Warren Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading

Patrons of all ages are encouraged to join the Warren Public Library’s “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Club which will run from June 15 to August 3. Children, teens, and adults will all have a chance to win prizes–such as iPad Minis, gift certificates, tickets to local attractions, a bike, and more–by reading, attending library programs, and playing games. Beginning

Saturday, June 15, patrons can stop by one of the Warren Public Library’s branches or visit warrenlibrary.readsquared.com to sign up for the Summer Reading Club.

To kick off summer reading, each branch will hold these special events for children on Saturday, June 15:

• Summer Reading Opening Day – a fun-filled day of drop-in games, crafts and prizes from 9:00 am-4:30 pm at the Burnette Branch Library, 586-758-2115.

• Discovery Under the Dome – a full immersion planetary show for K-5th-grade children as well as stories and crafts for younger siblings at 11:00 am at the Miller Branch Library, 586-751-5377. Registration required.

• Ming the Magnificent – an amazing and entertaining magic show with Magician Ming Louie at 1:00 pm at the Busch Branch Library, 586-353-0580. Registration required.

• Discovery Under the Dome – a full immersion planetary show for K-5th-grade children as well as a Star Wars storytime for younger children at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm at the Civic Center Library, 586-751-0770. Registration required.

Teens will have their own kick-off party the night before on Friday, June 14, from 6:00-9:00 pm at a free lock-in at the Civic Center Library with an inflatable jousting arena, karaoke, video games, crafts, pizza, and a cosplay contest. No registration is required. For more information or to register for any events, patrons can visit warrenlibrary.net or call any Warren Public Library branch.

The Burnette Branch Library is located at 22005 Van Dyke (halfway between 8 Mile and 9 Mile). For more information, call (586) 758-2115.

The Busch Branch Library is located at 23333 Ryan (2 blocks north of 9 Mile). For more information, call (586) 353-0580.

The Civic Center Library is located at One City Square in Warren City Hall (between 12 Mile and 13 Mile, east of Van Dyke). For more information, call (586) 751-0770.

The Miller Branch Library is located at 5460 Arden in the Warren Community Center (between 14 Mile and Chicago, west of Mound). For more information, call (586) 751-5377.