Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
January 7 - May 13, 2025
Children, ages 5 and under, and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and FUN!
*If Chippewa Hills School District closes due to inclement weather, Story Hour will also be canceled.

Summer Reading Program 2025

Children of all ages and their families are invited to join us in the Morton Township Library Community Room for these exciting family-friendly events!  

These activities are supported by Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the Friends of the Morton Township Library.   

The Goose is Loose presented by Mellypop! Puppets

Wednesday, June 18th  1:30 p.m.
Join Mellypop! and two genuine fairies, Pickles and Pepperpots, as they tell the hilarious fairy tale of Georgie, the wise-cracking goose with golden feathers.  "Loosely" based on the two tales: The Golden Goose by the Brother's Grimm and The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs by Aesop.  

The Show presented by Cirque Amongus

Wednesday, June 25th 1:30 p.m.
The Show is coming to town!  Join accomplished performers of Cirque Amongus as they display a surprising performance showcasing a combination of both comedy and circus.  Should you be a selected participant, it could be said that you joined the circus!  

Rhythm Rainbow presented by Tunes n Tales by Tricia

Wednesday, July 2nd 1:30 p.m.
Take a musical journey with Tricia of Tunes n Tales and imagine you can sing and dance in the form of a rainbow.  This interactive program explores the use of music as an artform with movement, storytelling, and song.  Children will use colorful scarves, props, and musical instruments to bring their musical rainbows to life.

Creativity is Magic presented by the Amazing Clark
Wednesday, July 9th  1:30 p.m.
The Amazing Clark will lead a fun-filled creative journey as he turns participants into artist through the colorful world of magic.  He will teach all new artists how to draw a straight line, understand the difference between 2D and 3D, and draw a portrait.  These are just a few highlights of this magical spectacular!    

Wizard of Oz presented by Brightstar Touring Theatre

Wednesday, July 16th  1:30 p.m.
Follow the comic duo, Lenny and Mabel, down the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz in this adaptation of the 1900 literary classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.  As the audience journeys into the Land of Oz, they will gain courage with the cowardly lion, take heart with the tin man, and find their wits with the scarecrow.

Up Close & Wild presented by Outdoor Discover Center

Wednesday, July 23rd 1:30 p.m.
Outdoor Discovery Center will introduce Michigan native wildlife during this interactive LIVE ANIMAL presentation. Reptiles, amphibians and birds will be brought along so the audience can learn their unique characteristics and how they fit into their diverse ecosystem. Michigan native artifacts will be on display for hands-on inspection.

The Juggling Show presented by Nick Thomas

Wednesday, July 30th 1:30 p.m.
"The Gong Show" contestant, Nick Thomas, will awe us with his family friendly, high energy, hilarious juggling act.  This is not your average juggling act - Nick pulls out all of the stops: Juggling, balance boards, balloons, appearing magic wands, yo-yos, the accordion, and so much more!  Join us for this highly anticipated show!

Summer Preschool Story Hour

Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.  
June 17th - July 29th
Children, ages 5 and under, and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and FUN! 

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Morton Township Library has partnered with Chippewa Hills Mecosta Elementary to host a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. Does it sound hard? Not really if you think about it. If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in 3 years. If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think - so get started today!

HOW TO PARTICPATE
Read with your child. Studies have shown that reading with your child provides a great opportunity for bonding. Reading together is fun and will create life-long memories for both of you.

1.)  Register - you may register at the library or online at http://mtplibrary.readsquared.com   

2.)  Select Books - Check out books from the library or read books from home!

3.)  Log Books - Keep track of the titles that you read with your child. You may print a paper log here or you may create an account for online tracking through our Readsquared website:  http://mtplibrary.readsquared.com  You may also download the app from the apple or google play store.

4.) Track Milestones and Collect Prizes - For every 100 books read, your child will receive an age-appropriate prize from the library.  Upon reading 1,000 books, your child will receive a certificate of completion, a book from the library, and a t-shirt from Mecosta Elementary.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can participate in this program? Any child from birth until he or she enters kindergarten can participate in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

How long will the program take? The program will take anywhere from a few months a few years. The program is self-paced and will depend on how often you read together.

How many of my children can participate? All of them (provided they have not yet started kindergarten). Make it even more fun and read as a family!