Build a Gingerbread House!

For a limited time only

Gingerbread House Contest at the TDL!

Who: Families of the Tecumseh District Library

What:  We are hosting a holiday contest in search of the best gingerbread house as judged by our patrons.  You can pick up your kit (while supplies last) from Dr. Jennifer Moore, children’s librarian, in the children’s area of the library. TDL has a few extra supplies to add to the creativity if you wish to build your creation as the library. Note: our kits are not edible.

Where:  Tecumseh District Library, by the fireplace

When:  Monday, December 16-Friday, December 20, 2024

Why:  To celebrate the holiday season in a fun and “constructive” way

How:  You can build your masterpiece at the library or Bring your finished gingerbread house to the TDL so that we can place it by the fire. 

 

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Story Time for Children!

Wednesday mornings

Storytime for Children - Wednesday morning

• Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:00 in the children's corner
• Join us for storytime a thanksgiving at the library!
• We will read books, sing songs, recite rhymes and do fun activities.

Children of all ages welcome

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Big Boy Reading Incentive

For children 12 and under only

Please note that when you read 10 books, you can enjoy a free kiddie burger and French fries (valid with purchase of $8.99 or more). Offer good at the Tuckey's location on 2701 E. Monroe Road in Tecumseh. Information and logs are available in the teen and children's sections, respectively.

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Tutor.com

Looking for help with homework? With tutor.com and your library card, you have access to free online tutoring, homework help, practice quizzes, videos to help parents, and more!

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PAGE TURNERS

Tecumseh District Library offers children an opportunity to read aloud
to a friendly Staff Member for 30 minutes in or near the Children's Corner. 

Books read are chosen ahead of time by the child.

Reading skills are practiced.

Gentle assistance may be given for decoding words and reading with inflection.

New library friendships are made!

Appointments for your child can be made by calling the library at (517) 423-2238.

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

For children up to five years old!

 

A free early literacy program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she begins kindergarten!

The program entails reading any book to your newborn, infant and/or toddler before they start kindergarten.  It may sound hard to do, but it really is not! If you read just one book a night together, you will have read 365 books in a year!  That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years!  There are no restrictions as to which book you read or how many times you read it!  It can include books read to your child by a teacher, a sibling, or during Story Time.
Each experience counts as a book read!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any child from birth until he or she enters kindergarten, usually around the age of five.
More than one young family member in this age range may participate at the same time!

HOW TO GET STARTED!

1. Register yourself and your child/children online (or at the Reference Desk).
To Register, click HERE.

2. Ms. Jennifer, Children's Librarian, will contact you to arrange a time to come to the library and pick up your official packet.  The contents of the packet will include a book log, booklists which suggest favorite books, and information about "1000 Books Before Kindergarten."

3. Keep track on the book log of each book read together. The program is self-paced and is not a contest or race!

4. When you reach the first 100 total, come back to the library with the list and receive your first Brag Tag and decorative cord.  You will also receive your next book log to list your next 100 books!  You must bring in your official book log to receive a Brag Tag each time.

5. When you have finished 1,000 books, you will receive a certificate and the opportunity to choose a book in the TDL collection to have a name plate inserted which celebrates your accomplishment!

6. Please contact Ms. Jennifer Haeussler at jhaeussler@tecumsehlibrary.org or 423-2238 if you have any questions!

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CREATIVE CREW

After School crafts from 7-12 year olds

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