✨📖 Story and Craft Hour ✨

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
January 29, 2025

✨📖 Story Time Magic! - Outdoor Play/Sledding with Friends ✨

Join us for story time, where we’ll dive into an adventure and let our imaginations soar! 🌟 And don’t forget—after the story, we’ve got a fun craft to bring the tale to life! 🎨✨

School Readiness Taught: Fine and gross motor skills play, spatial awareness: animals and myself in our environment leaving tracks. Drawing attention to tracks in snow.

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Events in July 2025

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		1	2	3	4 All day: 🎆 Closed for Independence Day 🎆 All day July 4, 2025 We will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. Have a safe and happy Independence Day! More information Read more	5
6	7	8 10:30 AM: 📸✨ Stations: Photography Edition! ✨📸 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM July 8, 2025 Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM for a creative mix of crafts, games, and hands-on art activities—all themed around photography! Perfect for kids up to age 14. This self-paced program is super chill: ✅ No registration needed ✅ All supplies provided ✅ Come and go as you like Let your creativity shine—see you there! 📷🎨 More information Read more, 5:30 PM: 📚 Library Board Meeting 📚 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM July 8, 2025 📚 Library Board Meeting 📚 For more information, please contact us at (989) 871-2003 Meetings are held in the Frieda Meachem Conference Room and begin at 6:00 pm Read more	9 10:30 AM: 🌟📖 Story Time: Smile, Sparkle, Shine! 📖🌟 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM July 9, 2025 Join us for a joyful and heartwarming story time all about finding your sparkle and sharing your smile! 📚 Featured Book: Lost in the Woods by Carl R. Sams & Jean Stoick 🎶 Song Time: Get ready to dance along to the Picture Pokey! ✨ Plus, fun activities that will leave you shining inside and out! Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups—come sing, read, and sparkle with us! 🌈💛😊 More information Read more	10 11:00 AM: 🐍🍿 Snakes & Snacks! 🍿🐍 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM July 10, 2025 Get ready for a wildly fun time! Join us for a special all-ages event where you’ll get up close with real snakes and enjoy some tasty snacks while you learn all about these fascinating creatures! Fun for all ages—bring the whole family and hosted by RAISe Snakes! No registration needed—just drop in and slither on over! 🐍✨ More information Read more	11 4:00 PM: 📖✨ Manga Club – July Meetup! ✨📖 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM July 11, 2025 Love manga, anime? Come hang out with fellow fans at Manga Club! More information Read more	12 1:00 PM: 🎨🍵 Tiger Lilies & Teatime 🍵🎨 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM July 12, 2025 Teens and adults (14+), treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon of painting tiger lilies and sipping tea mocktails in great company! No experience? No problem! We’ll guide you step-by-step—just bring your creativity and unwind with us. It’s the perfect blend of art, tea, and create. ✨🌺🍹 More information Read more
13	14	15 10:30 AM: 🎨🖌️ Stations: Decor & 3D Art! 🖌️🎨 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM July 15, 2025 Drop in between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM for a fun-filled morning of crafts, games, and hands-on art activities focused on décor and 3D creations! Great for kids up to age 14—this is a self-paced program, so join when it works for you! ✨ No registration ✨ All supplies provided ✨ Creative fun guaranteed! Bring your imagination—we'll handle the rest! 🧵📦🖍️ More information Read more	16 10:30 AM: 🎨📚 Story & Craft Hour: Art Rocks! 📚🎨 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM July 16, 2025 Join us for a creative and colorful hour all about the magic of art and self-expression! 📖 Featured Book: Hidden Gem by Linda Liu 🎶 Sing Along: We’ll get moving with the Shapes Song! 🖍️ Craft Time: Hands-on art fun inspired by the story—because art rocks! Perfect for young artists and curious minds—come read, sing, and create with us! 🌟💎🎨 More information Read more, 7:00 PM: 🧠🍔 Trivia Night at Benny’s Bierhalle! 🍔🧠 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM July 16, 2025 Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Grab your friends and join us for a night of food, fun, and friendly competition at Benny’s! Hosted by Millington Arbela District Library! Tag your trivia crew and join us for a night of fun, facts, and fierce competition! More information Read more	17	18 6:00 PM: ⛺🌟 The Great Campout! 🌟⛺ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM July 18, 2025 Join us for an evening of outdoor fun, cozy vibes, and classic camp activities—no long hike required! 🎬 Watch a movie under the stars 🔥 Make s’mores 📖 Hear campfire stories 🎨 Enjoy crafts & a scavenger hunt 🏕️ Pitch a 2-person (or smaller) tent and bring your camp chairs—we’ll take care of the rest! It’s camping made easy with just the right amount of adventure. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a good time outdoors! Don’t miss this camp-tastic night! 🌌🍫🪵 More information Read more	19
