Beyond the Library Walls

The library doesn’t stop at our front doors because stories and experiences happen everywhere.


DDL is actively looking for ways to bring stories, learning, and connection into the community. Explore upcoming off-site events, look back at past programs, and discover the many ways we meet you where you are.

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Upcoming Events out in the Community

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book & Brew

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community / Social, Food & Beverage, Virtual / Online Options
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join DeWitt District Library staff for a more relaxed book club that meets on the last Tuesday* evening of every month, to enjoy the finer things... books and brews!

Join us in-person at the Looking Glass Brewing Company or online via Zoom. The in-person meeting will start at 6:30 pm and the Zoom meeting will start at 7 pm. Please register each month to save a seat!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Infants & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime at the DeWitt Township Fire Station

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Community / Social, Storytimes & Early Learning
Event Details:

Join Ms. Kelly & Ms. Kelsie for a special Storytime at the new DeWitt Township Fire Department fire station! 

Additional Information

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Caregivers are invited to engage with their child throughout the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Field Trip: MSU Recycling Center

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community / Social, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is hosting a trip to the MSU Recycling Center! We'll enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and explore the Surplus Store before returning to the library.

Featured Community Program

a group of people walk away from the camera on a paved walking path

The DDL Walking Club

a group of people standing around a table working on a craft project

ECLC's Literacy Celebration

families with young children are seated around a librarian reading a picture book at Tin Cup cafe

Pop-up Storytime at Tincup

children wearing plastic fire hats stand around a fire truck and a fireman

Pop-up Storytime at the Fire Station

Library News in our Community

March 13, 2026

Our Community Mural

Join us, Wednesday, April 29th at 10 am to officially celebrate the installation of the mural created by our community during the 2025 Summer Reading Program, "Color Our World". This mural celebrates our library, the community, and what we can build and accomplish when we come together. The location of our community mural is 1640 DeWitt RD, DeWitt, MI 48820
January 16, 2026

Sarah Lago Memorial StoryWalk

The Library is proud to offer spaces that invite connection—to stories, to learning, and to one another.