Events in January 2026

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December 28, 2025
December 29, 2025
December 30, 2025(1 event)

7:00 PM: ๐Ÿ“šBook Club: Strangers in Time


December 30, 2025

December Book Club
๐Ÿ“šโณThis monthโ€™s read: Strangers in Time by David Baldacciย โณ๐Ÿ“š
Join us for a great discussion filled with heart, humor, and unexpected friendship!
New members are always welcome! Stop by the Library to pick up a copy and join the conversation!

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December 31, 2025(1 event)

All day: ๐ŸŽ‰ New Yearโ€™s Closure ๐ŸŽ‰

All day
December 31, 2025

New Years Closure

The Millington Arbela District Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, and Thursday, January 1st, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding! โœจ๐Ÿ“š

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January 1, 2026(1 event)

All day: ๐ŸŽ‰ New Yearโ€™s Closure ๐ŸŽ‰

All day
January 1, 2026

New Years Closure

The Millington Arbela District Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, and Thursday, January 1st, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding! โœจ๐Ÿ“š

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January 6, 2026(1 event)

5:00 PM: ๐Ÿ“š Library Board Meeting ๐Ÿ“š


January 6, 2026

Library Board Meeting

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

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January 14, 2026(1 event)

10:30 AM: โ„๏ธโœจ Preschool Story & Craft Hour โœจโ„๏ธ


January 14, 2026

Story time 1-14-26

Theme: Snowflake Fun

๐Ÿ“– Book: Big Snow
โœ๏ธ Author: Jonathan Bean
๐ŸŽถ Song: Snowflake, Snowflake
๐Ÿ’™ Color of the Day: Blue
๐ŸŽจ Craft: Watercolor Snowflakes

Supplies Provided:

  • Shades of blue watercolor paint
  • Salt
  • Prepped watercolor paper/cardstock

๐ŸŒŸ School Readiness Skills Taught:

  • Active listening & following directions
  • Fine motor skills: painting, sprinkling, and brush control
  • Creativity & sensory exploration

Join us for a snowy story, a fun song, and a beautiful watercolor craft that celebrates winter fun! โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ’™

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January 21, 2026(2 events)

10:30 AM: โ˜ƒ๏ธโœจ Preschool Story & Craft Hour โœจโ˜ƒ๏ธ


January 21, 2026

Story time 1-21-26

Theme: Snowman Shenanigans

๐Ÿ“– Book: Snowmen at Night
โœ๏ธ Author: Caralyn Buehner
๐ŸŽถ Song: Iโ€™m a Little Snowman
๐Ÿ’™ Color of the Day: Blue
๐ŸŽจ Craft: My Melted Snowman

Supplies Provided:

  • White paint
  • Blue paper
  • Paint brushes
  • Googly eyes
  • Paper accessories

๐ŸŒŸ School Readiness Skills Taught:

  • Active listening & following directions
  • Fine motor skills: painting, placing small items, brush control
  • Creativity & imaginative play

Join us for a snowy story, a silly song, and a fun snowman craft full of winter shenanigans! โ˜ƒ๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŽจ

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7:00 PM: ๐Ÿ†โ”January Trivia Nightโ”๐Ÿ†


January 21, 2026

1-21-26 Trivia
โ”Come on out to Benny's and let's test what ya know!ย โ”
๐Ÿค”ย Think youโ€™ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ?ย ๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™‚๏ธย Bring your friends and join us at Benny's Bierhalle for a night ofย ๐Ÿ”ย food,ย ๐ŸŽถย fun, andย ๐Ÿค“ย friendly competition!
๐Ÿ“šย Hosted by Millington Arbela District Library
Tag your trivia crew and get ready!๐Ÿง

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January 28, 2026(1 event)

10:30 AM: ๐Ÿปโœจ Preschool Story & Craft Hour โœจ๐Ÿป


January 28, 2026

Story time 1-28-26

Theme: Sleepy Season

๐Ÿ“– Book: Bear Snores On
โœ๏ธ Authors: Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman
๐ŸŽถ Song: Hibernation by The Kiboomers
๐Ÿ’™ Color of the Day: Blue
๐ŸŽจ Craft: Bear in a Cave

Supplies Provided:

  • Bear cutout
  • Cotton balls
  • Glue
  • Paper
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Brown paint
  • Leaves

๐ŸŒŸ School Readiness Skills Taught:

  • Active listening & following directions
  • Fine motor skills: gluing, painting, placing small items
  • Sensory exploration & creativity

Curl up with us for a cozy story, a fun song, and a hands-on craft as we explore hibernation and the sleepy season of winter! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’™

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January 29, 2026(1 event)

10:30 AM: โ˜•โ„๏ธ Coffee Preschool Story & Craft Hour โ„๏ธโ˜•


January 29, 2026

Coffee ST 1-29-26

Theme: Winter Warmth

๐Ÿ“– Book: Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate?
โœ๏ธ Author: Etta Kaner
๐ŸŽจ Illustrator: John Martz
๐ŸŽจ Craft: Cocoa in a Cup

๐ŸŒŸ School Readiness Skills Taught:

  • Active listening & following directions
  • Fine motor skills: gluing, scooping, placing small items
  • Creativity & imaginative play

Bundle up and join us for a warm winter story and a fun cocoa-themed craft that celebrates staying cozy during the colder months! โ˜•โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

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January 30, 2026
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