Children's Events & Information
Our Summer READing Adventure: Read, Explore, And Discover will begin on Friday, June 6.
Read, Listen, and Earn Prizes
Please register here.
Children of all ages are invited to read and/or listen to books and earn prizes for reaching reading/listening goals this summer.
Pick up a reading log from the library beginning on Friday, June 6.
· Read books, eBooks, magazines or
eMagazines.
· Read to yourself or to someone else.
· Listen to audiobooks.
· Listen to someone else reading to you.
Choose to count the number of days you read/listen or the amount of time you read/
listen.
Earn prizes and enter the prize drawing as you reach reading goals throughout the
summer! Details are on our reading logs.
Participate in Events
Please register here.
Drummunity
All ages
Friday, June 13 at 10:30 A.M.
at The Bridge UMC, 8 Park Lane
(formerly Marble Memorial UMC)
Join percussionist Lori Fithian for Drummunity. She’ll bring the drums; YOU get to play them. Rhythmic fun for the whole family!
Teacher Tales
All ages
Activities are best for young 5s - 5th grade
Thursdays (listed below) at 2:00 P.M.
in the Wilson Park Pavilion
Teachers from Paddock and Symons have been invited to read. After the stories, you'll participate in a related activity, art project, or game. Please check back for any changes to the schedule.
June 26: Ms. Creech & Ms. Naccarato
July 10: Ms. Jeppesen
July 24: Ms. Conklin & Ms. Stafford
July 31: Ms. Brobst-Walsh & Ms. Kliber
August 7: Ms. Wisneski & Ms. Young
Tuesday, August 5 at 6:45 P.M. in the library: Ms. Robinson
Evening/Family Storytime
best for ages 4-8
Thursday, July 10 at 6:45 P.M.
Children will participate in books, songs, and a craft project.
Touch a Truck
all ages
Thursday, July 17
5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Wilson Park
About 25 community organizations and businesses will bring their vehicles. You can sit in the driver’s seat, meet the people who drive them, and learn about the jobs they do in our community.
Please register here.
Our Milan is a collaboration between Aid in Milan, Milan Public Library, Milan Seniors for Healthy Living, and Moving Milan Forward.
We are providing intergenerational events for all ages this summer.
Registration is requested and appreciated:
here (for only Our Milan events) or
here (for Our Milan AND children's events)
Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, June 19
5:00-8:00 P.M.
Drop by Our Milan's table during Third Thursday to participate in a scavenger hunt around downtown Milan.
Bingo
Tuesday, June 24
1:00-2:00 P.M.
The Center (45 Neckel Court)
Play Bingo for your chance to win a prize.
Mini Art
Tuesday, July 29
1:30-2:30 P.M.
The Center (45 Neckel Court)
We will provide small canvases and paint supplies for you to create a mini work of art. Then in August, stop by the library to see the art on display.
Aid in Milan Midway
Tuesday, August 12
noon - 3:00 P.M.
Aid in Milan (89 West Main Street)
Join us for food, games, and fellowship on the lawn at Aid in Milan.
Nature Walk
Saturday, September 6
10:00 A.M. - Noon
Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve
(578 Mooreville Road)
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.
Follow Our Milan on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
Please register here.
Tiny Tales (0 - 2 years)
Wednesdays, every other week
June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, August 6 & 20
Choose 9:15 or 10:30 A.M.
Saturday Tiny Tales (0-3 years)
June 14, July 12, August 9 at 10:30 A.M.
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, every other week
June 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22
Choose 10:30 A.M. or 1:00 P.M.
Saturday Storytime (ages 3-6)
June 21, July 19, August 16 at 10:30 A.M.
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
June 24 at 6:45 P.M.
July 22, choose 4:45 or 6:45
August 26, choose 4:45 or 6:45
Children will listen to and talk about a book and participate in a related craft, game, or activity.
Bookworms (2nd - 3rd grade)
2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:45
June 11, July 9, & August 13
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. Books are available at the circulation desk a month before each session. Ebooks and audiobooks are usually also available through Libby.
Chapter Chatters (4th - 5th grade)
3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:45
June 17, July 15, & August 19
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. 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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