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

Winter Registration Coming Soon

Registration for winter programs is coming soon. 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: Monthly on Mondays at 4 pm

Join our book club just for kids! We'll meet at the Annex on Mondays once a month to discuss our favorite graphic novels. Open to ages 7-10. The winter series starts January 27. Registration opens December 9.

REGISTER FOR THE WINTER SERIES


Write Your Own Adventure: Monthly on Tuesdays at 4 pm

Come have fun writing and sharing your creative ideas with friends and Ms. Kelsie as we work together to create an exciting "Choose Your Own Adventure" story. Open to ages 9-12. The series begins January 14. Registration opens December 17.

REGISTER ONLINE


Baby Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 am

Share early literacy activities and social playtime with your little ones ages 0-2. The first winter series begins January 7. Registration opens December 17.

REGISTER FOR THE SERIES


Family Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Enjoy stories, music, and movement for all ages, as well as a craft or playtime activity. The first winter series begins January 8. Registration opens December 18.

REGISTER FOR THE SERIES


Story Play: Thursdays at 10:30 am

Story Play is designed to facilitate independent exploratory play and to encourage early literacy skills. The program includes a story, rhymes, and movement with Jozefa and Kelsie. The program is best suited for ages 2-5 but younger siblings are welcome. The first winter series begins January 9. Registration opens December 19.

REGISTER FOR STORY PLAY


Let's Make Music: Alternating Fridays at 10:30 am

Join Kelsie for our new music program for ages 3-5. Together we'll sing and play instruments to explore musical concepts. The winter series begins January 10. Registration opens December 20.

REGISTER FOR THE SERIES




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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 2024-2025 Battle of the Books will open in November 2024. Forms will be available at the Library.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Registration Opens: Saturday, November 2

Coaches Meetings:

  • Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 am
  • Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday, January 15 at 6 pm

Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 1

Battle of the Books: Saturday, March 8









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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