Summer Reading Club
Pre-Readers
0-4 Years
- Create an account at READsquared Reading Program or pickup a log from any of our branches to log the books you have read during the Summer Reading Club.
- Registration begins June 12.
- Read aloud to your 0-4-year-old for four days to earn a book.
- Read aloud to your 0-4-year-old for a total of 20 days to earn another book and coupons from Domino's, Doozie's, Taco Bell, KFC and Riverwood and be entered into a drawing for a Summer Adventure Basket.
- Last day to record books read and pickup prizes is July 31, 2023.
- Prizes may be picked up at Veterans Memorial Library according to the posted schedule, and prizes at all other branches may be picked up during any open hours.
School Aged
up to Grade 5
- Create an account at READsquared Reading Program or pickup a log from any of our branches to log the books you have read during the Summer Reading Club.
- Registration begins June 12.
- Read four days to earn a book.
- Read for a total of 20 days to earn another book and coupons from Domino's, Doozie's, and Riverwood and to be entered into a drawing for a Summer Adventure Basket.
- Last day to record books read and pick up prizes is July 31, 2023.
- Prizes may be picked up at Veterans Memorial Library according to the posted schedule, and prizes at all other branches may be picked up during any open hours.
Teens
Grades 6-12
- Create an account at READsquared Reading Program or pickup a log from any of our branches to log the books you have read during the Summer Reading Club.
- Registration begins June 12.
- Read four days to earn a book.
- Read for a total of 20 days to earn another book and coupons from Domino's, Doozie's, and Riverwood and be entered into a drawing for a Summer Adventure Basket.
- Last day to record books read and pick up prizes is July 31, 2023.
- Prizes may be picked up at Veterans Memorial Library according to the posted schedule, and prizes at all other branches may be picked up during any open hours.
Adults
17 Years and Older
- Create an account at READsquared Reading Program or pickup a log at any of our branches to log the books you have read during the Summer Reading Club.
- Registration begins June 12.
- Complete one reading challenge to earn a coupon from Domino's.
- Complete a second reading challenge to earn a $5 gift card from Sleepy Dog Books and a $2 coupon to the fall Friends of the Library Book Sale and be entered into a drawing for a Summer Adventure Basket.
- Last day to record books read is July 31, 2023.
- Prizes may be picked up at Veterans Memorial Library according to the posted schedule, and prizes at all other branches may be picked up during any open hours.
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
Apr
25
2024
Thu
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
Apr
25
2024
Thu
Babytime
10:00am - 10:30am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Veterans Memorial Library
Room:
Annex Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies/Pre-K
Program Type:
Storytime
Program Description:
Join us for a special storytime just for babies and young toddlers.
If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, a playlist of our Virtual Storytimes is available to view here.
...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
Apr
25
2024
Thu
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
Apr
25
2024
Thu
SPECIAL STORYTIME: Safety and Stories
10:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Veterans Memorial Library
Room:
Annex Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Babies/Pre-K
Program Type:
Storytime
Program Description:
Join our friends at the Isabella County Child Advocacy Center for a special storytime about staying safe.
Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
Apr
26
2024
Fri
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
Apr
26
2024
Fri
Playgroup at the Library
10:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Kids,
Babies/Pre-K
Program Type:
Storytime
Program Description:
Explore the Power of Play at this open-ended, free-form event. The library will provide developmentally appropriate toys and activities to encourage Imaginative Play, Sensory Stimulation, Motor Skills, and Muscle Building. Young children and their ca...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
1
2024
Wed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
1
2024
Wed
Family Storytime @ FJML
10:30am - 11:00am
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room:
FJML Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Babies/Pre-K
Program Type:
Storytime
Program Description:
Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.
If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
1
2024
Wed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
1
2024
Wed
Family Storytime @ SCL
10:30am - 11:00am
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch:
Shepherd Community Library
Room:
SCL Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Babies/Pre-K
Program Type:
Storytime
Program Description:
Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.
If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, ...
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
2
2024
Thu
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
2
2024
Thu
Library Branch:
Veterans Memorial Library
Room:
Annex Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies/Pre-K
Program Type:
Storytime
Program Description:
Join us for a special storytime just for babies and young toddlers.
If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, a playlist of our Virtual Storytimes is available to view here.
...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
2
2024
Thu
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
2
2024
Thu
Library Branch:
Veterans Memorial Library
Room:
Annex Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Babies/Pre-K
Program Type:
Storytime
Program Description:
Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.
If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
3
2024
Fri
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
May
3
2024
Fri
Rainbow Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Veterans Memorial Library
Room:
Annex Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone,
Kids,
Babies/Pre-K
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Program Description:
Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This storytime is for all ages.
You can also enjoy a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home. View the playlist of our Virtual Storytimes...
Prize Pickup Schedule for Veterans Memorial Library
All scheduled prize pick ups will occur on the Veterans Memorial Loading Dock, except for July 29, which will be inside.
Date | Time |
Monday, June 19, 2023 |
3-6PM |
Friday, June 23, 2023 |
9-11AM |
Monday, June 26, 2023 |
2-4PM |
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 |
2:30-5:30PM |
Thursday, June 29, 2023 |
11:30AM-2PM |
Saturday, July 8, 2023 |
10AM-12PM |
Monday, July 3, 2023 |
3-6PM |
Friday, July 7, 2023 |
9-11AM |
Monday, July 10, 2023 |
9AM-12PM |
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 |
3-6PM |
Friday, July 14, 2023 |
10AM-12PM |
Monday, July 17, 2023 |
3-6PM |
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 |
9AM-12PM |
Friday, July 21, 2023 |
11AM-1PM |
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 |
3-6PM |
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 |
9-11AM |
Thursday, July 27, 2023 |
2-4PM |
Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
9AM-5PM |
Monday, July 31, 2023 |
3-6PM |