Summer Reading Program

Update: See our Summer Reading Program page for updates to this information.


Our Summer Reading Program will begin on Wednesday, June 10.  All children and teens are invited to read or listen to books, earn prizes, and attend programs throughout the summer.

See information about our teen program here.

See our children's brochure here.

See our calendar of events here.

Register here (now) or at the library (beginning on June 10).
Questions?  Ask them here.

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. 

Children may choose to count the amount of time they read or the number of days they read and will earn prizes for reaching reading goals. Prizes will be awarded after you complete 5, 10, and 15 hours or 10, 20, and 30 days of reading.  Reading logs will be available to pick up from the library beginning on Wednesday, June 10.

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.

The Friends of the Library are selling Summer Reading t-shirts this year.  See more information here.

The summer kickoff event will be:

Animals: The Real Super Heroes by Dynamic West Assemblies

Friday, June 19 at 10:30 A.M. 

Milan Senior and Community Activity Center

Who can lift 4 times their own weight? Who is able to smell 100 times better than humans? Who can lift 4000 pounds? Who is able to see 100 times better than humans? Learn these fascinating facts and many more in this exciting, hands-on live animal presentation. Mammals, reptiles, and amphibians will be featured.
 
Additional programs for all ages include:

Touch a Truck and Meet Real Heroes
Friday, July 10 - 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Parking lot at the end of Neckel Court
Meet real heroes and see their vehicles: firefighters and a fire truck, a police officer and police car, an EMT and an ambulance, Red Cross and their vehicle, and more. 

Superhero Science 
by Michigan Science Center
Friday, August 14 at 10:30 A.M.
Milan Senior and Community Activity Center
Join us as we explore the science behind superheroes and their incredible abilities. You'll see demonstrations about  energy, forces, electricity, and magnetism.

Toddler/Preschool/Kindergarten Programs: 

Storytime 
Children will hear stories and participate in songs, dance, crafts, and other activities. We’ll explore a different topic of the “Every Hero Has a Story” theme at each session. Registration is requested.

Toddler Storytime - ages 2-3
Tuesdays, June 16 & 30, July 14 & 28, August 11
10:30 A.M. 

Storytime - ages 3-5
Thursdays, June 11 & 25, July 2, 16, & 30
Fridays, June 12 & 26, July 3, 17, & 31
10:30 A.M.
Choose Thursday or Friday. Thursday's Storytime will be identical to Friday's Storytime.

Evening Storytime - ages 3-5 
Tuesdays, June 23, July 21, August 18
7:00 P.M. 

Play & Learn
Thursday, August 6 & Friday, August 7
10:30 - 12:00
A variety of puzzles, games, and activities to develop early literacy skills will be available for children to explore with their adults. Registration is requested. 

Elementary Programs:

Hero Adventures: Kindergarten - 2nd grade

Real Heroes: Monday, June 29 - 4:00 P.M.

Superheroes: Wednesday, July 22 - 4:00 P.M.

Senior and Community Activity Center

Each session will feature different stories, activities, and crafts about heroes. Registration is requested.

Hero Adventures: Kindergarten - 2nd grade

Real Heroes:Tuesday, June 30 – 6:45 P.M.

Superheroes: Saturday, August 1 - 1:00 P.M.

These programs will be held in the library and will repeat the activities from the afternoon programs listed above. Registration is requested.

Hero Explorers: 3rd - 5th grade

Thursdays, July 9 and July 30 - 4:00 P.M.

Senior and Community Activity Center

Each session will feature different activities about heroes. Registration is requested.

Hero Explorers: 3rd - 5th grade

Tuesday, July 7 – 6:45 P.M.

Saturday, August 1 - 2:30 P.M.

These programs will be held in the library and will repeat the activities from the afternoon programs listed above. Registration is requested.

Crafts in the Park: 1st - 5th grade

Wednesdays, June 24, July 15 & August 5 - 10:30 A.M.

Wilson Park Pavilion

Create part of a superhero costume at each session: arm bands, masks, and more. Participate in a superhero party on August 5. Juice boxes will be provided at each session.

In the event of inclement weather, please call the library or see the website for possible program changes. Registration is requested. 

Game Day: Unplugged

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Thursday, June 11 ~ 2:00 - 7:00 P.M.

Friday, June 12 ~ 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Drop in to play board games, card games and cup stacking.

Game Day

Saturday, July 18

Kindergarten - 2nd grade ~ 10:15 - 12:15

3rd - 5th grade ~ 12:30 - 2:30

Play Wii games, board games, card games and cup stacking. Registration is requested.

Registration and Additional Information:

You may register online here now or at the circulation desk beginning on June 10.

See our children's brochure here.

See our calendar of events here.

Questions?  Ask them here.