Take a look at Lincoln 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.
Roar Into Summer!: A Prehistoric Summer Reading Kickoff
Monday, June 22, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Get ready for a colossal adventure as we launch our Summer Reading Program with a very special guest: a realistic baby dinosaur! We’re bringing
the Jurassic period to life as we welcome a baby triceratops along with
his wrangler. Beyond the encounter, you can explore a fascinating
collection of dinosaur artifacts during a show-and-tell session. Be sure
to bring your camera for one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, and stick around for some custom balloon twisting if time permits. All Ages.
The Dinosaurs Watch Party
Thursdays, June 25 - July 16, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
From
the first dinosaurs to the last, this epic documentary series examines
their 165 million years on Earth and the forces that shaped their
evolution. Snacks will be provided while supplies last. For ages 8-17 and families.
- June 25: Episode 1: Rise. A fuzzy little creature that hatches 235 million years ago will spawn a dinosaur dynasty — if it can survive a chaotic climate and carnivorous reptiles.
- July 2: Episode 2: Conquest. A fiery mass extinction wipes out a rival, allowing dinosaurs to multiply, grow larger, develop longer necks and fend off foes with body armor.
- July 9: Episode 3: Empire. After a bitter freeze, the Cretaceous era ushers in high sea levels that find pterosaurs flying to islands to feast and dinosaurs hunting in the oceans.
- July 16: Episode 4: Fall. Dinosaurs rule the entire planet, with T. rex as the most deadly. But as the continents split and drift, danger lurks far away in the depths of space.
Cold-Blooded Classification: Reptiles
Monday, July 6, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Engage in the world of classification as we focus on a particular cold-blooded animal group: reptiles! By meeting LIVE REPTILES, and through hands-on activities, kids will explore the adaptations that make them successful, and how scientists compare and contrast these particular cold-blooded creatures. For ages 6 - 17 and families.
Escape Route
Friday, July 10, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Hosted
by 826michigan, explore dinosaurs through fossils and photos, then
dream up a fun escape plan just in case their dino friend turns out to
be less than friendly!
Kam Komics: Dino Comic Workshop!
Monday, July 20, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Join local comic artist Kam Reynolds for a comic book drawing workshop with a dino
twist! Kam will walk you through creating a character, character
action, and sequencing your stories. Creation time is built into this
workshop and if we’re lucky Kool Ade Kam might just drop some beats for us too! All supplies will be provided. For ages 8-17.
Keep Growing Detroit: Paper Pot Planting
Tuesday, July 21, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Calling
all kids who like to get dirty! Keep Growing Detroit will be in the
building for drop-in paper pot planting. Kids will walk away with a
seedling all sprouted and ready to transplant or stick in a window sill! All supplies will be provided. Drop by anytime during the hour to join the fun! All ages welcome.
Dino-Mite Cookie Decorating
Monday, July 27, 5:30-6:30
Joy
To-Go Bakery will be providing each participant with four vanilla sugar
cookies (gluten-free available) and all the supplies they need to
decorate a jurassic-ally delicious snack! No decorating experience needed. For ages 4-17 and their families.
Footprints
Friday, July 31, 2-4pm
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.