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Library Events for Kids & Teens May 2017
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The library will open at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 18 due to a staff meeting. In addition, we will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. The library also will be closed Sundays May 28 through September 3.
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Coming in June: Slam Camp
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Poetry Slam Camp
June 19-23,
Michigan City Public Library
The library will be celebrating the 6th year of Poetry Slam Camp the week of June 19-23! Watch for information to sign up and join this fun, week-long camp for middle-school-aged kids. Purdue Northwest and the library collaborate on programming and activities including writing, performance and video-making.
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Tuesday Afternoon Story Time
Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 1:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, activities, crafts and more with the Story Time Crew! Please arrive a few minutes early to receive your child’s name tag. This program is for children ages birth through 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Graduation Day is May 23. Be sure to remember to bring your camera! .
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Wednesday Morning Story Time
Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 & 24, 10:00 am
Library Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, activities, crafts and more with the Story Time Crew! Please arrive a few minutes early to receive your child’s name tag. This program is for children ages birth through 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Graduation Day is May 24. Be sure to remember to bring your camera!
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Marble Roller Coasters
Wednesday, May 3, 4:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Use your imagination and make roller coaster tracks to race marbles. All materials are provided for this fun, interactive event. For kids ages 7 years and up, accompanied by an adult.
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Mother's Day Craft
Thursday, May 11, 3:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Join us and make a unique craft for the special Mom in your life. All materials provided. Child must be present to receive craft materials. For ages 3-10 years, accompanied by an adult.
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Wind Chimes Craft
Thursday, May 18, 3:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Welcome the summer breezes with wind chimes. Decorate your own wooden wind chime. All materials provided. Child must be present to receive craft materials.
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Youth Services
Check out the library events, services, and programs offered for kids ages birth through 18.
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1,000 Books before Kindergarten
Register at any time for this free program designed to promote language development and a love of reading in young children. Your child will receive a special surprise (choice of an age-appropriate book or CD) for each set of 100 books that are read to them (or that they read on their own). For children ages birth through entering kindergarten.
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Axis 360 eBooks
Find popular fiction, non-fiction, and picture e-books and e-audiobooks for children, teens, and adults! It's simple--just download the app on your device, search for "Michigan City Public Library", and log in with your library card number and PIN.
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The Learning Center
The library offers free tutoring in basic skills, pre-GED and GED, reading, math, and other coursework for adults and children. Students are matched with a tutor who is knowledgeable or trained to work with their needs and able to meet at mutually agreed upon times. For more information and to set up an appointment, contact Jessica Hoffmaster, Literacy Supervisor, at 219-873-3043
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NoveList K-8 Plus
Expert reading recommendations from NoveList help younger readers find just the right book. NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and nonfiction titles.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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