Registration for our Summer Reading Program opened on June 1 and everyone can participate. Summer reading is sponsored by the Friends of the Springfield Township Library.

Find more information about Summer Reading here.

Jun 9 - Jul 31 / All Day / Teen Corner / Teen

Stop in and pick up a sheet of stickers to place on our sticker mosaic in the Teen Corner. Earn prize drawing entries for the Teen Summer Reading Program too!

Find more information about Sticker Mosaic here.

Jun 15 - Sep 15 / All Day / Youth

Calling all book enthusiasts in Grades 4 and 5! Step into the shoes of a librarian and create a book display to be shared with our community. 

Apply for the Student Librarian Program here.

Jun 16 - Jul 31 / All Day / Online / Teen

Teens are invited to participate in MiLibraryQuest. Solve the puzzles and follow the clues to find the paintings and the thief by July 31 for your chance to win a prize. Sponsored by the Friends.

Find more information about MiLibraryQuest here.

Jul 1-15 / All Day / Teen Corner / Teens

Visit the Teen Corner to find the firecracker and take it to the front desk to claim your prize – FREE CANDY!! Sponsored by the Friends.

Find more information about Find the Firecracker here.

Jul 1-31 / All Day / Teen Corner / Teens

Submit a guess for a chance to win a prize! You can submit a guess once per visit to the library. Log your first guess for a Teen Summer Reading Grand Prize Drawing entry. Sponsored by the Friends.

Find more information about July Guessing Jar.

Tuesdays / 10:15 AM / Meeting Room / Youth

Bring your little ones to this unique, 30-minute, lap-sit program featuring nursery rhymes, music, songs, puppets, and musical instruments that stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers (mgol.org). 

Register for Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime here.

Jul 1 / 1:00 PM / Meeting Room / Youth

Learn a few tricks for improving your picture-taking game. A casual presentation for kids to learn how to improve their picture-taking skills. Sponsored by the Friends.

Register for Picture Perfect here.

Mondays / All Day / Check-Out Desk / Youth & Teen

Watch for crafts available at our Check-Out Desk. Crafts available while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends.

Find more information about Take & Make Crafts here.

July 7 & 21 / 10:15 AM / Storytime Room / Youth

Join us as we read a different fairy tale each session, then we will become the characters as we act out the story! Sponsored by the Friends.

Register for Tiny Tales Theater here.

Mondays / 10:15 AM / Meeting Room / Youth

We will talk, sing, read, write, and play with our youngest patrons to help prepare them for reading readiness. 

Register for Little Me Storytime here.

Jul 8 / 1 PM / Meeting Room / Adult

Join us! Friends of the Springfield Township Library meetings are open to anyone interested in supporting the library. 

Find more information about Friends Meetings here.

Jul 10 / 1 PM / Meeting Room / Youth

We supply all materials needed to make a cool string-art initial for you to keep or give as a gift. Sponsored by the Friends.

Register for String Art here.

Jul 11 & 18 / 10:30 AM / Storytime Room / Youth

Join us as we read The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate as a group, then complete an activity or craft to conclude each session. Sponsored by the Friends.

Register for Jr. Book Club here.

Jul 8, 11, 18 & 22 / 11:15 AM / Study Room / All Ages

Kids, teens, and adults are welcome to sign up for a 15-minute visit with one of our therapy dogs. 

Register for Tails & Tales from our event calendar.

Jul 14 / 10:15 AM / Storytime Room / Youth

Join us for a storytime-like event for the school-age child. We will read two advanced picture books aloud, and finish each session with an activity or craft for more learning and fun. Sponsored by the Friends.

Register for Book Out Loud here.

Jul 15 - Aug 15 / All Day / Display Case / All Ages

All ages are invited to paint a mini masterpiece and join our Tiny Art Show! All Tiny Art entries will be displayed in our glass hallway display case from July 15 to August 15. Sponsored by the Friends.

Find more information about Tiny Art Show here.

Jul 15 / 1 PM / Study Room / Adults

At our B.Y.O.B. (bring your own book) book club you can bring any book you wish to share at our monthly meetings and tell us all about it.

Register for B.Y.O.B Book Club here.

Jul 15 / 6:30 PM / Meeting Room / Teen

Test your knowledge of Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, the Hunger Games and more at our friendly trivia competition. Enjoy snacks while we battle for the grand prize! Sponsored by the Friends.

Register for Fandom Jeopardy here.

Jul 15 / 7 PM / Storytime Room / Youth

The Springfield Township Library Board meetings are open to the public and take place on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Library's Storytime Room unless stated otherwise.

Find more information about Library Board Meetings here.

Jul 16-31 / All Day / Teen Corner / Teen

Each time you visit the library, stop in the Teen Corner and enter the drawing to win this awesome set of books. One entry per person per library visit please. Sponsored by the Friends.

Find more information about July Book Drawing here.

Jul 17 / 1 PM / Meeting Room / All Ages

Stories, songs and dances of Old Michigan. Sponsored by the Friends.

Register for Storyteller Genot Picor here.

Jul 17 / 7 PM / Meeting Room / All Ages

We're having a special evening storytime around a flame-free campfire!

Register for Campfire Storytime here.

Jul 24 / 10 AM / Storytime Room / Youth

Join us for a fun cooking adventure! We'll focus on fresh herbs and even create your own delicious dressings from scratch to enjoy tasty veggies. Come ready to cook, taste, and have a great time!

Register for Explore Your Senses! here.

Jul 24 / 1 PM / Meeting Room / Adult

We're reading The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt for July's Book Club meeting. Books are available at the Check-Out Desk. No registration necessary.

Find more information about Book Club here.

Jul 25 / 1 PM / Shiawassee Pavilion / All Ages

Join us for some crazy fun creating messy masterpieces outdoors at the library! We'll have stations for rock painting, watercolor, creations using "junk", potato, apple, and bubble wrap painting, macaroni art, bubble art, and more!

Register for Messy Masterpieces here.