Ruth Jansen, Author at Dexter District Library

Summer Reading Program and Events for Children

May 3, 2024May 24, 2024 Ruth Jansen

ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Friday, June 14 – Friday, August 2

The Youth Summer Reading Programs are open to children and teens of all ages through grade 12.

Registration begins Friday, June 14. You can participate online using the Beanstack website or app, or participate in person using a paper log.

Choose One of Three Programs:

Children who cannot yet read may participate with a parent or caregiver by signing up for the Read-to-Me program. Keep track of your reading goal and receive small weekly prizes beginning Monday, June 24.
Children who can read on their own may sign up for the Reading Club program and will earn a variety of beads and build their own personal lanyard reading log beginning Monday, June 24.
Teens and Tweens in grades 5 through 12 can sign up for the Teen Reading program. Keep track of the number of hours you read to receive small weekly prizes beginning Monday, June 24.

Complete all 6 weeks of the Summer Reading Program and turn in your reading record between Monday, July 29 and Sunday, August 11 to receive a goody bag and automatically be entered into the Final Prize Drawing to be held on Monday, August 12. Goody bags will continue to be available for pick-up until the beginning of the school year while supplies last.

Events – See each event page for more details and to register. Registration may be required for events.

Drop-In Summer Story Time at the Library
Monday & Thursday mornings at 11:00 am
June 24 – August 1
No registration required
Toddlers and Preschoolers

Drop-In Summer Story Time for toddlers and preschoolers will start on Monday, June 24 and run through Thursday, August 1. We will be meeting in the Lower-Level Meeting Room. (No Story Time on Thursday, July 4).

Story Time will be held on Mondays and repeated on Thursdays at 11:00 am. Books and activities are geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Our story times will include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and other activities that encourage a love of reading. Registration is not required.

JUNE

GEMILY Concert in the park: Summer Reading Kick-Off Event
Friday, June 14
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program – Mill Creek Park North
Sponsored by Wolverine Glass

A free outdoor Family Concert will be performed at Mill Creek Park North, weather permitting by GEMILY (twin brothers San and Laz -their duo originally called Gemini – plus San’s daughter Emily. Gemini plus Emily equals GEMILY!) Refreshments will be served at the Farmers Market following the concert. This event kicks off this year’s Summer Reading Program “Adventure Begins at your Library”. Registration is not required.

Drop-in Bead Crafts
Tuesday, June 18
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program

Stop by the library and make bracelets, bubble wands, and other crafts using colorful pony beads. Registration is not required.

Adventure Rocks! Rock Painting
Wednesday, June 19
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program

This drop-in event is for children of all ages. Stop by the Library on Wednesday, June 19 any time from 10:00 am until noon and choose a rock to paint. Registration is not required.

Adventure Stories with Storyteller Adam Mellema
Friday, June 21
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program
Sponsored by Chelsea State Bank

Celebrate Summer Reading and get ready to laugh as Storyteller Adam Mellema shares zany, high-energy adventure themed tales for the whole family. Registration is not required.

Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, June 25
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration required and begins Tuesday, May 14

This is a story and craft program for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their children. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The June theme is Adventure. Registration is required.

Makerspace
Wednesday, June 26
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program

Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.

All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, June 27
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration required and begins Thursday, May 16

All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders. Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. Our June book is El Deafo by Cece Bell. Registration is required.

Ming the Magician
Friday, June 28
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program
Sponsored by Pearl Planning

Prepare to be amazed by Ming the Magician as he presents an adventure themed magic show. This 45-minute show encourages summer reading through magic, laughter and audience participation. Registration is not required.

Family Puzzle Race
Saturday, June 29
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Grade K and Up
Registration begins Friday, June 7

It’s a race to see which family will complete their puzzle first! The Library will provide each team with the same 300 piece puzzle and then the competition begins. Teams can have 3-6 people on them, but at least one adult is needed on a team. Space is limited. Registration is required.

JULY

Percy Jackson Party
Tuesday, July 2
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Grades 3 – 8
Drop-In Program

Calling all Percy Jackson fans! Celebrate the series with crafts, games, and activities. Anyone who loves the Percy Jackson series is welcome to drop in and join the fun! Registration is not required.

