Children's Events

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 the Friends of the Morton Township Library.

Fun Comedy Magic Show with Gordon Russ

Wednesday, June 17th 1:30 p.m.
Come along with Gordon and his trusty sidekick, George the Racoon, on this magical adventure filled with tricks and illusions.

Science Heroes: Digging It

Wednesday, June 24th 1:30 p.m.
Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that is all around us in this fun and interact S.T.E.M. show.

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary - Live Animal Show

Wednesday, July 1st 1:30 p.m.
We are bringing the zoo and the fun to you! Meet a wide variety of reptiles through this entertaining and educational experience.

Jurassic Joel's Magic Show with Joel Tacey

Wednesday, July 8th 1:30 p.m.
Stomp, chomp, and roar into reading as dinosaur books are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts and lots of audience participation.

The Spoon Man Music Show

Wednesday, July 15th 1:30 p.m.
Come get "spooned" as the Spoon Man presents a hilarious, interactive comedy program creating music with two ordinary spoons.

Chicken Little and Friends - MellyPop! Puppets

Wednesday, July 22nd 1:30 p.m.
Join Aunt Bettie, Chicken Little and all your favorite barnyard buddies in this interactive show combining puppets and musical comedy.

Bullysaurus Rex presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre

Wednesday, July 29th 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a dino-mite time traveling to the "land before kind" in this performance exploring anti-bullying in the prehistoric world.

Preschool Story Hour

Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
June 16th - July 28th
Children, ages 5 and under, and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and FUN!

Lego Contest

Entries accepted June 23rd - July 11th
Public voting July 14th - 25th
Winners announced July 29th

Youth in grades preschool through 12 are invited to design and build an original Lego creation. The community will vote for a winner in each of the following grade level groups: PreK/K, 1st/2nd grades, 3rd/4th grades, 5th/6th grades, 7th/8th grades, and 9th - 12th grades. Winners in each group will receive $25 donated by the Mecosta County Optimist Club.

Guidelines:

Use your own Lego, Duplo, Megablocks or other Lego compatible plastic bricks.
Entries must be your own creation, not a Lego-designed kit or a project found online, in a book or in a magazine.
Your creation must fit into a space of 12x12 inches and be no higher than 2 feet tall. If your creation has multiple pieces, please provide cardboard or another solid surface to display it on.
Entry forms are available at the library.