Library History

The Ira Township Library celebrated its grand opening on April 15, 1965.  
The storefront library was originally located on M-29 at the site of the former Kandler's Market. 
In 1981, the library moved into the old township hall at Meldrum and Short Cut Roads.
An expansion was dedicated
on December12, 1991

We are more than books!

Many of you may not have time to read. The Ira Township Library has theatrical and educational video, music CDs, books-on-tape and DVD, & free internet access.
Our staff is waiting to help - just ask!

Requests From Home

If you have internet access and an Ira Township Library card, you can request any circulating item in the St. Clair County Library system from home. 
Click this image to visit our request page!
Items will be delivered to the Ira branch and the staff will phone you to pick it up.

Astronomy Night

Monday, February 22 @ 7 p.m.

Astronomy Night Returns!

Monday, February 22nd at 7 p.m.

Led by Librarian Gary Kupper, this event is weather-dependent. Call the library for more information!

Popcorn Thursdays!

Check out any movie on Thursdays and get a free bag of microwave popcorn!
(Limit one bag per person)

March:

  • 2nd - 6th: I'm a Dr. Suess Fan!
    • Check out a library book and put your name in a drawing to win a Dr. Suess book and toy!
  • Saturday, March 13 @ 2 p.m: Magnetic North Pole
    • Author Pam Flowers will describe her 325 mile solo journey with three sled dogs from Resolute Bay, Nunavat, Canada to the magnetic North Pole!
  • Saturday, March 20th @ 2 p.m: Kids Kreations
    • Ages 5 - 10, registration required
  • Saturday, March 27th @ 2 p.m: Team Movie or Team Book
    • Grades 6 - 12. Celebrate the DVD release of New Moon with a healthy debate on which was better - the movie or the book! Registration required

April:

  • Saturday, April 17 @ 2 p.m: Kids Book Talk
    • Grades 1 - 5. Share your favorite book and receive a gift! Registration required
  • Saturday, April 24th @ 2 p.m: Magic the Gathering Game Day
    • Grades 6 - 12. Bring your cards to the library and challenge new friends! Registration required

May:

  • Saturday, May 15th @ 2 p.m: Literary Treasure Hunt
    • Grades 1 - 5. Hunt down some interesting books! Registration required
  • Saturday, May 22nd @ 2 p.m: Harajuku Day
    • Grades 9 - 12. Dress in your funkiest Harajuku wear and have your name written in Japanese! Registration required
  

Reading Club Bingo ends February 20th

Celebrate Chocolate

Grades 1 - 5, Saturday, Feb 6th @ 2 p.m.

This event will feature experiments and games with chocolate as well eating some, of course!

Anti Valentines Party

Teens & Tweens, Saturday Feb. 13th @ 2 p.m.

We will have candy hearts to smash, romance book covers to graffiti and a good time celebrating our individuality!
 

April 12 - 17 is National Library Week

Monday - Open House with cake! Come in and receive a free gift on "your" day!

  • Monday - Teens Day
  • Tuesday - Kids Day
  • Wednesday - Gentlemen's Day
  • Thursday - Ladies Day
  • Friday - Senior Day
  • Saturday - Family Day

Fridays at 3 p.m.

February 5th: "Dear John," by Nicholas Sparks

April 2nd: "Last Song," by Nicholas Sparks

Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

March 2: "Edge of Evil," J. A. Jance

April 6: "The Case of the Missing Books," Ian Sansom

May 4: "A Duty to the Dead," Charles Todd

Information Coming Soon!

  • Computer Basics - March 22nd, April 19th, May 17th @ 6 p.m
    • For the new or beginning computer user.
    • Learn about the computers parts & pieces, review the mouse and keyboard, and the structure of the desktop.
    • Registration required
  • Word Processing 1: Getting Started -March 8th, April 22nd @ 6 p.m
    • Review basic terminology, keyboard and mouse skills, desktop and program window.
    • Create a document and create basic formatting on text.
    • Learn how to open and save a document.
    • Registration required
  • Ebay 1: Begin - March 25, May 6th @ 6 p.m.
    • Set up an accounty, search, bid, and buy on this popular website!
    • Must have email address, St. Clair County Library card and some internet proficiency.
    • Registration required
  • Ebay 2: Sell - April 15th & May 13th @ 6 p.m.
    • Learn to sell your items!
    • Please have an Ebay account prior to class.
    • Registration required
  • Worldwide Web 1: Internet & Web Browsing - March 29th, April 26th, May 24th @ 6:30 p.m.
    • Learn about the internet and selecting an internet service provider.
    • Learn about the web browser program and how to navigate to specific websites, use links and enter information in a website form.
    • Registration required
  • Website Creation - May 3rd @ 6 p.m.
    • Learn how to create a free website!
    • Registration required