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Update: this event will be moved indoors due to the weather

Meet us on the library lawn for Outdoor Family Early Literacy Class. This free event is designed for children aged 3 to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers, although family members of all ages are welcome to attend. Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition.

Please note:

• This summer session of the Family Early Literacy Class (outdoor; drop-in) runs from Wednesday, June 3, through Wednesday, July 29, at 10am.
• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

A special machine will blast foam onto the library's lawn, outside the Youth area. Attendees can play, dance, and sing along to family-friendly music while standing in or walking through the foam. This free event is geared toward families with children ages 3-10. Drop-in; no registration required.

The Summer Lunch Bunch will serve a picnic meal at 11:45am. Meals are free and available for anyone to enjoy on a first-come basis. 

Please note:

• The foam is non-toxic, non-staining, and skin-safe.
• We will be outdoors on the grass. You can bring sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray.
• You can wear comfortable clothes or a bathing suit.
• You can bring a towel and/or goggles if you'd like.
• You will need to dry off and wear shoes to enter the library. The door between the Youth area and the library lawn will be closed for this event. Please use the Clinton Street doors to enter the library.
• In case of poor weather, this event may be canceled.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

A special machine will blast foam onto the library's lawn, outside the Youth area.Attendees can play, dance, and sing along to family-friendly music while standing in or walking through the foam. This free event is geared toward families with children ages 3-10. Drop-in; no registration required.

The Summer Lunch Bunch will serve a picnic meal at 11:45am. Meals are free and available for anyone to enjoy on a first-come basis. 

Please note:

• The foam is non-toxic, non-staining, and skin-safe.
• We will be outdoors on the grass. You can bring sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray.
• You can wear comfortable clothes or a bathing suit.
• You can bring a towel and/or goggles if you'd like.
• You will need to dry off and wear shoes to enter the library. The door between the Youth area and the library lawn will be closed for this event. Please use the Clinton Street doors to enter the library.
• In case of poor weather, this event may be canceled.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.
  

Join Howell Library staff on the library lawn for Outdoor Read, Music, Play (RMP), an early literacy experience featuring some favorite rhymes, songs, and stories. Our free RMP sessions are geared toward infants through 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. 

Please note:

• This summer session of RMP (outdoor; drop-in) runs from Tuesday, June 2, through Tuesday, July 28, at 10am.
• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meet us on the library lawn for Outdoor Family Early Literacy Class. This free event is designed for children aged 3 to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers, although family members of all ages are welcome to attend. Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition.

Please note:

• This summer session of the Family Early Literacy Class (outdoor; drop-in) runs from Wednesday, June 3, through Wednesday, July 29, at 10am.
• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Team up as a family for an exciting STEAM adventure! Build and program robots, design a magnetic masterpiece, and dive into creative, hands-on challenges together. 

This free event is intended for children ages 3-12 and their parents, caregivers, and family members. Siblings are welcome to attend. Drop-in; no registration required. 

Please note:

• We will be outdoors for part of this event. You can bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray.
• In case of poor weather, activities will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meet Dottie, Dr. Dolittle's bumbling new assistant, as she shares stories with all the magical, talking animals in this interactive puppet show featuring music and comedy. Drop-in; no registration required. This event is free. 

The Summer Lunch Bunch will serve a picnic meal at 11:45am. Meals are free and available for anyone to enjoy on a first-come basis.

Please note:

• We will be sitting on the grass. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray.
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Join Howell Library staff on the library lawn for Outdoor Read, Music, Play (RMP), an early literacy experience featuring some favorite rhymes, songs, and stories. Our free RMP sessions are geared toward infants through 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. 

Please note:

• This summer session of RMP (outdoor; drop-in) runs from Tuesday, June 2, through Tuesday, July 28, at 10am.
• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meet us on the library lawn for Outdoor Family Early Literacy Class. This free event is designed for children aged 3 to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers, although family members of all ages are welcome to attend. Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition.

