Summer Reading Program 2016

2016 Summer Reading Program

(7/12) New: Each teen/tween who submitted the 2nd ticket on our reading log (for reading for 10 hours or 20 days) will receive a prize packet containing certificates for a free book, pizza, CheezyBread, bowling, and more.  

Thank you to the following for donating prizes:

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Bel-Mark Lanes

Clonlara School

Collins Center

Friends of Milan Public Library

Hungry Howie's Pizza

Kohl's

Marco's Pizza 

Milan Dairy Barn

Splash Universe

The Morning Owl

Zap Zone Fun Center

Thank you also to the City of Milan for the use of the Wilson Park Pavilion and the Senior and Community Activity Center for our programs and to our patrons who donated to youth programming and funded Crazy Craig's Juggling Show and Lego bricks for Game Days.

(7/8) New: Activity logs are available in the brochure rack in front of the reference desk.  Activities include reading with someone, reading somewhere you don't usually read, reading a different type of book than you usually read, trying something (origami, drawing, sign language, etc.) from a book, and more.  Complete any 12 activities and return your form to the library by September 3 to receive a prize and enter the prize drawing.

(7/1) New:  Registration is now open for our Fairy Garden Workshop which will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 10:30 A.M.  You'll create your own mini fairy garden or work with a family member to create one together.  Please register here.  
(7/5) Updated: The 10:30 session is full.  We have added a second Fairy Garden Workshop session at 12:30, also on Saturday, July 16.  

Our Summer Reading Program will begin on Thursday, June 16.  You are invited to read or listen to books, earn prizes, and attend programs throughout the summer. 

See our calendar of events here and the brochure here.
Register online here now.
Register in the library beginning on Wednesday, June 15.
Pick up reading logs from the library beginning on Wednesday, June 15.
Begin counting your reading on Thursday, June 16 (the first day of summer in Milan).
Any questions?  Ask them here.

Reading
You may choose to count the amount of time you read or the number of days you read and earn prizes for reaching reading goals throughout the summer.  See more information on the reading logs which will be available at the library beginning on June 15.

You may read any books, ebooks, magazines, and graphic novels.  You may also listen to audiobooks. We have a variety of genres and a variety of formats to assist everyone with finding reading materials they will enjoy.

Activity Logs
You 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. 

Kickoff Event: Brain Games
by Michigan Science Center
Friday, June 17 - 10:30 A.M.
Senior and Community Activity Center

for all ages
Put your brain to the test when we challenge you with puzzles and tasks! We’ll introduce you to the different ways your brain coordinates movement in various sports and fitness activities.

Additional events this summer:

TAG (Teen/Tween Advisory Group)

Game Day

Paint the Windows

Stuffed Animal Sitters

Get in the Game: Play!

Crazy Craig's Juggling Show

See the TNT brochure here for details.

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available for 6^th through 12^th graders throughout the summer at the library.

Opportunities to volunteer include helping during programs for younger children, assisting with the kickoff and closing events, preparing for programs, and other projects at the library.

If you are interested in volunteering and are registering to read or participate in events this summer, check "yes" on the question asking if you would like to volunteer.

If you are not registering for any other events this summer, you may sign up to volunteer here. 

If you have any questions, ask them here or call or stop by the library and talk to Jennifer.