Spring Story Times and Special Programs

For programs requiring registration, registration starts 2 weeks prior to the program. Call the Youth Services Desk at 810-229-6571, x223 to register.

Special Programs

 

 

Springfest

Sun., May 18 1:00—4:00 p.m.
All Ages. Join us in the Children’s Garden, enjoy flowers, food, and festivities. Fun for the entire family; bounce house, face painting, balloon creations, mehndi hand art, custard, and more! Drop In.

 

 

 

Catch the Reading Bug:
Summer Reading Program

June 16- August 9
Ages 2-12
Explore the library and books of all sizes. Meet new friends and win great prizes! Remember, you receive a free book of your choice, just for reading each week. The fun starts June 16 for all readers and listeners ages 2-12.

Registration Form	Summer Reading Log (ages 2-8) Summer Reading Calendar
Watch the video!
English version – (WMV - 6MB) English version – (MOV - 12MB)	Spanish version – (WMV - 6MB) Spanish version – (MOV - 12MB)
Listen to the music! (mp3) English Spanish

Register for programs in person or by phone at the Youth Services desk 810-229-6571, ext. 223. All youth events are free. See our website at brightonlibrary.info for complete program listings and more information. Thanks to the Friends of the Brighton District Library for sponsoring Summer Reading Program events!

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What’s the Buzz? - Wednesday, June 11, 10:30-11:15am (Room A/B) - Buzz by for bee stories, crafts and fun. Registration begins 5/28. Ages 3-5.

Mother Goose Café - Fridays, June 13, 20, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 10:30-Noon (Room A/B) - Share books, songs, and movement fun. Group play and refreshments conclude the program. Adult participation required. All ages welcome.

Fun and Fit - Mondays, June 23 - July 21, 10:30-11am (Room A/B) - Get up and move to the beat! Great exercise and group fun. Adult participation required. All ages welcome.

Magic of Jim Carmody - Tuesday, June 17, 4-5pm (Room A/B) - Summer Reading Program kick-off. Magic and high jinks for the entire family! Free ticket required for entrance.*

I Saw an Ant - Wednesday, June 18, 10:30-11:30am (Room A/B) - Join us for amazing “Ant”ics. Stories, games, and critter fun. Registration begins 6/4. Ages 6-7.

Insects Do the Strangest Things - Thursday, June 19, 2-3pm (Room A/B) - Join the Kalamazoo Nature Center in investigating the strange world of bugs. Free ticket required for entrance.* Ages 5 & up.

Kevin Kammerand presents “Catch the Reading Bug” - Tuesday June 24, 10:30-11:15am (Room A/B) - Interactive family songs, puppetry and poems. Free ticket required for entrance.* All ages welcome.

Garden Safari - Wednesday, June 25, 11-11:45am (Room A/B) - Search our Garden for creepy crawlies. Join us for buggy activities, stories, and crafts. Registration begins 6/11. Ages 4-6. Program cancelled for inclement weather.

Stack It Up! - Wednesday, June 25, 5:30-6:30pm (Room A/B) - Fast paced, challenging “cup stacking.” Take some mini time trials to test your skill. Registration begins 6/11. Ages 8-12.

Meet the Arachnid - Wednesday July 9, 11-Noon (Room A/B) - Come and learn about one special spider, the tarantula! Pet Barn Exotics will also share some “surprise guests” with us. Registration begins 6/25. Ages 5 & up.

Johnson Marionettes - Thursday, July 10, 7-7:45pm (Room A/B) - Join us as Applesauce presents the folktale, Wonder Mountain. Free ticket required for entrance.* All ages welcome.

Ladybug Tea - Wednesday, July 16, 11-Noon (Room A/B) - Join us for a lovely ladybug tea party. Buggy tales, whimsical crafts and activities. Registration begins 7/2. Ages 4-6.

A Sweet Surprise! - Thursday, July 17, 11-Noon (Room A/B) - Get the buzz on honeybees. Make your own beeswax candle. Registration begins 7/3. Ages 7-10.

Paws for Reading - Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 21-23, 1:30-2:30pm (Room A/B) - Read with Ellebe; a certified therapy dog. Registration begins7/8 & 7/9. All ages welcome.

BUG ART! - Tuesday, July 22, 10:30-Noon (Room A/B) - Get busy with some buggy crafts: bug-origami, bug rocks, bug bookmarks, bug pets, bug mobiles. Registration begins 7/8. Ages 8-12.

“Class Act” Book Club - Thursday, July 24, 5:30-8pm (Room A/B) - Explore acting, stage direction, costume or set design, puppetry and sound effects. Create a fun visual story with help from The Livingston Players. Pizza, included. Registration begins 7/10. Ages 9-12.

Picnic Pals - Monday, July 28, 11:30am - Bring your lunch and blanket and join us in the Children’s Garden for stories and a nature craft. All ages welcome. Program cancelled for inclement weather.  

Animal Magic - Tuesday, July 29, 10:30 and 1pm (Room A/B) - Live, rare and incredible invertebrates! Free ticket required for entrance.* Ages 5 & up.

Reading is Magical with Magician Bill Martin - Thursday, Aug 7, 11am (Room A/B) - Prepare to be baffled and amazed. A show not to be missed! Free ticket required for entrance.* All ages welcome.

“Class Act” Book Club - Thursday, Aug 14, 5:30-8pm (Room A/B) - Explore acting, stage direction, costume or set design, uppetry and sound effects. Create a fun, visual story with help from The Livingston Players. Pizza, included. Registration begins 7/31. Ages 9-12.

 

* Some programs require free tickets. These free tickets will be available one hour prior to the scheduled event at the youth desk. Note: Room size requirements are governed by fire code regulation.

For programs requiring registration, registration starts 2 weeks prior to the program. Call the Youth Services Desk at 810-229-6571, x223 to register.