Imagine That! Musical Story Theatre Show
Wednesday, July 3
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Ages 5 and under
Drop-In Program
Sponsored by Verapose Yoga

What do an enchanted goose, a persnickety baby bunny, and four rather naughty sheep have in common? They’re all part of this Engaging and Interactive Musical-Story-Theatre show by Janet Marie & m’Archibald AND every member of the audience. Imagine That! is a lively, sing-along-do-along- just-for-fun show for family audiences of all ages. Registration is not required.

Pirate Stories & Crafts
Friday, July 5
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program

Join us for a special Family Story Time and craft program featuring pirates. Registration is not required.

Introduction to Performance Arts with the Motley Misfits
Tuesday, July 9
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Grades K – 4
Drop-In Program

Have you ever wanted to join the circus, or at least learn some of the skills you might see there? A performance artist from the Motley Misfits will demonstrate how to use flow props like hula hoops, poi, juggling hats, dancing silks, and spinning plates. You may even get a chance to try out some of these techniques! Registration is not required.

Chess Club
Wednesday, July 10
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Kids and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, June 5

If you enjoy playing chess, join us for a special session of Chess Club this summer. Compete in tournament-style play or a casual game and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided by the Library for this event. Registration is required.

Club Create Book Club
Thursday, July 11
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration required and begins Thursday, June 6

Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The July theme is Pets. Registration is required.

Big Truck and Emergency Vehicle Day
Friday, July 12
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program

The Dexter District Library will host a large variety of trucks and emergency vehicles for children and adults of all ages to experience, rain or shine. The parking lot will be closed during this event to allow freedom to browse, tour and talk to the owners and operators of the wonderful machines that make our lives easier and safer. Bring your camera – there will be plenty of photo opportunities with the vehicles and special Blue Puppy costumed character. Registration is not required.

Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, July 16
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration required and begins Tuesday, June 25

Makerspace
Wednesday, July 17
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program

Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.

Aussie Didgeridoo and You
Friday, July 19
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grades K – 4
Drop-In Program

Learn about Australian Aboriginal art, music and culture by joining us for this Australia-themed presentation featuring the unique instrument of the didgeridoo. Learn how a didgeridoo is made and hear a demonstration of various Australian indigenous animal calls such as the dingo and emu. Registration is not required.

Preschool Dinosaur Party
Saturday, July 20
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages 5 and under
Drop-In Program

Children ages 5 and under, along with their caregivers, are invited to a special dinosaur themed party at the Library. Get ready for an adventure as you explore a variety of stations with dinosaur crafts and activities. Registration is not required.

Creature Feature – Live Animal program
Tuesday, July 23
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grades K – 4
Drop-In Program
Sponsored by Main Street Optometry

Join Dan the Creature Man as we meet and learn about a variety of animals in this fun and educational live animal Creature Feature show. Animals will include a chameleon, parrots, an alligator and more. Registration is not required.

Drop-in Pokemon Crafts & Games
Wednesday, July 24
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program

Calling all Pokemon trainers! Join us at the Library for crafts and games inspired by Pokemon. Design your own pokeball, make a pom-pom pokemon, and go on a Pokemon themed scavenger hunt. Registration is not required.

All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, July 25
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration required and begins Thursday, June 27

All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders. Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. Our July book is Good Dogs on a Bad Day by Rachel Wenitsky & David Sidorov. Registration is required.

Life-Size Candyland
Friday, July 26
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program

Enter the magical world of Candy Land at the Library! See Candy Land come to life as a giant game board where you can participate in different Candy Land themed activities as you make your way through the game. Registration is not required.

Life-Size Candyland
Saturday, July 27
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program

Lego Club
Tuesday, July 30
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program

Kids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones. Everyone is welcome – Legos will be provided by the Library. Registration is not required.

Ice Cream Social for Dexter Library Card Holders and Drop-In Crafts
Wednesday, July 31
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program
Sponsored by Dexter Creamery

Show your Dexter District Library card and receive FREE ice cream – located in front of the Library. During our Ice Cream Social, there will be a variety of drop-in crafts on the lower level for all ages. Registration is not required.

AUGUST

Theatrica Gladatoria: Summer Reading Wrap-Up Event
Friday, August 2
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program

Join the performers of Theatrica Gladiatoria as we embark through swashbuckling scenes of excitement and adventure. From times long ago in places far, far away to the here and now, take a trip with us as we tell stories through action! Registration is not required.

Preschool Makerspace
Tuesday, August 6
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages 5 and under
Drop-In Program

Make, try, create and play at the Library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative activities designed to encourage early learning. Children need an active adult partner to help them. Registration is not required.

