Summer Reading Kick off-Glaser's Reptarium

Monday, May 20 from 12:30-2:30 PM @ North Dickinson Branch
Monday, May 20 from 6:00-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Tuesday, May 21 from 6:00-8:00 PM @ Norway City Hall (915 Main Street, Norway, MI 49870)

Kristen and Eric Glaser will present about their exotic pets including snakes, tarantulas, and lizards at this all age program to kick off Summer Reading 2024: Adventure Begins at Your Library. Opportunities to take photos and hold the animals will be available. The public is welcome to attend North Dickinson’s session. Please ring the doorbell and school staff will let you in.
Sponsored by Dr. Marjorie Funtanilla. 

ispy tank

June-August @ Main Branch

This incredible tank of monthly adventures (including camping, ocean, and outer-space) allows children of all ages to play iSPY while visiting the library and earn a prize from the treasure chest!
Sponsored by Dr. Daniel and Christine McMahon.

iron Mountain City Park Story stroll

Thursday, June 6-Monday, August 26
Take a walk and read an adventurous story for all ages.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and The Great Start Readiness Program.

North Dickinson School Story stroll

Monday, June 10-Wednesday, June 26
Take a walk and read an adventurous story for all ages.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Lego CluB

Thursday, June 6 at 3:30 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Build yourself up at Lego Club! This monthly program for kids in grades K-8 offers the opportunity to be creative while building with Legos. This month, participants will be challenged to build famous landmarks from around the world. No registration required! 

Passport to adventure with clear lake education center

Wednesday, June 12 from 1:00-2:30 PM @ Main Branch
Kids ages 5-12 will join the library and the Clear Lake Education Center for activities surrounding outdoor adventures such as hiking safely, leave no trace, wildlife, tracking, water safety, and more!
No registration required!
Sponsored by Jamieson & Fulks Orthodontics. 

Bow Wows and Books- Main Branch

Wednesday, June 12 at 5:00 PM @ Main Branch
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Azul, a Siberian Husky-mix and Diogee, a Sheepadoodle. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, June 5; call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up for a 15-minute time slot with either or both dogs!

Book breakdowns: Ashtyn Parent

Saturday, June 15 from 10:00-11:00 AM @ Main Branch
Local author Ashtyn Parent will read and talk about her book, “Protectors of the Skies” with kids in kindergarten-4th grade. This book talks about the constellations and how and why explorers used them to guide their adventures. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Following the reading, attendees can create galaxy jars to take home. No registration required. 

Adventures in storytime

Tuesday, June 18 at 10:30 AM @ Main Branch
Explore the wonders of early literacy through books, songs, and activities at this program for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Learn about bears with books “Explorers of the Wild” by Cale Atkinson and “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Micheal Rosen. Don’t forget to bring your teddy bear friend!
Sponsored by Mary Endelman.

Messy Bubble Adventures

Wednesday, June 19 from 10:30-11:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Thursday, June 20 from 10:30-11:30 AM @ North Dickinson Branch
Join us for ALL things Bubbles! Kids ages 3-12 can make bubbles of all sizes and bubble experiments! We will have squirt gun painting and slime making for the older kids! No registration required.
Sponsored by Rize.

Adventures in storytime

Tuesday, June 25 at 10:30 AM @ Main Branch
Explore the wonders of early literacy through books, songs, and activities at this program for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Shoot for the stars with books “Sock on the Loose” by Conor McGlaufin and “A Way to the Stars” by David Almond. Don’t forget to wear space-themed clothes! No registration required.
Sponsored by Mary Endelman. 

Bow Wows and Books- norway

Wednesday, June 26 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway 

Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Azul, a Siberian-Husky Mix, and Belle, a Black Lab-Mix on the fourth Wednesday Knight of the month at the Solomonson Branch-Norway.
Required registration begins on Wednesday, June 19; call (906) 563-8617 to sign up!

