| Kalkaska County Library - 247 S. Cedar Street, Kalkaska - 231-258-9411 |
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| June 24 |
10:30 am |
Steveanna Roose, Storyteller |
| July 8 |
10:00 am |
Pete Stobie (Dr. Bird Brain) - Kalamazoo Nature Center |
| July 17 |
3:15 pm |
Acting Up Theatre Company (@ Kalkaska Senior Center) |
| August 20 |
5:30 pm |
Elizabeth Buzzelli, Author (@ Gio's Restaurant, Kalkaska) |
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| LeRoy Community Library - 104 W. Gilbert, LeRoy - 231-768-4493 |
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| June 16 |
2-3 pm |
Flower making |
| June 23 |
2-3 pm |
Paper plate porthole |
| June 30 |
2-3 pm |
Kazoo music |
| July 7 |
2-3 pm |
Collage making |
| July 14 |
2-3 pm |
Paper bag puppet show |
| July 21 |
2-3 pm |
Bunny headband |
| July 28 |
2-3 pm |
Bean Collage |
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| Reed City Public Library – 410 W. Upton Avenue, Reed City - 231-832-2131 |
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| Hart Area Public Library - 415 State Street, Hart - 231-873-4476 |
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| Mason County District Library |
| Ludington Library – 217 E. Ludington Ave, Ludington – 231-843-8465 |
| Scottville Library – 204 E. State, Scottville – 231-757-2588 |
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Event |
| June 5 |
7:00 pm |
Summer Kickoff Party - Ludington |
| June 5 |
10:00 am |
Summer Kickoff Party - Scottville |
| June 8 |
1:00 pm |
Pet Care and Safety - Ludington |
| June 15 |
1:00 pm |
Knightscares Authors - Ludington |
| June 15 |
3:00 pm |
Knightscares Auuthors - Scottville |
| June 16 |
10:00 am |
Adventureland Puppets - Scottville |
| June 22 |
6:30 pm |
Meet the Llamas - Ludington |
| June 23 |
7:00 pm |
Swimming Safety - Scottville Library |
| June 29 |
1:00 pm |
Jeanie B! Concert - Ludington Library |
| July 6 |
1:00 pm & 7:00 pm |
Magic Show - Ludington |
| July 6 |
4:00 pm |
Magic Show - Scottville |
| July 8 |
10:30 am |
Teddy Bear Picnic - Scottville |
| July 13 |
1:00 pm |
Author Mark Crilley - Ludington |
| July 14 |
7:00 pm |
Fire Safety - Scottville Library |
| July 16 |
1:00 pm (8 -) 2:30 pm (8+) |
Learn Magic - Ludington Library |
| July 20 |
1:00 pm |
Kool Kritters story and craft - Ludington |
| July 27 |
1:00 pm |
Grandma Science - Ludington |
| July 27 |
4:00 pm |
Grandma Science - Scottville |
| August 3 |
1:00 pm |
Freedom Martial Arts - Ludington |
| August 10 |
1:00 pm & 2:15 pm |
Traveling Animal Show - Ludington |
| August 11 |
1:00 pm |
Circus Day - Scottville |
| August 21 |
11:30 am |
Summer Reading Picnic - Memorial Tree Park |
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| Thursdays |
10 am to noon |
Children's Handicrafts & Skills (8+) - Ludington |
Mondays
July 13-27 |
10 am to noon |
Science Camp - 2nd grade & up - Ludington |
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| Interlochen Public Library - 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen - 231-276-6767 |
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Event |
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| June 17 |
10:30 am |
Acting Up Theatre |
| June 24 |
10:30 am |
Create with the Library Staff |
| July 1 |
10:30 am |
Rainforest Animals! |
| July 8 |
10:30 am |
Puppets with Joyce Davis! |
| July 15 |
10:30 am |
Tinkertunes Music Studios |
| July 22 |
10:30 am |
Joel Tacey (juggling, magic etc) and Pizza Party! |
| July 29 |
10:30 am |
Creative Crafts at Your Library |
| August 5 |
10:30 am |
Creative Crafts at Your Library |
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| Traverse Area District Library –610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI– 231-932-8500 |
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| Benzie Shores District Library – 630 Main Street, Frankfort – 231-352-4671 |
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Event |
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| June 19 |
11 am |
Gordon the Magician - Mills Community House, Benzonia |
| July 10 |
11 am |
Dr. Bird Brain - Benzie Shores District Library |
| Summer Storyhours: Wednesday @ 10:00 (June 24 though August 5) |
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| Benzonia Public Library – 891 Michigan Avenue, Benzonia – 231-882-4037 |
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| June 19 |
11 am |
Gordon the Magician - Mills Community House, Benzonia |
| June 28 |
11 am |
Story Rhythms |
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| July 10 |
11 am |
Dr. Bird Brain - Benzie Shores District Library |
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| Evart Public Library – 104 N. Main Street, Evart – 231-734-5543 |
