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Events in July 2024

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June 30, 2024
July 1, 2024(2 events)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

7:00 PM: Board Meeting


July 1, 2024

July 2, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 3, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 4, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 5, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 6, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 7, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 8, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 9, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 10, 2024(2 events)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

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
July 11, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 12, 2024(2 events)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

4:00 PM: Henna & Indian Culture


July 12, 2024

Learn about Indian culture in this fun and exciting program!  Presenter Anshu Varma will talk about Indian Culture, have saree demonstrations, and have supplies for henna (up to 30 people).

July 13, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 14, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 15, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 16, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 17, 2024(2 events)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

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(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 19, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 20, 2024(2 events)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

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(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 22, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 23, 2024(2 events)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

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)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

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(2 events)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

6:00 PM: Teen Video Game Night


July 25, 2024

Join us for a night filled with video games!  We will have 2 switches and a PS5 available to play with.  Some games are included but you can also bring some of your own to play.  We will let teens stay an extra hour after we close to play as well.  Pizza will be provided.

July 26, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 27, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 28, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 29, 2024(1 event)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

July 30, 2024(2 events)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

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)

All day: Scavenger Hunt

All day
July 1, 2024 July 31, 2024

The first page of some of our books are missing and we need your help finding them!  Come to the library to pick up an investigative journal.  The journal will list which local businesses are hiding a page.  Go into the businesses and locate the page.  After finding the page, go to the front desk of the business and guess which book the page came from.  Guess correctly and the business will mark the investigative journal.  Once all the pages have been found and identified, return your filled investigative journal to the library for a prize.  A raffle for a grand prize will be held at the end.

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)