Children's Programs and Events
Summer Reading Program 2024
Children of all ages are invited to join us for an exciting summer of reading, special events, and FUN!
Summer Reading Challenge for Children and Teens
June 18 - July 31, 2024
Pre-readers and Readers, toddlers to age 18, are invited to participate in our summer reading challenge! Completers will receive a prize bag on or after July 26th. More Information and Registration
Events for Children
Wednesdays 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
June 19 - July 31, 2024
Schedule of Events
Events for Tweens/Teens Entering 5th -12th grades
Thursdays 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
June 20 - August 1, 2024
Schedule of Events
Summer Preschool Story Hour
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
June 18 - July 30, 2024
Children, ages 5 and under, and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and FUN!
Literacy Link Tutoring Program
Literacy Link is a free individual tutoring program for children in literacy and/or math. Limited spots are available. All tutoring sessions take place at the library. If interested, please call the library 231-972-8315.
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!