Mario Party-Library edition

Monday, July 1-Saturday, July 13 during library hours @ Main Branch
Live action Mario Party for all ages at your library! Groups of 2-6 people can register for a time slot to play. The game board will be based off Kemek's Library. Upon checking in at the desk, the staff will give you a dice and instruction sheet/ score card. Take turns moving spaces on the board and playing mini games after each round. 10 rounds will be allotted per group. Participants will get to choose their choice of Mario Themed prize at the end. Please call (906) 774-1218 to sign up for a group time slot.
Sponsored by Rize.

Adventure in fire

Monday, July 8 from 4:00-5:00 PM @ Main Branch
Why do things ignite? See flashy demonstrations using fire after the Michigan Science Center covers fire safety, chemical reactions, heat movement, and energy at this program for all ages.
No registration required.
Sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo and Jamieson and Fulks Orthodontics.

Lego Club

Thursday, July 11 at 3:30 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Build yourself up at Lego Club! This monthly program for kids in grades K-8 offers the opportunity to be creative while building with Legos. This month, participants will be challenged to build a boat that can float on water! They will then test and race their boats! No registration required! 

Bow wows and books-Main Branch

Wednesday, July 10 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Main Branch
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice reading aloud to therapy dogs Diogee, a Sheepadoodle and Roz, a Golden Retriever. Registration begins on Wednesday, July 3; please call (906) 774-1218 to sign up for a 15-minute time slot with either or both dogs!

Dinosaur dimensions

Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00 PM @ Main Branch
This all-ages program is your chance to "meet the dinosaurs!" An amazing collection of realistic puppets present an experience like no other. From cute baby Triceratops to a life size Raptor, or even a Pteranodon & T-Rex - you do not want to miss out on this! No registration required.
Sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.

Movie matinee

Thursday, July 18 at 1:00 PM @ North Dickinson Branch
Kids ages 5-8 can join us to watch “Maya the Bee,” rated G. A young bee named Maya won't fall in line with the others in her hive and is blamed when hornets steal their royal jelly. As the bees prepare to go to war with the hornets, Maya, her friend Willy, and her new friends from the Meadow hurry to help them. Popcorn and juice jugs provided. No registration required!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Movie morning

Friday, July 19 at 10:00 AM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Kids ages 5-8 can join us to watch “Maya the Bee,” rated G. A young bee named Maya won't fall in line with the others in her hive and is blamed when hornets steal their royal jelly. As the bees prepare to go to war with the hornets, Maya, her friend Willy, and her new friends from the Meadow hurry to help them. Popcorn and juice jugs provided. No registration required!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

the alans' Magic Show

Monday, July 22 from 10:00-11:00 AM @ Main Branch
Jason & Stacy Alan deliver loads of fun and lots of laughter for patrons of all ages! Their high-energy show is filled with spectacular magic, funny props and lots of audience participation. No registration required. 
This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Sponsored by Dr. Daniel and Christine McMahon.

Glow in the dark painting

Monday, July 22 from 6:00-8:00 PM @ Main Branch
Thursday, July 25 from 1:00-3:00 PM @ North Dickinson Branch
Tuesday, July 30 from 4:00-6:00 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Patrons in Kindergarten-adults will make bold, radiant creations surrounded by UV light. Participants will also be able to use our new silent sound system. The silent sound system was sponsored through a grant from the IMK Youth Advisory Committee and the Dickinson Area Community Foundation.
Sponsored by Rize.

Adventures in storytime

Tuesday, July 23 at 10:30 AM @ Main Branch
Explore the wonders of early literacy through books, songs, and activities at this program for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Wear yellow and go on adventure with books “Ducks on the Road: A Counting Adventure” by Anita Lobel and “Wherever You Go” by Pat Zietlow Miller. No registration required.
Sponsored by Mary Endelman.

