MML Children’s Programs
Overview
Here in the Children’s Department, we love reading, learning, and organized chaos. We’re always excited to share that with you. Within the department we offer places to play, read, explore, and learn. Throughout the year we offer a variety of programs that offer a hands-on approach to that ideal. See details on our current programs below and feel free to call 419-347-5576 EXT 5 or email childrens@marvinlibrary.org with questions or ideas.
Summer Reading 2021: Tails and Tales
We are so excited for Summer Reading 2021! Are you ready? We have in person and online options for you this year and can’t wait to see you here at MML. You can register at MML or at home using this link. Once you’re registered you’ll be emailed a digital copy of the newsletter. You’ll also be getting a paper copy and bag of give aways.
Registration is Required for all Story Times, Book and Craft Times, and Tween Groups this year. That is separate from your Summer Reading Sign-up and can be done at the front desk. We are asking that you don’t sign up for all 7 at once, rather that you take it a week or two at a time because space is limited and to allow for unexpected schedule changes.
Check out the rest of the details below.
Weekly Themes and Schedule
How does the Summer Reading Program work?
All registered participants must read or have read to them:- Record your books on the reading log provided or the link found on our website. Return the paper log to us or submit your online form once all your books have been read.
- When Reading Logs are returned, you get a certificate, State Parks Camping Coupon, Armstrong Air & Space Museum coupon, Ohio Renaissance Festival coupon, and a free book of your choice.
- Your name is then added to the bucket for our Big Prizes.
- Your Reading Log must be returned in order to receive your free book and be eligible for other prizes.
Story Times. Book and Craft Time, and Tween Group
Story Time for Ages 2 – 5
Tuesdays at 10:30 OR Wednesdays at 3:00 in the Pavilion
Join us in the pavilion for Story Time with Miss Jami! We’ll read books, play games, and do crafts.
Book and Craft Time for Grades 1-3
Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 1:00 in the Pavilion
Join us in the pavilion for Book and Craft Time with Ms. Robyn! We’ll read books, learn new facts, and do crafts.
Tween Group for Grade 4-6
Tuesdays at 3:00 OR Wednesdays at 10:30 in the Pavilion
Join us in the pavilion for Tween Group with Miss Jami and Ms. Robyn! We’ll read books, learn new things, and craft.
Special Events
Special Events are on Thursdays at 6:00 in the Pavilion. Registration is NOT required.
- Where the Wild Show is with Professor Tony
- Thursday June 3, 6:00 in the Pavilion
- Join us in the pavilion for a wildly good time with Professor Tony and a show full of magic, juggling, comedy, and audience participation.
- Ohio Bird Sanctuary
- Thursday June 10, 6:00 in the Pavilion
- Join us in the pavilion for a fun filled, informative evening with the Ohio Bird Sanctuary and several of their birds.
- Dr. Insecta
- Thursday June 17, 6:00 in the Pavilion
- Dr. Insecta is back! He’ll be bringing several of his insect friends for a fun filled evening of bugs and facts!
- Tails or Tales of the Night Sky
- Thursday July 1, 6:00 in the Pavilion
- Join us in the pavilion for a program with the Armstrong Air and Space Museum. We’ll learn about the constellations and the stories behind them.
- Cowtoonin’ with Jeff Nicholas
- Thursday July 8, 6:00 in the Pavilion
- Join us for Miss Jami’s favorite program! Jeff Nicholas will share stories and teach us how to cartoon. All participants will get crayons and paper to draw along with and take home.
- Gorman Nature Center Program
- Thursday July 15, 6:00 in the Pavilion
- Join us in the pavilion for a program with Gorman Nature Center. They’ll bring animals and share facts!
Other Activities
- BINGO
- Returning this year: Earning a Bingo on the Tails and Tales Bingo Card, will earn you a coloring book, a Subway coupon, and 1 Richland Carousel Park ride coin. Earning a Bingo is not required to earn your free book and chance at Big Prizes.
- Take & Make Activities
- For those of you who are unable to join us for Story Time, Book and Craft Time, or Tween Group, we will have Take & Make Activity Bags available for pick up. You can get those at the front desk or through curbside Monday through Saturday. Bags that go with the weekly theme will be available during that week. At the end of the summer, we’ll do what we did in 2020 and leave all leftovers out and available for pick up on a first come, first served/grab-bag basis
- Videos
- We will not be doing story videos this summer, but we will be doing craft videos. Tune into our YouTube Channel for all the details, tips, and tricks for our Take & Make Activities. Tune in here also for highlights and snippets of our Special Events.
- Photo Sharing
- Have awesome pictures from our programs, activities, or finished Take & Make crafts? Share them with us by tagging us in your Facebook Post or emailing them to Pictures@marvinlibrary.org. By sending pictures, you acknowledge that we may or may not use them for promotions or other library related-media.
Prizes
Essay Contest
Rules:
- A list of sources must be included with your essay this year. Sources are any books or articles that inspired or informed your essay.
- Essays can be typed or handwritten and turned in in person or by email. Either way, make sure a cover sheet with your Name, Age, and Grade in the Fall is attached.
- To be considered all essays must be handed in by the time the library closes at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday July 15.
- Must Write at least 1 paragraph (5 sentences)
- 1 Source: Record the Title and Author
- Prizes:
- First Place—Amazon Fire 8
- Second Place—Camping Kit: Tent, Flashlight, Binoculars, Bird Watching Book, S’more’s Kit
- Must Write at least 3 paragraph (3-5 sentences per paragraph)
- 3 sources: Record the Title, Author, Copyright Date, and Place of Publication
- Prizes:
- First Place—Amazon Fire 8
- Second Place—Camping Kit: Tent, Flashlight, Binoculars, Bird Watching Book, S’more’s Kit
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