Programs
Regular Adult Programming
(Please refer to the calendar for specific times and dates.)
If you are interested in quality reading and participating in lively discussions, the adult reading group is for you. The Happy Bookers, the Thomas Township Library book discussion group gathers on the second Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:00 p.m., in the Library Meeting room. Copies of the monthly selection are borrowed from other libraries so there is not charge. A Thomas Township Library card is the only necessity. Contact Janet at 989-781-3770 OR just stop in at 8207 Shields Drive approximately one month before the next discussion to pick up a book!
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan holds bimonthly blood drives in the meeting room at the Thomas Township Library from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. They have provided blood products and services to local area patients since 1955. Volunteer to donate by making an appointment here, the Shields Community Blood Drive listing. Walk-ins are always welcomed.
Let your creativity shine. The coloring club meets on the third Monday of the month from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Supplies are furnished for in-house use (colored pencils, markers, gel pens) or you may bring your own, if you prefer. A selection of coloring pages are available for your choosing. Register to attend by calling 989 781-3770.
The summer reading program is inclusive of all ages, even adults. The program begins in June and continues into August. Participation of adults provides an outstanding modeling example for children as they strive to become better readers. Whether you read ebooks, listen to audio books, or enjoy the comfort of a physical book, reading can challenge the mind, stretch the imagination, inspire and motivate. During the program read/listen to five titles, complete a short review of each and earn a wonderful reward.
Regular Youth Programming
(Please refer to the calendar for specific times and dates.)
This program is an introduction to the library and books for toddlers 24 to 36 months old, along with their adult caregiver. Age appropriate activities may include stories, rhymes, fingerplays, crafts, songs and gross motor activities. Consecutive weekly sessions are held in October, December, February and April on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Advance registration is preferred.
Stories, songs and crafts are presented for independent listeners aged three to five and their adult caregiver. The sessions are held on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 during the months of October through April. Advance registration is preferred.
Seasonal craft activities are scheduled at various times throughout the year. Please check the library calendar for dates and times. To help determine the amount of supplies needed, please register in advance.
The annual summer reading program is open to all listeners and readers from toddlers to teens. The program begins in June and continues into August. Children and teens will have theme-related indoor and outdoor activities, programs, drawings and story times to attend, and great incentives. When signing up, participants will receive reading logs, instructions and a schedule of events. Advance sign up for most events is required.
