On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, public libraries throughout Michigan and beyond will celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with free events and activities for children and families.
Take Your Child to the Library Day celebrates the importance of the library in the lives of children and families. Children who are proficient in reading by the end of third grade are significantly more likely to graduate high school, opening doors to a bright future. Libraries help families build solid foundations of literacy and love of learning by providing access to books, early literacy storytimes, technology access, homework help, online resources and fun, safe spaces to explore and grow.
Shelby Area District Library will offer several activities on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, including crafts, a penguin scavenger hunt, free books from Read Early Read Often, board games, snacks and a prize drawing. Parents will have the opportunity to register their baby, toddler or preschooler for the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program. Children 8 years and older can also get their own Shelby library card.
Take Your Child to the Library Day is a free, fun, family-friendly event. Questions can be directed to 231-861-4565 or tifhaight@shelbylibrary.org.
