Library Lines: Get sweet summer reading underway with 'Candyland'
Our Books Are Sweet Summer Reading kickoff event “Candyland” is ready, all we need is people to play. You are the pawns in this fun life-size game board which is available June 1-4. If you haven’t registered to experience our interactive immersive game of Candyland, there are still open times. Bring the entire family to limbo through the Licorice Lagoon, toss snowballs at Snowflake Lake and search for Queen Frostine. The game is free to play, just call or stop by the Cheboygan Library to register for a time and see if you can make it all the way to the Kandy Kingdom to earn a sweet treat.
Other summer reading activities scheduled include the Preschool Paint Party at 10:30 a.m. June 8 with Ms. Nancy. Teens stop by 4 p.m. June 13 for our Bad Cupcake decorating event. All ages are welcome 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, for an exciting game of Candy Bingo. Young ones may need adult assistance for Candy Bingo. June 26, kids ages 7 and up can make Fake Cupcakes at 1 p.m. Then ages 7 and up return on July 10 at 1 p.m. for Candyland Playground. Teens, you won’t want to miss making Candy Sushi at 4 p.m. July 11. Preschooler parents bring your preschoolers to our Cupcake Walk at 10:30 a.m. July 13. Youngsters 7 and up create a fabulous picture frame on July 17 at 1 p.m. All programming requires registration, call the library, or stop in to register. Add this event to your calendar, Summer Reading Finale Party will be 6 p.m. Aug. 2. All ages are invited to celebrate an awesome summer of reading challenges, prizes and fun!
The Cheboygan Photography Club Photo Show will be on display in the Gallery found on the lower level of the library beginning June 6 through July 7. Enjoy the unique perspectives and engaging photographs taken by members of our community as well as other Michigan photographers. Look for more information to come as the Cheboygan Library has invited special guest photographers to join us for an evening program to share their photographic talents, tips, books, and expertise with our community. This program will be free to attend, everyone is welcome more information to be announced.
This weekend for some signifies the unofficial start of summer. Families enjoy the extended weekend to host graduation parties, family gatherings, picnics and spend time together. The library offers a variety of yard games for your next family event. Check out our giant Jenga game, Kan Jam, Giant Yard Yahtzee, Cornhole, Badminton set, Cup Struction Stacking Game and discs for Disc Golf new to our collection from a generous donor. Visit the new disc golf course at Benton Township park or bring the discs along on your next camping trip, many campgrounds offer disc golf courses. Speaking of campgrounds, did you know your library card not only allows you to check out books and other items but also allows access to Michigan’s finest parks, museums, and activities throughout the state. MAP passes are available for over 450 partner destinations across the state. “Check out” Michigan with a Michigan Activity Pass today, visit miactivitypass.org for more information on the awesome places you can visit and to get your mobile MAP pass today.
The American holiday observed on the last Monday in the month of May is Memorial Day. A day designated for Americans to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originating after the Civil War, known first as Decoration Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe this important day of reflection and remembrance at local cemeteries where "Taps" can be heard in the distance invoking reflection, silence, goosebumps and tears for some. This is a solemn holiday, one to remember military members who served and who have passed. We are grateful for their sacrifices and service to our country. The Cheboygan Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.
— Paula Jewell is program director of the Cheboygan Area Public Library.
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