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Events for Summer

Splishy, Splashy Science, Stories & Songs Celebrating Water!

Wednesday, June 28 at 11:00am

Join Storyteller Jen Strauss for a wet and wacky program about water! Come swim and sway, splash and play your way through water adventures, create a rainstorm, sing a rainbow and imagine that you are on a journey to the ocean! More info

Mermaid Visit

Wednesday, July 12 at 2:00pm

Meet a mermaid! A perfect chance to get a photo up close. More info

North Sky Raptors

Tuesday, July 25 at 11:00am

Join us for Raptors Live with fascinating birds of prey. More info

Hoop Dancing

Thursday, August 3 at 3:00pm

A fascinating, interactive program designed to spread the joys of the hula hoop. All ages are welcome! More info

Early childhood

Baby Storytime
Join Miss Lisa for music, movement and playtime with your baby. We will help little ones build early literacy skills while bouncing, singing, exploring board books and playing together. For babies 3 to 24 months and their grown-up(s).
Outdoor Storytime
Talk, sing, read, write, play! That’s what we’ll do today! Storytime models these five practices to support development of early literacy skills. Grown ups are encouraged to participate in the fun and learning! Storytime is for toddlers and preschoolers.

Kids

Chess

Chess meets during the school year and is mentored by Robert Bemben and Robin Ray. Open to young people ages 8–18. A USCF rated tournament will be hosted at the Carnegie Building on June 24, 2023. See you in September for regular chess play.

Paws to Read
Paws to Read is back for the summer! Kids can practice reading to LadyAnnaBella, an adorable Shih-Tzu therapy dog who will be here with her owner Sandra. June 14 - August 9, 2023

Tweens (ages 9-12)

STEAM Tweens
STEAM Tweens is a monthly program just for tweens ages 9-12! Focus is on science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Growing Readers Together

adult and child gardening lettersIf your K-3rd grader is reading below grade level and attends school within the library's service area, email Alex Dailey or call 231-758-3112 or email Val Meyerson or call 231-758-3120 for further information. 

Growing Readers Together is a three-pronged approach for K-3rd grade students who are below reading level to enhance their reading proficiency: direct tutoring for students, Family Literacy Nights to help families learn more skills to support their student’s achievements, and Brain Boxes to provide materials for students to take home.

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