Summer Reading Program

2016 Summer Reading Program
 

Our Summer Reading Program will begin on Thursday, June 16.  All children and teens are invited to read or listen to books, earn prizes, and attend programs throughout the summer.  

See our calendar of events here and the brochure here. 

Register online here now.
Register in the library beginning on Wednesday, June 15.
Pick up reading logs from the library beginning on Wednesday, June 15.
Begin counting your reading on Thursday, June 16 (the first day of summer in Milan).

Any questions?  Ask them here.

See the Summer Reading Program page for any updates.   

Reading
We encourage children to read or listen to books every day.  You may choose to count the amount of time you read or the number of days you read and earn prizes for reaching reading goals throughout the summer.  See more information on the reading logs which will be available at the library beginning on June 15.

Children who are not yet reading may listen as others read to them and may also listen to audiobooks. Older children and teens may read any books, ebooks, magazines, graphic novels, and newspapers. They may also listen to others read to them or audiobooks. We have a variety of genres and a variety of formats to assist everyone with finding reading materials they will enjoy. 

Activity Logs
Youth may also choose to explore a variety of reading and library-related activities through an additional activity log and earn prizes for completing activities in this log. 

Kickoff Event: Brain Games (best for ages 6 and up, all ages welcome)
by Michigan Science Center
Friday, June 17 - 10:30 A.M.
Senior and Community Activity Center
Put your brain to the test when we challenge you with puzzles and tasks! We’ll introduce you to the different ways your brain coordinates movement in various sports and fitness activities.

Kickoff Event: Dance Party (best for ages 2-6, all ages welcome) 
Tuesday, June 21 - 4:00 P.M.

Senior and Community Activity Center
On your mark, get set, . . . dance!  Have fun singing, dancing, and participating in fun movement activities.   

Crazy Craig's Juggling Show

by Craig Wise
Friday, August 12 - 10:30 A.M.
Senior and Community Activity Center
See a high-energy and action-packed juggling performance featuring juggling on a unicycle and balancing 10 chairs on his chin! 

Teacher TALES
(Teachers And Learners Enjoy Stories!)

All ages are welcome at each of these programs.
Teachers and principals from Milan Area Schools will read some of their favorite stories. A craft or activity will follow the stories.  

See the Summer Reading Program page for updates.  

Thursdays, June 23 - August 4 at 4:00 in the library

Kindergarten - 5th grade teachers will read.  All ages are welcome.

June 23: Ms. Kliber and Mr. Wright

June 30: Ms. Linke and Ms. Kerns

July 7: (To be announced) and Ms. Farmer

July 14: Ms. Nichols and Ms. Stafford

July 21: (To be announced) and  Ms. Smith

July 28: (To be announced)  

August 4: (To be announced)  

Wednesdays, June 22, July 13, & 27 at 10:10 at Wilson Park Pavilion

Kindergarten - 2^ndgrade teachers will read.  All ages are welcome.

(Crafts in the Park for kindergarten - 2nd graders will immediately follow these events.)

June 22: Ms. Zajac

July 13: (To be announced) 

July 27: (To be announced) 

Wednesdays, June 29, July 20, & August 3 at 10:10 at Wilson Park Pavilion

3^rd - 5^th grade teachers will read.  All ages are welcome.

(Crafts in the Park for 3rd - 5th graders will immediately follow these events.) 

June 29: Ms. Krebs

July 20: Ms. Harger

August 3: (To be announced)

Additional activities this summer:
Tiny Tales (ages 2-3)
Storytime (ages 3-5)
Evening Storytime (ages 3-5)
Play and Learn (ages 3-5)
Stuffed Animal Sleepovers (ages 2-5 & 5 and older)
Crafts in the Park (Kindergarten - 2nd grade & 3rd - 5th grade) 
Game Day 
Fairy Garden Workshop

See the brochure here for more information.
    

Summer Reading Program T-shirts

Update (5/15): 
In addition to the t-shirt pre-orders already submitted, we will order a few extra t-shirts.  You may complete the order form here and we'll let you know if we will have your size(s) available.

Our children's Summer Reading Program theme this year is "On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!" and our teen theme is "Get in the Game: Read!"  The Friends of the Library will sell t-shirts with the themes.  

Orders are due by May 15 and will arrive in June.  We will notify you when they arrive.  Payment will be due when you pick up your order.  You may order online here or ask for an order form at the library.

Children's Theme: On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!

 

The red t-shirt is available in children's and adult sizes.

Children's sizes 2T - large are $8 each.
Adult sizes small - XL are $8 each.
Adult sizes XXL and 3XL are $10 each.

The black t-shirt is available in women's cut.

Women's sizes small - XL are $10 each.

Women's sizes XXL and 3XL are $12 each.

TNT Theme: Get in the Game: Read! 
(TNT = Teen and Tween/6th - 12th grade)

The navy t-shirt with gray letters is available in adult sizes.

Adult sizes small - XL are $8 each.
Adult sizes XXL and 3XL are $10 each.

The blue t-shirt with orange letters s available in women's cut.

Women's sizes small - XL are $10 each.

Women's sizes XXL and 3XL are $12 each.

You may order online here or ask for an order form at the library.  Orders are due by May 15.