My Calendar
Events in July 2024
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
Board MeetingBoard Meeting
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July 1, 2024 -
Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
Independence DayIndependence Day
All day
July 4, 2024 -
Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
Book BuddiesBook 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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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
StorytimeStorytime
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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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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
Henna & Indian CultureHenna & Indian Culture
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July 12, 2024Learn 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).
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
Book BuddiesBook 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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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
StorytimeStorytime
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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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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
How to Research Your Family TreeHow 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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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
Book BuddiesBook 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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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
StorytimeStorytime
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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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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
Storytime @ AsilynotStorytime @ 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.
Teen Video Game NightTeen Video Game Night
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July 25, 2024Join 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
Book BuddiesBook 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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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All day
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024The 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.
StorytimeStorytime
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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!