Lego Club
Tuesday, August 27
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program

Color in the Title

November 19, 2021November 30, 2023 Ruth Jansen

Green Wilma by Arnold Tedd – EASY ARN
Sally and the Purple Socks by Lisze Bechtold – EASY BEC
Yellow Time by Lauren Stringer – EASY STR
Turning Red: Mei’s Wild Ride adapted by Natasha Bouchard – READER2 E D
Pinkalicious and Planet Pink by Victoria Kann – READER 2 E K
The Emerald Berries by Poppy Green – READER4 E G
The Orange Outlaw by Ron Roy – SERIES A TO Z
Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch by Julie Abe – J ABE
The Gray by Chris Baron – J BAR
Indigo and Ida by Heather Capps – J CAP
Violets are Blue by Barbara Dee – J DEE
Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca – J LAR
Pink, Blue, and You: Questions for Kids about Gender Stereotypes by Elise Gravel – J 305.3 GRA
Black Holes Explained by James Negus – J 523.8 NEG
Perkin’s Perfect Purple: How a Boy Created Color with Chemistry by Debbie Dunn – J 920 PER
Blue, Barry & Pancakes by Dan Abdo – J GN ABD
The Green Girls by Loic Nicoloff – J GN GRE
Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen – YA CHE
Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley – YA CRO
The Red Palace by June Hir – YA HUR
All the Yellow Suns by Malavika Kannan – YA KAN
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy – YA ORC
All Systems Red by Martha Wells – YA BROWSING W
Orange: the Complete Collection by Ichigo Takano – YA GRAPHIC ORA

Biographies

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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita L Hubbard and Oge Mora – EASY HUB
Who is Dolly Parton? by Kelley True – SERIES WHO WAS
Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon by Kelly Lyons – J 720 LYO
Mister Rogers’ Gift of Music by Donna M. Cangelosi – J 780.92 CAN
Jackie Robinson by Heather Hudak – J 796.357 ROB
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist by Linda Skeers – J 920 ANN
Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler by Ibi Aanu – J 920 BUT
The Man Who Loved Libraries: The Story of Andrew Carnegie by Andrew Larsen – J 920 CAR
Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art by J.H. Shapiro – J 920 GUY
Laika the Space Dog: First Hero in Outer Space by Jeni Wittrock – J 920 LAI
The Girl Who Drew Butterflies by Joyce Sidman – J 920 MER
Rolling Warrior: the incredible, sometimes awkward, true story of a rebel girl on wheels who helped spark a revolution by Judith E. Heumann – J 920 HEU or YA 920 HEU
Newton’s Rainbow by Katheryn Lasky – J 920 NEW
She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lynn Fulton – J 920 SHE
Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine by Linda Marshall – J 920 ZEL
The Woman All Spies Fear: Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life by Amy Greenfield – YA 920 FRI
Polar Explorer by Jade Hameister – YA 920 HAM
Escape! The Story of the Great Houdini by Sid Fleischman – YA 920 HOU
Notable Native People: 50 indigenous leaders, dreamers, and changemakers from past and present by Adrienne Keene – YA 920 KEE
One Life: adapted for young readers by Megan Rapinoe – YA 920 RAP or J 796.334 RAP
Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card by Sara Saedi – YA 920 SAE
Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang – YA GRAPHIC DRA
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei – YA GRAPHIC THE

