New kits are offered every Thursday.

Summer Reading Activities

All of Croton Township Library's Saturday programs will be held
at Campground under the pavilion @ 10am.
​These programs are not exclusive to campers,
​ Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

​Thursday Night movies will be on the hill next to the library. 
​Don't forget a blanket or chair to sit on.
Thursday, June 10
​Featuring: Flicka (2006)
Rating: PG
Description: Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own -- an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of taking over the family horse ranch one day.
Saturday, June 12th-
​Story Artist, Jenifer Strauss
​Long, short, hairless and flat
Wiggly, waggly, skinny and fat
Animal Tales about their Tales!
Thursday, June 17
Featuring: The Jungle Book
Rating: G
​Description: Bagheera the Panther and Baloo the Bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization.
Saturday, ​June 19th-  Paleo Joe
​Join PaleoJoe, Dinosaur Hunter as he takes you on a trip back in time and brings you right into the present, searching for and finding these magnificent creatures of long ago.
Thursday, June 24
Featuring: Hotel for Dogs (2007)
Rating: PG
Description: Two kids secretly take in stray dogs at a vacant hotel.
Saturday, June 26th-  Henna and Glitter Tattoo
​Local Artist Tara Frick will be applying Henna tattoos, while library staff will be doing the Glitter tattoos.
Henna tattoo is a temporary body art technique that involves drawing designs on the skin using a henna-based ink.
Thursday, July 1
​Featuring: Fly Away Home (1996)
Rating: PG
Description: A father and daughter decide to attempt to lead a flock of orphaned Canada Geese south by air.
Thursday, July 8
Featuring: The Lion King (1994)
Rating: G
Description: Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
​Saturday, July 10th- 10am  Newaygo County Robotics
​For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is an international youth organization that operates different levels of Robotics competitions from elementary through high school and combines the excitement of sport with science and technology.
Thursday, July 15
Featuring: The Call of the Wild (2020)
Rating: PG
Description: A sled dog struggles for survival in the wilds of the Yukon.
Saturday, July 17th-  Maciek the Magician
Maciek the Magician has expansive experience as a magician, he connects with the crowd through his unique set of tricks, charismatic personality, energetic presentation and humor. ​
Thursday, July 22

​Featuring: Finding Nemo (2003)
Rating: G
Description: After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.
Saturday, July 24th-
​Foam Party with Stormy the Magician
​​Foam Party, beach balls music and fun. Don't forget a towel. If it rains Stormy will put on a magic show.
Thursday, July 29
​Featuring: Dolphin Tale (2011)
Rating: PG
Description: A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.
Saturday, July 31st- Joel Tacey Variety Show
Join Joel Tacey as he does Dazzling juggling, amazing magic, goofy stunts, wacky music, and LOTS of audience participation highlight this exciting show.
Thursday, August 5
Featuring:  The Journey Home (2014)
Rating: PG
Description: A young boy attempts to reunite an abandoned polar bear cub with its mother in northern Canada.
Saturday August 7th- Outdoor Discovery
Feathers, Fur, Scales and Slime. Day and night we are surrounded by animals in Michigan and we rarely get to see them up close. ​
Thursday, August 12
Featuring: Pets United (2019)
Rating: G
Description: A group of spoilt, selfish pets led by glamour cat Belle are stranded in their luxury hangout 'Pampered Pets,' when the machines that run Robo City, the hypermodern metropolis that they live in, go wild and take over.
Saturday, August 14th- Air Zoo
​It’s a bird...it’s a plane...actually, it’s both! Discover the similarities between animal and machine while exploring the story of human flight.
Thursday, August 19
Featuring: The One and Only Ivan (2020)
Rating: PG
Description: A gorilla named Ivan tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Ruby as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity
Saturday August 21st- Fire Trucks & Tactical Vehicles
Touch-A-Truck is a fun event for the whole family where kids, young and old, can learn about and touch an assortment of vehicles including fire trucks and police tactical vehicles. Bring your swimsuits, the fire department will be hosing the kids down. ​
​When you enroll your child in 1000 Books B4K, you will receive your first chart and folder. For each book you read, write the title on your chart. Don’t worry if your child has a favorite book—you can read the same book more than once and have it count each time!

When you have read 100 books to your child, bring the completed chart back to the library. Share your favorite books with your librarian. Your child will get his or her name on our Wall of Fame, a sticker and a new chart for the next 100 books. 
 
After every 100 books, be sure to pick up your next chart.

When your child reaches 1,000 books, he or she will receive his or her very own book to keep, a Certificate of Achievement, and gets a super jumpstart on success in school!​

Do you need help finding a new book click on the image above and see if we can help you.
Book Trust's  list of the 100 best books for children from the last 100 years: the ultimate booklist to read before you're 14.
Here is Scholastic's 100 Greatest Books for Kids list spans a variety of ages and genres, so there’s something for everyone. Print out this checklist and make it yours: Mark the books you’ve shared with your children or they have read, star family favorites, and highlight titles you’re looking forward to bringing home from the library.
Let us know how many you have read already.
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