Summertime at the library means special events that don’t normally occur throughout the year. From summer reading parties to musical performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The best part is they are all FREE!
2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Kids Concert | Classical Music with Center Stage Strings Wednesday July 2 – 1:00pm to 1:30pm Downtown Branch
- Capoeira Performance and Workshop Saturday July 5 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm Downtown Branch
- A Honey Bee Presentation, Crafts and Games with Bee Present Honey Sunday July 6 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm Traverwood Branch
- Cold-Blooded Classification Tuesday July 8 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm Downtown Branch
- Monster Bookmarks Tuesday July 8 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm Pittsfield Branch
- Make Your Own Tutu Tuesday July 8 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm Malletts Creek Branch
- Animals of Ann Arbor Friday July 11 – 10:30am to 12:00pm Pittsfield Branch
- Meet Your Parks with Natural Area Preservation: Pond Promenade Saturday July 12 – 10:00am to 11:30am Olson Park
- Jukebox Bingo | Taylor Swift Edition Saturday July 12 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm Pittsfield Branch
- Summer Painting Monday July 14 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm Pittsfield Branch
- Parent & Child Drawing Workshop Tuesday July 15 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm Downtown Branch
- AADL @ The Ann Arbor Farmers Market: Puppet Petting Zoo Wednesday July 16 – 11:00am to 2:00pm Ann Arbor Farmers Market (315 Detroit Street)
- Mermaid Party! Saturday July 19 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm Traverwood Branch
- Animals of Ann Arbor Monday July 21 – 10:30am to 12:00pm Traverwood Branch
- Interactive Movie Experience: Lilo and Stitch (2002) Monday July 21 – 3:00pm to 4:30pm Downtown Branch
- Puppet Show! Tuesday July 22 – 2:00pm to 2:30pm Downtown Branch
- Slime Time Tuesday July 22 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm Pittsfield Branch
- Safety Pin Bracelets Thursday July 24 – 11:00am to 12:00pm Malletts Creek Branch
- Frog and Toad Celebration Friday July 25 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm Downtown Branch
- Dancing Babies with Momo Kajiwara Saturday July 26 – 11:00am to 11:45am Downtown Branch
- Summer Game Spectacular Saturday July 26 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm Veterans Memorial Park (2150 Jackson Ave)
- Shark Party! Monday July 28 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm
- A Bluey Bash Tuesday July 29 – 11:00am to 12:00pm Pittsfield Branch
- Friendship Bracelets Wednesday July 30 – 2:00pm to 4:00pm Pittsfield Branch
- Tie Dye with Dawn Henry Wednesday July 30 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm (Also occurs at 6pm) AALF (265 Parkland Plaza)
- The Mad Hatter’s Totally Pretend Tea Party Thursday July 31 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm Downtown Branch
Check out the event calendar to see events at all Ann Arbor library branches.
167 4th St, Belleville, MI 48111
- Shells, Scales, and Pollywog Tails Tuesday, July 1 – 11am to 12pm (Also occurs at 1pm)
- Author Visit Tuesday, July 8 – 11am to 12pm
- Bubble Dance Party Wednesday, July 9 – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Cotton Candy Colors Tuesday, July 15 – 11am to 12pm (Also occurs at 1pm)
- Kids Like-Stained-Glass Art Wednesday, July 16 – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Comedy Magic Show Tuesday, July 22 – 11am to 12pm (Also occurs at 1pm)
- The Reptarium Saturday, July 26 – 11am to 12pm
- Joe Reilly Concert Tuesday, July 29 – 11am to 12pm
Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham)
300 W Merrill St, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Pony Bead Creations: Grades 1 to 3 Tuesday, July 1 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- DIY Look & Find Bottles: Grades K to 2 Monday, July 7 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- Video Gaming Club: Super Smash Bros Ultimate: Grades 4 to 6 Tuesday, July 8 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Mother/Daughter Book Club: Grades 4 to 6 Tuesday, July 8 – 7:00pm to 8:00pm
- Sensory Art: Ages 3 & Under Friday, July 11 – 10:30am to 11:15am
- Kids Zone @ the Farmers Market Sunday, July 13 – 9:00am to 2:00pm
- No Bake Kids Recipes: Grades 3 to 6 Monday, July 14 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Costume Ball: All Ages Tuesday, July 15 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- Baby Prom: Ages 3 & Under Saturday, July 19 – 10:30am to 11:00am
- Junior Gamers: Super Mario 3D World: Grades 2 to 3 Tuesday, July 22 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Comic Drawing Workshop: Grades 4 to 6 Wednesday, July 23 – 3:00pm to 4:15pm
- Comic and Zine Drawing Workshop for Teens: Grades 7-12 Wednesday, July 23 – 5:00pm to 6:15pm
- Messy Art Day: Preschool to Grade 1 Friday, July 25 – 10:30am to 11:30am
- Brick Builders – Build an Aircraft: Grades 1 to 3 Monday, July 28 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Spy Camp: Grades 3 to 6 Tuesday, July 29 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- DIY Kaleidoscope: Grades 2 to 4 Wednesday, July 30 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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