Adult Summer Reading Program

A Universe of Stories
​June 10 - August 10, 2019
Read a book, submit an entry, and win great prizes. 
For each book read or listened to, fill out an entry form. 

Submit your entry online
or
Print Reading Entry Form and
bring to the Reference Desk
(Entry box will be available beginning Monday June 10)

Reading Prizes
​ Prizes are $10 gift certificates to local businesses:
Amazing Deli  -  Basil Thai Bistro  - ​ Cafe American 
Cinnamon Indian Cuisine  -   Coffee Chaos  -  Coyer Candle Co  
  Dow Gardens  -   Espresso Milano -  Great Lakes Ice Cream  
Great Lakes Loons  -  Grove Tea  -   Heather and Holly 
 Midland Center for the Arts  -  Peel 'n Pare  -   Pi's Restaurant 
 Pizza Sam's   -   Zitoon Mediterranean
Bonus Drawing 
Complete activities on the bonus card for a chance to win 
a grand prize at the end of the program. 
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​Summer Programs of Adults
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​Knit & Crochet Circle
Ages 16 and up
Tuesdays from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Orchard Room

Whether you’re new to the craft or a seasoned pro, bring a project or start one using our project kits. 
​Make It and Take It
Orchard Room
Wednesdays at 2 pm - 4 pm
 Ages 18 and up

  • July 10  -  String Art
  • August 14  -  Galaxy Jars
We'll provide the materials, you bring your creativity! No registration is required.


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Free Film Fridays
Library Auditorium
Fridays at 6:30 pm
 Adult supervision is required for kids under 12.

  • June 14  -  Apollo 13  PG, 140 minutes
  • July 12  -  Apollo 11  G, 93 minutes
  • August 9  -  Rogue One  PG-13, 133 minutes


Outer Space Escape Rooms
Thursday June 20
12:00 pm–7:00 pm in the Conference Rooms
Use your skills to solve an out-of-this-world problem and beat the clock. Each group of 2-5 people will have 30 minutes to solve the puzzles and escape the room. Teams must include one member 16 or older.  Call the Reference Desk Staff at 989-837- 3449 to register your team starting June 10.




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Anna Clark
MI Notable Author: Anna Clark
Thursday June 20
7:00 pm in the Auditorium

2019 Michigan Notable Book author Anna Clark will be at the library to discuss her book
The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy. 

Her book was chosen as one of 20 outstanding works of fiction or nonfiction written about Michigan or by a Michigan author and published in the previous calendar year. It’s also won numerous additional awards for excellence in nonfiction writing.

She’ll discuss the people and events that took place leading up to the discovery of dangerous lead levels flowing through outdated and untreated pipes effectively poisoning a whole town.  She’ll recount stories of concerned and outraged residents who just wanted answers and couldn’t find anyone to provide them. And stories of misleading reporting from trusted government agencies.  

The book is currently available to checkout at the library.  You can also find it in eBook and digital audiobook.


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Game Night
Fridays at 6:30 in the Community Room

  • June 21
  • July 26
Join us for some fun and games. Bring your favorite game or play one from the Library’s collection. You bring the competition and we’ll bring the snacks! Drop-in anytime, adults 18 and up.



​Yoga 101
Thursday June 27
6:00 pm in the Community Room

Have you been wanting to try a Yoga class?
Come to our Yoga 101 class designed to introduce you to the practice. Certified Yoga Instructor, Kelly Jeska, will explain the benefits of regular yoga practice and then you’ll be able to try it yourself. If you have a mat please bring one as supplies are limited.
Call the Reference Desk at 989-837- 3449 to register.



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NASA Speaker: Dale Force
​Thursday July 11
7:00 pm in the Auditorium

NASA Electronics Engineer, Dale Force, will be at the library to give an entertaining and informational talk. There will be a question and answer session following the presentation.



​Trivia Night: Outer Space Movies
Tuesday August 20
7:00 pm in the Community Room

Gather a team of trivia buffs and see how your knowledge stacks up against the competition. We’ll have plenty of snacks and a whole lot of fun! Bring a team or join one.
Call the Reference Desk at 989-837- 3449 to register.

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