13101 Schavey Road, DeWitt MI 48820
517.669.3156

Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

 

  Program Schedule

Fall Registration is Open

Registration for our fall programs is now open. Visit our events calendar or see the schedule below for more information.

Read on for more information about our Read and Make Storytime Packs and other services for youth and families.


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Fall Programs

Graphic Novel Fan Club: Last Monday at 4 pm

Join our book club just for kids! We'll meet at the Annex the last Monday of every month to discuss our favorite graphic novels. Open to ages 7-9. First meeting is September 25th.

REGISTER ONLINE


STEAM Team: Alternating Mondays at 4 pm

Using NASA kits and resources kids ages 9-12 will explore our world and beyond as we prepare for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Registration includes participation in four STEAM Team sessions. The series begins October 9th.

REGISTER ONLINE


Awesome Authors: Alternating Tuesdays at 4 pm

Calling all authors! Have fun writing with friends, sharing ideas and creating stories. Together we'll experiment with weekly activities involving different writing formats and topics. Open to ages 9-12. The first session is September 19th.

REGISTER ONLINE


Baby Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 am

Share early literacy activities and social playtime with your little ones ages 0-2. The fall session begins September 26th.

REGISTER ONLINE


Family Storytime: Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am

Enjoy stories, music, and movement for all ages, as well as a craft or playtime activity. The second fall session begins the week of October 30th.

REGISTER FOR WEDNESDAYS


REGISTER FOR FRIDAYS


Story Play: Thursdays at 10:15 am and 11:15 am

Story Play is designed to promote independent exploratory play at different activity stations. Includes a story, movement, and rhymes with Jozefa. This program is best suited for ages 2-5 but siblings are welcome. The second fall session begins November 2nd.

REGISTER FOR 10:15 AM


REGISTER FOR 11:15 AM



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  Read and Make Storytime Packs

Check out our Read and Make Storytime Packs to use for storytime at home. Our themed packs include books, craft supplies, and an activity sheet containing songs, rhymes, and activities. Visit this page to view the packs and watch the recorded stories read by staff.



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  Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books is designed to encourage a love of reading, teamwork, and to promote an interest in reading a variety of genres. Students from 4th & 5th grades create teams with an adult coach and read a selection of books chosen by the Library. In March, the teams come together for a literary "battle" to test their knowledge of the books. Registration for the 2023-2024 Battle of the Books will open November 1. Forms will be available at the Library.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Registration Opens: Wednesday, November 1

Coaches Meetings:

  • Wednesday, November 29 at 5:30 pm
  • Monday, December 18 at 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, January 9 at 6 pm

Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 1

Spirit Night: Monday, February 12 at 6 pm

Battle of the Books: Saturday, March 9 at 10 am



Preview the Books!







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  eBooks and eResources

Grades PreK-3
Grades 3-4

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   Reading Lists & Suggested Reads

Browse resources and book lists from PBS Kids Read!
Educational and age-based ratings and reviews that help families make smart media choices
Tips and booklists to help motivate young readers
Search recommended reads by age level, genre, mood, or read-alikes
Search book titles or favorite authors for recommendations on what to read next
Search for Accelerated Reader books and their assigned reading levels

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  Questions, comments or suggestions regarding Youth Services Programming
can be sent to youthservices@dewittlibrary.org