Event Type : Libraries + Reading

Family Story Times are held on Thursday mornings in the lower level meeting room. Geared for ages 6 and under but everyone is welcome to attend. Daycare centers are asked to arrive early. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Drop-In Family Story Times for children include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays, crafts and other activities that encourage a love of reading to your child. These events are free and open to the public.

On Thursday, Jan. 17 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., students ages 7-11 are invited to complete interesting challenges that explore the basics of different coding languages. No experience required and you do not need to attend previous sessions to sign up for later sessions.

Registration is limited to 8. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to sign up for this free program.

Join Winnie the Pooh and all of your friends from the Hundred Acre Wood for stories, games and crafts. Ages 3-5. Registration required.

Registered therapy dogs will be at the library on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It is fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.

Registration is required. Call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to sign up for a 20-minute time slot.

Black men become reading role models by reading to kids and celebrating the African tradition of oral stroytelling. Bring the whole family!

Join Ann Arbor symphony orchestra musicians and Geri Stein for live music, stories and movement, featuring Joy Rowland on the string bass. The same performance will happen at 11 a.m.

Join Ann Arbor symphony orchestra musicians and Geri Stein for live music, stories and movement, featuring Joy Rowland on the string bass. The same performance will happen at 11 a.m.

Beautiful music and interactive stories make up this tribute to the civil rights leader. All ages welcome. Registration required.

On Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m., kids ages 4-8 are invited to a mindful story time that incorporates yoga poses, stretches and relaxation exercises with stories and music. Caregivers stay with their child and everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. Please bring a yoga mat or towel.

Registration is limited to 24. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to sign-up for this free program.

Family Story Times are held on Thursday mornings in the lower level meeting room. Geared for ages 6 and under but everyone is welcome to attend. Daycare centers are asked to arrive early. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Drop-In Family Story Times for children include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays, crafts and other activities that encourage a love of reading to your child. These events are free and open to the public.

Kids ages 3-7 with special needs can take in some interactive stories, rhymes and play time.

Kids and grown-ups with special needs are invited to the library for picture books, songs and simple sign languages. Open to all ages and levels of ability.

Have glowing fun with stories and activities in the dark.

Family Story Times are held on Thursday mornings in the lower level meeting room. Geared for ages 6 and under but everyone is welcome to attend. Daycare centers are asked to arrive early. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Drop-In Family Story Times for children include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays, crafts and other activities that encourage a love of reading to your child. These events are free and open to the public.

Adults pick up a copy of the book Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward and participate in a discussion of it. Registration requested.

Teens and grown-ups with special needs, along with a caretaker are invited for a morning filled with stories, songs, movement and art. No registration needed.

Black men become reading role models by reading to kids and celebrating the African tradition of oral stroytelling. Bring the whole family!

Beloved local storyteller Miz Rosie entertains kids with stories of black history.

Black men become reading role models by reading to kids and celebrating the African tradition of oral stroytelling. Bring the whole family!