Taylor Community Library

Toddler Storytime
2026-03-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-31 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Trolley (North) Unity Room, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Toddler Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Toddler Storytime is for ages 0-4, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Bring your toddler for a chance to learn and practice some early reading skills. We will reserve some time at the end for creative play or a craft.

Classical Destress Doodle Time
2026-03-17 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.
*Teens and adults are welcome! Snacks will be provided.

Sew Crafty
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-31 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.

RESCHEDULED: Brown Bag Talking Book Discussion
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Trolley (North) Unity Room, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Brown Bag Talking Book Discussion
The group discusses two audiobooks each month. Listen to all, one, or even none… everyone is welcome!
Meet in person or join in remotely.
To join remotely by phone, please Call: 267-807-9601 and use Access Code: [REDACTED], or join virtually by visiting bit.ly/TCLbtbcall

Titles are voted on 3 months in advance. This month’s titles:

Just the nicest couple by Mary Kubica
DB 112530
10 hours, 35 minutes. Suspense Fiction, Psychological Fiction.
“Jake Hayes is missing. This much is certain. At first, his wife, Nina, thinks he is blowing off steam at a friend’s house after their heated fight the night before. But then a day goes by. Two days. Five. And Jake is still nowhere to be found. Lily Scott, Nina’s friend and coworker, thinks she may have been the last to see Jake before he went missing. After Lily confesses everything to her husband, Christian, the two decide that nobody can find out what happened leading up to Jake’s disappearance, especially not Nina. But Nina is out there looking for her husband, and she won’t stop until the truth is discovered.” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2023

This tender land by William Kent Krueger
DB 102149
14 hours, 21 minutes. Historical Fiction, Adventure.
Odie, his older brother Albert, their best friend Mose, and little Emmy escape from the Lincoln School and the harsh superintendent. They use a canoe to travel down the Mississippi River, intent on finding a new place for themselves, and cross paths with other drifters. Violence and some strong language. Commercial audiobook. 2019.

New attendees: Please call the library or click on the covers above to place copies on hold. Or current BTB members can use the Talking Book Order Form to have copies sent on cartridge.

Silent Book Club
2026-03-18 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-25 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

Adult Book Club
2026-03-18 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 Night Road by Kristin Hannah.

The novel follows the lives of Jude Farraday and her twin teenagers, Mia and Zach. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Lexi Baill, a former foster child with a troubled past, enters their world, disrupting their close-knit family dynamics and ultimately leading to a devastating tragedy that shatters their lives.

*Please call ahead to make sure we have room for new members

Adult Computer Classes: Keyboarding (Typing)
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Youth Section, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Adult Computer Classes: Keyboarding (Typing)
Join us for our Keyboarding (Typing) class! This is the second installment of our Spring Computer Class series, where we will go over typing basics and using the keyboard. The class will be held on the Youth Side Computers, on a first come, first served basis. The class will be held Thursday, March 19th, from 1:00-2:00 P.M.
This event in intended for: Adults

Special Library Board Meeting
2026-03-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Special Library Board Meeting
There will be a public special meeting of the Library Board at 5:30 p.m. at 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI 48180 to discuss the upcoming budget.
People who need special accommodations for the meeting should use our Contact Form, or call 734-287-4840 a week before the meeting. If you would like to contact board members before their meeting, please also use our Contact Form and indicate whether your message is for a specific board member or the Library Board as a whole.
Remote meeting attendance is available online by clicking this link or by calling 1(646)876-9923 and entering Meeting ID: 840 6243 1659

How to: Crochet*
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
How To: Crochet*
Learn the basics of crochet with our adult librarian, Becky Price! We will provide all the materials, but feel free to bring your own if you would prefer. This event is open to ages 10 and up. During this 3-week hands-on course we will be learning the following skills:

How to read a yarn label
Chain stitch (ch)
single crochet (sc)
Color Changing
Double Crochet (dc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Materials we will be using (All provided):

4ply Cotton Nylon Blend Yarn (Two colors)
10mm or Size N Crochet Hook

This event is intended for: Tweens, Teens, and Adults
REGISTRATION FULL!

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
2026-03-21 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 March 21, 2026 for a Friends of the Taylor Community Library 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

Crafting Together
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Youth Section, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Crafting Together (Kids & Parents)
Monthly Crafting Together aimed to give parents and children the opportunity to use their creativity to create beautiful masterpieces and memories.