20	21	22 10:30 AM: ✍️📚 Stations: Writing & Storytelling! 📚✍️ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM July 22, 2025 Drop in between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM for a morning full of imagination, creativity, and fun! Create characters, build stories, and play games that bring your ideas to life! Perfect for ages up to 14—this is a self-paced program, so come when it works for you. 📖 No registration 🖍️ All supplies provided 🧠 Big imagination welcome! Let your story begin at the library! 🌟📝📖 More information Read more	23 10:30 AM: 🖍️📚 Story & Craft Hour: Chalk It Up to Storytelling! 📚🖍️ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM July 23, 2025 Get ready for a colorful adventure into the world of books and imagination! 📖 Featured Book: This is a Story by John Schu 🎶 Song Time: We’ll sing I Like to Read 🎨 Craft: Create your own chalk-inspired masterpiece! It’s the perfect blend of reading, rhythm, and creativity—ideal for young readers and artists alike! Come join the fun and chalk it up to storytelling! 🌈📖🎶 More information Read more	24	25	26 11:00 AM: 🌸🖼️ Framing Flowers 🖼️🌸 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM July 26, 2025 Adults 18+, treat yourself to a relaxing and creative evening! Join us as we craft beautiful, framed flower masterpieces—no experience needed, just your imagination! We'll provide all the supplies and guidance you need to create something uniquely yours. Come for the creativity, stay for the calm vibes and crafty fun! 🌼✨ More information Read more
27	28 2:00 PM: 🦎🌿 Camouflage Animals – LIVE! 🌿🦎 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM July 28, 2025 Get ready for one of the most popular events of the summer! 🌟 Join us for an amazing up-close, hands-on, and safe experience with live animals from around the world with Dynamic School Assemblies. Discover how animals use color to hide from predators or stand out to attract mates—it’s nature like you’ve never seen it before! This show features fascinating creatures from a variety of countries and ecosystems—you won’t want to miss it! 🐍 More information Read more	29 10:30 AM: 🎭🎶 Stations: Performing Arts! 🎶🎭 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM July 29, 2025 Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM for a morning of music, movement, drama, and more! From acting games to rhythm fun, it’s all about expressing yourself and having a blast! 🎤 Great for ages up to 14 🎬 Self-paced – join when it works for you 🎨 All supplies provided 🎟️ No registration needed Lights, camera… you! Come shine with us at the library! 🌟🎤🎭 More information Read more, 7:00 PM: 📚✨ Book Club Pick: The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry ✨📚 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM July 29, 2025 Join us this month as we dive into The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry by Anna Rose Johnson—a heartfelt and beautifully written story full of charm, courage, and discovery. Whether you’ve read the book cover to cover or just getting started, all are welcome! Come chat, connect, and share your thoughts with fellow readers. ☕📖💬 More information Read more	30 10:30 AM: 🎭✨ Story & Craft Hour: Broadway Blast! ✨🎭 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM July 30, 2025 Lights, music, and imagination—this one's for all our little stars! 🌟 📖 Featured Book: Broadway Bird by Alex Timbers 🎶 Song Time: Let’s sing and move with Play Pretend 🎨 Craft: Create your own show-stopping Broadway-inspired art! Perfect for young performers and dreamers—come sing, craft, and shine in the spotlight with us! 🎤🎬🎨 More information Read more, 6:00 PM: 🫙🎨 Mason Jar Madness! 🎨🫙 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM July 30, 2025 Calling all teens and adults—get crafty with us at this creative DIY event! We’ll be making a variety of fun and fabulous mason jar crafts—perfect for gifts, décor, or just showing off your creative side. No experience needed, and all supplies provided! 👥 Ages 14+ Bring your creativity and let the mason jar magic begin! ✨🖌️🌿 More information Read more	31 10:30 AM: ☕🎶 Coffee Story & Craft Hour: Performing Arts! 🎶☕ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM July 31, 2025 Parents, grab a coffee and relax while little ones dance, wiggle, and create! 📖 Featured Book: Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae 🎭 A fun-filled story time celebrating movement, music, and self-expression 🎨 Plus, a creative craft inspired by Gerald the dancing giraffe! Perfect for preschoolers and their grown-ups—join us for a joyful morning of rhythm, reading, and relaxation! 🦒💃☕ More information Read more

Monday	9:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Sunday	Closed