IRON MOUNTAIN — Upcoming Dickinson County Library programs include:

–The public is invited to vote Monday through April 30 on 2023 Bookmark Contest entries on display at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. In addition, entries will be posted to the library’s Facebook page that week; the entries with the most “likes” will get one extra vote. Winners will be chosen for each age group, and the winning bookmarks will be available at the library and in the summer reading registration bags.

–Explore Life’s Hidden Adventures: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Local author Sally Heidtke will offer a workshop based on her book “Be Infinite: Access Your Unimagined Potential.” Adults can learn how to find their purpose in pursuit of spiritual harmony and joy. Space is limited, so call the Dickinson County Library at 906-774-1218 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

— National Library Week: Sunday-April 29

The library will celebrate National Library Week 2023: There’s More to the Story. Stop in and thank your favorite librarians on Tuesday for National Library Workers Day. Thursday, April 27, is Take Action for Libraries Day and is a great chance to advocate and share support for libraries.

— Shh…Out!: 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Do some fun duct tape crafts and hang out with therapy dogs Azul and Maverick at this month’s meeting. This program is open to all teens in grades nine through 12 and is a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies to just be themselves. No registration is required.

— Write On!: 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Adults and teens are invited to join this writers’ group that focuses on providing an encouraging and supportive space for all types of writers. At this month’s meeting, local author and illustrator Chelsea Lillge will offer a writer’s workshop. Lillge has written fiction and nonfiction books for child and adult audiences as well as illustrated several children’s books. For April, bring questions to ask a published author. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Library.

— Human Trafficking with Geno Basanese: 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Michigan State Police Officer Geno Basanese will present a program about human trafficking dangers and ways to stay safe. There will be a question period for attendees to address concerns. This program is for adults and no registration is required.

— Smart Money Kids Storytime: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

April is Financial Literacy Month and we are celebrating with a special storytime session for ages 5 to 8 all about money. Children are encouraged to participate independently as we read about selling goods and making change with “Owl + Otter and the Big Yard Sale.” Participants will receive a free book, sponsored by the Michigan Credit Union, and will decorate their own bank to take home, provided by the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Federal Credit Union.