Non-fiction (factual) book

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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick – EASY MAT
Pizza!: A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli – EASY PIZ
An Atlas of Afterlives: Discover Underworlds, Otherworlds and Heavenly Realms by Emily Hawkins – J 133.9 HAW
The Mess That We Made by Michelle Lord – J 363.73 LO
Fairy Tale Science: Explore 25 Classic Tales through Hands-On Experiments by Sarah Albee – J 507.8 ALB)
Transported: 50 Vehicles that Changed the World by Matt Ralphs – J 629.046 RAL
Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang – J 641.822 WAN
The Hands-On Ranch Book: How to Tie a Knot, Start a Garden, Saddle a Horse, and Everything Else People Used to Know How to Do by Mary Heffernan – J 680 HEF
Cultured Donuts: Take a Bite Out of Art History by Chloe Tyler – J 709 TYL
Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana: Who Would Win by David Stabler – J 796.332 ST
Ice Time: The Story of Hockey by Michael McKinley – J 796.962 MCK
Explore!: America’s National Parks by Hannah Bailey – J 917.304 LAN
Big Ideas that Changed the World: Rocket to the Moon by Don Brown – J GN BIG
Black Heroes of the Wild West by James Otis Smith – J GN BLA
Anne Frank by Diego Agribau – J GN ANN
What’s Your Sign?: A Guide to Astrology for the Cosmically Curious by various authors from the app Sanctuary – YA 133.54 SAN
Glowing Bunnies?! Why We’re Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones by Jeff Campbell – YA 179.3 CAM
Demystifying Disability: What to know, What to Say, and How to Be An Ally by Emily Ladau – YA 305.9 LAD
The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in Our Food and Drugs by Gail Jarrow – YA 363.192 JAR
America Redux: Visual stories from our dynamic history by Ariel Aberg-riger – YA 973 ABE
Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American by Laura Gao – YA GRAPHIC MES
Embrace your Size: my own body positivity by Hara – YA GRAPHIC EMB

Books Set in Another Country

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Carson Crosses Canada by Linda Baily – EASY BAI
Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy by Tara Dairman – EASY DAI
Paris by Phone by Pamela Druckerman – EASY DRU
Paddington and the Pigeon by Michael Bond – READER2 E P
Mirabel’s Discovery by Vicky Weber – READER3 E D
Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke – READER4 E A
Thirst by Varsha Bajaj – J BAJ
The Secret Garden by Frances Burnett – J BUR
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke – J FUN
Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest by Corinne Purtill – J REB
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead – J STE
The Dark Rising Sequence: The Grey King by Susan Cooper – NEWBERRY 1976
An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales by Theresa Breslin – J 398.201 BRE
Liang and the Magic Paintbrush by Demi – J 398.202 DEM
The Girl with a Brave Heart: A Tale from Tehran by Rita Jahan-Fouruz – J 398.202 JAH
Dracula: A Graphic Novel by Michael Burgan – J GN DRA
My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen – YA COH
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean – YA JEA
Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram – YA KHO
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh – YA OH
Stateless by Elizabeth Wein – YA WEI

Animal Books

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My Life at the Bottom: The Story of a Lonesome Axolotl by Linda Bondestam – EASY BON
Wolf Wanted by Maria Machado – EASY MAC
Fox the Tiger by Cory Tabor – READER1 E T
Doggo and Pupper by Katherine Applegate – READER2 E A
Giraffes by Kari Schuetz – READER2 E A
Pig and Pug by Laura Marchesani – READER2 E M
Polar Bear Fur Isn’t White!: and Other Amazing Facts by Thea Feldman – READER3 E S
Helping Hands by Laurie Halse Anderson – SERIES VET
The Rabbit Princess: The Path by R. Chen – J CHE
Pax by Sara Pennypacker – J PEN
Horse Girl by Carrie Seim – J SEI
Puppy Love by Gary Soto – J SOT
Meet the National Animals: Fun Animal Facts from Around the World by Catherine Veitch – J 590 VEI
Giant Pandas Are Awesome! by Megan Cooley Peterson – J 599.789 PET
Draw Cats & Kittens by Mark Bergin J 741.2 BER
Bug Boys by Laura Knetzger – J GN BUG
Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton – J GN OWL
Peter & Ernesto: Sloths in the Night by Graham Annable –J GN PET
The Wolves are Watching by Natalie Lund – YA LUN
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness – YA NES
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett – YA PRA
A Man and His Cat by Umi Sakurai – YA GRAPHIC MAN

Graphic Novels

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Cleopatra in Space by Mike Maihack – J GN CLE
Dragon Puncher by James Kochalka – J GN DRA
FGTeeV by FGTeeV – J GN FGT
Garlic & the Witch by Bree Paulsen – J GN GAR
History Comics by various authors – J GN HIS
Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy by Doug Savage – J GN LAS
Moomin by Tove Jansson – J GN MOO
Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales by Nathan Hale – J GN NAT
New Kid by Jerry Craft – J GN NEW)
Pea, Bee, & Jay by Brian Smith – J GN PE
Phoebe and her Unicorn by Dana Simpson – J GN PHO
PopularMMo’s by PopularMMo’s – J GN POP
Science Comics by various authors – J GN SCI
Timothy Dinoman and the Attack of the Dancing Machines by Steve Thueson – J GN TIM
Toon by various authors – J GN TOO
Witches of Brooklyn by Sophie Escabasse – J GN WIT
Blue Box by Kouji Miura – YA GRAPHIC BLU
Cheer Up! Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier – YA GRAPHIC CHE
Cryptid Club by Sarah Andersen – YA GRAPHIC CRY
Mage and the Endless Unknown by S.J. Miller – YA GRAPHIC MAG
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki – YA GRAPHIC THI