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| Barryton Public Library - 198 Northern, Barryton – 989-382-5288 |
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Event |
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| August 4 |
7:00 pm |
Joel Tacey (GameFest) |
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| Cadillac Wexford Public Library – 411 S. Lake Street, Cadillac – 231-775-6541 |
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Event |
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| June 13 |
12:30 - 2:30 pm |
Kick Off Party with Rick Kelley! |
| June 20 |
11:00 am |
Cupcake Clinic! |
| June 27 |
11:00 am |
Dance Party & Disney Dance Tournament |
| July 18 |
11:00 am |
Make - a - Me! |
| July 25 |
11:00 am |
Recycled Crafts Fair! |
| August 1 |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Final Party with Dr. Birdbrain! |
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| Morton Township Library – 110 S. James Street, Mecosta – 231-972-8315 |
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Event |
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| June 17 |
1:30 pm |
Ben Spitzer's Musicial Magic and Juggling Show |
| June 24 |
1:30 pm |
Art, Games, Food & Fun @ Your Library |
| July 1 |
1:30 pm |
Drummunity: Rhytmic Fun for Everyone |
| July 8 |
1:30 p.m. |
Art, Games, Food & Fun @ Yur Library |
| July 15 |
1:30 pm |
Performer Cirque Amongus |
| July 22 |
1:30 pm |
Gratitude Steel Band |
| July 29 |
1:30 pm |
Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko |
| August 5 |
1:30 pm |
Finale: Popcorn & a movie |
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| Shelby Area District Library - 189 Maple Street, Shelby - 231-861-4565 |
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Event |
| August 4th |
4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. |
Joel Tacey |
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| Missaukee District Library - 210 South Canal Street, Lake City - 231-839-21666 |
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| June 18 |
10 am |
Kickoff party with The Merry Music Maker! |
| June 25 |
10 am |
Performer Jenifer Strauss |
| July 9 |
10 am |
Magic and comedy with Michael Brown and Beethoven |
| July 16 |
10 am |
Animals from Around the World! |
| July 23 |
10 am |
Talent show and special guest Mrs Boomgaard |
| July 30 |
10 am |
Final party and ice cream sundaes |
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| Central Lake District Library - 7900 Maple Street, Central Lake- 231-544-2517 |
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Event |
| July 1 |
2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Specific program to be announced |
| July 8 |
2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Pete Stobie, Kalamazoo Nature Center |
| July 15 |
2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Specific program to be announced |
| July 22 |
2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Specific program to be announced |
| July 29 |
2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Gordon Russ the magician |
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| Kingsley Public Library - 104 S. Brownson Avenue, Kingsley- 231-263-5484 |
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Time |
Event (Call library for program location information) |
| Starting June 14 |
10 am |
Special Story Time Entertainment |
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| Arcadia Branch Library - 3422 Lake Street, Arcadia- 231-889-4230 |
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| Keddie Norconk Memorial Library (Bear Lake) - 12325 Virginia, Bear Lake - 231-864-2700 |
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| Kaleva Branch Library - 14618 Walta, Kaleva- 231-362-3178 |
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| Manistee County Library - 95 Maple Street, Manistee - 231-723-2519 |
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| Onekama Branch Library - 5283 Main Street, Onekama - 231-889-4041 |
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| Wellston Branch Library - 1451 Seaman Road, Wellston, MI 49689 - 231-848-4013 |
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| McBain Community Library - 107 E. Maple Street, McBain - 231-825-2197 |
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Time |
Event |
| June 17 |
9:30 - 9:50 am |
Wigglers Lapsitter Storytime Ages 0-3 |
| June 17 |
10:00 - 10:30 am |
Local Talent Anna Carlson as "Anna the Illusionist" |
| June 17 |
10:30 - 11:00 am |
"A Froggy Storytime" Ages 3+ |
| June 22 |
10:00 - 11:00 am |
Rick Kelley Family Concert |
| June 23, 25, 30 |
