🌱 Patch AM: Want a free book and author talk right here in Dexter?

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In today's newsletter:

• Want a free book and author talk right here in Dexter?

Also on today's calendar: Drop-In Makerspace Grades K-8 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 28 degrees.
• Friday: Moderate icing in the morning, temps: high: 33, low: 28.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 39 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CDL Ringing in the New Year with New Community Read (thesuntimesnews.com) — Dexter District Library is teaming up with Chelsea District Library and Serendipity Books for the 2026 Neighbors Read, centered on Michigan-themed books and free copies of “Dead Moose on Isle Royale.” Dexter residents can join author talks, a Toledo War history program at Dexter District Library, and a related book club at Serendipity Books early next year.
   

📸 Around Dexter

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dexter

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Saturday December 27

• Drop-In Makerspace Grades K-8
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  11:00 am

Monday December 29

• Drop-in New Year's Hat & Noismaker Crafts
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• KPop Demon Hunters Party
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  2:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Drop- In Lego Club Grades K-8
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  4:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Drop-In Preschool Winter Crafts
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  11:00 am
• Chess Club for Kids and Teens
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Food Pantry-Aid in Milan
  Aid In Milan , 89 W Main St , Milan
  10:00 am
• intenSati - Movement Mantras Meditation to Manifest Your Best Life!
  Brighton Lighthouse , 142 Brighton Lake Road , Brighton
  6:00 pm
• Trivia at South Lyon Aubree's
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 218 E Grand River Ave , Brighton
  7:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Clinton Historical Society Meeting
  Clinton Public Library , 100 Brown St , Clinton
  3:00 pm
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Chelsea District Library , 221 S Main St , Chelsea
  5:30 pm
• Joe and Scottie at Hell Saloon!
  Hell Saloon , 4095 Patterson Lk Rd , Pinckney
  8:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Porter in Dexter. Apply here.
• FasTemps Employment posted a job opening for 2nd shift Machine Operator in Dexter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chelsea

• Where Generations Meet: Chelsea Senior Center and Chelsea Schools Grow Connections (chelseaupdate.com)
• Chelsea's Social Worker Reflects on First Year of Pilot Program (thesuntimesnews.com)
• Lyndon Twp: Board Meeting Synopses Nov. 2025 - The Sun Times News (thesuntimesnews.com)

Ann Arbor

• He's bringing his bagel skills to Ann Arbor after living in New York for 10 years (mlive.com)
• New bar and restaurant may replace Ann Arbor's Downtown Home and Garden (mlive.com)

Ok Dexter! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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