Library Board Meeting Notice

The Board will be meeting May 1st at 7pm in the Library Conference Room.

Events in April 2026

Monday	9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

1 10:30 AM: 🌸Preschool Story & Craft Hour🤪 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM April 1, 2026 🤪 Theme: April Fools! 📖 Book: Arthur’s April Fool ✍️ Author: Marc Brown 🎶 Song: April Fools Day Song 🎨 Craft: Brown “E’s” (a silly surprise!) Supplies Provided: Paper Glue Paper plates Sprinkles 🌷🌎 This month we’ll be exploring spring, Easter, Earth Day, and more! 🌟 School Readiness Skills Taught This Month: Active listening & following directions Fine motor skills: cutting, dotting with fingers, gluing, coloring using the “pincer grip” Gross motor skills: balancing, spinning, and throwing Join us for a silly, fun-filled storytime with surprises, laughter, and hands-on creativity! 😄✨ More information Read more

3 All day: 🐣Library Closure🌸 All day April 3, 2026 🐰The library will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, and Saturday, April 4th. We will reopen and resume our regular hours on Monday, April 6th. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you soon! 🐣🌸 More information Read more

4 All day: 🐣Library Closure🌸 All day April 4, 2026 🐰The library will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, and Saturday, April 4th. We will reopen and resume our regular hours on Monday, April 6th. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you soon! 🐣🌸 More information Read more

8 10:30 AM: 🐰Preschool Story & Craft Hour🌸 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM April 8, 2026 🐰Theme: Easter Excitement 📖 Book: Looking for Easter ✍️ Author: Dori Chaconas 🎶 Song: The Bunny Hops 🎨 Craft: Easter Basket with Eggs Supplies Provided: Construction paper Markers Easter grass 🌟 School Readiness Skills Taught: Active listening & following directions Fine motor skills: cutting, coloring, assembling Creativity & imaginative play Hop on over for a fun-filled storytime with a sweet Easter story, a lively song, and a colorful basket craft! 🐣 More information Read more

9 6:00 PM: 🐞Craft Night: Painted Lady Bug🐞 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM April 9, 2026 Calling all Crafters! Join us for a fun & creative night while we paint a wooden Lady Bug! Ages: 14+ Registration Required – No experience needed! Sign up: Follow the registration link: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0544ACA62EA3FECF8... Scan the QR code on the flyer Or call the library at (989) 871-2003 Spots are limited, so reserve yours today! More information Read more

14 5:00 PM: 📚 Library Board Meeting 📚 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM April 14, 2026 For more information, please contact us at (989) 871-2003 Meetings are held in the Frieda Meachum Conference Room and begin at 5:00 pm. January 6th, 2026 February 10th, 2026 March 17th, 2026 April 14th, 2026 May 12th, 2026 June 9th, 2026 July 14th, 2026 August 11th, 2026 September 8th, 2026 October 13th, 2026 November 10th, 2026 December 8th, 2026 Read more

15 10:30 AM: 🌱Preschool Story & Craft Hour🌸 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM April 15, 2026 🌱Theme: Flowers & Seeds 📖 Book: The Flower Thief ✍️ Author: Alice Hemming 🎶 Song: Sing a Song of Flowers 🎨 Craft: Flower Wall Hanging Art Supplies Provided: Paper plates Paper Scissors Glue Markers 🌟 School Readiness Skills Taught: Active listening & following directions Fine motor skills: cutting, gluing, coloring Creativity & early exploration of nature Join us for a blooming good time with a sweet story, a fun song, and a bright flower craft to celebrate spring! 🌼✨🌿 More information Read more, 7:00 PM: 🏆April Trivia Night🏆 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 15, 2026 🍻 Trivia Night at Benny’s! 📚 Put your knowledge to the test at Benny’s Bierhalle with a fun-filled Trivia Night, hosted by Millington Arbela District Library! Gather your team, grab a drink, and get ready to show off your smarts! 🧠 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 15th ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Benny’s Bierhalle Enjoy great company, delicious drinks, and a night of friendly competition. Will your team take home the tiny trophy? 🏆 Tag your trivia crew and join us for a night of fun, facts, and fierce competition! More information Read more

16 7:00 PM: 🍪The Recipe Society - Cookies🍪 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM April 16, 2026 This Month's Book: 🍪Cookies: by Vaughn Vreeland🍪 💥Stop by the library to browse our cookbook for the month and pick a recipe to make. 💥Don't have time to stop in? Not a problem! Email us at director@milligtonlibrary.info and we will get a recipe to you! 💥Registration required: Click "Ticket" to sign up or contact the library 💥Bring your completed masterpiece to share with the group! More information Read more

22 10:30 AM: 🌎Preschool Story & Craft Hour🌎 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM April 22, 2026 🌎Theme: Earth Day 📖 Book: How to Help the Earth… by the Lorax ✍️ Author: Tish Rabe 🎶 Song: Show the Earth We Care 🌼 Craft: Flower Planting Supplies Provided: Planting kit Soil Seeds 🌟 School Readiness Skills Taught: Active listening & following directions Fine motor skills: scooping, pouring, planting Early science & nature exploration Responsibility and care for the environment Join us for a green-themed storytime filled with planting, learning, and fun as we celebrate caring for our Earth! 🌎💚🌱 More information Read more

29 10:30 AM: 🐥Preschool Story & Craft Hour🐥 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM April 29, 2026 🐥Theme: Farm Babies 📖 Book: Duck & Goose ✍️ Author: Tad Hills 🎶 Song: Five Little Ducks 🎨 Craft: Hang Out with Baby Ducks Supplies Provided: Baby duck cutouts/templates 🌟 School Readiness Skills Taught: Active listening & following directions Fine motor skills: coloring, gluing, placing small items Creativity & imaginative play Join us for a sweet farm-themed story, a fun song, and an adorable duck craft perfect for little ones! 🐥💛 More information Read more