Adult Programs
Adult Summer Reading 2026
Summer Reading Kick Off: 06/06/2026, Summer Reading End Celebration: 08/01/2026Â
Rules:Â
1. Create an account on pontiac.beanstack.org or sign in if you have one already.Â
2. During the above dates, read up to three different books that you have not read before. Double entries of the same book will be deleted. The books must be adult level.
3. Log your books on Beanstack after you read them.Â
4. You must read at least one book by 5pm on 07/31.Â
5. Upon completion of the challenge, you will receive one raffle ticket per book you have read. On our Summer Reading End event on 08/01, you will participate in a raffle drawing. Three raffles will be pulled out and will win a $75, $50, and $25 gift card respectively.Â
6. You must be present during the raffle drawing to participate. The raffle drawing on 08/01 will take place at 2pm.Â
7. Eligible participants must have a library card or be able to get one on the day of the raffle (08/01).
Adult Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Saturday, 04/25, 08/22, 3-5pm, Auditorium: Do you like jigsaw puzzles? If yes, come to our library to participate in our puzzle competition. The rules are simple: Teams of 2-3 people, 500-piece adult puzzles provided by the library, 2 hours to finish the puzzle. The first team to finish wins an adult puzzle. Registration is required! Register your team below. Please, register only one person from your team. Each team should have only one ticket!
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OUCARES-Presentations On Autism For Adults
Mondays, 05/04, 06/08, 6-7pm, Auditorium: Join staff at Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to learn more about providing support for your loved one with autism. The schedule follows below. Registration is required!
05/04: What Is Autism: This presentation is about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This event will discuss common presentations of ASD, information about ASD diagnostics, community resources, and self advocacy. This event is geared towards parents, caregivers, professionals, and other interested adults.
06/08: Supporting My Child With Autism: This presentation is about providing support for your loved one with autism. This event will discuss common therapies, interventions, and community programs that could greatly benefit your child, whether your loved one is very young or an adult. This event is geared towards parents and caregivers.
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Author Signing-Sharnella Clark
Saturday, 05/16, 3-4:30pm, Auditorium: Author Sharnella S. Clark presents her book: “Help A Fool Spend His Money”. The participants can purchase an autographed copy in the end of the presentation. Registration is required.
About the book: The book teaches financial literacy, how to get out of debt, save, and invest.
About the author in her own words: “I grew up understanding grit, resilience, and the power of hard work. Over the past few decades, I have learned much about how to accumulate wealth. I started from modest beginnings and steadily built wealth. Along the way, I embraced proven strategies like disciplined savings, multiple income streams, mindful spending, and smart investing.”
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Clue Board Game Night
Thursday, 05/21, 6-7:30pm, Auditorium: Are you a fan of murder mysteries? Come join us for Clue, the classic whodunit game. Registration is not required!
Recipe Book Club
Saturday, 06/20, 07/18, 12-2pm, Auditorium: Calling all foodies! In this unique book club format, please bring your favorite cookbooks, printed recipes, or food memories to share. (They don’t need to be related to the topic.) The library will feature a different food with Detroit or Michigan ties (with samples 🙂 ). Registration is required.
06/20: Food: Better Made Potato Chips – Book: Better Made in Michigan : the Salty Story of Detroit’s Best Chip by Karen Dybis
07/18: Food: Boston Coolers (Vernor’s Ginger Ale and Vanilla Ice Cream Floats) – Book: Beer Money by Francis Stroh
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The Grit and Grind of Self-Publishing
Saturday, 06/27, 3-4:30pm, Auditorium: Hear from nationally known author and entrepreneur, Alicea Joy Davis, how to launch a book business along with mistakes to avoid. Be inspired to shape lives with your story or message.
Registration is required!
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Adult Financial Series
Tuesday, 07/21, 10/13, 6-7:30pm, Auditorium: The Pontiac Public Library presents a financial series for adults that introduces speakers from different financial organizations and topics of common interest. Registration is required!
07/21: John Bailey, Edge Home Finance, Mark Raymond, TMI Property Management and Development, Discussion: Generational Wealth 101 – From Renting to Ownership: The Generational Wealth 101 Workshop is designed to help individuals and families understand how to break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and begin building long-term financial stability. This course explores the concept of generational wealth, the importance of ownership, and how real estate can be a powerful tool for creating a lasting legacy. This workshop is an excellent fit for anyone who has ever felt stuck financially or unsure how to move beyond renting. By simplifying the path to homeownership and the establishment of long term assets through simple achievable steps, our goal is to empower attendees to start building wealth, not just for themselves, but for future generations.
