Looking for more details about summer reading? Check out our Summer Reading 2026 webpage.
Bowen
- Exotic Zoo
Friday, June 26, 2:00 pm
Kick-off Summer Reading with a visit from Exotic Zoo! See LIVE animals like a kangaroo, a python, a lynx, and a dwarf goat! All ages welcome. No registration required.
Campbell
- Summer Reading Kick-Off
Monday, June 22, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Join us for Baby Dino Visit (6:00 – 7:00 pm) and sign up for Summer Reading (All Day).
Chandler Park
- Registration and Kick-off
Wednesday, June 24, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Pick up a registration packet and a free book to start off your summer of reading! For ages 5 – 15.
Chaney
- Summer Reading Kick Off Event
Tuesday, June 23, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Register for Summer Reading, participate in a paleontology dig, and enjoy free giveaways!
Chase
- Ice Cream Social Summer Reading Kickoff for Children and Teens
Thursday, June 25, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Make your own ice cream sundae and get all the details for Summer Reading! For children and teens.
Conely
- Kick-Off Party: Baby Dino
Tuesday, June 23, 4:00 pm
Led by Fairytale Entertainment’s Dinosaur Explorer, who shares tales of exploration and relics of his adventure. Come meet and greet a baby dino, take home pictures, tales, and other fun stuff for the start of the “Unearth a Story” Summer program at Conely.
Douglass
- Kick-Off with Exotic Zoo
Wednesday, June 24, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Duffield
- Summer Reading Kickoff with the Detroit Lions and MellyPop! Adventures
Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Join us at the Duffield Branch for an unforgettable afternoon of family fun as we kick off our Summer Reading Program! Enjoy exciting prizes and special surprises from the Detroit Lions, plus an interactive adventure with Melly Pop! Adventures. Don't miss this fun-filled celebration to start a summer of reading, discovery, and excitement! Bring the whole family as we prepare toUnearth a Story at the Duffield Branch! The fun begins at 1:00 pm!
Edison
- Summer Reading Kickoff! Meet a Dinosaur
Monday, June 22, 4:00 pm
Come play dinosaur games, sign up for Summer Reading and take home your first prize! Most exciting of all—come and meet a baby dinosaur!
Elmwood Park
- 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!
Franklin
- Kickoff Party
Saturday, May 16, Noon – 5:00 pm
Stop in for games, prizes, snacks and sign up for Summer Reading!
Hubbard
- Summer Reading Kickoff: Dino Bingo Bash
Wednesday, June 24, 6:00 pm
Join us for a night of dino-themed bingo, other exciting games, and popsicles. Dig into the fun, win prizes, and discover all the adventures waiting for you in this year’s Summer Reading program.
Jefferson
- Unearth a Story: Kickoff
Monday, June 22, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Kick off our summer of fossil fun with a real-life paleontologist! Learn all about dinosaurs and the marks they left behind—and even get to handle real fossils. Registration for Summer Reading begins at 5:30 pm, with our paleontologist presenting at 6:00 pm. For families, children, and teens.
Lincoln
- 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.
Main
- Annual Juneteenth Kid’s Rodeo
Wednesday, June 10, 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Join our friends from the Midwest Invitational Rodeo as we celebrate our annual Juneteenth Kid’s Rodeo at the Library! We’ll feature a lively country carnival with games, a petting zoo, line dance lessons and a special surprise for parents. And of course we’ll have pony rides! Sign up for Summer Reading and join in the fun! Kids of all ages are welcome.
Parkman
- Summer Reading Kickoff at Hope Village Farmer's Market!
Wednesday, June 24, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Children and adults are welcome to join us at the Hope Village Farmer's Market as we kick off this year's Summer Reading program and sign up participants! This special Parkman event will be hosted at the Hope Village Farmer's Market located at Cool Cities Park at 14150 Woodrow Wilson at Oakman Blvd.
Redford
- Summer Reading Kickoff!
Friday, June 26, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Sign up for program participation, play some yard games, grab a yummy snack, and connect with your community! Summer Reading Program participants will have a chance to experiment with a fizzy dinosaur egg and create a collaborative cave painting. This event will be held outside, weather permitting.
Sherwood Forest
- Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Wednesday, June 17, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a science show followed by summer reading registration, face painting, and cold treats. All ages.
Wilder
- 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.