Children's SRP
The Children's SRP includes 5 parts -
Summer Reading, Performances, Writing Contest,
Summer Reading, Performances, Writing Contest,
Take & Makes, & Tykes, Tales, & Tunes: All About Art
Summer Reading
- Sign your child up on or after June 18th to receive a reading log to keep track of the number of hours read/read to
- For every 2 hours read (up to 10 hours), bring the reading log to the library to redeem for prizes, Book Bucks, and raffle tickets
- Prizes include Brag Tags, wikki stix, a mini easel set, and more! The more you read, the better the prizes!
- Save your Book Bucks! Redeem them at the end of the SRP to "purchase" new books for your collection!
- After 10 hours read, receive additional raffle tickets for the end of SRP grand prize raffle! The grand prize for Ages 0-6 is a Tonie Box! For ages 7-12, the winner will receive a Lego Kit!
- The last day to turn in hours is August 5th
- For every 2 hours read (up to 10 hours), bring the reading log to the library to redeem for prizes, Book Bucks, and raffle tickets
Performances
- Throughout the summer, the Almont District Library will be hosting a variety of fun and educational performers! Everyone is encouraged to attend Cameron Zvara's magic & comedy show at our SRP Kickoff event on June 18th at 1 p.m. at the Almont Community Park Pavilion! Come early because signup for Summer Reading and additional performances begins at 12:30 p.m. before the show
- All summer performances (except the kickoff event) require registration and take place at the Almont District Library. First come, first served basis. Spots fill up quickly, with a waitlist for each performance. Signups start in-person at the kickoff event. Afterwards, any additional open spots or waitlist spots can be filled by registering at the library or by phone. Find the performance schedule below:
| Performer | Date | Times |
| Sloan Museum | June 25 | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
| The Music Lady | July 9 | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
| Midland Center of the Arts | July 16 | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
| Mark Crilley | July 23 | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. |
| Science Alive | July 30 | 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., & 2:30 p.m. |
| End of Summer Reading Party | August 7 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Writing Contest - For ages 8-12:
This Summer, parents and guardians of budding storytellers ages 8-12 are invited to enter the Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest. Entries are open from June 1 – July 31, 2025.
Writing Prompt: Your writing can change and color our world! Write a short story between 1,000 – 1,500 words about a character that takes an action that changes someone else’s day for the better. The action can be as small or grand as you’d like — even small acts can make a big difference!
Your story must have a catchy title, a protagonist that takes an action to make a change, and a beginning, middle, and end.Writing Prompt: Your writing can change and color our world! Write a short story between 1,000 – 1,500 words about a character that takes an action that changes someone else’s day for the better. The action can be as small or grand as you’d like — even small acts can make a big difference!
For info and the entry form, click here
Take & Makes
- The SRP features a different Take & Make craft every other week that ties into our theme, Color Our World. Crafts will be available starting on Mondays. Crafts are available while supplies last and they go quickly! Find the craft schedule below:
| Window Suncatcher | June 23 |
| Mandala Circle Sand Art | July 7 |
| Glitter Animal Mosaic | July 21 |
| Summer Memories Camera Foam Craft | August 4 |
Tykes, Tales, & Tunes: All About Art
- Join us on June 27 & July 25 at 1 p.m. with your little ones for special editions of Tykes, Tales, & Tunes! Recommended for ages 0-5, enjoy special art themed Story Times! Parents and their preschoolers can enjoy stories, songs, and activities tailored to their child's development.
- No sign up required