Bow wows and books-Solomonson  Branch-Norway

Wednesday, July 24 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Azul, a Siberian-Husky Mix, and Belle, a Black Lab-Mix on the fourth Wednesday Knight of the month at the Solomonson Branch-Norway.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, July 17; please call (906) 563-8617 to sign up!

Adventures in storytime

Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 AM @ Main Branch
Explore the wonders of early literacy through books, songs, and activities at this program for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Bring your stuffed animal dog friend and go on adventures with man’s best friend with books “Hugo and the Impossible Thing” by Renee Felice Smith and “Walk Your Dog” by Elizabeth Stevens Omlor. No registration required.
Sponsored by Mary Endelman.

Norway Elementary school story stroll

Thursday, August 1- Friday, August 16
Take a walk and read an adventurous story for all ages.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Lego club

Thursday, August 8 at 3:30 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Build yourself up at Lego Club! This monthly program for kids in grades K-8 offers the opportunity to be creative while building with Legos. This month, participants will be challenged to build something out of this world using space-themed prompt cards. No registration required!

Out of this world! With ann arbor hands on science museum

Friday, August 9 from 4:00-5:00 PM @ Main Branch
All ages are invited to explore the universe with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Science Museum! From rotations and revolutions to the creations of stars, we take a journey in understanding the workings of our solar system, and how our planet is so unique! This program also includes take-home items for those that attend! No registration required.
Sponsored by Drs. Michael and Maria Occhietti. 

Adventures in Storytime

Tuesday, August 13 at 10:30 AM @ Main Branch
Explore the wonders of early literacy through books, songs, and activities at this program for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Wear your hiking/camping gear and explore nature with books “Acorn Was a Little Wild” by Jen Arena and “Up the Creek” by Nicholas Oldland. No registration required.
Sponsored by Mary Endelman. 

Bow wows and books-Main Branch

Wednesday, August 14 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Main Branch
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Roz, a Golden Retriever and Azul, a Siberian Husky-Mix. Required registration begins on Wednesday, August 7; please call the Main Branch at (906) 774-1218 to sign up for a 15-minute time slot with either or both dogs!

Marble suncatchers

Thursday, August 15 from 10:30-11:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch
Wednesday, August 21 from 6:00-7:00 PM @ Felch Senior Center (W4243 M-69 Felch, MI 49831)
Patrons of all ages are invited to make a suncatcher using flat glass gems. No registration required! Sponsored by The Drug Store.

Adventures in storytime

Tuesday, August 20 at 10:30 AM @ Main Branch
Explore the wonders of early literacy through books, songs, and activities at this program for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Wear gray and go on enormous adventures with books “How to Find an Elephant” by Kate Banks and “If You Were an Elephant” by Leslie Staub. No registration required.
Sponsored by Mary Endelman.

Mr. Tempo's tune tots

Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 AM @ Main Branch
Join Mr. Tempo as he leads an interactive, engaging concert for kids ages 0-5. This concert will encourage movement and inspire an interest in music in our youngest of patrons. Tune Tots shows are all about letting the creative young mind run free and explore, so YES! Their shows are LOUD! They are CHAOTIC! They are FUN! And they are meant to be that way! Children spend a lot of their time learning and understanding, so we want this to be an experience where they can relax and explore the world of music freely.
No registration required.
Sponsored by the Honorable Judge Tom Slagle and the Friends of the Library.

Bow wows and books-norway

Wednesday, August 28 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Solomonson Branch-Norway
Patrons of all ages and reading abilities can practice their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs, Azul, a Siberian-Husky Mix, and Belle, a Black Lab-Mix on the fourth Wednesday Knight of the month at the Solomonson Branch-Norway.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, August 21; please call (906) 563-8617 to sign up! 

Keep an eye on our Facebook page or Instagram page to see the fun take-n-make craft kits we have available each week! Sponsored by The Drug Store and Jamieson & Fulks Orthodontics.

For more events, please visit our calendar.