Summer Reading Program at Milan Public Library
June 20 - August 8, 2008
Programs for All Ages
Magician Gordon Russ has assembled a cast of bugs, creepy crawlies, and other critters to entertain you in a show filled with comedy and magic. This program is funded in part by Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and Michigan Humanities Council.
Take a photo of a bug and bring it to the library. It can be a real bug, someone dressed up like a bug, a bug you have made, or any kind of bug! We’ll display the photos at the library.
Snuggle up on your own little rug and listen to stories and songs of Anansi the Spider and other creatures that will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. Everyone goes home with a spider bookmark after this fun and interactive program by Storyteller Karen Czarnik.
Registration is required for these programs.
Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult at all programs.
Bug Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, June 25 – 1:00, 3:00, or 5:00
Milan Library
Grades K-5
“Bee” an Author
Wednesday, July 9 – 1:00 P.M., and 3:00 P.M.
Milan Senior Center
Grades 1-5
Come with an idea; leave with your own book. You'll write and illustrate a book about any topic you choose.
Create a Bug
Tuesday, July 15 – 11:00 A.M.
Milan Senior Center
Grades K-2
Listen to a bug story and create your own bug.
All About Insects
Wednesday, July 16 – 1:00 P.M.
Milan Senior Center – West End
Grades 3-5
View a short film and see bugs as we explore the amazing insect world with Orkin.
All About Insects
Tuesday, July 29 – 1:00 P.M.
Milan Senior Center – West End
Grades K-2
Create a Bug
Wednesday, July 30 – 11:00 A.M.
Milan Senior Center
Grades 3-5
Make origami butterflies, beetles, and other bugs.
Toddler/Preschool Programs
Registration is required for these programs.
Join us for stories and activities for toddlers. We’ll have fun with a different topic each week.
“Bed Bugs” Evening Storytime – ages 2-5
Milan Library
Tuesday, June 24 – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, July 23 – 7:00 P.M.
Join us for bug stories and crafts. We’ll have fun with different stories and activities at each session.
“Catch the Reading Bug” this summer as you read great books and join us for fun activities. Anything you read and anything that is read to you counts toward your reading time. Read books, magazines or newspapers. Read to yourself or to someone else. Listen to audiobooks or to someone else reading to you. Have fun reading and listening! Receive a small prize and enter a drawing after you read or listen to books for 3, 6, and 9 hours. Enter the drawing again for each additional 3 hours. Everyone who completes at least 6 hours of reading will receive a certificate and prize bag at the end of the program.
Monday, June 16 is the first day to register for the Summer Reading Program and pick up a reading log.
Tuesday, July 1 is the first day to show us your reading logs and earn prizes.
Thursday, August 7 is the last day to enter the prize drawing.
Registration is required for some programs to help us prepare space and materials. You may register for programs at the circulation desk or by phone (734-439-1240).
The Summer Reading Program is funded by the Friends of Milan Public Library. We appreciate their generous support each year.
