The library had another special Family Pajama Storytime on Wednesday, January 4th! Kids wore their pjs and some brought their stuffed animals to the library to have a sleep over. They had many adventures while they were away from their people. They learned about the library such as: How to check out books [...]
Every parent has probably heard that it is important to read to their young children. A local Young Fives teacher has said that every September she can tell which of her students have been read to and which have not! So read early and read often! Why read to your child? Builds vocabulary Familiarizes them with the printed [...]
Get in the game: READ Read Books. Earn Prizes. Attend special summer events. Teens in grades seven through twelve are invited to participate in our Summer Reading Club. Register at the Youth Desk starting Monday, June 13. Finish by July 29 at 4:00 p.m. to be eligible for all of the drawings. Prizes include an ice [...]
This year's Summer Reading Club theme is "On Your Mark, Get Set... READ!" It runs from June 13th -July 29th. Our club encourages kids of all ages to read during the summer by simply earning prizes as they read with chances to win bigger prizes in a club end drawing. Prizes include an ice cream [...]
Get creative with your Peeps! Make a diorama based on your favorite book using marshmallow Peeps. (A great fun Spring Break project!) Turn in your family’s entry by Saturday, April 9 at 4pm. They will be on display in the library throughout National Library Week (April 10-16) and people can cast their vote for the [...]
The library had a special Family Pajama Storytime on Saturday, January 23rd! Kids wore their pjs and some brought their stuffed animals to the library to have a sleep over. They had many adventures while they were away from their people. They learned about the library such as: How to check out books How to shelve books [...]
Calling all Kids and Teens to make their own 90 Second Newbery! What is a 90 Second Newbery you ask? First off a Newbery is an award given out by the American Library Association to the author of the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Past winners include beloved tales such as The Tale [...]
STAR WARS Party! On Saturday, December 19th at 2 p.m. join us for some fun-filled activities, crafts, a door prize and more in Program Room A to celebrate Episode VII The Force Awakens! It is open to all ages but best for kids/teens ages 8+. Families are welcome and costumes encouraged! The library has [...]
If you’re looking for fun and free activities to do with your family this summer, try one of the 400+ Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) destinations. MAP offers free admission or other discounts at cultural and historical venues, national and state parks, recreation areas, and state forest campgrounds. Visit the MAP website at michiganactivitypass.info for a complete [...]
