Summer Reading Club runs from June 15 through July 30. 

Summer Reading Club Kick Off
Click here for a printable list of events.

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June 15
11:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.
Kick off Summer Reading Club with a romp in one of our two bounce houses.  When you're done playing enjoy a refreshing SnoCone while you sign up for Summer Reading Club. This year we will have a prize raffle for the children who read the most. The more you read, the better your chances are of winning!
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Tuesday, June16,
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Crafternoon
All participants are required to bring a clean white t-shirt or other 100% cotton piece of clothing.  You will be given the supplies and taught the technique to make a fabulous one-of-a-kind piece of clothing.  This is the perfect opportunity to turn an item of clothing you thought was ruined into a work of art. Children under the age of 5 will need parental supervision as we will be working with permanent markers.
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Wednesday June 17
11:00 a.m.
Hero Story Time
 Veterinarian Barb Griffith Our community’s “Pet Hero,” Dr. Barb will be here to read some very special pet stories.  Afterward she will stick around to the children’s questions.
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Thursday, June 18
11:00 a.m.
Animals - The REAL Super Heroes!
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? Ants, Dogs, Gorillas, and Hawks, of course! Learn these fascinating and fun facts, and many more, in this exciting, hands-on live animal presentation. Mammals, reptiles, and amphibians will be featured in this all-time favorite.

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Tuesday, June 23
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Crafternoon
Water Color Painting - Calling all budding artists!
Today we will teach you a new technique. We'll supply the paint and paper.  You supply the imagination and creativity!  For younger children we will supply crayons and washable markers for their creations.
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Wednesday, June 24 
11:00 a.m.
Hero Story Time
Nurse's are Heroes! Today's guest reader, Nurse Michelle will be joining us to read a selection of children's books with a health theme. Afterward the children can ask Nurse Michelle questions.

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Thursday, June 25
11:00 a.m.
Dummunity
A ”Drummunity” circle is a high energy, fun and empowering activity for a group of any age. Lori Fithian, drum circle facilitator will bring her collection of hand drums and percussion toys to the library to transform our library into a “Drummunity” – a word she invented for the community-building that happens when people come together around a circle of drums.
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Tuesday, June 30
1:00. - 2:30p.m
Crafternoons
In honor of the Independence day we will be making Patriotic Wands -- perfect for waving in the Fourth of July Parade!
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Wednesday, July 1
11:00 a.m.
Hero Story Time
 Fire Chief Wagner will be here to read some stories about firefighters and afterward he’ll let you get a closer look at a fire truck!


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Thursday, July 2
11:00 a.m.
Bubble and Chalk Art
Join us on the library lawn to help us create some of the biggest bubbles you've ever seen! Then, turn your attention to the parking lot and join all the budding artists as they create a huge mural in the parking lot.
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Tuesday, July 7
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Crafternoons
Dream Catchers - Today we will be making dream catchers to trap all your bad dreams. Native Americans believe that bad dreams are confusing and get trapped in the web, while good dreams are clear and pass easily though to the feathers.
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Thursday July 9
11:00 a.m.
Rock 'n Roll Super Heroes
Learn about the legends and Heroes of rock and roll, in this fun, interactive and energizing concert. This presentation will enthrall kids teens and adults of all ages! An entertaining and hilarious snapshot of the music and vibes that helped shape a generation!

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Wednesday, July 15
11:00 a.m.
Hero Story Time
Reverend Dan Flynn from the Living Water Church will be our guest reader.  Reverend Flynn will be reading a selection of books about friendship.

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Wednesday, July 22
11:00 a.m.
Hero Story Time
An Emergency Medical Technician from HVA will be here to read some stories about rescues to the children.  Afterward the children can explore the rescue vehicle.



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Tuesday, July 28
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Crafternoons
Back by popular demand -- Magnetic Picture Frames. Kids can customize their frame with paint, stickers, letters and gems.  We will even take a photograph of your child to put in the frame.
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Happy 4th of July!
Look for us in the Parade!




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Wednesday, July 8
11:00 a.m.
Hero Story Time State Police
Officer Anthony Young will be here to read a couple of stories about police officers. Afterward he'll let you take a look inside his police car!


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Tuesday, July 14
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Crafternoons
Stained Glass Window Art
This week we will be making Stained Glass Window Art to help give you "super power' on super Hero Training day. These one-of-a-kind creations will be the perfect compliment to the Super Hero Cape that you will design on Super Hero Training day.
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Tuesday, July 21
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Crafternoons
This week we will be making Super Hero Arm Bands to help give you "super power' on super Hero Training day. These one-of-a-kind creations will be the perfect compliment to the Super Hero Cape that you will design on Super Hero Training day.
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Thursday July 23
11:00 a.m.
Super Hero Training Day
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird… or a plane! No, it’s YOU! Today we will be transforming kids into Super Heroes.  We’ll supply the cape and the face mask. They can supply the muscles lift 1000 lb. dumb bells and leap across tall buildings.
Registration is required for this free event. Please call 734-449-0066 or stop by the library to sign up.
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Wednesday, July 29
11:00 a.m.
Hero Story Time
Therapy Dog Eleanor will be here with her owner Annie. Annie will read some stories about dogs and and tell you how her dog helped save a life.  After story time Annie will let pet Eleanor and she will have some Eleanor coloring pages for you to take home
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Thursday, July 30
11:00 am
Adventures in Reading and Pizza Party
Today we will start out with ADVENTURES IN READING, a highly energetic, motivational program that's received rave reviews from countless teachers and librarians. During the zany 40-minute reading safari, our hero, Ed Venture, helps children discover that reading leads to many rewards. After the performance we will be serving pizza and a cold beverage. During this time we will announce the winners of the "Read like a Hero" reading raffle.
Please call 734.449.0066 to register for this program.