My Calendar
Events in July 2024
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Board Meeting
Board Meeting
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July 1, 2024 -
Independence Day
Independence Day
All day
July 4, 2024 -
Book Buddies
Book Buddies
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July 9, 2024Children 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.
Summer Reading ProgramSummer Reading Program
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July 9, 2024Come 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
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July 10, 2024Come 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!
Craft NightCraft Night
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July 10, 2024Come 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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Book Buddies
Book Buddies
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July 16, 2024Children 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.
Summer Reading ProgramSummer Reading Program
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July 16, 2024Come 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
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July 17, 2024Come 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!
Trivia NightTrivia Night
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July 17, 2024Join us for some fun trivia @ Benny’s Bierhalle! Come in teams of 2–6 (18 years or older).
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How to Research Your Family Tree
How to Research Your Family Tree
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July 20, 2024Katherine 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.
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Book Buddies
Book Buddies
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July 23, 2024Children 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.
Summer Reading ProgramSummer Reading Program
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July 23, 2024Come 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.
Michigan Rocks!: Author VisitMichigan Rocks!: Author Visit
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July 23, 2024Paul 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 🙂
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Storytime
Storytime
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July 24, 2024Come 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!
Craft NightCraft Night
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July 24, 2024Come 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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Storytime @ Asilynot
Storytime @ Asilynot
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July 25, 2024Come 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.
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Book Buddies
Book Buddies
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July 30, 2024Children 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.
Summer Reading ProgramSummer Reading Program
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July 30, 2024Come 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.
Book ClubBook Club
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July 30, 2024Come 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
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Storytime
Storytime
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July 31, 2024Come 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!