MML Children’s Programs
Summer Reading 2026
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Overview
Here in the Children’s Department, we love reading, learning, and organized chaos. We’re always excited to share that with you. Within the department we offer places to play, read, explore, and learn. Throughout the year we offer a variety of programs that offer a hands-on approach to that ideal. See details on our current programs below and feel free to call 419-347-5576 EXT 5 or email [email protected] with questions or ideas.
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Special Events
Here is where you can find special events we are hosting throughout the month. These programs are one time, non-repeating programs. Be sure to make it if you can!
“Drawn to the Past” with Jeff Nicholas
- Thursday, June 4 at 6:00
- All Ages
- KGR
Jeff shares stories while teaching us how to create out own cartoons.
Author Visit with Kate + Zac Church
- Thursday, June 11 at 6:00
- All Ages
- KGR
Refreshments, coloring sheets, and books for sale.
Ancient Pottery Program
- Thursday, June 18 at 6:00
- Registration Required
- All Ages
- KGR
Registration closes June 17. Dig for and identify artifacts, and create your own ancient impressions.
Dragon Training Academy
- Monday, June 22 at 6:00
- All Ages
- KGR
Learn how to tame and protect yourself against a fierce dragon. Jeet the imaginative and wacky inventions of the steam punk character and time traveler Professor Brock Barnabas.
Movie Night
- Thursday, June 25 at 6:00
- All Ages
- MPR
Watch How To Train Your Dragon (2025). We’ll provide popcorn and snacks!
Recurring Programs
These are our recurring programs! Remember, program age groups are not set in stone. Whatever works best for your family works best for us; just know that these are the ages we prep for at these times.
We’ll meet in the Story Time Room to read books, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills to develop a love of reading from a young age.
- Week 1: Rocks + Fossils
- Week 2+3: Dinosaurs
- Week 4: Dragons
- Week 5: Alive with the Dinosaurs
Story Time
- Tuesdays at 10:30, Thursdays at 10:30
- Ages 2-5
- STR
Join Miss Jami in the Story Time Room for stories, crafts, and other activities. There’s plenty of upcoming fun!
- Week 1: Rocks + Fossils
- Week 2+3: Dinosaurs
- Week 4: Dragons
- Week 5: Alive with the Dinosaurs
Story Time at the Farmer’s Market
- June 6 + 20 at 10:30
- All Ages
- Shelby Farmer’s Market
Join us for stories, crafts, and other activities. There’s plenty of upcoming fun!
Music & Movement
- Fridays at 10:30
- Ages 0-5
- MPR
Join us in the Multi-Purpose room to engage in both physical activity and the creation of music while bonding with your children.
- Week 1: Rocks + Fossils
- Week 2+3: Dinosaurs
- Week 4: Dragons
- Week 5: Alive with the Dinosaurs
Art Night
- June 3, 16 and 30
- All Ages
- Children’s Department
Every month we will focus on a new area of art. We will learn by doing hands-on and experimental artworks.
- June 2: Rocks + Fossils
- June 16: Dinosaurs
- June 30: Alive with the Dinosaurs
Science Night
- June 3, 16 and 30
- Grades k-6
- MPR
Join us for hands-on science fun!
Book + Craft
- Wednesdays
- Grades k-3
- MPR + KGR
Join us for stories, crafts and other activities! June 3 + 10 will have the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Programs in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Bob’s Book Bingo
- Second Tuesday of the month at 6:00
- All Ages
- MPR
Play bingo at the library for the chance to win books!
Photo Sharing
Have awesome pictures from our programs, activities, or finished Take & Make crafts? Share them with us by tagging us in your Facebook Post or emailing them to [email protected]. By sending pictures, you acknowledge that we may or may not use them for promotions or other library related-media.