2023 Summer Reading Program Finishers
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Congratulations to our 108 young patrons who read or listened to 10 to 20 books this summer!
Their names are listed on the "Congratulations!" Page!
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Tecumseh District Library offers children an opportunity to read aloud
to a friendly Staff Member for 30 minutes in or near the Children's Area.
Their parent will remain in the building during this time.
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.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
For children up to five years old!
Introducing 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. Beginning Tuesday, February 1st, register yourself and your child/children online (or at the Reference Desk).
To Register, click HERE.
2. Mrs. Reasoner, 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 Mrs. Reasoner at mbreasoner@tecumsehlibrary.org or 423-2238 if you have any questions!
CRAFTY CREW
After School Crafts for 3rd and 4th Graders
Make-it & Take-it Crafts Programs
for Third Graders & Fourth Graders
Join the Crafty Crew and enjoy making crafts
once a month after school for two hours with Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian!
The Crew will meet on the second Thursday of every month
from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in Imagination Station!
Registration is required and is limited to ten participants.
Registration is a commitment to attend most of the meetings during the school year.
You only need to register once to be registered for all nine sessions!
Click HERE to register.
October 12, 2023 - Halloween Crafts
November 9, 2023 - Thanksgiving Crafts
December 14, 2023 - Christmas Crafts
January 11, 2024 - Winter Crafts
February 8, 2024 - Valentine Crafts
Mother Goose Story Time - SERIES #1
A 6 week series of traditional nursery rhymes, songs, and fairy tales
MOTHER GOOSE STORY TIME
SERIES #1
Join Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian,
for six weeks of traditional nursery rhymes, nursery songs, and fairy tales.
This new set of morning Story Times is designed for three-year-olds to five-year-olds and their caregivers.
We 'll meet on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in Imagination Station in the Children's Section.
We'll take a two week break and then begin another six week series in November and December
Registration is required and is limited to 15 participants.
Registration is a commitment to attend most of the meetings during each series.
You only need to register once for each series to be registered for all six sessions!
Click HERE to register!
SERIES #1 - 6 Sessions
September 20th
September 27th
October 4th
October 11th
October 18th
October 25th
EVENING STORY TIME
SHENANIGANS: a Halloween Story Time
SHENANIGANS: A Halloween Story Time
Featuring not-too-scary tales of trick-or-treating, haunted houses, ghosts, and creatures of all sorts
Join Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian,
on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Children are invited to wear Halloween costumes,
however,
please leave decorative masks, wands, swords, and other props at home!
Caregivers are welcome to attend in costume, too!
Story Times are designed for 3-year-olds through 2nd graders.
Registration is required due to space limitations.
Click HERE to register.
Mother Goose Story Time - SERIES #2
A 6 week series of traditional nursery rhymes, songs, and fairy tales
MOTHER GOOSE STORY TIME
SERIES #2
Join Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian,
for six weeks of traditional nursery rhymes, nursery songs, and fairy tales.
This new set of morning Story Times is designed for three-year-olds to five-year-olds and their caregivers.
We 'll meet on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in Imagination Station in the Children's Section.
We'll take a one week break and then begin another six week series in November and December
Registration is required and is limited to 15 participants.
Registration is a commitment to attend most of the meetings during each series.
You only need to register once for each series to be registered for all six sessions!
Click HERE to register!
SERIES #2 - 6 Sessions
November 8th
November 15th
November 22nd
November 29th
December 6th
December 13th
Evening Story Time
HARVEST OF FRIENDSHIP: A Thanksgiving Story Time
HARVEST OF FRIENDSHIP: A THANKSGIVING Story Time
Features cozy tales of friendship and families.
Join Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian
as she resumes in-person Story Times!
We all will be wearing our favorite fall colors! How about you?
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Story Time is designed for 3-year-olds through 2nd graders.
Registration is required due to space limitations.
Click HERE to register.
Evening Story Time
STOCKINGFUL OF JOY: A Winter Holiday Story Time
STOCKINGFUL OF JOY: A WINTER HOLIDAY Story Time
Features stories of Santa Claus & his reindeer and the winter season.
Join Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian,
on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
We will all be wearing our favorite holiday colors! How about you?
Story Time is designed for 3-year-olds through 2nd graders and their caregivers
Registration is required due to space limitations.
Click HERE to register.
Mother Goose Story Time - SERIES #3
A 6 week series of traditional nursery rhymes, songs, and fairy tales
MOTHER GOOSE STORY TIME
SERIES #3
Join Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian,
for six weeks of traditional nursery rhymes, nursery songs, and fairy tales.
This new set of morning Story Times is designed for three-year-olds to five-year-olds and their caregivers.
We 'll meet on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in Imagination Station in the Children's Section.
Registration is required and is limited to 15 participants.
Registration is a commitment to attend most of the meetings during each series.
You only need to register once for each series to be registered for all six sessions!
Click HERE to register!
SERIES #3 - 6 Sessions
February 7th
February 14th
February 21st
February 28th
March 6th
March 13th
Overnight at the Library - 2018
On the evening of July 17, 2018, following Pajamboree Story Time, there was an "Overnight at the Library" with special guests of the Story Timers! Click on the link below to see pictures of their adventures!
Overnight at the Library - 2017
On the evening of July 18, 2017, following Pajamboree Story Time, there was an "Overnight at the Library" with special guests of the Story Timers! Click on the link below to see pictures of their adventures!
Overnight at the Library - 2016
On the evening of July 12, 2016, following Pajamboree Story Time, there was an "Overnight at the Library" with special guests of the Story Timers! Click on the link below to see a slideshow of their escapades!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_N4EIDAU7ocemZoV2ZEclNqd0U