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Free at-home COVID-19 Test Kits are available at the front desk. If you are experiencing symptoms, please call for curbside or locker pickup.
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Summer Reading Program 2024
Adventure Begins At Your Library
Welcome, Campers! Our annual Summer Reading Program is almost here. This year's theme is "Adventure Begins at Your Library", and we can't wait to explore reading and the outdoors with all our favorite adventurers. We have a lot of great events and prizes planned for kids, teens, and adults! Registration for all ages begins on June 8th. Be sure to join us during Summerfest for a photo booth, book sale, and pick up your reading logs - it's going to be wild!
Track Your Reading
Stop into the library to pick up a paper reading log
or email inbox@henikalibrary.org to get a PDF sent to you!
Please make sure to include how many people from each age group (youth, teen, and adult) will be participating.
All reading logs / raffle entries are due by noon on August 14th.
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Collect Pins
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Earn Badges as you advance through your reading log. Collect all 8!
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Earn Prizes
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Program Events
Youth events are GREEN. Family events are BLUE. Adult events are ORANGE.
Events with an * require registration. Learn more about events here!
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Kickoff at Summerfest
Saturday, June 8th
12pm- 6pm
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Pick up your reading log, visit our book sale, and take a picture at our photo booth during summerfest!
Outdoor Storytime
Thursday, June 13th @ 11am
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Bring your blankets and join us out on the green space for Outdoor Storytime.
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*Paint Along
With US*
Tuesday, June 18th @ 2pm
Want to try your hand at painting? Join us for an acrylic painting tutorial! Registration Required. Registration opens June 4th. Register here!
*All About Owls*
Tuesday, June 25th @ 4pm
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Join us for an engaging session with Blandford’s Wildlife staff, where we'll delve into the world of our resident owls. Get hands-on as every participant will have the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet, unraveling the mysteries behind why owls produce them. Guardian must be present with their registered child(ren). Registration Required. Registration opens June 11th.
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Tips and Tricks for
New Foragers
Monday, July 1st @ 6pm
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Learn the basics of Michigan foraging from Will Forage for Food founder, Rachel Mifsud.
Sensory Playtime
Tuesday, July 9th @ 11am
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Join Miss Tori on the green space for an outdoor sensory playtime. There will be lots of hands on learning for the little ones!
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10 Hiking Essentials
Monday, July 15th @ 6pm
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Learn about how to be a safe and responsible hiker from the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute!
Splash-a-Palooza
Saturday, July 20th
@ 11:30am
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Get ready to make a splash at Splash-A-Palooza!
S’mores Party
Wednesday, July 24th
@ 5:30pm
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Gather 'round the campfire for a Family S'mores Party!
BINGO! Brunch
Wednesday, July 31st @ 11am
Come play bingo with your friends here at the library! This event is family-friendly, and pastries and coffee are provided!
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*Beadwork Night*
Monday, August 5th @ 6pm
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Learn about bead work from Cassandra Bush, the cultural coordinator for the Gun Lake Tribe! Registration Required. Registration opens July 22nd. Register here!
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*Paint Along
With Us*
Saturday, August 10th @ 11am
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Want to try your hand at painting? Join us for an acrylic painting tutorial! Registration Required. Registration opens July 27th. Register here!
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Vintage Fishing
Monday, June 10th @ 6:30pm
Learn about vintage fishing techniques and the history of the Michigan Grayling from Jerry Berg, owner of the Fishing Museum and Cultural Center.
Bird Watching
For Kids
Thursday, June 13th @ 3pm
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Make some Binoculars and learn about Michigan’s Birds!
BINGO! Brunch
Wednesday, June 19th @ 11am
Come play bingo with your friends here at the library! This event is family-friendly, and pastries and coffee are provided!
BINGO! Brunch
Wednesday, June 26th @ 11am
Come play bingo with your friends here at the library! This event is family-friendly, and pastries and coffee are provided!
