The Boyne Regional Library in Carman runs a free drop-in Lego Club on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. It runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Library. Because it is a drop-in program, it is unsupervised by staff, and children 12 years old and under should have a caregiver to participate.
“Lego is one of those universal building toys, that can truly be intergenerational. We encourage families to participate together,” said Lynsey Hannah, library clerk at the Boyne Regional Library.
Hannah notes that the library creates a challenge for children or families to do, and if they choose to, the library will set them out on display for the two weeks leading up to the next Lego Club.
“A few examples of the Lego Club challenges that we have had so far include building an upside-down house, creating a maze, and building a robot,” said Hannah. “Children are always encouraged to use their imagination, and create freely if they do not want to participate in a challenge. Our junior literature collection includes a large amount of Lego books that children can use to inspire their creations.”
Upcoming dates for the Lego Club that kids are welcome to attend are Nov. 25, Dec. 9 and Dec. 23.
The Boyne Regional Library received a generous donation of Lego sets in December of 2022 from a former Town of Carman resident.
“Additionally, we have a large amount of our own Lego to use, and we are very happy to see it being used,” said Hannah. “We will always accept donations of Duplo and Lego, and appreciate those who have contributed thus far.”
