Take a look at Wilder 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 Kickoff
Wednesday, June 24, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Join us to celebrate our summer reading kick-off with pizza, pop, and science experiments! We are proud to partner with Lawrence Tech University to perform some fun science experiments.
Summer Reading Signup
Wednesdays, June 24 - July 31, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Ongoing sign up for Summer Reading. Win prizes for reading books and anime! No library card or residency required to participate.
Slime Day
Wednesday, June 24
Painting
Wednesday, July 1
America250 Scavenger Hunt
July 6 – July 31
Throughout the month, participate in an America250 themed scavenger hunt in the library! Prizes will be awarded to those who complete the challenge.
FootPrints
Wednesday, July 8
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.
Jurassic Park Book Discussion
Wednesday, July 8, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Join us for a book discussion on Michael Crichton's classic book Jurassic Park. The entire book will be discussed, so please be prepared for spoilers. The movie is being screened on JUNE 8TH. This discussion is for adults and teens 12 and up. Snacks and water will be provided.
Metroparks Visit
Thursday, July 9, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Join us to welcome a guest from Huron-Clinton Metroparks as they talk about nature and do some demonstrations with our group!
Escape Route
Wednesday, July 15
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!
Jewelry Making
Wednesday, July 22
Finale Party for Participants
Wednesday, July 29
Summer Reading Send-Off
Friday, July 31, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Join us for pizza, pop, and science experiments as we end our summer reading at Wilder!
Movie Mondays
Every Monday, enjoy a screening of a dinosaur themed film from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
June 8: Jurassic Park
June 15: The Lost World: Jurassic Park
June 22: Jurassic Park III
June 29: Jurassic World
July 6: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
July 13: Jurassic World Dominion
July 20: Jurassic World Rebirth
July 27: The Land Before Time
Lego Day
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Come in and participate in our weekly challenge or build your own creation.
Chess Club
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Join us for a friendly game of chess!
3D Modeling Drop-In Class
Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Learn how to engineer 3D models to your exact specifications using free online tools like Tinkercad.
Roblox Team
Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Meet your friends at the library and play Roblox together. Join our server from home if you can’t stop in. To play from home you must register in person and bring your user Roblox ID so we can let you into the server.
Taste Fest
Thursdays, June 18 and July 16, 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Join us as we try different flavors of a single food each month!
Anime Club
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Join us weekly as we watch anime, eat snacks, and discuss Japanese culture!
Story Time
Fridays, 11:00 am – Noon
Join us for a weekly story time!