Our Summer Reading Program theme this year is A Universe of Stories. Everyone is invited to read, earn prizes, and attend events at the library this summer.
Our TNT (Teen & Tween) Summer Reading Program is for all 6th through 12th graders.
See information about our children's Summer Reading Program (toddlers - 5th grade) here.
See our TNT flier here.
Update: Everyone who completes the 3rd goal (30 days or 15 hours) on our reading logs will earn a prize packet. See details here.
Registration
Register online here.
Or register on paper at the library beginning on Thursday, June 13.
Read
Thursday, June 13 is the first day to pick up a reading log and start recording your reading and/or listening. You can choose to count the number of days you read (you choose how much to read each day) or the amount of time you spend reading.
Saturday, August 31 is the last day to submit your reading/listening time and receive prizes for reading/listening throughout the summer.
TNT Tuesdays
TNT Tuesdays will be held throughout the summer. We'll paint the windows of the library, play board games, and more.
Tuesday, June 18: Paint the Windows
Choose 1:00 or 3:00 P.M.
We'll paint the windows with our Summer Reading theme.
Tuesday, July 2: Game Day
1:00 - 6th - 8th grade
3:00 - 9th - 12th grade
Come play board games, card games, cup stacking, and more.
Tuesday, July 16: Minute to Win It Challenges
1:00 - 6th - 8th grade
3:00 - 9th - 12th grade
Test your skills at a variety of timed challenges.
Tuesday, July 30: Your Choice: Edible Creations
1:00 - 6th - 8th grade
3:00 - 9th - 12th grade
We'll create and eat sweet treats.
Tuesday, August 13: Your Choice: Escape Room Board Game
Choose 1:00 or 2:30. We'll add an additional session if more people are interested.
This activity works best with a group of 6 or fewer. Registration is strongly recommended. If you drop in and there's space, you can join, but if the group is already full, we won't be able to add an extra. If you have already registered for this event, you have received an email. Please reply to let us know which time you will attend. If you have not registered, please email info@milanlibrary.org to let us know which time you plan to attend.
If you haven't voted for your choices, you can vote here.
Update: We've chosen the activities for this summer, but we will continue TNT activities this fall, so you can still vote for what you'd like to do for those events.
Events for all ages
Friday, June 21: Apollo Adventure by Michigan Science Center
Ten hands-on, space-themed science activities will be available between 9:30 and 12:30. We recommend allowing an hour or longer to move through the activities at your own pace. You may arrive at any time during the event. This event is best for preschoolers through middle schoolers; all ages are welcome. It will be held in The Center (previously the Senior and Community Activity Center).
Thursday, July 18: Touch a Truck
Our annual Touch a Truck event will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. during July's Third Thursday. You'll see a variety of community vehicles, meet the people who drive and work with them, and learn about their jobs and their importance in our community.
***UPDATE*** This event has moved to a new location. It will be held in Milan Middle School's parking lot. Thank you, Milan Area Schools, for providing us with this location.
We are hosting this event with Milan Parks and Recreation during Milan Main Street's Third Thursday.
See a list of participants and vehicles here.
Friday, August 9: The Supernatural Intergalactical Summer Reading MAGIC Spectacular by Jeff Wawrzaszek of A2 Magic
This magic show will include several space-themed illusions. This event will be held at 10:30 A.M. in The Center (previously the Senior and Community Activity Center) and is for all ages (children and teens).
Volunteer opportunities
TNT volunteer opportunities include helping with programs for younger children, preparing craft materials, and other projects in the library. If you are interested in volunteering and are also participating in our TNT Summer Reading Program, you can sign up to volunteer when you register. If you are ONLY volunteering (and not participating in our TNT Summer Reading Program), please sign up here.
Questions
If you have any questions about our Summer Reading Program, please ask us at the library or online here.
Summer Reading t-shirts
The Friends of the Library are selling t-shirts with the summer theme, A Universe of Stories. See more information here.
