There's an Ocean of Possibilities out there! Don't miss out on our Summer Reading events to learn more and hang out with the community.
Reading Program
The first 150 K - 7th graders who register for Summer Reading Program will get a badge book to track their reading!
Complete your June Reading Goal by June 30 for a drawing entry to win a family pool pass for the 2022 Summer at the Charles E. Fairman Pool!
Early Lit
Birth - Kindergarten
Reading Goal: 500 minutes
June: 125 mins
July: 375 mins
August: 500 mins
Children
1st - 3rd Grade
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Reading Goal: 800 minutes
June: 200 mins
July: 600 mins
August: 800 mins
4th - 7th Grade
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Reading Goal: 1000 minutes
June: 250 mins
July: 750 mins
August: 1000 mins
Teens
8th - 12th Grade
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Reading Goal: 8 Books
June: 2 books
July: 6 books
August: 8 books
Adults
18 and Up
Reading Goal: 8 Books
June: 2 books
July: 6 books
August: 8 books
Events
The following events will take place at the Anna Howard Shaw Memorial Park.
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Waves of Honey Bees
Thornapple Woodlands
Thursday, July 14 @ 11:00 AM
MiLibraryQuest - TEENS*
Treasures of the Deep
Tuesday, July 19 @ 4:00 PM
*Community Room
Cool Off at the Library
Department of Public Safety
Thursday, July 28 @ 11:00 AM
Drummunity
Hands-on musical program
Thursday, August 4 @ 11:00 AM
End of Summer Reading Party
Craft, games, snacks, & give-aways
Saturday, August 13 @ 1:00 -3:00 PM
Movies in the Park
At the Anna Howard Shaw Memorial Park
Movies will start at dusk
Bring your own seating
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July 8 @ 9:15 PM: Luca
July 22 @ 9:00 PM: Moana
August 5 @ 8:45 PM: Ponyo
August 19 @ 8:30 PM: Deep
Stories in the Park
Bandshell in Hemlock Park
June 1st to August 31
Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM
Bookwalk
Downtown Farmer's Market
Friday, August 12
Time: TBA
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