Events in May 2025

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April 27, 2025
April 28, 2025
April 29, 2025(1 event)

7:00 PM: CANCELED - ๐Ÿ“šโœจ Book Club! โœจ๐Ÿ“š


April 29, 2025

๐Ÿšจย Canceled due to Power Outage Closure

๐Ÿ“š Join Our Monthly Book Club! April pick is 'Rich People Problems' by Kevin Kwan.ย Come chat, connect, and enjoy great conversation with fellow book lovers.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Tuesday, April 29th @7pm

Bonus! Library cardholders can grab a copy of next monthโ€™s pick at the front desk. Donโ€™t have a library card yet? No problem! Stop by, and weโ€™ll set you up. ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ’›

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April 30, 2025(1 event)

10:30 AM: ๐Ÿ“–โœจ Story & Craft Hour at the Library! โœจ๐ŸŽจ


April 30, 2025

๐Ÿฅ Live Baby Chicks & Ducks! ๐Ÿฆ†
An unforgettable springtime experience!

School Readiness Highlight:
This hands-on visit is all about learning with the whole body! Children engage their senses through:
๐Ÿ‘€ Sight, ๐Ÿ‘‚ sound, โœ‹ touch
โœ‚๏ธ Fine & ๐Ÿƒ gross motor skills
๐Ÿง  Mental stimulation, emotional connection, and a sense of wonder
โ“ Asking questions and discovering answers
๐ŸŒ Broadening their understanding of the world

Itโ€™s a perfect moment for curiosity, connection, and joy!

Setup:
๐Ÿช‘ Conference room cleared with chairs around the perimeter
๐Ÿค Live animals to gently hold and pet

Come meet our fuzzy friends and make lasting memories!

No registration neededโ€”just drop in and join the fun! We canโ€™t wait to see you! ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰

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May 1, 2025
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May 5, 2025(1 event)

5:30 PM: ๐Ÿ“š Library Board Meeting ๐Ÿ“š


May 5, 2025

Library Board Meeting

๐Ÿ“š Library Board Meeting ๐Ÿ“š

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

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May 6, 2025
May 7, 2025(1 event)

10:30 AM: ๐ŸŒธ Story & Craft Hour: "Me and My Mom" ๐ŸŒธ


May 7, 2025

Join us for a special Mother's Day edition of Story and Craft Hour! ๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿ“– Story: Me and My Mom by Alison Ritchie, illustrated by Alison Edgson
๐ŸŽจ Craft: Make a heartfelt Mother's Day Bookmark โ€” a sweet keepsake for someone special!

๐Ÿง  May programs help build school readiness through:

โœ‚๏ธ Fine motor skills (cutting, gluing, dotting, tying ribbon, coloring with pincer grip)

๐Ÿงโ€โ™€๏ธ Following directions

๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary development (Motherโ€™s Day, Holiday, Caterpillar, Butterfly, Chrysalis)

๐Ÿงช STEM journaling and making predictions

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May 8, 2025
May 9, 2025(1 event)

4:00 PM: ๐Ÿ’ฅManga Club๐Ÿ“š


May 9, 2025

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ฅ Join Our Manga Club! โœจ๐Ÿ“š

Are you a manga enthusiast or curious about diving into the world of Japanese comics? Our Manga Club is the perfect place for fans to connect, discuss, and share their love of manga!

Whether you're a seasoned reader or just getting started, everyone is welcome! We'll discuss our favorite series, explore new ones, and have fun together.

Come geek out with usโ€”donโ€™t miss it! ๐ŸŽ‰

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May 10, 2025
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May 14, 2025(1 event)

10:30 AM: ๐Ÿ› Story & Craft Hour: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" ๐Ÿ›


May 14, 2025

๐Ÿ“– Story: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
๐ŸŽจ Craft: Meet our real caterpillar friends ๐Ÿ› and decorate your very own STEM journal and explorer hat! ๐ŸŽฉ๐Ÿ““

Beginning STEM journaling and making predictions

Perfect for curious young minds โ€” come explore the magic of metamorphosis with us! ๐Ÿฆ‹

๐Ÿง  May programs help build school readiness through:

โœ‚๏ธ Fine motor skills (cutting, gluing, dotting, tying ribbon, coloring with pincer grip)

๐Ÿงโ€โ™€๏ธ Following directions

๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary development (Motherโ€™s Day, Holiday, Caterpillar, Butterfly, Chrysalis)

๐Ÿงช STEM journaling and making predictions

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May 21, 2025(1 event)

7:00 PM: โ“๐Ÿป Trivia Night at Bennyโ€™s Bierhalle! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰


May 21, 2025

Put your knowledge to the test at Bennyโ€™s Bierhalle with a fun-filled Trivia Night, hosted by Millington Arbela District Library! Gather your team, grab a drink, and get ready to show off your smarts!ย ๐Ÿง โœจ
๐Ÿ“…ย Date: Wednesday, May 21st
โฐย Time: 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ย Location: Bennyโ€™s Bierhalle
Enjoy great company, delicious drinks, and a night of friendly competition. Will your team take home the bragging rights?ย ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ†
Tag your trivia crew and join us for a night of fun, facts, and fierce competition!

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May 22, 2025
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May 27, 2025(1 event)

7:00 PM: ๐Ÿ“šโœจ Book Club! โœจ๐Ÿ“š


May 27, 2025

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Join Our Monthly Book Club! โœจ๐Ÿ“š

May pick is 'The Waters' by Bonnie Jo Campbell

Come chat, connect, and enjoy great conversation with fellow book lovers.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Tuesday, May 27th @7pm

Bonus! Library cardholders can grab a copy of next monthโ€™s pick at the front desk. Donโ€™t have a library card yet? No problem! Stop by, and weโ€™ll set you up. ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ’›

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