Children's Events & Information
Please register here for all children's events.
Community Connections with Aid in Milan
Best for preschool and elementary ages
All ages are welcome
Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 A.M.
We'll meet at Aid in Milan (89 W Main Street) to read a book, tour aid in Milan's food pantry, and create Valentine's Day cards - some to keep and some for Aid in Milan to include in food bags.
Registration (here) is appreciated, but not required.
Free Tree for Earth Day
deadline to sign up: March 15
We are partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide free trees (small seedlings) for children and teens to plant. Sign up by March 15. Trees will be available to pick up the week of April 21.
Sign up now here.
Details are here.
Mardi Gras Storytime
best for 3 years through 1st grade
Saturday, March 1 at 10:30 A.M.
Join us for Mardi Gras-themed books, songs, and craft project. Registration (here) is appreciated
Mardi Gras Masks
2nd - 5th grade
Saturday, March 1 at 1:30 P.M.
We’ll read a book about Mardi Gras and paint and decorate Mardi Gras masks. Registration is required (here).
Tiny Tales (0 - 2 years)
Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M.
February 5 through March 26
Saturday Tiny Tales (0-3 years)
Saturdays, February 15 and March 15 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.
February 7 through March 28
Saturday Storytime (ages 3-6)
Saturday, March 1 at 10:30
(In February, we will have Community Connections - details above - instead of Saturday Storytime.)
Storytime includes books, songs, dance, fingerplays, crafts, and other related activities.
Book Buddies (Young 5s- 2nd grade)
4th Tuesday of every month
Winter schedule: January 28, February 25, March 25
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
Winter schedule: January 8, February 12, March 12
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
Winter schedule: January 21, February 18, March 18
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.