Summer READing Adventure:
Read, Explore, and Discover
Registration:
Please register here.
Reading/Listening
Pick up a reading log from the library. Read and/or listen to books and earn prizes for reaching reading/listening goals. Details are on the reading logs.
Prizes
You have two options for picking up your prizes:
1. Come to the library on Thursdays between 2:00 and 4:00 or between 5:30 and 7:30 to choose your prizes in person. Bring the ticket from your reading log to enter in the prize drawing box. Prizes will not be available on July 4 (library will be closed) or July 18 (we will be at Touch a Truck).
PRIZE REQUEST FORM IS HERE.
2. If you can't come to the library during the times listed above, fill out the form here to let us know your choice. We'll get your prize ready on Thursday evenings and send you an email to let you know it's ready. You can pick it up on Friday or any day after that. Bring the ticket from your reading log to turn in when you come to pick up your prize.
Registration:
Please register here.
TNT Events:
Volunteering
6th - 12th grade
You can volunteer during children's events and/or with projects in the library. If you are interested in volunteering, you can indicate your interest when you sign up for Summer Reading or fill out the form here.
Book Club
6th - 8th grade
Tuesdays, June 11, July 9, August 13 at 4:45
You’ll read or listen to a book before book club and then discuss the book and participate in a related craft, project or game during book club.
Book Club
9th - 12th grade
Date, time, and books to be determined by the group.
Paint the Windows
6th - 12th grade
Tuesday, June 25 at 2:30 and 4:00
We’ll paint the windows with images depicting our summer theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Choose the time (2:30 or 4:00) that works for you.
MiLibraryQuest
6th - 12th grade
a virtual escape room
online any time between July 1 & July 31
You’ll solve puzzles and riddles to find the location of a new (fictional!) Camp Halfblood in Michigan. Solve it online at mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest.
Your Choice
6th - 12th grade
Tuesday, July 30 at 2:30
The activity will be decided by your vote. Choices include games, craft projects, and more. Everyone who registers can submit suggestions and vote for the final choice.
Registration:
Please register here.
Events for all ages
MythCrackers: Common Animal Myths
presented by Howell Nature Center
Friday, June 21 at 10:30 A.M.
at Marble Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 Park Lane
Are owls truly wise? Do turtles come out of their shells? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you learn about wildlife myths and facts. Two live animals will also participate in this event.
Touch a Truck
Thursday, July 18
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.
Bats - The Strange and Bizarre
presented by Rod Foster
Tuesday, July 23 at 7:00 P.M.
at The Center, 45 Neckel Court
Bats have evolved to inhabit almost every
ecosystem and niche on Earth but that has required some very radical adaptations. Come and discover these marvelous mammalian modifications. All ages welcome; best for elementary ages and older.
Sciencepalooza
presented by Michigan Science Center
Friday, August 2, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
at Marble Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 Park Lane
Explore concepts related to a range of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics and learn about STEM professionals through 10 hands-on activity stations. Activities will be available between 10:00 and 1:00. You can come any time between those two times.
Labor 5 hint 2: This park starts with the 9th letter of the alphabet and is in the list of parks here: www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/#list
To return to the Quest, use your "go back" option to go back to the previous page or tab.
This clue is part of MiLibraryQuest, a virtual escape room for teens. To participate in the Quest, visit milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1.
You can apply for a library card online here.
If you live in our service area (and are at least 4 years old), work full-time in Milan, or own property in Milan, you may get a free library card at our library. Our service area includes the city of Milan, Augusta Township, and the parts of Pittsfield Township and York Township that are in Milan Area Schools.
Kindergarten through 12th grade students who do not live in our service area, but are enrolled in Milan Area Schools may get a free student library card at our library.
You may also use your card from other MILibrary card participating libraries at our library.
See here for everything you need to know about getting a library card.
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).
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.
All of our online resources are here.
Some that may be of particular interest to you are:
Libby/Overdrive
You can use your library card to check out and download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines here or through the Libby app here. We have partnered with several other library cooperaties to provide you with access to their collections as well. Details are here.
hoopla
Check out ebooks and audiobooks and stream music, tv shows, and movies through the hoopla website or app.
Learning Express Library
Prepare for the ACT, SAT, and more with free test prep from Learning Express Library here.
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. MeL eResources are 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.
Check out free or reduced admission passes to Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, and more.
See the MAP website here for more information and to check out passes.
We have a monthly TNT e-newsletter to provide information about TNT programs, new books, and library news.
You may read the current newsletter and sign up to receive future issues here.
If you are interested in volunteering at the library, please fill out the form here for more information.
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