Home > Events and Programs > Special Events > 2008 Summer Reading Program Special Events Detroit Public Library & Detroit Public Schools Summer Reading Program 2008 The Summer Reading Finale will take place at the Detroit Zoo this Year! Click here to learn more about the Summer Reading Program! Bowen Branch Summer Reading Club The club is back with new friends new crafts Tuesday, June 24, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Magic With Dynamike the Magician Tuesday, July 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. A fun show about reading and books. Movies at Bowen - "Charlottes Web" Thursday, July 10, 3:00 - 4:40 p.m. All ages are welcome to come and see the story of Charlotte's Web come to life. There will be popcorn and plenty of new friends to meet. Fitness Wise/Pound Smart Friday, July 11, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Kids can come on in and learn about staying healthy and how to stay clear of the junk food that causes health problems. Come in and get your free gift to get you started on your journey to better health. Ages 5 and up. Catch the Reading Bug with Puppet and Stuff, Puppet Show and Workshop Tuesday, July 22, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Come and see a fun puppet show and then you'll get to make your own to take home. Summer Reading Club Field Trip: Detroit Zoo Friday, July 25 Make sure to get signed up for the Summer Reading Club at Bowen becasue this years finale will be taking us on a field trip to the Detroit Zoo. You won't want to miss this one, so get registered early. Family Games Night Thursday, July 31, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The whole family is invited to join us for planty of board games and card games. If you have a favorite game, bring it along to share with the new friends you will make! Campbell Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off with Little Creatures Monday, June 23, 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Live program with creepy crawly animals Summer Reading Program for Children Wednesday, June 25, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Story, craft and fun ages 6-10 Read- To- Me Program for Children 0-5 and Caregivers Wednesday, June 25, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Simple Stories and finger plays Chaney Branch Library Anti-ics (Bug movies, popcorn and book report) “Bug Life” Tuesday, June 17, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. “Bee Movie” Tuesday, June 24, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. “Spiderman 3” Tuesday, July 1, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. “Charlotte’s Web” Tuesday, July 8, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. “The Ant Bully” Tuesday, July 15, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. “Antz” Tuesday, July 22, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Read-To-Me Summer Reading Program “Flashing Fireflies” Wednesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. “Lucky Ladybugs” Wednesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. “Bring on the Butterflies” Wednesday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. “Hooray for Honeybees!” Wednesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. “Ants in My Pants” Wednesday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. “Beautiful Beetles” Wednesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. Dan and the Little Creatures Friday, June 20, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Live program with creepy crawly animals Green Brain Comics Thursday, June 26, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Don’t Be A Litter Bug Thursday, July 3, 1:30 p.m. Bug –O-Rama Magic Show Thursday, July 10, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Manga Drawing Thursday, July 10, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Go Ahead-Bug Me with Mary Ellen the Clown Thursday, July 24, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Chase Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off with Dan’s Little Creatures Friday, June 20, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Read- To- Me Me-Bedtime Stories Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Bug Stories for ages 0 to 5 Read-To-Me Wednesday, June 25, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Bug stories and simple crafts Don’t Bug Me- I’m Reading Comics Thursday, June 26, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Green Brain Comics-Comic collecting Don’t Be A Litterbug - Be A Lovebug Craft Thursday, July 3, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Bug-O- Rama Magic Show Thursday, July 10, 4:00 p.m. “Make take Beaded Bug” Thursday, July 17, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Go Ahead-Bug Me Thursday, July 24, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Puppets, games, with Mary Ellen Clark Summer Reading Party Thursday, July 31, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Bug movie, prizes, certificates, pizza Children’s Library Summer Reading Program Orientation Friday, June 20, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Get your child registered Butterflies Wednesday, June 25, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Big story time and crafts What Kind Of Bug Is This? Friday, June 27, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. “Presented by Wallenmaier of the Michigan Entomologist Society” Bug Story Time & Crafts “Bees” Wednesday, July 2, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. “Ladybugs” Wednesday, July 9, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. “Crawlies” Wednesday, July 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Children’s Readers Puppet Theater- Rehearsal Friday, July 11, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Come join our cast. Registration required. Summer Reading Program-Movie “Bee Movie” Friday, July 11, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Children’s Readers Puppet Theater-Performance Friday, July 18, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. “Come watch “Spiderella” and make a bug in a tree ornament” Trip to the Detroit Zoo Friday, July 25, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Seats are limited, must be in the Summer Reading Program. Registered by July 18. Finale-“Go Ahead Bug Me” Friday, August 1, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Puppets, music and songs, with Mary Ellen Clark TWEENS ONLY! Summer Reading Program Thursday, June 26, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. “A Bugs Life” movie and light refreshments” Ages 9-12 TWEENS ONLY! Summer