Summer Reading 2026
Kick-Off Party!
We're partying outside in the parking lot! Games, popcorn, ice cream,
balloon animals, and music. Pick up your scorecards and browse books for the summer.
No event registration tonight — just party!
Kids Craft Fair
Come during the Kick-Off Party to view and buy crafts made by Hamburg Township kids
(ages 17 and under). Past items: knit scarves, soaps, pillowcases, pet toys,
flower pots, bowls.
Want to sell? Download the application below
or pick one up at the front desk.
How to Play
Reading Program for kids 0–17 · Sign up at the front desk
Summer Reading Rules
- For kids age 0–17.
- Register for the Reading Program (not events) at the Kick-Off Party or after, at the front desk.
- Once registered, spend the summer reading and getting your scorecards stamped at the front desk for every 30 minutes you read.
- Keep your scorecards with you all summer — don't lose them! Last day to register and receive scorecards: JULY 11.
- Reach the goal of 12 hours and you'll be invited to our End Party for free books and extra prizes.
- EXTRAS: Read for at least 12 hours and finish the bingo sheet to be entered into the gift card drawings. Names drawn JULY 29.
- Last day to turn in stamped scorecards and finished extras: JULY 25 (no exceptions!).
- END PARTY: Wednesday, JULY 29 (3–7 PM). Books and goody bags will be set out in the middle of the library — details by email.
June Programs
Registration required · Online registration begins Saturday, June 6 @ 9 AM
Tie-Dye
Ages 3+Bring a 100% cotton item (shirt or pillowcase) and be prepared for a mess!
RegisterTie-Dye (evening)
Ages 3+Same fun, evening session. Bring a 100% cotton item.
RegisterCraft Day #1
Ages 6+Drop in anytime to craft a melty-bead retro gaming throwback keychain or magnet.
RegisterCooking with Ming
Ages 7+Ming is back! This time we're making vegetarian sushi. Learn, make, eat, have fun!
RegisterCraft Day #2
Ages 3+Drop in anytime to craft an 8-bit bookmark and button.
RegisterCrazy Craig
All AgesA family comedy, juggling, and variety show for all ages!
RegisterJuly Programs
Registration required · Online registration begins Saturday, June 6 @ 9 AM
Crawling Cuties
6 and underThrough stories, singing, and play, kids get up close with insects, spiders, and more.
RegisterCircuit Masters
Ages 7+Design, build, and test your way through understanding circuits and electricity.
RegisterDino-Builders
All AgesA presentation featuring popular dinos made with large foam-block bones, then everyone builds imaginative dinos with foam fossils!
RegisterSpoonMan
All AgesA hilarious, interactive comedy program perfect for all ages — a totally clean musical spoonful of family fun!
RegisterReptarium
All AgesMeet 10–15 animals, including snakes, lizards, turtles, a baby alligator, and more!
RegisterRock ON!
Ages 8+Explore rocks, minerals, and how they're formed. Through experiments and observation, learn how scientists identify mystery specimens.
RegisterOutstanding Owls
6 and underHooked beaks, silent wings, sharp talons! Movement, artifacts, and taxidermy. We'll listen to Michigan owl sounds and try to mimic them.
RegisterBuild-It Fridays
All Ages · 3–4 PM · Registration required
Online registration begins Saturday, June 6 @ 9 AM
You provide the imagination — we provide the building materials.
BUILDING MATERIALS Legos / Duplos, Magnatiles, Strawbees, magnetic blocks, Megablocks, and more.
PHOTOS Creations won't be displayed, but photos will be posted.
PARENTS Please stay with younger kids.
Monday Movies
Movies begin at 6 PM
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All rated PG
Bring a blanket, a pillow, a snack, a friend!
Weekly Drop-Ins
No registration required · Just show up!
Monday Craft Pick-Up
- JUN 8 Carnival Cannon
- JUN 15 Mini Garden Pot
- JUN 22 I Love to Read Bracelet
- JUN 29 Starburst Sign
- JUL 6 Hanging Parrot
- JUL 13 Sea Turtle Necklace
- JUL 20 Clay S'mores
- JUL 27 Basketball Catch
Mondays at the Desk
Drop-in fun every Monday all summer long
Candy Jars
Every Monday, a new jar of candy at the front desk. Guess the amount — closest without going over wins the jar! Winners notified the following week.
Scavenger Hunts
Every Monday, 4 new clues posted around the kids section. Solve the riddle, submit your guess at the front desk. Random drawing of all correct answers wins the item!
End Party!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 · 3–7 PM
Hit your 12-hour goal? You're invited! Free books and goody bags will be set out in the middle of the library. Look for an email with details. Gift card winners drawn that day.
Questions?
Hamburg Township Library
10411 Merrill Road · Hamburg, MI 48139