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Win $1,500 towards child’s future college education
Encouraging a child to read during the summer could potentially lead to $1,500 toward his or her college savings. State Treasurer Robert J. Kleine announced today the Get Creative @ Saving For College Sweepstakes sponsored by the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP), the Michigan Education Trust (MET) and the Library of Michigan Foundation as part of the 2009 Library Summer Reading Program.
“The Summer Reading Program is designed to help children adopt positive reading habits, skills and attitudes that will lead to their success in school and life,†said State Treasurer Kleine, whose department administers the MESP and MET programs. “Our Get Creative @ Saving for College Sweepstakes provides the perfect opportunity to encourage more children to visit the library, increase excitement about reading, and educate parents about the importance of saving for higher education with our two Michigan 529 plans.” (Read more)
Another Summer Full-of-Fun at the Library
We are providing lots of fun and entertainment for the citizens of our community again this year. The Summer Reading Club and the Watermelon Club, always summer favorites, are currently underway.
Both children and adults are invited to some other special programs this summer.
Classroom Critters is where you can meet some unique animals at the library on July 16th at 1:30pm. Seating is limited, sign up early.
There is no charge for any of these programs. Call the library at (989) 871-2003 if you have questions, or want to sign up.
Millington Library Featured in Video
The Millington Arbela District Library has been featured in a video currently posted on YouTube. The video is an entry in the Librareo 2009 “Power to the user”™ Ad Madness competition. This year’s Librareo video contest is a challenge to create a one-minute commercial describing “how libraries bring needed services to communities in challenging times”. The contest’s Grand Prize winner will split $5,000 with the library or school of their choice. The video was produced by Jason McCullough, of Scurvy Productions.