Campfire Story Writing Contest
July 1st - July 19th
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Enter your own campfire stories into our contest! Beginning July 1st, submit your own written Campfire Stories to your Henika Librarians! They can be “spooky” but please make sure they are family friendly. The top two winners from the Kids bracket and top two winners from the Adults bracket will win a prize and have their stories read aloud at our “Family S’mores Party” on July 24th @ 5:30 PM. More details to come
BINGO! Brunch
Wednesday, July 10th @ 11am
Come play bingo with your friends here at the library! This event is family-friendly, and pastries and coffee are provided!
*DIY Bug Hotels*
Tuesday, July 16th @ 2pm
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Explore the world of tiny creatures by making a bug hotel! Registration Required. Registration opens July 2nd.
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Murder Mystery Dinner
Monday, July 22nd @ 6pm
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There's been a murder! Come find the killer with us at McDuffs Bar and Grill. Participation is free and food will be available to purchase.
Outdoor Storytime
Thursday, July 25th @ 11am
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Bring your blankets and join us out on the green space for Outdoor Storytime.
Indiana Joel's Magic Show
Wednesday, July 31st @ 4pm
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Adventure books of all sorts are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts, upbeat music, and lots of audience participation. Registration Required. Register here!
*Paint Along
With Us*
Tuesday, August 6th @ 2pm
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Want to try your hand at painting? Join us for an acrylic painting tutorial! Registration Required. Registration opens July 23rd. Register here!
*Mason Jar Strawberry Lanterns Craft*
Monday, August 12th @ 6pm
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Come make these adorable tea light lanterns with us, perfect for late summer nights! Registration Required. Registration opens July 29th. Register here!
Sensory Playtime
Tuesday, June 11th @ 11am
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Join Miss Tori on the green space for an outdoor sensory playtime. There will be lots of hands on learning for the little ones!
*Paint Along
With US*
Saturday, June 15th @ 11am
Want to try your hand at painting? Join us for an acrylic painting tutorial! Registration Required. Register here! Registration opens June 1st. Register here!
**DIY Rain Sticks*
Thursday, June 20th @ 3pm
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Kids ages 6-11 can come create and design their own rain sticks. Registration Required. Register here!
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The Lake Monster
Wednesday, June 26th
@ 5pm
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Learn about cryptids in Michigan by cryptozoologist Shetan Noir
BINGO! Brunch
Wednesday, July 3rd @ 11am
Come play bingo with your friends here at the library! This event is family-friendly, and pastries and coffee are provided!
Family Camping &
Outdoor Trivia
Wednesday July 10th @ 5:30pm
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​Test your knowledge with some Camping and Outdoor trivia questions!
BINGO! Brunch
Wednesday, July 17th @ 11am
Come play bingo with your friends here at the library! This event is family-friendly, and pastries and coffee are provided!
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Take & Make - Mandala Window Clings
July 22nd - 26th
Pick up the materials for a mandala window cling here at the library!
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**Macramé Plant holders Craft*
Monday, July 29th @ 6pm
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Come learn some macramé basics with this plant holder. Registration Required. Registration opens July 15th. Register here!
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Teen Minute to Win It Camping Edition
Thursday, August 1st
@ 4pm
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Gather 'round the campfire for camping themed minute to win-it games!
BINGO! Brunch
Wednesday, August 7th
@ 11am
Come play bingo with your friends here at the library! This event is family-friendly, and pastries and coffee are provided!
Sensory Playtime
Tuesday, August 13th
@ 11am
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Come join Miss Tori for playtime! There will be lots of hands on learning for the little ones!
BINGO! Brunch
Wednesday, June 12th @ 11am
Come play bingo with your friends here at the library! This event is family-friendly, and pastries and coffee are provided!
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*Recycled
Self-Watering Plant pot craft*
Monday, June 17th @ 6pm
Come make a self-watering planter out of recycled pop bottles! Registration Required. Registration opens June 3rd. Register here!
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*Outdoor Trivia
Monday, June 24th @ 6pm
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Test your knowledge of the great outdoors at this trivia night! Located on the green space, weather permitting. Otherwise we'll be inside!
