Children's Events & Information
Nature Walk
Saturday, September 6
10:00 A.M. - Noon
Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve
(578 Mooreville Road)
for all ages
Josh Kofflin will lead a fall nature walk. Content is planned for ages 5 through adult; all ages are welcome. Meet at the entrance to Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve.
Registration is appreciated, but not required:
here for Nature Walk only
or
here with additional children's events
This event is provided by Our Milan, which is a collaboration between our library, Aid in Milan, Milan Seniors for Healthy Living, and Moving Milan Forward.
Follow Our Milan on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
Community Connections
with Milan Area Fire Department
at Aid in Milan (89 W Main St.)
Saturday, September 27
10:30 A.M.
best for ages 3-8, all ages welcome
A Milan firefighter will read a book, talk about fire safety, and show children what firefighters look like in all their gear.
Registration is appreciated, but not required here.
Community Event:
Milan Area Fire Department Open House
Tuesday, October 7
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
The library and other community organizations will be a part of Milan Area Fire Department's Open House during Fire Safety Week. Details are on the fire department's Facebook page here.
Please register here.
Tiny Tales (0-2 years)
Wednesdays, choose 9:15 or 10:30 A.M.
September 10 & 24
October 1 - includes a visit from a Milan firefighter
October 8-22, weekly
October 29 - Halloween-themed
Saturday Tiny Tales (0-2 years)
monthly, 2nd Saturdays at 10:30 A.M.
September 13, October 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.
September 12 & 26
October 3-24, weekly
October 31 - Halloween-themed
Saturday Storytime (ages 3-6)
one Saturday each month at 10:30 A.M.
September 27 - Saturday Storytime will be merged with Community Connections. Details are in the New Events section of this page.
October 25 - Halloween-themed
Children will participate in books, flannel board stories, songs, dance, finger plays, crafts, and related activities.
Book Buddies (Young 5s- 2nd grade)
4th Tuesday of every month
Choose 4:45 or 6:45
August 26, September 23, October 28
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.
Bookworms (2nd - 3rd grade)
2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:45
September 10, October 8
Chapter Chatters (4th - 5th grade)
3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:45
September 16, October 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.
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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