The Dickinson County Library is pleased to offer a limited number of Summer Reading programs this year as its reopening plan moves forward. Programs in July include:
–Bow Wows and Books: Monday, July 5, 4-6 PM in the Main Branch outdoor courtyard. Kids of all ages are invited to practice their literacy skills in a fun and accepting environment by reading to therapy dogs Thor and Clara! Registration is required; please call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218 to sign up. Spots are limited, so be sure to call early.
–Outdoor Storytime: Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 AM in the Main Branch outdoor courtyard. Live storytime is back at the Main Branch! Registration is required; please call us at 906-774-1218 to sign up. Since we will be outside, please bring your own chairs or blanket for seating. This program, geared toward children age birth to 5, will include songs, stories, and activities about farm animals! We will also provide a take-n-make craft kit at the end of the session. The storytime can be streamed live on Zoom for interested patrons. Please check the events calendar on our website, www.dcl-lib.org, or our Facebook page for instructions on how to register for the Zoom option. This event is sponsored by the Slajus family.
–Interactive Movie-Rio: Saturday, July 17, 11 AM-1 PM at the Main Branch. Enjoy an interactive “drive-in” movie experience inside the library! We’ll be screening the movie “Rio,” and you will be prompted to interact with the film with the help of a bag of activities we will give you upon arrival. All ages are welcome, but slots are limited, and registration is required. Registration opens Monday, July 5; please register by calling the Main Branch at 906-774-1218. This event is sponsored by Brian Brouillette, P.C., and a grant from the Dickinson Area Community Foundation.
–Outdoor Storytime: Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 AM in the Main Branch outdoor courtyard. Live storytime is back at the Main Branch! Registration is required; please call us at 906-774-1218 to sign up. Since we will be outside, please bring your own chairs or blanket for seating. This program, geared toward children age birth to 5, will include songs, stories, and activities about safari animals! We will also provide a take-n-make craft kit at the end of the session. The storytime can be streamed live on Zoom for interested patrons. Please check the events calendar on our website, www.dcl-lib.org, or our Facebook page for instructions on how to register for the Zoom option. This event is sponsored by the Slajus family.
–Pet Pizzazz Picture Contest: Starts Tuesday, July 27 online. Do you have a perfectly phenomenal pet? Show us by submitting a photo of your animal along with a fun fact or short explanation about what makes them unique! Photos will be posted on the library’s Facebook page for public voting, and winners will receive a prize! Please watch our social media channels and website, www.dcl-lib.org, for information about how to enter. This event is sponsored by TDS, Inc.
–For more fun, ask about our take-n-make craft/activity kits! We usually have at least one kit available at all times, but the intended age group varies. In July, we’ll feature handprint bald eagles and hopping paper cup frogs for younger children; birdhouse decorating and honeybee watering stations for older kids; and bird identification and sketchbooks for adults. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to be notified when each kit is available. To get your kit, please stop in at any branch and inquire at the circulation desk, or call your local branch to reserve one. Kits are sponsored by Edwards Automotive, Drs. Michael & Maria Occhietti, and the Slajus family.
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