Library celebrating March is Reading Month, new book club for 5 to 8 year olds, & other upcoming events

submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library

March is National Reading Month and the Manchester District Library has planned some special programs and events to celebrate!

First, in an effort to encourage kids and teens to get excited to read, the library is holding a March reading challenge. The rules are simple: every child and teen who meets the reading requirement for their age group will have their name entered in a grand prize drawing. The drawing will take place April 1. One prize will be awarded per each age group. Please see the library circulation desk for reading logs and details.

Second, Ms. Angela is launching a new book club for children ages 5 to 8, called Once Upon a Time Book Club. Interested children and their parents are invited to attend the informational meeting on Monday March 4th at 4 pm. In this read-aloud club, participants will co-read a chapter book that they choose. This would be similar to a story time but for older children. They will have membership cards and prizes for completing books. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Struggling readers are encouraged to attend.

And lastly, Ms. Tessa will be holding a workshop, the Nuts and Bolts of Overdrive on Thursday, March 7th at 2 pm. Learn how to check out ebooks and audiobooks on your phone or tablet for reading/listening on the go.

Of course, many of your favorite programs will be continuing this month—story time, maker night, coloring, and family game times. Come to the library and see what services we offer. You may be pleasantly surprised by what you discover.

Manchester District Library March Events

Fri., March 1 4 pm Family Game Time

Sat., March 2 10 am National Read Across America Day

Mon., March 4 4 pm Once Upon a Time Book Club

Tues., March 5 2 pm Tea Time

Wed., March 6 10:30 am Story Time; 6:30 pm Knit Night

Thurs., March 7 2 pm Nuts & Bolts of Overdrive 4 pm Coloring Zone

Fri., March 8 4 pm Family Game Time

Wed., March 13 10:30 am Story Time; 6:30 pm Knit Night

Thurs., March 14 4 pm Coloring Zone

Fri., March 15 4 pm Family Game Time

Sat., March 16 2 pm Family History Guild Lock-In

Mon., March 18 6:30 pm Washtenaw County Community Conversations Workshop

Tues., March 19 6:30 pm Family History Guild

Wed., March 20 10:30 am Story Time; 6:30 pm Knit Night, 7 pm Adult Book Group

Thurs., March 21 3:30 pm Maker Night (Buttons)

Fri., March 22 4 pm Family Game Time

Mon., March 25 7 pm Library Board Meeting

Tues., March 26 1 pm Computer Basics

Wed., March 27 10:30 am Story Time; 6:30 pm Knit Night; 6:30 pm Make & Take*

Thurs., March 28 4 pm Coloring Zone

*Registration Required

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.