Color Our World is this year’s Summer Reading Program theme. The program is divided into three age groups (toddler/preschool, elementary, and tween/teen) with a separate brochure, reading tracker, and calendar for each group. You can pick up the packets at the library. If you have any questions, stop by or call the library.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM EVENTS: JULY
Teen Silent Book Club #2 & #3, Monday, July 7 & 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Gather for companionship to read in a quiet-social setting @ Vicksburg Library.
SPECIAL EVENT! SW MI Land Conservatory, Tuesday, July 8, 5-6:00 p.m. Best for ages 4-12 year old. Special presenter on flowers and pollinators! @ Vicksburg Library.
Teen Tie-Dye. Wednesday, July 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Bring 100% prewashed, cotton t-shirt, pillowcase, etc.@ Vicksburg Library.
SPECIAL EVENT! 3rd Annual Truck & Vehicle Expo, Friday, July 11, toddlers 10-11 a.m, & elementary 11 a.m.–12 noon. Explore a local police car, ambulance, school bus, construction vehicles, and fire trucks!@ Vicksburg Historic Village parking lot.
Vicksburg Historic Village Movie & library giveaway –Join the Vicksburg District Library and the Village community for this free, outdoor children’s movie,”Frozen” Optional: Bring a blanket & picnic. Fri. July 11, movie starts at dusk.
SPECIAL EVENT! Open Arms Petting Zoo, Monday, July 14, 11:00 a.m.–1 p.m. All ages welcome to experience hobby farm based in Vicksburg, specializing in farm animals: horses, mini donkeys, kune kune pigs, goats, mini horses, chickens, bunnies, sheep and alpacas. @ Clark Park.
Teen Craft- Keychains! Wednesday July 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Come and create your original design keychain @ Vicksburg Library.
Vicksburg Library @ The Vicksburg Farmer’s Market in the Pavilion
We’ll have library card sign-ups, information, and fun summer activities to do. Join us the third Friday of each month May through September, July 18, 2-6 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENT! Audubon Bird Presentation. Come and learn about our local birds with expert, Russ Schippers, Tuesday, July 22, 5-6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome! @Vicksburg Library.
Family Friendly Puzzle Competition #2 – Bring a team of 2-4 players w/ at least 1 member under 18 years old. Must register by calling 649-1648, first 10 teams only. Thurs. July 24, 6-7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENT! Rabbits Angels Rabbit Rescue. Saturday, July 26, 10-11 a.m. Planned for 4-11 year olds. A variety of rabbits will come that children can sit with and read to, and create a craft related to the rabbits. @ Vicksburg Library.
SPECIAL EVENT! Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, Monday, July 28, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Join special guest, Kaitlin Lindahl, Nature Awaits Southwest Michigan Interpreter from Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a special animal program related to our theme, “Color Our World”. @ Vicksburg Library.
Teen Movies @ the Vicksburg Library: Tuesday, July 29, 1-3:00 p.m. The group chooses the movie. We make the popcorn, you bring a drink and blanket if you wish! @ Vicksburg Library.