10:00 - 11:00 am |
Paper Mache Workshop. Registration required. Ages 8-11 |
| June 24 |
10:00 - 11:00 am |
"Ham It Up"Storytime. Ages 3+ |
| July 1 |
9:30 - 9:50 am |
Wigglers Lapsitter Storytime. Ages 0-3 |
| July 1 |
10:00 - 11:00 am |
"Now You See It" Storytime. Ages 3+ |
| July 1 |
1:00 - 2:15 pm |
"Scratch" Technology workshop. Registration required. Ages 8-11 |
| July 8 |
9:30 - 9:50 am |
Wigglers Lapsitter Storytime 0-3 |
| July 8 |
10:00 - 11:00 am |
"Dance and Move Storytime". |
| July 8 |
1:00 - 2:15 pm |
"Scratch" Technology Workshop. Ages 8-11 |
| July 15 |
10:00 - 11:00 am |
"Imagine, Create, Participate" Storytime. Ages 3+ |
| July 15 |
1:00 - 2:15 pm |
"Scratch" Technology workshop. Registered participants only |
| July 21 |
11:00 am |
"Merry Music Maker" Family Concert |
| July 22 |
10:00 - 11:00 am |
"Colorfully Wonderful" Storytime. Ages 3+ |
| July 22 |
1:00 - 2:15 pm |
"Scratch" Technology workshop. Registered participants only |
| July 25 |
10:00 am |
Summer Reading Finale! Prize Drawings. |
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| Houghton Lake Public Library - 4431 W. Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake - 989-366-9230 |
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| Wheatland Township Library -207 Michigan, Remus - 989-967-8271 |
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Time |
Event |
| June 18 |
1 - 2 pm |
Dr. Scott and his animal friends |
| June 25 |
1 - 2 pm |
Hot dog crafts, music & reading |
| July 2 |
1 - 2 pm |
Music day with "Karen" |
| July 9 |
1 - 2 pm |
Cut, color and glue craft, music & reading |
| July 16 |
1 - 2 pm |
Bag shaker's craft, music & reading |
| July 23 |
1 - 2 pm |
Caterpillar craft, music & reading |
| July 30 |
1 - 2 pm |
Pizza Party - prizes & awards |
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| Fife Lake Public Library - 77 Lakecrest Lane, Fife Lake, MI - 231-879-4101 |
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Time |
Event |
| June 13 |
11 am - 2pm |
Program Kickoff Party |
| June 17 |
2-5 pm |
Art Project with Katie and Corey (12 and over) |
| June 18 |
2-5 pm |
Art Project with Kaite and Corey (12 and over) |
| June 20 |
11 am |
Storyhour/Father's Day craft |
| June 24 |
2-5 pm. |
Art Project with Katie and Corey (12 and over) |
| June 25 |
2-5 pm |
Art Project with Katie and Corey (12 and over) |
| June 27 |
11 am |
Storyhour/4th of July craft |
| July 11 |
11 am |
Storyhour/Hey diddle diddle craft |
| July 18 |
11 am |
Storyhour/Patchwork paper quilt |
| July 25 |
11 am |
Storyhour/Mini photo album-scrapbook |
| July 25 |
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Last Day of Reading Program |
| August 1 |
1pm |
Ben Spitzer End of Program Party |
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| Helena Township Public Library - 8751 Helena Road, Alden, MI - 231-331-4318 |
| June 8 |
10:00 am |
Preschool story reading and project |
| June 15 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| June 22 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| June 29 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| July 2 |
10:00 am |
Crafts for families and friends (ages 6 -11) : Tin Piercing |
| July 6 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| July 9 |
10:00 am |
Crafts for families and friends (ages 6 -11) : Origami and Pasta pets |
| July 13 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| July 16 |
10:00 am |
Crafts for families and friends (ages 6 -11) : Braiding and moving still-life pictures |
| July 20 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| July 23 |
10:00 am |
Crafts for families and friends (ages 6 -11) : Outdoor skills and games |
| July 27 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| July 30 |
10:00 am |
Crafts for families and friends (ages 6 -11) : Beading with Margaret Vanover |
| August 3 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| August 10 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| August 17 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| August 24 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
| August 31 |
10:00 am |
Preschool Story reading and project |
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| Surrey Township Public Library - 105 E. Michigan, Farwell, MI - 989-588-9782 |
| June 17 |
11 am |
Storyhour (everyone Wednesday) |
| June 25 |
11 am |
Fairy Creature Party |
| July 9 |
11 am |
Dr. Bird Brain (Kalamazoo Nature Center) |
| July 14 |
11 am |
Reg Pettibone Native American Dance |
| July 15 |
11 am |
READ Poster Contest deadline |
| July 16 |
11 am |
Harry Potter party |
| July 21 |
11 am |
Gratitude Steel Band |
| July 25 |
11 am |
Acting Up Theatre Company |
| July 30 |
