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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.

Play together with assorted yard games & activities, and create arts and crafts projects. 

This free, drop-in event is geared toward preschool- and elementary-age children, along with their parents and caregivers.

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 on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
• In case of poor weather, some activities 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.

Enjoy a younger version of our popular Little Explorers program. 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 stay home if you are sick.

Put on your dancing shoes! Parents/caregivers and children 0-5 years old can join library staff for an outdoor dance party featuring 20-30 minutes of nonstop dancing. Get ready to move and groove to both new tunes and old favorites! All ages are welcome to attend this free event. Drop-in; no registration required. 

Please stay home if you are sick.