Pop-up Family Story Time
The weather is looking warm! We are ready for another Family Story Time! Join Ms. Hillary for an event the whole family will enjoy. Come to the library dressed for an outdoor family story time under the pavilion. We ask…
Fairy Doors
Create special homes for the park's small creatures. Join us to build your own Fairy Door in the woods of Independence Lake! Design and explore how to use materials with the nature around you to build a door to a…
Ice Fishing Derby
Join us for a fun-filled day of competition and prizes. Catch northern pike, blue gill and crappie. Gift cards and other prizes for winners of the longest northern pike and longest pan fish. Bring your own bait and equipment. Lunch…
Kids Ice Fishing Clinic
New to Ice Fishing? Join us for an informational and hands on clinic to learn about this exciting winter activity of ice fishing. Kids will have a chance to learn about winter fishing, safety practices, and types of fish. Clinic…
Winter Fireside Storytime
Warm up by the Beach Center fireplace with winter stories, popcorn, and a mug of warm tea. Literacy advocate Natalie d’Aubermont Thompson selects and reads her favorite picture books about winter! Parks Naturalist Shawn Severance will lead a nature hike…
Santa visits the Library!
You better not cry, you better not pout, and we’re telling you why: Santa is coming to Northfield Township Area Library! Bring your wish list and some holiday cheer, while Santa lends his ear. Photos will be taken of your…
Santa Storytime!
Join us for a special storytime as we welcome the guest of honor, Santa Claus himself! Santa has taken some time from his busy preparations to come read festive stories to the children! Registration is required, and parents may take…
Holiday Tree Lighting
Join us as we welcome the holiday season with our annual tree lighting, complete with festive music from the Whitmore Lake High School Band and a visit from the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus! Register for this FREE event…
Halloween Hootenanny
Looking for a little mystery this fall? Come to Independence Lake County Park and visit Scarecrow Lane, where you can solve the great mystery of the Blue Heron Scarecrow, and enjoy family friendly activities! Activities include: building your own scarecrow,…