Reading Program July 10, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Make a ladybug or praying mantis magnetic bookmark Conely Branch Summer Reading Craft Thursday, July 3, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Take home craft Summer Time At the Movies: A Bugs Life Thursday, July 10, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Movie and light refreshments served. Make a Bug craft to take home Thursday, July 17, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Belle Isle Nature Center presents: Pass the Pollen Please Thursday, July 24, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. A program on how insects help us. Douglass Branch Summer Reading Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. “Reading program for ages 5-14” Duffield Branch Summer Reading “Catch the Reading Bug” Tuesday, July 1, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Read and discuss stories, book reports, and activities Ages 6-11 Edison Branch Catch the Reading Bug Activities Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Crafts, performers, puzzles and games. Catch the Bug Movie Mondays, June 30, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Mondays, August 4, 11, 18, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Family Story Time Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Elmwood Park Branch Accelerated Reader Day Monday, June 23, 30 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 Students can take their tests during the day Summer Reading Kick Off Wednesday, June 25, 2:30 “Mosquito Beaters” presented by Michael Boynton, Executive Assistant to Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano Ages preschool – 5th grades Video Day Friday, June 27, 3:00 p.m. Watch the Video “The Ant Bully” All ages Game Day Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Children play a variety of board and card games Belle Isle Edventures – Pass the Pollen Please! Wednesday, July 2, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Using some Michigan native wildflowers as subjects, we’ll explore the parts of a flower, pollination and the animals whose lives are tied to flowers Video Day Thursday, July 3, 2:30 p.m. Watch the video “Akeelah and the Bee” and eat popcorn Preschool Story Time Monday, July 7, July 21, 10 :00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays Detroit Zoo Club City Critters Mondays, July 7, 2:30 p.m. Taking the Ug Out of Bug Monday, July 14, 2:30 p.m. Four Legged Family Members Monday, July 21, 2:30 p.m. This Place is a Zoo Monday, July 28, 2:30 p.m. Family Story Time Tuesday, July 8, July 29, 7:00 p.m. Margaret Schmidt “Bugs For Lunch” Wednesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m. See live animals! Video Day Friday, July 11, 2:30 p.m. Watch the video “Antz” and eat popcorn! Belle Isle Edventures – Insect Investigations Wednesday, July 16, 2:00 p.m. What makes an insect, an insect? Through hands on activities, students will classify insets based on their characteristics, life cycles and ecology and then discover their role in nature. Video Day Friday, July 18, 2:30 p.m. Watch the video “Enchanted” and eat popcorn! Michigan Humane Society Wednesday, July 23, 2:00 p.m. Pet care and animal safety with a special guest appearance by “Chip the Dog” Video Day Friday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. Watch the video “The Lion King” and eat popcorn Summer Reading Club Finale Wednesday, July 30, 2:00 p.m. Mary Ellen Clark presents stories, songs, magic and audience participation. Franklin Branch Summer Reading Club Tuesday, July 1, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. “Read books and win prizes.” Hubbard Branch Movie Time “Bugs Life” Tuesday, July 8, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Bug Craft Tuesday, July 15, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Make bug crafts and drawing contest. Reptile Man Presents: Insects Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Live program with creepy crawly animals with Daniel Briere. Jefferson Branch Summer Reading-Registration and Craft June 17, 2:00 - :00 p.m. Plan and Prepare with Freddy the Flashlight June 24, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Helping kids learn what to in an emergency. Bugs and Reptiles with Daniel Briere July 1, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Live program with creepy crawly animals. Gordon Russ the Magician July 8, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Scrapmobile Visit July 15, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Make a craft and then shop on the Scrapmobile Duct Tape Craft July 22, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. “Be creative and make your own design with duct tape” Finale-Summer Reading July 29, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. “Carnival Day. Games, face painter, and prizes.” Summer Reading Zoo Trip Thursday, July 31, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Summer Reading participants. Knapp Branch Summer Reading Grand Kick-Off Friday, June 20, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Register for Summer Reading. Face painting, games, and crafts. Ages 1-12 Insect Investigation Tuesday, June 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Come learn what makes an insect, an insect with Belle Isle Edventures. Animal Care Tuesday, July 1, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Learn how to respect and show compassion to animals with the Michigan Humane Society. Bingo Blast July 8, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. “Play Bingo and win prizes.” Little Creatures Tuesday, July 15, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Learn about insects from around the world with Dan Briere. Puppet & Stuff Tuesday, July 22, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Puppet show and make your own puppet. Lincoln Branch Puppet Show and Puppet Making Workshop Tuesday, July 1, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Little Red Ridding Hood and other puppets. Rapping Mentors Tuesday, July 8, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Teaching positive motivation with rap. Bozo John John the Clown Tuesday, July 15, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Balloon sculptures. Book Bingo Tuesday, July 22, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Play Bingo and win free books. Mark Twain Annex Cool Summer Reading Program Fun! Tuesday, July 1, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Game Day Fun Wednesday, July 2, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Teens Storytelling and Mentoring Program Sponsored by the Detroit Public