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Summer Reading Club Prize Pick Up

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Join us inside the library for prize pickup all day.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Join us inside the library for prize pickup all day.

Image of a dragon eye made of clay with a red iris.

Dragon Eye Air Clay Craft

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Do you love to read books about dragons? Sculpt a dragon eye inspired by your favorite dragon! Participants will create their sculptures at the library and then transfer them home ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Program Description:

Do you love to read books about dragons? Sculpt a dragon eye inspired by your favorite dragon! Participants will create their sculptures at the library and then transfer them home to dry and paint. 

Summer Reading Club Prize Pick Up

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Loading Dock at Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Stop by the loading dock to pick up your summer reading club prizes.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Loading Dock
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Stop by the loading dock to pick up your summer reading club prizes.

Create, Make & Take

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun! Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Family Storytime @ FJML

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FJML Meeting Room at Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to ...

Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Family Storytime @ SCL

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to ...

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Summer Reading Club Prize Pick Up

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Join us on the final day of Summer Reading Club to pickup your final prizes.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Description:

Join us on the final day of Summer Reading Club to pickup your final prizes.

Image of a Highland Cow laying down.

Milk & Cookies with Baby Highland Cows

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

It's the last day of the Summer Reading Club! Pick up your final SRC prize and celebrate your accomplishment by joining us for milk and cookies with baby Highland cows!  Hi...

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
Program Description:

It's the last day of the Summer Reading Club! Pick up your final SRC prize and celebrate your accomplishment by joining us for milk and cookies with baby Highland cows! 

Storytime @ The Park

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  Join us this summer f...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Babytime On-The-Go

All Day
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

While you're out and about this summer, you can still sing, talk, read, write, and play with your baby! This kit has simple tools, games, and ideas to help you connect with your li...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Program Description:

While you're out and about this summer, you can still sing, talk, read, write, and play with your baby! This kit has simple tools, games, and ideas to help you connect with your little one and build early literacy skills.

Family Storytime @ FJML

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FJML Meeting Room at Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to ...

Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Family Storytime @ SCL

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to ...

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Storytime @ The Park

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  Join us this summer f...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

I stink cover

Story and Craft Kit: I Stink!

All Day
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Description:

Join us for special program just for preschool and early elementary families!  You’ll receive a FREE copy of that month’s picture book along with a simple craft kit to complet...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Join us for special program just for preschool and early elementary families!  You’ll receive a FREE copy of that month’s picture book along with a simple craft kit to complete together after reading.

Family Storytime @ FJML

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FJML Meeting Room at Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to ...

Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Family Storytime @ SCL

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to ...

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Storytime @ The Park

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  Join us this summer f...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Image of "The Lightning Thief".

Elementary Readers Book Club: The Lightning Thief

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Program Description:

A monthly book club for upper elementary students!   This month we will be meeting in person for a pizza party in conjunction with The Middle School Reading Masters ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:

A monthly book club for upper elementary students!

 

Music & Movement On-The-Go

All Day
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Description:

While you're out and about this summer, you can still sing, dance, wiggle, and play! This kit comes with a unique music playlist and a bean bag to help you and your child move toge...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Program Description:

While you're out and about this summer, you can still sing, dance, wiggle, and play! This kit comes with a unique music playlist and a bean bag to help you and your child move together! 

Please register only once per family.

Family Storytime @ FJML

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
FJML Meeting Room at Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to ...

Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Family Storytime @ SCL

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  If you would like to ...

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Storytime @ The Park

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.  Join us this summer f...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Image of Disability Network Storytime Flyer.

Storytime with Disability Network Mid-Michigan

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Description:

Join Disability Network Mid-Michigan for a story, craft and Q&A where kids can ask questions about people with disabilities and learn how to be their friend! Come to learn a...

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join Disability Network Mid-Michigan for a story, craft and Q&A where kids can ask questions about people with disabilities and learn how to be their friend!

Come to learn and have fun!

Create, Make & Take

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun! Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft.