Children's Events & Information
Our library's 90th birthday is March 14. Join us to celebrate this month.
Birthday Storytime
Friday, March 14 at 10:30 A.M.
Best for ages 3-5
Books, songs, and a craft. Registration (here) is appreciated, but not required.
Birthday Celebration
Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 P.M.
All ages - children & adults
Join us for cake, games, prizes, and more!
Registration (here) is appreciated, but not required. It will help us plan for the right number of people and we'll send you an email reminder the day before the event.
All month
A New Mascot
After 90 years, we've decided our library needs a mascot and we want your help deciding what it will be. We'll get a stuffed animal or comparable figure, so the sky's the limit for suggestions. You can read the nominees that have already been submitted here and let us know your suggestions here.
What do you love about our library?
We love our library and want to know what you like about it! You can fill out a form in the library or online here and we'll add your comments to the board displayed in the library.
Prizes
Enter our prize drawing every day you come to the library.
Our History
Explore our library's history and popular books through the last nine decades in our display case.
You can sign up here for our monthly children's newsletter with information about our events and other library news.
Games and STEAM Day (all ages)
Wednesday, March 26 , 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00 to play a variety of board games and card games and explore STEAM projects. Registration is appreciated (here) but not required.
Mask Painting (2nd - 5th grade)
Saturday, March 29 at 1:30 P.M.
You'll paint and decorate a Mardi Gras mask. Registration is required (here).
Public Safety Day for families with autistic/neurodivergent individuals
Saturday, April 26
10:00-11:30 - best for preschool and younger elementary ages
11:30 -1:00 - best for older children and teens
We do not have set ages. You can choose the group that works best for you.
Details and registration (appreciated but not required) are here.
Community Events:
Milan Area Fire Department's Firehouse Friday
Friday, April 4, 6:00-9:00 A.M.
Milan Area Fire Department is hosting this event. Our library and other Milan organizations will be there. Details are here.
Moving Milan Forward's Earth Day Fair
Sunday, April 27, 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Moving Milan Forward is hosting this event. Our library will be one of the participants. Details are here.
Registration is appreciated (here).
Tiny Tales (0 - 2 years)
Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M.
March 5 - 26 and April 9 - 30
(NO Tiny Tales on April 2)
Saturday Tiny Tales (0-3 years)
Saturdays, March 15 and April 12 at 10:30
Children and their caregivers participate in about 20 minutes of songs, fingerplays, movement activities and one short book, followed by play time.
Storytime (ages 3-5)
Fridays at 10:30 A.M.
March 7 - April 25
Saturday Storytime (ages 3-6)
Saturdays, March 1 and April 5 at 10:30
Storytime includes books, songs, dance, fingerplays, crafts, and other related activities.
Book Buddies (Young 5s- 2nd grade)
4th Tuesday of every month
March 25, April 22
4:45 and 6:45 - You choose the time that works best for you.
Children will listen to and talk about a book and participate in related crafts and activities.
Bookworms (2nd - 3rd grade)
2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:45
March 12, April 9
Children will read or listen to a book before we meet. During Bookworms, they will discuss the book and create a craft, play a game, or participate in another related activity.
Chapter Chatters (4th - 5th grade)
3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:45
March 18, April 15
Children will read or listen to a book before we meet. During Chapter Chatters, they will discuss the book and create a craft, play a game, or participate in another related activity.
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.
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.