Please note:

• This summer session of the Family Early Literacy Class (outdoor; drop-in) runs from Wednesday, June 3, through Wednesday, July 29, at 10am.
• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Join us in the main auditorium at 2|42 Community Center for an interactive family concert featuring musician Jim Gill. Families can bring a blanket and sit together on the floor or in seats. This free event is great for children ages 0-8 and their families. Drop-in; no registration required.

Thank you to our partner, 2|42, for providing the space. Thank you to our partner libraries, Brighton District Library, Hartland's Cromaine Library, and Fowlerville Community Library, for helping to provide this community event.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Cameron Zvara's live magic show is filled with mind-blowing magic, comedy, juggling, music, and TONS of audience participation. This free event on the library lawn is geared toward families with children ages 6 and up. Drop-in, no registration required. 

The Summer Lunch Bunch will serve a picnic meal at 11:45am. Meals are free and available for anyone to enjoy on a first-come basis.

Please note:

• We will be sitting on the grass. You can bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray.
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Please stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Join Howell Library staff on the library lawn for Outdoor Read, Music, Play (RMP), an early literacy experience featuring some favorite rhymes, songs, and stories. Our free RMP sessions are geared toward infants through 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. 

Please note:

• This summer session of RMP (outdoor; drop-in) runs from Tuesday, June 2, through Tuesday, July 28, at 10am.
• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meet us on the library lawn for Outdoor Family Early Literacy Class. This free event is designed for children aged 3 to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers, although family members of all ages are welcome to attend. Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition.

Please note:

• This summer session of the Family Early Literacy Class (outdoor; drop-in) runs from Wednesday, June 3, through Wednesday, July 29, at 10am.
• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Sculpt a Sphinx takes children on a journey to Egypt, where towering pyramids and the great Sphinx statue have captured imaginations for thousands of years. After a brief introduction to the story and symbolism of the Sphinx, participants will spend the rest of the workshop creating a sculpture inspired by these ancient legends. Designed to connect kids to history, storytelling, and hands-on creativity, this workshop encourages participants to dig into the past and bring history to life.

Registration is required and will begin at 9am on Wednesday, July 8. Please register each child who will attend.

Please stay home if you are sick. 

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Parents/caregivers, infants, and toddlers are welcome to meet others while playing and exploring with a wide variety of age-appropriate toys. Unstructured playtime will take place from 10 to 10:45am, followed by a brief clean-up and circle time before the program concludes. Drop-in; no registration required. This event is free.

Thank you to our partner, Great Start / Help Me Grow Livingston, for attending this event. 

Please stay home if you are sick.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Joe Reilly is a singer, songwriter, social worker, Dharma teacher, and educator who writes music from his heart. Joe's songs are playful, clever, engaging, joyful, and always have something meaningful to say. 

Drop-in; no registration required. This event is free. 

The Summer Lunch Bunch will serve a picnic meal at 11:45am. Meals are free and available for anyone to enjoy on a first-come basis.

Please note:

• We will be sitting on the grass. You can bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray.
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Please stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Join Howell Library staff on the library lawn for Outdoor Read, Music, Play (RMP), an early literacy experience featuring some favorite rhymes, songs, and stories. Our free RMP sessions are geared toward infants through 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. 

Please note:

• This summer session of RMP (outdoor; drop-in) runs from Tuesday, June 2, through Tuesday, July 28, at 10am.
• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

You and your child will build early literacy skills while exploring with the senses and interacting with an array of sensory stations. Drop-in; no registration required.

Please note:

• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Meet us on the library lawn for Outdoor Family Early Literacy Class. This free event is designed for children aged 3 to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers, although family members of all ages are welcome to attend. Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition.

Please note:

• This summer session of the Family Early Literacy Class (outdoor; drop-in) runs from Wednesday, June 3, through Wednesday, July 29, at 10am.
• We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring a tarp/blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, this event will occur in the library with limited seating available. 
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.