Children's Events & Information
Smart Money Kids
Saturday, April 25
10:30 A,M - best for ages 3-5
1:30 P.M. - best for kindergarten - 2nd grade
5 year olds can choose which session to attend.
We'll read money-themed books and create a related project. Everyone who attends will receive a free copy of the book How Do You Spend by Cinders McLeod, compliments of the Michigan Credit Union Foundation. Registration is requested here.
Safety Day for families with autistic/neurodivergent individuals
at Milan Fire Station
Saturday, May 2
10:00-11:30 - best for preschool and elementary ages
11:30-1:00 - best for older children, teens, young adults
We do not have set ages. If you have older children, you can choose the group that works best for you.
Drop in between 10:00 and 11:30 (children) and 11:30 - 1:00 (older children/teens/young adults) to:
Explore Milan police and fire vehicles
Meet Milan police officers and firefighters
Interact with therapy dogs
Mock pullovers
Learn about resources for families
Registration is appreciated but not required. It will help us to know how many people to expect and we'll send you a reminder email the day before the event. You can register here: https://bit.ly/PublicSafetyRegistration.
If you have any questions, please email youth@milanlibrary.org or ask at the library
Community Events
The library will participate in the following community events.
Moving Milan Forward's
Earth Day Fair
Sunday, April 26
11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Wilson Park
Details are on Moving Milan Forward’s Facebook page: facebook.com/movingmilanforward
Milan Area Fire Department & W4 Country's
Firehouse Friday
Friday, May 15
6:00 – 9:00 A.M. (yes, A.M.!)
Milan Area Fire Station
Details are on the fire department’s Facebook page: facebook.com/MilanAreaFire
Please register here.
Read to Patches
Thursday, April 23
Choose a time between 6:30 & 7:30.
Patches is a therapy dog that will be here with her owner Anne. Patches is a great listener, making her an ideal audience for beginning readers to read in a relaxed environment. Children of all ages are welcome to read to, share books with, and pet Patches. Registration is required here.
Tiny Tales (0-2 years)
Wednesdays, choose 9:15 or 10:30 A.M.
March & April: every Wednesday
Saturday Tiny Tales (0-2 years)
monthly, 2nd Saturdays at 10:30 A.M.
March 14, April 11
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.
weekly March 13 - April 24
**Update: Storytime will NOT be held on March 6
Saturday Storytime (ages 3-6)
monthly, 4th Saturdays at 10:30 A.M.
March 21 (3rd Saturday)
April 25
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
March 11, April 8
Chapter Chatters (4th - 5th grade)
3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:45
March 17, April 21
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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