11 am |
Gordon the Magician |
| August 12 |
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Summer Reading Program ends |
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| Betsie Valley District Library - 14731 Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville, MI - 231-378-2716 |
| June 17 |
11 am |
JoAnn Schroeder's Adventureland puppet program! |
| June 19 |
11 am - Mills Community House , Benzonia |
Gordon the Magician |
| June 24 |
11 am |
Story hour, Activity and snack |
| July 1 |
11 am |
Ranger Kim's Spider Fun and Facts |
| July 8 |
11 am |
Music and children's parade down Thompson Avenue! |
| July 10 |
11 am - Benzie Shores District Library |
Dr. Bird Brain |
| July 15 |
11 am |
Story hour, Activity and snack |
| July 22 |
11 am |
JoAnn Schroeder's Adventureland puppet program! |
| July 29 |
11 am |
Story/Activity hour |
| August 5 |
11 am |
Summer Party! |
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| Betsie Valley District Library - 14731 Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville, MI - 231-378-2716 |
| June 19 |
11 am |
Gordon the Magician - Mills Community House, Benzonia |
| July 10 |
11 am |
Dr. Bird Brain - Benzie Shores District Library |
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| Suttons-Bay Bingham District Library - 416 Front Street, Suttons Bay- 231-271-3512 |
| June 19 |
10:30 am |
CREATE! Paper Mache with Patty and Rebecca |
| June 26 |
10:30 am |
EAT, BAKE and COOK! Make mini-book of recipes with Melissa Walton! |
| July 3 |
10:30 am |
PLAY, STRUM and DRUM! Ben Wetherbee will play and teach us songs and help us make drums to take home. |
| July 10 |
10:30 am |
BEND! Build and bend a bubble maker with artist, Bob Purvis |
| July 17 |
10:30 am |
FABRICATE and CONSERVE! Decorate your own resusable shopping bag with Patty and Rebecca! |
| July 24 |
10:30 am |
WRITE! Hear Newberry Award Winning Author Lynne Rae Perkins talk about being an author, then create a book of your own. |
| July 31 |
10:30 am |
GROW! Learn from Lilliam Mahaney, Master Gardener and plant something to take home and grow. |
| August 7 |
10:30 am |
IMAGINE! Make Calvin and Hobbes special Transmorgrifier! |
| August 14 |
10:30 am |
PARTY and BEDAZZLE! Make eco-friendly jewerly and have a party with Patty and Rebeccas for the last program of the year. |
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| Glen Lake Community Library - 10115 Front Street, Empire - 231-326-5361 |
| June 18 |
11:00 am |
Music for little people with Empire's own Jared Volz |
| June 25 |
11:00 am |
"Lighthouses and Legends" with singer/storyteller Kitty Donohoe |
| July 2 |
11:00 am |
Nature fun with Sleeping Bear Dunes park rangers |
| July 9 |
11:00 am |
Magician Ben Spitzer presents "I Love Books" |
| July 16 |
11:00 am |
Local author Greg Pugh presents "Erdie & the Nest Egg" |
| July 23 |
11:00 am |
Local author Anne Margaret Lewis presents "Twas the Night Before Summer" |
| July 30 |
11:00 am |
More educational fun with Sleeping Bear Dunes naturalists |
| August 6 |
11:00 am |
Singer/storyteller Bill Hamerson spins "UP in the U.P." tales |
| August 13 |
11:00 am |
Stories & More with Brice Leet |
| August 20 |
11:00 am |
Painting workshop with Beth Bricker |
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| Leland Township Public Library - 203 E. Cedar Street, Leland - 231-256-9152 |
| June 17 |
10:30 am |
Story Hour with Susan Green |
| June 16 |
3:00 pm |
Acting Up Theatre Compnay |
| June 24 |
10:30 am |
Story Hour with Tim Stein |
| June 24 |
11:30 am |
Kite Making/Flying with the Girl Scouts |
| July 1 |
10:30 am |
Story Hour with John Fitzpatrick |
| July 1 |
11:30 am |
Japanese Sushi with Karen Kirt |
| July 8 |
10:30 am |
Story Hour with Susan Green |
| July 8 |
11:30 am |
Paper mache exhibit |
| July 8 |
3:00 pm |
Ben Spitzer Magic Show |
| July 15 |
10:30 am |
Story Hour with Tim Stein |
| July 15 |
11:30 am |
Floral arranging with Melanie Parke |
| July 15 |
3:00 pm |
Tobin Sprout, Artist - book & art demonstration |
| July 22 |
10:30 am |
Story Hour with Susan Green |
| July 23 |
10:00 am |
Tom Woodruff, Artist |
| July 29 |
10:30 am |
Story Hour with Susan Green |
| July 29 |
11:30 am |
Art Leelanau Exhibition |
| August 5 |
10:30 am |
Story Hour with Susan Green |
| August 12 |
10:30 am |
Story Hour with Susan Green |
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| Pathfinder Community Library - 812 Michigan Avenue, Baldwin- 231-745-4010 |
| Summer Reading Contest! |
| The contest runs from July 1 - August 3. Prizes will be given for books read. Grand prizes will be awarded at the end of the contest to the children who read the most books overall in several different age groups. |
