Summer 2023 Events
Take and Make
Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library will be sponsoring “Take and Make” crafts throughout the summer. The kits contain any special materials you will need, although for some kits you may need to use your own scissors, tape, markers, or glue. Kits are available to all ages on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Check back often for new kits.
Please check the Les Cheneaux Community Library’s Facebook page for up-to-date information on kits and activities available.
Story on the Porch
Come stomp, wiggle, roar, and spin your way down our covered porch while reading the book “Clap Your Hands” by Lorinda Bryan Cauley. Fun for ALL ages.
Little Free Art Gallery
Once again, Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library is sponsoring a Little Free Art Gallery on the library grounds. The gallery is based on The Little Free Library concept of book sharing except in this instance it is art sharing. Art size is limited to anything smaller than 4”x6" (postcard). All types of art are welcome. Stop by and have a look around—feel free to take a piece, leave a piece, or both. The only rule is that you can’t take the furniture or the patrons.
Reading Buddies
Our summer reading program, “All Together Now” runs from June 3rd through August 19th. Children are welcome to complete an adoption application to be eligible to take home a reading buddy (while supplies last). There is also a reading challenge that when completed and returned to the library will earn a prize.
Music on the Porch: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
July 13th with Louie Radecki
July 20th with the B-Side Growlers
July 27th with Natalie Mae and Mark Palms
August 17th with the Blue Water Ramblers
Slime Lab
Make a batch of slime at our slime lab on the porch to take home and enjoy, all materials provided. Join the fun on the porch. Thursday, July 13th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Adults must accompany children.
Author Paula VanderMey
Author, Teacher & Tai Chi Instructor, Paula VanderMey will be speaking and signing her latest book on July 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Tie Dye Lab
Create a one-of-a-kind design on a (provided) bandana and learn the basic techniques of tie dying. You will leave with a project that will need to be rinsed and finished at home. Join the fun on the porch, Tuesday - August 1st from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Adults must accompany children.
Reading Buddy Reunion
As a wrap-up to our Summer Reading Program, we would like to invite the summer reading buddies, and their owners back to the library some fun and surprises. Just bring your reading buddy to the library anytime from August 16th to 19th to participate.
20th Birthday Party
Les Cheneaux Community Library will be celebrating 20 years of community service on Sunday, July 16th, from 1-3 p.m.! We are planning music, games, a bounce house, balloons and so much more, not to mention cake and ice cream! Come and join us for this family-fun event that will mark an important milestone in the life of Michigan's first privately built for public use library! See you at the library!
Jen Strauss – Story Play
Tuesday July 25th at 10:30 a.m. Join Story Artist, Jen Strauss as We Sing Our Way through Stories, Tell Our Way through Songs, and Play Our Way through Story Games where everyone belongs! Join Jen for this Narrative Adventure for kids and their families.
Michigan Science Center – “Eureka”
Imagine where we would be without inventions such as the light bulb, microwave oven, or even our favorite toys. Join us as we explore the unexpected and amazing tales of how these everyday modern marvels came to exist and celebrate the scientists and inventors who made them possible. Friday, July 28th at 1:00 p.m.
Scavenger Hunts
Did you know that every month throughout the summer there will be a different scavenger hunt at the library? Explore the library while looking for the hidden objects, find them all and you might even get a prize.
Maker Space
Every Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon starting on June 29th through August 10th. We will have our Maker Space hosted, and our robots, Keva planks, Lego, games, Perler beads, Nintendo, iPads and more available for use and exploration. Come on in to see what this is all about.
Look for announcements of pop-up activities throughout the summer. These events will be posted at the library, as well as on our Facebook page.
All of these programs are free and open to the public.
Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library will be sponsoring “Take and Make” crafts throughout the summer. The kits contain any special materials you will need, although for some kits you may need to use your own scissors, tape, markers, or glue. Kits are available to all ages on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Check back often for new kits.
Please check the Les Cheneaux Community Library’s Facebook page for up-to-date information on kits and activities available.
Story on the Porch
Come stomp, wiggle, roar, and spin your way down our covered porch while reading the book “Clap Your Hands” by Lorinda Bryan Cauley. Fun for ALL ages.
Little Free Art Gallery
Once again, Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library is sponsoring a Little Free Art Gallery on the library grounds. The gallery is based on The Little Free Library concept of book sharing except in this instance it is art sharing. Art size is limited to anything smaller than 4”x6" (postcard). All types of art are welcome. Stop by and have a look around—feel free to take a piece, leave a piece, or both. The only rule is that you can’t take the furniture or the patrons.
Reading Buddies
Our summer reading program, “All Together Now” runs from June 3rd through August 19th. Children are welcome to complete an adoption application to be eligible to take home a reading buddy (while supplies last). There is also a reading challenge that when completed and returned to the library will earn a prize.
Music on the Porch: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
July 13th with Louie Radecki
July 20th with the B-Side Growlers
July 27th with Natalie Mae and Mark Palms
August 17th with the Blue Water Ramblers
Slime Lab
Make a batch of slime at our slime lab on the porch to take home and enjoy, all materials provided. Join the fun on the porch. Thursday, July 13th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Adults must accompany children.
Author Paula VanderMey
Author, Teacher & Tai Chi Instructor, Paula VanderMey will be speaking and signing her latest book on July 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Tie Dye Lab
Create a one-of-a-kind design on a (provided) bandana and learn the basic techniques of tie dying. You will leave with a project that will need to be rinsed and finished at home. Join the fun on the porch, Tuesday - August 1st from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Adults must accompany children.
Reading Buddy Reunion
As a wrap-up to our Summer Reading Program, we would like to invite the summer reading buddies, and their owners back to the library some fun and surprises. Just bring your reading buddy to the library anytime from August 16th to 19th to participate.
20th Birthday Party
Les Cheneaux Community Library will be celebrating 20 years of community service on Sunday, July 16th, from 1-3 p.m.! We are planning music, games, a bounce house, balloons and so much more, not to mention cake and ice cream! Come and join us for this family-fun event that will mark an important milestone in the life of Michigan's first privately built for public use library! See you at the library!
Jen Strauss – Story Play
Tuesday July 25th at 10:30 a.m. Join Story Artist, Jen Strauss as We Sing Our Way through Stories, Tell Our Way through Songs, and Play Our Way through Story Games where everyone belongs! Join Jen for this Narrative Adventure for kids and their families.
Michigan Science Center – “Eureka”
Imagine where we would be without inventions such as the light bulb, microwave oven, or even our favorite toys. Join us as we explore the unexpected and amazing tales of how these everyday modern marvels came to exist and celebrate the scientists and inventors who made them possible. Friday, July 28th at 1:00 p.m.
Scavenger Hunts
Did you know that every month throughout the summer there will be a different scavenger hunt at the library? Explore the library while looking for the hidden objects, find them all and you might even get a prize.
Maker Space
Every Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon starting on June 29th through August 10th. We will have our Maker Space hosted, and our robots, Keva planks, Lego, games, Perler beads, Nintendo, iPads and more available for use and exploration. Come on in to see what this is all about.
Look for announcements of pop-up activities throughout the summer. These events will be posted at the library, as well as on our Facebook page.
All of these programs are free and open to the public.