One Word Titles

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Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes – EASY HEN
Mine! by Jeff Mack – EASY MAC
Marshmallow by Clare Newberry – EASY NEW
Corner by Zo-O – EASY ZOO
BooBoo by Olivier Dunrea – READER1 E D
Mittens by Lola Schaefer – READER1 E S
Cyclone by Doreen Cronin – J CRO
Starfish by Lisa Fipps – J FIP
Concealed by Christina Gonzalez – J GON
Wink by Rob Harrel – J HAR
Wildoak by C.C. Harrington – J HAR
Nightbooks by J.A. White – J WHI
Drama by Raina Telgemeier – J GN DRA
Fibbed by Elizabeth Agyemang – J GN FIB
Jukebox by Nidhi Chanani – J GN JUK
Scurry by Mac Smith – J GN SCU
Artifice by Sharon Cameron – YA CAM
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke – YA FUN
Warcross by Marie Lu – YA LU
Scythe by Neal Shusterman – YA SHU
Slider by Pete Hautman – YA BROWSING H
Snapdragon by Kat Leyh – YA GRAPHIC SNA and J GN SNA
Unfamiliar by Haley Newsom – YA GRAPHIC UNF

Winter Books

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Bright Winter Night by Alli Brydon – EASY BRY
Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner – EASY BUE
Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter by Eugenie Doyle – EASY DOY
Winter with Lily and Milo by Pauline Oud – EASY OUD
Almost a Full Moon by Hawksley Workman – EASY WOR
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen – EASY YOL
The Twistrose Key by Tone Almhjell – J ALM
Dog Driven by Terry Lynn Johnson – J JOH
Brother’s Keeper by Julia Lee – J LEE
Greenglass House by Kate Milford – J MIL
Season of Gifts by Richard Peck – J PEC
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu – J URS
The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder – J WIL
The Cardboard Kingdom: Snow and Sorcery by Chad Sell – J GN CAR
Snowcat Prince by Dina Norlund – J GN SNO
After the Snow by S.D. Crockett – YA CRO
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Barugo – YA BAR
How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Arlow – YA ARL
Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton and others – YA CLA
One Way or Another by Kara McDowell – YA MCD
My True Love Gave to Me edited by Stephanie Perkins – YA MY
Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett – YA PRA
Recommended for You by Laura Silverman – YA SIL
Trapped by Michael Northrop – YA BROWSING N

Ways to Celebrate National Library Week

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1. Visit your library online – https://dexter.lib.mi.us/digital-collections

While many libraries are temporarily closed due the current public health crisis, it’s a great time to explore the many digital resources they provide. Most libraries offer access to audiobooks, e-books, music and movies. Some are even finding ways to offer programs online, such as virtual storytimes, book clubs, and crafting sessions.

2. Try out our Digital Escape Room

Our “Find the Library at Your Place” Digital Adventure can be found here:

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3. Say #ThankYouLibraries on social media

Celebrate National Library Week 2020 by sharing what you love about the virtual services available at your library. Post to Instagram, Twitter, or on the I Love Libraries Facebook page, about an e-book, audiobook, virtual storytime or bookclub, or how your library has made a difference while you’ve been social distancing at home. Use the hashtag #ThankYouLibraries and tag your library. We’ll gather all the entries, and one randomly selected winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card. The promotion starts Sunday, April 19 at noon CT and ends on Saturday, April 25 at noon CT. Official rules coming soon.

If you love your library, say it loud and proud: vocal community support helps libraries secure much-needed funding and reminds hardworking library staff that their efforts are appreciated. Participating in #ThankYouLibraries is a quick, easy way to help your library thrive!

4. Follow your library, ALA, and I Love Libraries on social media

Be sure to follow your library on social media so you don’t miss out on all they have to offer, including the most reliable information about keeping your family safe during the uncertain times.

Follow the American Library Association and I Love Libraries on social media and join us on social media by using the hashtags #NationalLibraryWeek and #LibrariesTransform.