyone not in attendance by 5:55 may lose their spot to someone on the waitlist. Entry will not be permitted after 6 p.m.I understand that If I bring any non-registered guests with me, they may not be let in *YesSubmit

LEGO Club
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Youth Section, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
LEGO Club
Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club! Every Monday at 6 p.m. come in and start building. Everyone is welcome to free build. If you are up for it, we will provide a challenge or theme for you to make something related to that week’s challenge or theme. We will display your creation for one week and will tear them apart at the next event. This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents. No registration is required, just stop in and build!

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
2026-07-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Join us for a Friends of the Taylor Community Library Used Book Sale. Come find a new-to-you treasure and support the TCL Friends in the process!
Hardcovers $1
Paperbacks $0.50
A/V and Special Books: as priced

The Friends of the Library support the Taylor Community Library by:

purchasing circulation materials
sponsoring events and programs for children and adults
supporting professional development and mental health initiatives for the staff

We raise funds through:

Regularly Scheduled Used Book Sales
Used Book/DVD Wall
Monetary Donations

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Set Up
2026-07-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Set Up
The Friends of the Taylor Community Library will have both community rooms closed while they set up for their triannual used book sale. If you are interested in volunteering to help set up for the sale or to become a friend, please fill out the form on the Friends of the Library Page.

Dino Tales with Sloan Museum!*
2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Trolley (North) Unity Room, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Dino Tales with Sloan Museum!*
Join us for Dino Tales with the Sloan Museum! Intended for ages 5-7.
Dinosaurs lived a long, long time ago. Let’s learn about these fascinating prehistoric creatures as we observe and touch real fossils, build our own fossil model, and make a dinosaur tail to wear. You will even design and build your own dinosaur to take home!
*Registration required, registration opens two weeks before the event on June 24th, 2026. Call the library to register!

TMNT Craft Day
2026-07-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
TMNT Craft Day
Join us for a fun event where you will get to decorate, color, eat pizza, and watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG).
*All ages are welcome! Pizza will be available, while supplies lasts.

Adopt A Dino Event*
2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Adopt A Dino Event*
Join us for this fun program where kids will get to pick out a dino to adopt they might want to bring it to our Dino Daycare Event as well! They will get to pick a dino to adopt, name them, fill out their adoption certificate, and take them home.
*Dinos are while supplies lasts and this program is registration only!
This Event is for Kids

LIBRARY CLOSED
2026-07-04, 2026-07-03 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States

Comics Workshop with KamKomics!*
2026-07-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Comics Workshop with KamKomics!*
Tweens and teens (ages 8-17) are invited to join us for a comics workshop with artist KamKomics!
In this comic workshop, you can expect…

1. Comic book drawing session (45mins)

Learn tips on creating a character
Learn tips on character action
Learn tips on sequencing your stories

2 . Creation time (45mins)

Take your time and create a mini comic book or comic strip

3. Live all ages rap concert (20mins during creation time)

Kool Ade Kam will perform a handful of songs!

Call or stop in the library to sign up starting 10 a.m. June 18!

*Registration Required

Audio Described Movie Day
2026-07-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Trolley (North) Unity Room, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Audio Described Movie Day
Pop in the 1st Wednesday of each month to watch a new, popular film with the Audio Description (AD) narration track added.

February’s film:
Good Fortune (R)
