Shelby Township residents of all ages are challenged to “read, renew, repeat” this
summer. 

Check out our events and track your reading and activities to earn prizes and raffle tickets for grand prizes. Register starting June 8 at shelbytwplib.beanstack.org or download the free Beanstack app. Log your summer reading activities through August 10.

Patrons looking for reading recommendations can call the library at 586-739-7414 or email shelbylib@libcoop.net.

Family Storytime (All Ages)
10-10:30 AM, TUE, June 11, 18 & 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Aug. 6
Bring a blanket to sit on and join us on the lawn next to the library patio for stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities for all ages. In case of bad weather, storytime will take place inside the youth Program Room.
Library Patio

Baby Bears Storytime (Under 2 Years)
10-10:30 AM,  FRI, June 21, July 19, Aug. 2
Bring a blanket to sit on the lawn next to the library patio for stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities for little ones under the age of two and their caregivers. In case of bad weather, storytime will take place inside the youth Program Room.
Library Patio 

Arts & Scraps (All Ages)
1:30-3:30 PM, WED, June 12
Drop in anytime during this two hour open crafting session to create a project out of recycled materials.
Legacy Room

Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater (Grades PreK-4)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, June 19
Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater presents an interactive journey to the Republic of Congo using dance, drums and storytelling.
Legacy Room

Protecting Freshwater Ecosystems (Grades K-5)
6:30-7:30 PM, THU, June 20
Through hands-on science activities, learn from the Clinton River Watershed Council about how Michigan’s Great Lakes are connected to safe drinking water. Participants will receive a Michigan Department of Health & Human Services backpack with
a book and safe drinking water activities included. Registration begins June 7.
Program Room

Bubble Science (Grades PreK-4)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, June 26
Go up, up, and away with bubbles of all shapes and sizes made from different solutions. Learn about surface tension and the molecules that unite to form bubbles in this fun, yet educational, program.
Legacy Room

Family Concert with Kevin Devine (Grades PreK-4)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, July 3
Join award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist Kevin Devine for a rollicking, interactive family concert.
Legacy Room

Exotic Zoo (Grades PreK-4)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, July 10
Interact with exotic wildlife as you learn about a variety of cute and cuddly critters.
Legacy Room

Absolutely Baffling Magic (Grades PreK-4)
1:30-2:15 PM, WED, July 17
Join Baffling Bill for astounding magic, audience participation, balloon sculpture, live animals and nonstop fun.
Legacy Room

Reading Circus (Grades PreK-4)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, July 24
Enjoy a blend of circus-related antics and comedy as a traveling exhibition showcases skills such as juggling, stilt walking, and unicycle riding.
Legacy Room

Bright Star Theatre: “Upcycled Cinderella” (Grades PreK-4)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, July 31
When the scheduled performers fail to arrive for the day’s performance, the janitors, Dustmop and Binny, decide to take over in this hilarious version of the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella.” “Upcycled Cinderella” shows that, with a little creativity and ingenuity, you can make the most of any situation.
Legacy Room

Pokémon Hangout (All Ages)
1:30-2:30 PM, SAT, Aug. 3
Bring your cards and handheld games to play, trade and meet other Pokémon fans at this casual event with themed crafts and activities. Three door prizes will be awarded at the end of the program.
Legacy Room

Yo-Yo Tricks (All Ages)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, Aug. 7
Watch the professionals perform amazing yo-yo tricks, and pick up some tips to try with your own yo-yo at home.
Legacy Room

Teen Movie Night: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” (Grades 7-12)
5:30-8:15 PM, FRI, June 14
Enjoy watching “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” (PG-13) on the library’s big
screen. Refreshments provided. Costumes are welcome. Registration begins May 31.
Legacy Room

Teen Virtual Art Gallery and Art Contest (Grades 5-12)
June 15-July 27
Share your original artwork with the community! All mediums are welcome. We’ll host the artwork on the library’s website in a special gallery, and the top three favorites will receive a prize. Visit shelbytwp.org/library for the submission form and more information.

Teen Camp NaNoWriMo (Grades 5-12)
1-2 PM, MON, June 17, July 1, 15 & 29
Camp NaNoWriMo is your next great writing adventure! Set your own writing goal and officially tackle any kind of writing project. At each meeting we’ll discuss different elements to make your writing stronger including: creating believable characters, constructing plotlines and worldbuilding. Share your progress, brainstorm writing hurdles, and celebrate accomplishments with other teen writers like you. Bring your notebook or laptop/tablet with your writing.
Program Room

Teen NERF Wars (Grades 5-12)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, June 19
Players will run, dodge and dive as they try to out-wit and out-blast the competition
during NERF Mobile Games. Registration begins on June 5.
Library Patio

Teen Plushies and Besties Workshop (Grades 5-12)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, June 26
Sew a simple felt plushie to gift your bestie!
Program Room

Teen Science Lab: Actions and Reactions (Grades 5-12)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, July 3
Through hands-on experiments and STEM challenges, participants will test ideas and discover the actions and reactions of physical science using confetti cannons, soda bottles, nail polish remover and more. Registration begins on June 19.
Program Room

Teen Sculpture Workshop (Grades 5-12)
1:30-2:45 PM, WED, July 10
Participants will sculpt their very own ocean themed sea creature out of polymer  clay at this workshop hosted by Alex Thomas and Friends. Registration begins on June 26.
Program Room

Teen Magic: The Gathering MeetUp (Grades 5-12)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, July 17
Drop in with your deck for casual play with others, or build a deck to take home. Cards and other supplies generously donated by MagiKids.
Program Room