Haunted Great Lakes
Wednesday, June 26th
@ 6:15pm
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Learn about cryptids in Michigan by cryptozoologist Shetan Noir
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**Beaded Earrings 2.0 Craft*
Monday, July 8th @ 6pm
Come make beaded earrings with us (again)! We're kicking it up a notch this time with a slightly more complicated design. Registration Required. Registration opens June 24th. Register here!
Outdoor Storytime
Thursday, July 11th @ 11am
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Bring your blankets and join us out on the green space for Outdoor Storytime.
*Animal Storytime*
Thursday, July 18th @ 11am
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Join Blandford Nature Center at Henika District Library for a live animal storytime! Registration Required. Registration opens July 4th.
BINGO! Brunch
Wednesday, July 24th @ 11am
Come play bingo with your friends here at the library! This event is family-friendly, and pastries and coffee are provided!
*DIY Worm Farm*
Tuesday, July 30th @ 2pm
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Dive into the world beneath our feet with our DIY Worm Farm project! Registration Required. Registration opens July 16th.
*DIY I-Spy Sensory Bottles*
Monday, August 5th
@ 3pm
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Come create your own mesmerizing sensory bottles. Registration Required. Registration opens July 22nd.
Bedtime Storytime
Wednesday, August 7th
@ 6:30pm
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Let’s get cozy! Come wearing your jammies and bring your favorite Stuffed Animal!
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Finale Party
Wednesday, August 14th @ 4pm
End of Summer Reading. Time to party and draw grand prizes. You do not need to be present to win.
More events will be announced later...Keep checking back!
Grand Prizes
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John Ball Zoo
Winner will receive a pack of 4 tickets to John Ball Zoo. Thank you to John Ball Zoo for donating this prize!
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Backyard S'more's Bundle
Fire pit, skewers, marshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackers
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Babysitters Club Bundle
Squishmallows 8" Flip-A-Mallows Aika The Axolotl and Floyd Fries plus The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel 1-7
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S'more Squish Bundle
Squishables Snacker S’more and Mini Comfort Mashmallow
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Highland Cow Squish
Squishmallows 5" Candela The Highland Cow
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Kids Survival Bundle
Wilderness Survival Guide for Kids book and an adventure kit
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Pokémon Bundle
Pokémon 5 Pack Mini Tins + 4 Promo Cards (Scarlet & Violet) and 18" Sleeping Bulbasaur Plushy
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Meijer Gardens
Winner will receive a pack of 4 tickets to Frederik Meijer Gardens
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Good Morning Set
Winner will receive a French Press, Coffee Grinder, Electric Kettle, and Coffee Beans.
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Green Living Bundle
Winner will receive a 9 Pack of Reusable Beeswax Wraps, 7 Reusable produce bags, and a set of 8 reusable cups.
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5-Minute Stories Bundle
3 Five-Minute Stories books
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Monster Squish
Squishmallows 5" Leon The Monster
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Celebration Cinema
Two winners will each receive a Popcorn Bucket and a $20 gift card for Celebration Cinema. Thank you to Celebration Cinema for donating this prize!
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Guacamole Plush
Squishmallows 16" Gideon The
Guacamole Plush
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My First Camping Set
5" Stuffed Red Fox and
My First Camping ABC Picture Book
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Frog King Squish
Squishmallows 5" Fenra the Frog King
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Hot Sauce Making Kit
A Waffle Lot of Narwhal and Jelly (Hardcover Books 1-5)
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4one2 Fan bundle
Two winners will each receive a t-shirt and a $20 gift card for 4one2 Distillery. Thank you to 4one2 for donating this prize!
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Wings of Fire Bundle
Wings of Fire Graphic Novels 1-4 Box Set, Wings of Fire coloring book, and a dragon sticker book
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Kindle & Case
Winner will receive a new kindle and case
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Yard Games Bundle
Includes Yardzee, Yardkle, and
Glow in the Dark Yard Pong
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Fine Dining Bundle
Winner will receive a Charcuterie Board, Fondue Set, and two Chef's Hats.
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Ladybug Squish
Squishmallows 5" Ladee the Ladybug
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