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Events in July 2024

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June 30, 2024
July 1, 2024(1 event)

7:00 PM: Board Meeting


July 1, 2024

July 2, 2024
July 3, 2024
July 4, 2024(1 event)

All day: Independence Day

All day
July 4, 2024

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July 9, 2024(2 events)

10:00 AM: Book Buddies


July 9, 2024

Children K-5 who want or need extra help becoming proficient readers are welcome to this event. Student volunteers (and a therapy dog) will be onsite for children to practice reading to or to be read to. This program is designed to encourage learning and foster a life-long love of reading.

10:30 AM: Summer Reading Program


July 9, 2024

Come join us for some summer fun!  There will be activities, crafts, and games focused on the Summer Reading Program theme, Oceans of Possibilities!  Some days will have special guests visiting the library.

July 10, 2024(2 events)

10:30 AM: Storytime


July 10, 2024

Come sing some songs, hear a story, and do a craft!  Great for children Pre-K and under.  Children also learn early literacy components as well!

4:30 PM: Craft Night


July 10, 2024

Come join us to learn how to make a craft or crafting skill!  Each session is a different craft so keep up to date with the library website or call into the library to see which week has which craft!  The list of crafts are as follows:

  • July 10: Mod Podge Candles
  • July 24: Nautical Knot Bracelets
  • August 14: Cork Coasters
  • August 28: Rain Sticks
  • September 11: Patriotic Paper Flowers
  • September 25: Nebula in a Jar
  • October 9: Halloween Luminary Lanterns
  • October 23: Hot Glue Spider Webs
  • November 13: Macramé Gnomes
  • December 11: Christmas Bulbs
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July 16, 2024(2 events)

10:00 AM: Book Buddies


July 16, 2024

Children K-5 who want or need extra help becoming proficient readers are welcome to this event. Student volunteers (and a therapy dog) will be onsite for children to practice reading to or to be read to. This program is designed to encourage learning and foster a life-long love of reading.

10:30 AM: Summer Reading Program


July 16, 2024

Come join us for some summer fun!  There will be activities, crafts, and games focused on the Summer Reading Program theme, Oceans of Possibilities!  Some days will have special guests visiting the library.

July 17, 2024(2 events)

10:30 AM: Storytime


July 17, 2024

Come sing some songs, hear a story, and do a craft!  Great for children Pre-K and under.  Children also learn early literacy components as well!

6:30 PM: Trivia Night


July 17, 2024

Join us for some fun trivia @ Benny’s Bierhalle! Come in teams of 2–6 (18 years or older).

July 18, 2024
July 19, 2024
July 20, 2024(1 event)

10:30 AM: How to Research Your Family Tree


July 20, 2024

Katherine R. Willson, historical and genealogical speaker, will be visiting the Millington Arbela District Library.  She will teach attendees how to gather basic information, fill common charts, locate records, and navigate online sites to build your family tree.

July 21, 2024
July 22, 2024
July 23, 2024(3 events)

10:00 AM: Book Buddies


July 23, 2024

Children K-5 who want or need extra help becoming proficient readers are welcome to this event. Student volunteers (and a therapy dog) will be onsite for children to practice reading to or to be read to. This program is designed to encourage learning and foster a life-long love of reading.

10:30 AM: Summer Reading Program


July 23, 2024

Come join us for some summer fun!  There will be activities, crafts, and games focused on the Summer Reading Program theme, Oceans of Possibilities!  Some days will have special guests visiting the library.

6:30 PM: Michigan Rocks!: Author Visit


July 23, 2024

Paul Brandes, geologist and author of Michigan Rocks!, is coming to the Millington Arbela District Library July 23rd at 6:30!  Paul will talk about his book and have a Q&A at the end.  Please join us in welcoming him 🙂

July 24, 2024(2 events)

10:30 AM: Storytime


July 24, 2024

Come sing some songs, hear a story, and do a craft!  Great for children Pre-K and under.  Children also learn early literacy components as well!

4:30 PM: Craft Night


July 24, 2024

Come join us to learn how to make a craft or crafting skill!  Each session is a different craft so keep up to date with the library website or call into the library to see which week has which craft!  The list of crafts are as follows:

  • July 10: Mod Podge Candles
  • July 24: Nautical Knot Bracelets
  • August 14: Cork Coasters
  • August 28: Rain Sticks
  • September 11: Patriotic Paper Flowers
  • September 25: Nebula in a Jar
  • October 9: Halloween Luminary Lanterns
  • October 23: Hot Glue Spider Webs
  • November 13: Macramé Gnomes
  • December 11: Christmas Bulbs
July 25, 2024(1 event)

10:30 AM: Storytime @ Asilynot


July 25, 2024

Come join us for a story and craft at Asilynot Coffee Company!  Children have a storytime special.  They can get a donut and hot chocolate (or chocolate milk) for $2, with proceeds going to the library.  Adults can enjoy Asilynot’s regular menu.

July 26, 2024
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July 30, 2024(3 events)

10:00 AM: Book Buddies


July 30, 2024

Children K-5 who want or need extra help becoming proficient readers are welcome to this event. Student volunteers (and a therapy dog) will be onsite for children to practice reading to or to be read to. This program is designed to encourage learning and foster a life-long love of reading.

10:30 AM: Summer Reading Program


July 30, 2024

Come join us for some summer fun!  There will be activities, crafts, and games focused on the Summer Reading Program theme, Oceans of Possibilities!  Some days will have special guests visiting the library.

7:00 PM: Book Club


July 30, 2024

Come join us for a monthly get together to talk about a book.  Library card holders can pick up a copy of the book club book at the front desk.  The Book Club picks are as follows:

June: A Flicker in the Dark by Stacey Willingham

July: The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr

August: Class Mom by Laurie Gelman

September: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez

October: The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

November: American Royals by Katherine McGee

December:  The Royal Nanny by Karen Harper

January:  Don't Call the Wolf  by Aleksandra Ross

July 31, 2024(1 event)

10:30 AM: Storytime


July 31, 2024

Come sing some songs, hear a story, and do a craft!  Great for children Pre-K and under.  Children also learn early literacy components as well!

August 1, 2024
August 2, 2024
August 3, 2024(1 event)

10:30 AM: LEGO Movie Series


August 3, 2024

Join us at the Vassar Theatre for some LEGO movie showings.  The times and showings are as follows:

  • “The Lego Movie” (PG, 100 min. Animation, Adventure; 2014), Aug 3: Sat 10:30 am
  • “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG, 104 min. Animation, Action; 2017), Aug 24: Sat 10:30 am
  • “The LEGO Ninjago Movie” (PG, 101 min. Animation, Action; 2017), Sep 28, Sat 10:30 am
  • “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG, 106 min. Animation, Adventure; 2019), Oct 26, Sat 10:30 am (all libraries)