Children's Events & Information
Puzzlepalooza!
Saturday, January 24
1:00 - 3:30 P.M.
for all ages
We're kicking off our second annual puzzle exchange with a Puzzlepalooza event.
- puzzle exchange
- puzzles to put together with friends/family in the library
- other puzzles (word puzzles, etc.)
- crafts with puzzle pieces
- hot cocoa & hot tea
The puzzle exchange will continue throughout the following week. You can add and take puzzles from the exchange any time between Saturday, January 24 and Saturday, January 31.
Please register here.
Tiny Tales (0-2 years)
Wednesdays, choose 9:15 or 10:30 A.M.
January 14, 21, and 28
February 11, 18, and 25
Saturday Tiny Tales (0-2 years)
monthly, 2nd Saturdays at 10:30 A.M.
January 17 (Due to a schedule conflict, we're meeting on the 3rd Saturday of January.)
February 14
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.
January 16, 23, and 30
February 13, 20, and 27
Saturday Storytime (ages 3-6)
monthly, 4th Saturdays at 10:30 A.M.
January 24, February 28
Children will participate in books, flannel board stories, songs, dance, finger plays, crafts, and related activities.
Bookworms (2nd - 3rd grade)
2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:45
January 14, February 11
Chapter Chatters (4th - 5th grade)
3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:45
January 20, February 17
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.
Book Buddies (Young 5s- 2nd grade)
Will resume this winter
Children will listen to and talk about a book and participate in a related craft, game, or activity. October's Book Buddies will be Halloween-themed.
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.
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.
Tutor.com
Log in here with your Milan Public Library card number for academic help, test prep, resume support, and more. Live tutors and recorded videos are available.
Mango
Learn a new language with Mango Languages. Set up your free account here to get started.
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. Get started 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.
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