Hooks & Needles
2026-03-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Hooks & Needles

Come and join other yarn enthusiasts in our community who love to knit and crochet. This is a weekly event to share ideas, projects, and do a little yarning. Bring your own projects to work on.

This event is intended for: Adults, but anyone who knits’ or crochets’ is welcome!

LEGO Club
2026-03-23 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!

Books & Bites Book Club*
2026-03-23 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: “The Never List” by Jade Presley

The four princes of Lumathyst need a mate, and everyone wants a chance…except for her.Threatened by invaders, the kingdom of Lumathyst is on the verge of chaos, and no one can stop it. Unless the four immortal god-princes find their fated mate―and safeguard the throne―Lumathyst will fall.Five women have tried. Five have failed. And tonight in the royal city, the princes need to find their Chosen and hope she can survive the transformation that will make her immortal.Only Rylee Gray wasn’t supposed to be here. She snuck in for her own dark reasons―and now they claim they’ve found their perfect match. Her. Of course, they have no idea she’s concealing a secret big enough to damn them all.The four princes have no choice. They’ll use every delectably wicked skill they have to make Rylee fall for all of them…or watch their kingdom collapse.
*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

VIP Support Group
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Trolley (North) Unity Room, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
VIP Support Group (Visually Impaired Persons)
The VIP meeting is a monthly support group for people experiencing vision loss and their caregivers. Each month, we meet to discuss important topics and connect over shared concerns, with occasional speakers.
Meet in person or join in remotely.
To join remotely by phone, please call 267-807-9601 and use Access Code: [REDACTED], or join virtually by visiting bit.ly/TCLbtbcall

Rec Connect for Seniors
2026-03-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Rec Connect for Seniors
Join us for a fun Rec Connect session featuring fun exercises and a healthy snack to boost strength, balance, and connection! We will be utilizing beach balls, resistant bands, hula hoops, and some chair yoga. We will be focusing on chair exercises for all abilities.
This event is intended for: Seniors (55+)
Want a reminder call for this program? Fill out our form:
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone Number *City you live in *You do not need to be a Taylor resident to attendHow often would you like a reminder call? *Remind me about the first class I attendRemind me about all the classes in this seriesSubmit

Finding Your Writer's Voice Workshop
2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Finding Your Writer’s Voice Workshop
Join us in a writing workshop, led by Author Talesha Wright. Finding your writer’s voice workshop will allow participants to discover their unique writing voice and begin or continue their book with clarity and confidence. In this inspiring, hands-on workshop, attendees will explore their stories through guided journaling, voice-reflection exercises, and open dialogue. This workshop is for both novice and advanced writers ready to write with purpose and authenticity.
*Open to Adults (17+).

Teen Volunteer Group*
2026-03-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Teen Volunteer Group*
Are you a teen who’s looking for volunteer hours? Join our Teen Volunteer Group!
Teen volunteers help plan, implement, and promote ways to improve services offered at TCL. Joining our group builds your resume, earns you volunteer hours, and gives you a chance to be heard. Tasks will include helping the library with collection maintenance, programming prep, maintaining the TCL Tiny Taylor Library, and more! Teens must be ages 14-18.
We meet every other Wednesday at 4 p.m. in person at the library.
*Want to earn volunteer hours for this? Visit our Volunteer page to see if space is available and to sign up!

Adult Computer Classes: Internet Basics
2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Youth Section, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Adult Computer Classes: Internet Basics
This is the third installment in our Fall Computer Class series. This class will focus on the basic principles used when navigating the internet, and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. The class will take place on the Youth Side Computers on Thursday, March 26th, from 1:00-2:00 P.M.
This event in intended for: Adults

Bark for Books*
2026-03-26 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 8 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. March 12! This program is for beginning readers, kids, tweens, and teens.
*REGISTRATION FULL! Keep an eye out in May when Bark for Books returns monthly for the summer!

Bunny Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Bunny Hunt (Kids & Parents)
We’re going on a bunny hunt! A scavenger hunt of course, join us to search the library for rabbits!

Kids Book Tasting
2026-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Community Rooms (Papp & Trolley), 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Kids Book Tasting
Come celebrate March is Reading month by participating in this fun activity to try different genres, subjects, reading levels and interests, in some new reads.

Audio Described Movie Day
2026-04-01 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.

April’s film:
Clown in a Cornfield (R)