Teen LEGO Challenge (Grades 5-12)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, July 24
Drop in for a teen-only LEGO building challenge. The library will provide LEGOs. Bring your imagination and see what you can make.
Program Room

Tween Craft: Shrinky Dinks (Ages 8-12)
6-7:30 PM, THU, July 25
Make keychains and wearable art of your own design using plastic and sharpies. You’ll get to see your design shrink down to 2/3 its size in the oven. Registration begins on July 11.
Program Room

Teen Night: Garbage Art (Grades 7-12)
6-7:30 PM, FRI, July 26
Make the greatest mixed-media creation ever by upcycling odds and ends, canvas,
and paint. Dress for a mess. Registration begins July 12.
Program Room

Teen Styrofoam Block Printing (Grades 5-12)
1:30-2:30 PM, WED, July 31
Learn how to make prints using upcycled styrofoam, a paint roller and acrylic paint to make greeting cards, note cards and art for framing. Participants will make a paper print and a canvas bag as time allows. Dress for a mess.
Program Room

Tween Science: Discover DNA (Ages 8-12)
6:30-7:30 PM, THU, Aug. 8
Learn about DNA as we fold an origami double helix, then extract DNA from strawberries. Registration begins July 25.
Program Room

Teen Trivia Night (Grades 7-12)
6-7:30 PM, FRI, Aug. 9
Team up with others to test your knowledge on books, movies, pop culture and  general knowledge. The winning team will earn a prize! Refreshments provided.  Registration begins July 26.
Program Room

Teen Virtual Art Gallery and Art Contest (Grades 5-12)
Let your imagination and creativity loose and share your original art with our community. Submit your original artwork through July 27, 2024. We’ll add the artwork to an online gallery on the library’s website with an online voting system. The three submissions with the most votes will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Winners will be contacted by phone. 

See all entries here.

Please see the rules and guidelines for more information.

Click here to download the Teen Virtual Art Gallery and Art Contest submission form for more information.

Sustainable Gardening
7 PM, WED, June 12
Are you trying to be more intentional in your gardening habits? What can you do in your garden to have an impact on the world around you? Does one drop in the bucket really matter – indeed it does. Together our drops will fill that bucket. Join us as we explore topics such as composting, water conservation, mulching, native plants, seed harvesting, reducing pesticides, integrated pest management and invasive species with Master Gardner Jean Perseley.
Legacy Room

Sensory Friendly Movies at the Library
12:30 PM, FRI
The Legacy Room will be showcasing popular films with the lights on, volume at a reduced level and subtitles on the large cinema screen. All are welcome to enjoy the film in the way they like: standing up, sitting down or walking around. Viewers may leave the film and return as often as they wish. We do ask that any snacks be enjoyed in the cafeteria in consideration of our other viewers. Please use proper consideration when choosing a movie based on its rating. Some films may contain action or bright lights despite being in a lit room.
Legacy Room

June 14 - “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990 - PG)
July 12 - “Matilda” (PG)
July 27 *Saturday* - “Angels in the Outfield” (PG)
Aug. 10 - “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (PG)
Aug. 23 - “Flubber” (PG)

Protecting Six Presidents, the life of a Secret Service Agent
7 PM, WED, June 19
Radford Jones retired from the U.S. Secret Service as a Special Agent in Charge of the Michigan Division and, during his career, had assignments in field operations and presidential protection. He was involved in security planning for political conventions, presidential inaugurations and security advance activities worldwide including the protection of six Presidents and a number of visiting foreign heads of state.
Legacy Room

Make Food Not Waste
7 PM, WED, June 26
We know that food is better eaten than wasted: better for your budget, better for our community and better for our planet. Presenter Qing Tiffany will explain how each of us can make a big impact on the problem by changing how we interact with food at home, when we shop and when we eat at restaurants.
Legacy Room

Adult Paper Flower Craft
7 PM, WED, July 10
Create a beautiful paper flower you can use as a door decoration, table centerpiece and more. Diane Wessels will take us step by step through the process. Registration begins on June 22.
Legacy Room

Char-Cutie-Cup
7 PM, WED, July 17
Charcuterie Boards are all the rage. Learn how to make your own Char-Cutie-Cup. Charcuterie, but in a cup. Then stay to snack and chat with other participants. Registration begins June 29.
Legacy Room

Legend of Sleeping Bear Film and Painting Exhibition
7 PM, WED, July 24
Johanna Oswald, a Petoskey native, created the short film “Legend of Sleeping Bear,” which premiered at the LA Skins Fest in Hollywood, CA, and is showing at dozens of Film Festivals in both Europe and North America. It is an endearing tribute to Northern Michigan, its history and folklore, and was created in collaboration with the LTBB’s Language Department, as well as other North American artists. To enhance the film’s story, artist Martina Hahn will share a speed painting session along with the film.
Legacy Room

Exploring Forensic Science
7 PM, WED, July 31
Have you wondered how forensic scientists gather and study evidence to solve crimes? Are you curious to find out if it’s just like you see on the crime shows on tv? Morgan Rae Bayer, forensic technician with the Michigan State Police, will explain her profession, share stories and tell you what’s different from tv (and what is the same!)
Legacy Room

Michigan Photography Presentation
7 PM, WED, Aug. 7
Local photographer Dennis Calhoun teaches elements of photography through his collection of Michigan pictures. Join us to learn how you can take stunning pictures too.
Legacy Room

Join us weekly, June 8-Aug. 10, at noon before our Wednesday Summer Reading events as Yo Mama’s Frozen Treats returns to the library for you to purchase a treat
and enjoy it on the library patio, weather permitting, before heading inside for summer reading fun.