IRON MOUNTAIN — Events planned at the Dickinson County Library sites for May include:

— Book Breakdown with Carol Schultz: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Local illustrator and author Carol Schultz will share tips and information about how to become a self-published writer, illustrator and collaborator of children’s books. Her book “The Story of Journey the Great Horned Owl,” co-written with Phyllis Carlson, is a U.P. Notable Book winner of 2025. There will be time for questions, books to purchase and book signing.

— Bow Wows & Books: 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills aloud by reading to therapy dogs Angel, a teddy bear, and Roz, a golden retriever. Required registration begins on Wednesday; call 906-774-1218 to sign up. Space is limited.

— Open House for the Visually Impaired: 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Linda Lieburn will share information and resources for her support group Visually Impaired People, or VIP. During this open house, Lieburn will demonstrate equipment that may be used to enhance the lives of those with visual impairments. This includes Ray-Ban sunglasses with AI in them, iPhones, braille, kitchen gadgets, games and more.

— Little Senses Playgroup: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Little Senses Playgroup is perfect for little hands to explore. Every month, they’ll have different stations designed to engage a child’s senses with fun activities such as tactile bins, sensory bottles, fine motor activities and early literacy activities. This is a special time for young children to discover and play at their own pace, though adults are asked to stay and supervise. While this event is ideal for newborns to age 4, older siblings are welcome, too.

— Monthly Book Club: 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Solomonson Branch in Norway.

This book club meets monthly at the Solomonson Branch. This month’s title will be “Follow the River” by James Thom.

— Fun Fungus Finding: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Fumee Lake Natural Area.

A local expert will teach attendees how to identify, forage and grow mushrooms in this area. This program is offsite, and participants will be responsible for their own transportation.

— Graveyard Shift Book Club: 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

This book club is perfect for teens and adults who love to read true crime, horror and/or books with supernatural elements. This month’s book discussion will be on “Road of Bones” by Christopher Golden. Discussion packets are available at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

— Terrarium Workshop: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Local artist Sarah Rice will lead an art class on making terrariums. Terrariums are small enclosures for plants that can be great decorations all year long. Each participant will get to create their own to take home. Required registration begins Wednesday, May 14; call 906-774-1218 to sign up.

— Great Start Story Walk: May 23-July 2 at Iron Mountain City Park, sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Check out the current story, “When Spring Comes,” before the summer story, “The Best Worst Day Ever” by B.C. Stephen, takes its place. Take a few minutes after reading the story to scan the QR code and answer a few questions to help them make this experience the best it can be.

— All library sites will be closed for Memorial Day on Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26.

— The North Dickinson Branch in Felch Township will begin summer hours on Tuesday, May 27, through Labor Day. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the North Dickinson County School.

— Bow Wows & Books: 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Solomonson Branch in Norway.

Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs Azul, a Siberian husky mix, and Belle, a black Lab mix. Required registration begins Wednesday, May 21; call 906-563-8617 to sign up.

— A Nurse’s Vietnam Story: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

For several decades the critical role field nurses played remained somewhat unknown. Mary Stolze joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in 1968 with a direct commission to go to Vietnam. As the daughter of a World War II doctor, this was something Stolze felt she needed to do. She debrided and sutured wounds for soldiers, Vietnamese, children and prisoners of war under conditions that included limited and outdated medicines, equipment, malaria, monsoon season and intense wildlife. By telling her story, recognition of the service and bravery these “Angels from Heaven” can be properly thanked and appreciated.

— The Titanic & Her Local Ties: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Emily Cummings, local history specialist, will present on the construction, voyage, passengers and sinking of the Titanic. Passengers with local ties will be highlighted in this presentation.