TNT: Teens and Tweens (6th - 12th grade)
Register HERE
for our TNT (teen and tween, 6th - 12th grade) Summer READing Adventure.
Read, Listen, and Earn Prizes
You 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 to get started.
Read books, eBooks, magazines,or eMagazines or listen to any type of audiobook. 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.
Prizes:
You can pick up your prizes on designated days (listed on your reading log). If you can't come to the library on those days, fill out the form
and we'll leave your prize for you at the circulation desk for you to pick up at your convenience.
Register HERE
for our TNT (teen and tween, 6th - 12th grade) Summer READing Adventure.
Participate in TNT Events (Teen & Tween)
Page Turners Book Club (6th - 8th grade)
Second Tuesday of each month
July 8, August 12
4:45 - 6:00
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. Registration (link above) is appreciated, but not required.
Book Club (9th - 12th grade)
Date, time, and books to be determined by the group. Please sign up through the link above.
Paint the Windows (6th - 12th grade)
Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 P.M.
We’ll paint the windows with images depicting our summer theme of “Color Our World.” Space is limited and registration is required for this event.
MiLibraryQuest (6th - 12th grade)
a virtual mystery
in person on Tuesday, July 15 at 1:30 P.M.
or online any time between June 15 & July 31
Paintings are missing from Michigan museums. Characters have jumped out of the paintings to leave clues about the thief and where the paintings have been hidden. You’ll solve puzzles to discover where the missing paintings are and restore them to their rightful places. Join us in person on July 15 or solve it on your own at mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest.
Your Choice
Tuesdays, July 22 & August 19 at 1:30 P.M.
The activity for each of these events will be decided by your vote. Choices include a tabletop escape room, games, craft projects, and more. Everyone who registers can submit suggestions and vote for the final choice.
Dungeons & Dragons
(on break for the summer)
Volunteering
6th - 12th grade
If you are interested in volunteering at the library, please let us know here or on the Summer READing registration form. If you have any questions, please email youth@milanlibrary.org or talk to Jennifer at the library.
Register HERE
for our TNT (teen and tween, 6th - 12th grade) Summer READing Adventure.
Participate in Events - All ages
Drummunity
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!
Touch a Truck
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.
Our Milan: Bingo
Tuesday, June 24 / 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
at The Center, 45 Neckel Court
Play Bingo for your chance to win a prize.
Our Milan: Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, June 19 / 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
at Milan’s Third Thursday
Drop by our table during Third Thursday and explore downtown Milan as you complete a scavenger hunt.
Our Milan: Mini Art
Tuesday, July 29 / 1:30 - 2:30 P.M.
at The Center, 45 Neckel Court
We will provide small canvases and paint supplies for you to create a mini work of art. Then during August, stop by the library to see the art on display.
Our Milan: Aid in Milan Midway
Tuesday, August 12 / noon - 3:00 P.M.
at Aid in Milan, 89 West Main Street
Join us for food, games, and fellowship on the lawn at Aid in Milan.
Our Milan: Nature Walk
Saturday, September 6 / 10 A.M. - noon
at Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve,
578 Mooreville Road, Milan
Josh Kofflin will lead a fall nature walk. Content is planned for ages 5 through adult; all ages are welcome.
Our Milan is a collaboration of our library, Aid in Milan, Milan Seniors for Healthy Living, and Moving Milan Forward. These intergenerational events are for all ages (children, teens, and adults).
Follow Our Milan on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
MiLibraryQuest Hint:
Painting 2: Hint 4 Anne of Cleves must want to go to East Lansing because she is the only person left for that city. The Catherines don't want to go there and the other two wives prefer other cities.
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: Summer 2025, a set of virtual puzzles for teens.
To participate in the Quest, visit https://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.
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.
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.
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.
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.