Schools “Part I of a three part program were teens read and mentor to younger children” Tuesday, July 8, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. “Part II of a three part program were teens read and mentor to younger children” Tuesday, July 15, 4:00 – 5:00 pm “Part III of a three part program were teens read and mentor to younger children” Tuesday, July 22, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Teens Storytelling and Mentoring Program Sponsored by the Detroit Public Schools Coloring Contest For Prizes Wednesday, July 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Win, Loss or “Draw” Challenge Thursday, July 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Puppet Show with Debora Hawks of Puppets & Stuff Friday, July 11, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Movie Mania! Wednesday, July 16, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Belly Dancing Class with Sondra Foster Thursday, July 17, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Jokers Entertainment Presents “SpongeGuy Squarepants” Children sing, dance, and play games with the fun character who lives under the sea. Friday, July 18, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Belle Isle Edventures: Insect Investigations Wednesday, July 23, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Growing up Reptile Wednesday, July 30, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Make Tracks Wednesday, August 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Adapt to Survive Wednesday, August 13, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Presented by Metroparks Interpreters Create A Masterpiece With Play-Dough and Other Craft Fun Thursday, July 24, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Magic Show Fun with Bozo John John Friday, July 25, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Bingo Fun with prizes Thursday, July 31, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Summer Reading Finale Fun With Daniel Briere of Little Creatures “See live small animals and Creepy, Crawly insects” Friday, August 1, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Parkman Branch Summer Reading Craft Thursday, July 3, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Summer Reading Bingo Thursday, July 10, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Play Bingo and win prizes. Finale-Fun with the Olympics Thursday, July 31, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Play games and learn the history of the Summer Olympics by Mary Ellen Clark. Redford Branch Get the Bugs out and move Aikidoo Tuesday, July 8, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Aikidoo instructor will demonstrate self defense. Poetry, Prose and Bugs Featuring Derrick Hurst Wednesday, July 9, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Riddles and poems about insects. Richard Branch Anansi the Spider Story Theatre Monday, June 23, 3:00 - 4:00 Insects: Catch the Reading Bug Wednesday, June 25, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Learn about Bats. Catch a Reading Bug Monday, June 30, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Puppets and crafts by Puppets & Stuffs. Preschool Storytime July 1, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. July 8, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. July 15, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. July 22, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. July 29, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs and games. Ages 3 to 5 The Writing Box Tuesday, July 1, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Reading and writing activities Ages 7 to 12 Creepy Crawlies Wednesday, July 9, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Live program with creepy crawly animals. Bug Crafts Wednesday, July 2, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Crafts programs by Diane Gossoway Reader’s Theatre Monday, July 7, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 21, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Children read parts in plays Ages 7 - 12 What’s Bugging You July 14, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Storytelling by Ivory Williams Helmets on the Move “Bicycle safety” July 15, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. How to Draw Bugs & You Wednesday, July 16, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Learn how to draw by Tony Bacon. Stranger Danger Tuesday, July 22, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Case of the Disappearing Books July 28, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Storytelling and puppets by Puppets & Stuff. Sherwood Forest Branch Summer Reading Club Wednesday, July 2, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2:00 - 3: 00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. July 23, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Reading, games, and prizes Ages 8 and up Read-To-Me Club July 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. July 14, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Reading, games, and prizes Ages 7 and under Detroit Zoo Trip Friday, July 25, 9:00 a.m. “Summer Reading participants.” Read- To- Me Club-Finale Monday, July 28. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Summer Reading Program-Finale Thursday, July 30, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wilder Branch Storytelling With Drums Tuesday, July 1, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Presented by Ms. Jettie P. Davis, enjoy stories with drumming and songs. Ages 3 and up Puppet Show and Stuff Tuesday, July 8, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Presented by Debora Ellis-Hawkes. Participate in a puppet-making workshop and enjoy a puppet show. Ages 5 and up Winged Wonders: Butterflies are Beautiful Tuesday, July 15, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Presented by the Detroit Zoo. Enjoy learning all about the different butterflies and other winged creatures. All ages welcome The Journey: Art Asthetics and Life presented by Timothy Orikri Tuesday, July 22, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. A program using artifacts to create fragmented multimedia murals. Ages 5 and up Catch the Reading Bug Bug Bingo & Certificates Tuesday, July 29, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Play bug bingo, have fun with some prizes Ages 5 and up Catch the Reading Bug Program Finale Friday, July 25, 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. All those who have participated in and finished the summer reading program will be invited to a special program... a field trip to the Detroit Zoo!