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Children's SRP

Children's reading program
The Children's SRP includes 4 parts -
Summer Reading, Performances, Take & Makes, &
Dinosaur Adoptions

Summer Reading

  • Sign your child up on or after June 17th 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, glider toys, a mini excavation 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 Dinosaur Terrarium! For ages 7-12, the winner will receive a Lego Kit!
    • The last day to turn in hours is August 4th

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 17th at 1 p.m. at the Almont Lions Hall! 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 24 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
PaleoJoe July 8 11 a.m.
Detroit Zoo July 15 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Teen Program with Sloan Museum - Bookbinding July 18 10:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve July 22 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Science Alive July 29 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., & 2:30 p.m.
End of Summer Reading Party August 6 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For a description of the performers, click here. 

Take & Makes

  • The SRP features a different Take & Make craft every other week that ties into our theme, Unearth a Story. Crafts will be available starting on Mondays. Crafts are available while supplies last and they go quickly! Find the craft schedule below:
Jurassic Egg Pop-up June 22
Dinosaur Suncatcher July 13

Dinosaur Adoptions

  • Starting June 17, adopt your own origami dinosaur from the Almont Library! Choose from a selection of dinosaurs and receive an adoption certificate. Tag the library on Facebook and share pictures of your dinosaur's adventures.