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Summer Reading 2026 at Elmwood Park

Unearth a Story with Programs at Elmwood Park

Take a look at Elmwood Park Branch's exciting schedule for this year's Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story. You can find information on how to participate in Summer Reading Challenges on our main Summer Reading Page.

Summer Reading Kick-Off: Dino Hat 
Friday, June 26, 2:00 – 3:00 pm 
Join us to make dino-refic hats to beat the summer heat!  

Let’s Hang with Belle Isle
Thursday, July 2, 1:00 – 2:00 pm  
Our wonderful friends from Belle Isle will speak with us about Michigan plants and animals.  

Footprints
Tuesday, July 7, 2:30 – 3:30 pm  
Hosted by 826michigan, turn mystery footprints into unforgettable stories! Participants imagine the animals behind the tracks, then collaborate to create a thrilling Choose Your Own Adventure.

Design Your Own Dino-Cup
Friday, July 17, 2:30 pm
Join us at Elmwood for a dino-rific day. Design your very own cup to beat the summer heat.

Dino Egg Hunt/ Adopt a Dino
Thursday, July 23, 2:00 – 3:00 pm  
There are dinosaur eggs lost in the library, can you help us find them and bring a home a dinosaur of your very own.  

Summer Reading Finales
Kona Ice and Make a Dino T-shirt: Thursday, July 30
Howell Nature Center: Friday, July 31 
Create your very own t-shirt and beat the summer heat with Kona Ice on July 30 and then crack some nature myths with Howell Nature Center on July 31.  

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