Children's Events & Information
Registration (HERE) is appreciated, but not required.
Tiny Tales (0, 1, and 2 years)
Wednesdays, October 7-28,
November 4-18, December 2-16
Choose 9:15 or 10:30 A.M.
Saturday Tiny Tales (0, 1, and 2 years)
monthly, 2nd Saturdays at 10:30 A.M.
October 10, November 14, December 12
Children and their caregivers participate in one short book and lots of wiggly fun with fingerplays, songs, movement activities, and flannel board stories, followed by play time.
Storytime (ages 3-5)
Fridays at 10:30 A.M.
October 9-30, November 6-20,
December 4-18
Saturday Storytime (ages 3-6)
monthly, (usually) 4th Saturdays at 10:30 A.M.
October 24 - Halloween themed
November 21 (3rd Saturday due to the holiday)
December: TBD
Children will participate in books, flannel board stories, songs, dance, finger plays, crafts, and related activities.
Registration (HERE) is appreciated, but not required.
Book Buddies (Young 5s - 2nd grade)
Dates to be determined
We'll read a book together and then participate in a related craft, game, or activity.
Bookworms (2nd - 3rd grade)
2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:45
October 14
(Day might be changing for future months. Please check back.)
Chapter Chatters (4th - 5th grade)
3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:45
October 20, November 17, December 15
For Bookworms & Chapter Chatters:
Children will read or listen to a book before we meet. During book club, they will discuss the book and create a craft, play a game, or participate in another related activity. Books are available at the circulation desk a month before each session. Ebooks and audiobooks are usually also available through Libby.
Our library will participate in the following community events.
Milan Area Fire Department's Fire Prevention Week Open House
Tuesday, October 6
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Details are on the fire department's Facebook page here.
Downtown Milan Trick or Treat
Friday, October 30
5:30 - 7:00 P.M.
Grab your costume and head downtown for a spooky good time! The Milan Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Downtown Trick or Treat, and everyone is invited. Local merchants, businesses, and organizations will hand out candy and treats from their storefronts, with extra treat stations set up throughout downtown.
You can apply for a library card online here or in-person at the library.
You may get a free library card at our library if you are at least four years old and:
- live in our service area
- work full-time in Milan
- own property in Milan or
- are enrolled in Milan Area Schools (Student Library Card with limited privileges)
Our service area includes:
- the city of Milan
- Augusta Township
- the part of Pittsfield Township that is in Milan Area Schools and
- the part of York Township that is in Milan Area Schools
You may also use your card from other MILibrary card participating libraries at our library.
Everything you need to know about getting a library card is here.
If you have any questions, please call us at 734-439-1240 or email info@milanlibrary.org (for general information) or youth@milanlibrary.org (for youth information).
What can I do with my library card?
How many books or DVDs can I check out?
What else can I check out?
Can I renew a CD? For how long?
Find answers to these questions and more here.
Can I check out eBooks?
You can check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines through Libby. Your library card also give you access to additional eResources including Mango Languages, tutor.com, Consumer Reports online, and more. Details are on our eResources page here.
How do I reserve items?
You can reserve items in our catalog here.
You can request a book bundle for children and teens here. We'll choose books for you to check out based on your interests.
eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines
You can use your library card to check out and download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines here or through the Libby app here. We belong to the Woodlands Library Cooperative. When you search for our library on Libby, you'll be directed to Woodlands. We partner with several other library systems, giving you access to their collections as well. The list of libraries and instructions for adding them to your Libby account are on our eResources page here.
kanopy
Instantly stream from our library's kanopy collection of over 31,000 popular movies, TV series, independent films, and documentaries, including titles from Warner Bros, MGM, BBC, The History Channel, The Great Courses, and more! Details are on our eResources page here.
Michigan Electronic Library (MeL)
MeL has a variety of reading, research, and learning resources for all ages – ebooks, youth activities, ACT/SAT/PSAT test prep, and more. See all MeL eResources here, options specifically for children here, and test prep here.
Mango
Learn a new language with Mango Languages. Details are on our eResources page here.
Craft & Hobby
Provides access to in-depth online instructional videos and classes that span 22 different creative categories, such as needle crafts, painting, woodworking, photography and more. Details are on our eResources page here.
Check out free or reduced admission passes to Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, and more.
Additional information is on the MAP website here. You will check out passes from their website using your library card number.
Our monthly children’s e-newsletter provides information about children’s events, new children’s books, and library news.
You may read this month’s newsletter and sign up to receive the newsletter here.