Summer Library Challenge 2020

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

This year our summer challenge will look a little different, and that’s okay! We have events and challenges for all ages throughout July & August.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Designed for for the whole family, these events are presented virtually
on our Facebook page and recorded so you can watch them any time!

MR. JIM’S MAGIC SHOW
July 1-August 31

WONDER READER MAGIC SHOW
July 13-August 31

ROCKING FAIRY TALE CONCERT
July 22-August 31

BEGINNER’S MAGIC WORKSHOP
August 1-31

BEGINNER’S BALLOON ANIMAL WORKSHOP
August 11-31



NEW BINGO SHEET FORMAT

Library users of all ages can earn small prizes by completing 2 BINGOs on each of three BINGO sheets.

BINGO SHEET #1 – Available July 6
May be returned between July 18-August 22

BINGO SHEET #2 – Available July 18
May be returned between August 1-22

BINGO SHEET #3 – Available August 1
May be returned between August 15-22

All BINGO SHEETS must be returned to the Library no later than August 22.
Those who complete all 3 BINGO SHEETS will be entered into the Grand Prize Drawings to win gift cards to local businesses.
Grand Prize Winners will be notified beginning August 25.



STORY TIMES

We will present Story Times virtually from our Facebook Page.

“Dealing with Dragons” by Patricia Wrede
Mon-Wed, July 6-August 4
Presented with permission of HarperCollins Children’s Books,
this program will especially appeal to people ages 8 and older.

It’s Rhyme Time!
Mon-Wed, July 13-August 10
Nursery Rhymes, Fingerplays, and Songs to share
with children from Birth through Kindergarten.

Lady Elinor Fettiplace presents Classic Tales
Mon-Wed, July 14-August 4
Designed for the whole family, but best for children who
have completed 1st grade and older.

Fairy Faith’s Bedtime Stories
Thurs, July 16-August 11
Designed especially for Preschoolers



CRAFTS

Weekly “Take and Make” crafts available throughout the summer. Kits are limited to the first 25 people for each Craft. Materials list and instructions will be available after the kits are gone. To participate, you may follow the instructions on your own, or watch the instructional video to be posted on our Facebook page on the dates listed.

PRESCHOOL CRAFTS
Adult assistance advised.

July 16 – Dragon Spinners
Kits available July 6

July 23 – Seashell Jewels
Kits available July 13

July 30 – Unicorn & Dragon Puppets
Kits available July 20

August 6 – Fairy House
Kits available July 27

August 13 — Castle
Kits Available August 3

SCHOOL-AGED CRAFTS
Adult assistance advised

July 13 – Dragon Eggs
Kits available July 6

July 20 – Beanstalk
Kits available July 13

July 27 –Dragon Puppet
Kits available July 20

August 3 – Fairy Garden
Kits available July 27

August 10 — Jumping Frog
Kits Available August 3

TEEN PROJECTS
July 14 – Dragon Eggs
Kits available July 6

July 21 – Mug Club
Learn how to cook in a mug with stuff from home
No Kit

July 28 – Decorate Candles
Kits available July 20

August 4 – Bead Weaving
Kits available July 27

August 11 — Mug Club
Learn how to cook in a mug with stuff from home
No Kit

ADULT PROJECTS
July 15 – Dragon Eggs
Kits available July 6

July 22 – Wish Dolls
Kits available July 13

July 29 – Decorate Candles
Kits available July 20

August 5 – Bead Weaving
Kits available July 27

August 12 – Bean Sprouts
Kits available August 3


MI Library Quest logo with dragon and phoenix coming out of a book


For our teens, ask about MI Library Quest.
It can be hard to see the truth around you.
Be sure to wear your GLASSES OF DISPEL MAGIC.