10/13: John Bailey, Edge Home Finance, Mark Raymond, TMI Property Management and Development, Discussion: Debt Payoff Game Plan – Take Control of Your Finances: The Debt Payoff Game Plan Workshop is a practical and empowering course designed to help participants take control of their financial situation and eliminate debt with confidence. This workshop breaks down proven payoff strategies, credit management techniques, and simple systems that make tackling debt more manageable and less overwhelming. Perfect for individuals who feel burdened by debt or unsure where to start, this course provides a clear, step-by-step plan to regain financial control. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have the tools and confidence to reduce debt, improve their financial health, and position themselves for future goals like homeownership or retirement.
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Author Signing-Angela R. Johnson
Saturday, 07/25, 3-4:30pm, Auditorium: Author Angela R. Johnson presents her book: “I See Ruth In The Mirror”. The participants can purchase an autographed copy in the end of the presentation. Registration is required.
Book Description: A true story about the author’s Mother and her struggle with mental illness due to a broken heart. The pages of this book briefly document how she was pushed beyond her mental capacity to maintain emotional stability and how she lived in the shadows of life for over 40 years.
Author’s Bio: Never in A Million Years did I think that I would be publishing a Book. But here I AM! After Retiring as an Automotive Engineer, I decided to write a book in honor of my Mother who struggled with mental illness. My mother’s unresolved pain
strengthened my resolve for who I am today.
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Book Repair and Upcycling Crafts
Thursday, 08/06, 6-7:30pm, Auditorium: We love a good book, but unfortunately, they don’t last forever. Have you ever wondered what libraries do with books that are worn or damaged? Come join us as we work to give books a second life. Whether you have a book with minor damage that you’re hoping to repair, or you’re interested in creating a Pinterest-worthy craft project, come join us. You can bring your own book or use one of ours. Registration is not required!
Cookie Decorating Competition
Saturday, 08/15, 12-2pm, Auditorium: Come join us for a cookie decorating competition. We bring the supplies, you bring your imagination. Registration is required!
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Author Signing-Clarence Frazier III
Saturday, 09/19/2026, 3-4:30pm, Auditorium: Author Clarence Frazier III presents his book: “Dopeman to Deacon”. The participants can purchase an autographed copy in the end of the presentation. Registration is required.
Book Description: This is a story of a 180° turn form the streets to the church. Captured in this timeless manuscript are the ambitions and the mindset of a true hustler, a young man on the path of destruction that sold everything from body oils to guns.
Author’s Bio: Clarence Frazier is an award-winning writer who has written screenplays and recorded 3 gospel albums. Clarence Frazier has also been in 2 movies: “8 mile” and “Poverty Cops”. He started his own clothing line “Cefraz Apparel”. He has a real heart for the youth across the nation that are thirsty for the truth, desiring change as he did. He ministers through music and speaks at youth events and seminars in the Midwest area. Always looking for the opportunity to save souls, and change the direction of our young generation.
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American Heart Association’s Family & Friends CPR Course
Mondays, 11/09, 3:30-4:30pm, Auditorium: Family & Friends CPR is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card to meet a job requirement. This course is ideal for community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. The course will be taught by Tatyanna Johnson, RN NP (American Heart Association Certified Instructor, RN, Nurse Practitioner). At the end of the course participants will be able to: identify life threatening situations, perform Adult Hands only CPR, utilize the AED on an Adult manikin, and recognize signs of chocking. Each participant will receive a course completion certificate. Ages: 13 and up – Registration is required.
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Computer, Internet, and Email Basics
Saturday, 05/02, 07/11, 09/05, 08/08, 10/03, 11/14, 12-2pm: Come to our library to start your adventure with Windows computers. You will learn the basics on how to start using computers, how to do searches on the internet safely, and how to figure out your email folders. Registration is required!
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Bingo
Saturday, 05/09, 08/29, 12-2pm, Auditorium: You just found the perfect weekend activity! Join us for an afternoon of bingo, prizes, and light refreshments!
Registration is required!
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