TNT: Teens and Tweens (6th - 12th grade)
Summer Reading Events:
Our Summer Reading Program for all ages begins on Saturday, June 12 and ends on Saturday, August 28.
You are invited to read and listen to books, earn prizes, and participate in library events this summer.
We will have a combination of virtual events, in-person events, and take-and-make craft projects this summer.
See details about our TNT (Teen & Tween) program for 6th - 12th graders here.
See more information here.
Register here.
If you have younger children in your family, you can see information about our children's Summer Reading Program here.
If you have any questions, please let us know here or email youth@milanlibrary.org.
Library Updates
Reserve items from our catalog to check out
Request a book bundle - Our youth staff will choose books for children and teens to check out.
Updates will also be posted on our Facebook page and Instagram page and included in our TNT newsletter.
Resources
Information about Coronavirus and related issues
eBooks and eAudiobooks
You can use your library card to check out and download free eBooks and eAudiobooks here or through the Libby app here.
Learning Express Library
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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 MeL eResources here,
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Additional Resources
We have compiled additional resources here.
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See the MiLibraryQuest website here to identify this animal and for information about how to discover more animals and enter for your chance to win a prize.
Events are being held online at this time.
Books & Bites:
We have two Books & Bites groups : a middle school group (6th - 8th grade) and a high school group (9th - 12th grade). Each group discusses books and participates in activities and/or projects related to the books.
See details and register here.
TNT Game Night:
6th - 12th graders are invited to play board games online with teens from throughout the state on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. We meet on Zoom and play on Board Game Arena.
See details and register here.
Additional events:
See information about additional TNT events here.
You can apply for a library card online here.
If you live in our service area, work full-time in Milan, own property in Milan, or are enrolled in Milan Area Schools 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.
We have a monthly TNT e-newsletter to provide information about TNT programs, new books, and library news.
During the time we are closed, we will send newsletters more often to inform you of updates and keep you connected to library resources.
You may read the current newsletter and sign up to receive future issues here.
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 do not have many volunteer opportunities while the building is closed. We may have some limited virtual volunteer projects. If you are interested in volunteering at the library, please fill out the form here for more information.