Jun 132013
 

Beneath the SurfaceTeens, we hope to see you on Saturday, June 15 at the Civic Center Library  from 6pm – 9pm for our Teen Summer Reading Kickoff.

Stop by to register for the Summer Reading program, and stay for a fun and exciting night! We’ll have an inflatable laser tag arena, games, pizza, music, crafts, and more! Teens from all four branches are welcome and encouraged to register for Summer Reading here. We hope this event will be even bigger than last year!

No registration is required for this drop-in program. You must arrive by 7:00 p.m. Open to those entering grades 7 through 12 with school I.D., Michigan state I.D., or driver’s license only. This is a parent-free event.

Jun 132013
 

Dig Into ReadingSummer is here, so that means it is time for Summer Reading Club at the Warren Public Library!

Summer Reading Club runs from Saturday, June 15 – Saturday, August 3. This year, there are clubs for babies (0-2 years), children (ages 3 – 6th grade), teens (12 – 17 years) and adults. This year, you have 2 options to register for summer reading: paper registration or online registration. For paper registration, come to any branch of the Warren Public Library and pick up a registration form. Simply log books that you have read throughout the summer and turn in your reading logs for chances to win prizes. Each log you complete gets you an entry into our grand prize drawing. Grand prizes this year are eReaders.

New this year: online registration! This year, you can complete the summer reading program entirely online! Simple go to our summer reading site, pick your program, and sign up. Then, throughout the summer log into your account and register the books you have read. Just like the traditional program, you complete a reading log you will be entered into our grand prize drawing! The online Summer Reading Club is available for the children, teen, and adult programs.

Also, be sure to check our Library Program links for exciting Summer Reading programs that are scheduled throughout the summer!

Happy reading and enjoy your summer!

May 162013
 

D-DayIf you are interested in history, consider coming to the Arthur Miller Branch Library on Thursday, June 6, at 10:00 am, as we remember D-Day.

On June 6, 1944 the Allies launched Operation Overlord, a massive invasion of occupied France with one goal: rid Europe of tyranny and oppression. Representatives from the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society will bring this pivotal moment in history to life at the Arthur Miller Branch Library with authentic uniforms and equipment. Get an up close look at the life of an American soldier and what he carried with him on the “Great Crusade”.

Registration is required and begins May 6. Call 586.751.5377 to register.

May 032013
 

Blooming flowers in late summer garden flowerbedsJoin us for a Spring Garden Tour on Monday, May 6th at 6:30 pm at the Miller Branch Library.

Members of the Warren Garden Club will be giving a tour of the beautiful courtyard garden next to the library. Learn the names of the many plants you may have admired and pick up some Spring gardening tips along the way. Note: This program will be held out-of-doors, weather permitting. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate garments.

Registration is required for this program. To register, call 586.751.5377.