Enemies among us: a thriller by Bob Hamer

Every boat turns south by J.P. White

Fragment by Warren Fahy

The lost lady of the Amazon: the story of Isabela Godin and her epic journey by Anthony Smith

The adventures of Marco and Polo by Dieter Wiesmüller; translated from the German by Beate Peter

All aboard!: a traveling alphabet by concept by Chris L. Demarest; illustrated by Bill Mayer

Bee & Bird by Craig Frazier

How to travel with grownups by Elizabeth Bridgman; pictures by Eleanor Hazard

Alex Fitzgerald's cure for nightmares by Kathleen Krull; illustrated by Wendy Edelson

Another day in the Milky Way by David Milgrim

Ben's dream: story and pictures by Chris Van Allsburg

The Berenstain bears and the bad dream by Stan & Jan Berenstain

Children's programs

• Dear Dumb, Dork and Wimpy Diaries — July 7, 2:00-2:45PM

Tween programs

• Dear Dumb, Dork and Wimpy Diaries — July 7, 2:00-2:45PM
• Memory Box — July 28, 10:00-10:45AM

Teen programs

• Creative Writing, Discovering Your Inner Voice from 10:00-11:15AM on:
  • June 25
  • July 9
  • July 23
  • August 6
  • August 13

Adult programs

• Your Pecha Kucha — July 27, 7:00-8:30PM
• Adults Writing Children's Lit Group — July 16 and August 27, 2:00-3:00PM

Amy & Roger's epic detour by Morgan Matson

The enchanted quest by Frewin Jones

Crash into me by Albert Borris

Car trouble: a novel by Jeanne DuPrau

12 fabulously funny fairy tale plays by Justin McCory Martin

15 Plays for Beginning Readers Famous Americans by Carol Pugliano-Martin

Cinderella outgrows the glass slipper and other zany fractured fairy tale plays by J. M. Wolf

Dream girl by Lauren Mechling

Dream factory by Brad Barkley & Heather Hepler

Dream journal by Karen Halvorsen Schreck

Dream spinner by Bonnie Dobkin

Children's Programs

• Storytime at the Farmer's Market — June 26, 11:00-11:45AM or 1:00-1:45PM
• Fun in the Garden — June 27, 11:00-11:45AM
• Family Storytime - July 7, 22, and 27 10:00-10:30AM July 12, 7:00-7:30PM
• Dear Dumb, Dork and Wimpy Diaries — July 7, 2:00-2:45PM
• First and Second Grade Book Discussion — July 12, 2:00-2:45PM
• Third and Fourth Grade Book Discussion — July 13, 2:00-2:45PM
• Reading Assistance Dogs — July 28 and August 10, 6:30-8:30PM

Tween Programs

• Dear Dumb, Do

Hey Kids! Are you a lover of animals? If so, check out these awesome animal books and get your Animal Lover Badge.

Picture Books

My farm friends by Wendell Minor

Chicken, chicken, duck! by Nadia Krilanovich

Gilbert Goldfish wants a pet by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by Bob Shea

If you're looking for books and more about dreaming, check out the following:

Active dreaming: journeying beyond self-limitation to a life of wild freedom by Robert Moss

The secret history of dreaming by Robert Moss

Dreaming souls: sleep, dreams, and the evolution of the conscious mind by Owen Flanagan

All day on Friday, June 24, you can bring a white t-shirt or other article of clothing to the Community Room of the library to receive a real-life version of your online badges.

Play along at home by printing out iron-on badges on your inkjet printer. Then, as you earn badges, iron them onto a t-shirt, sash, tote bag, or whatever cloth apparel you'd like.

Another idea is to print them out onto regular paper and
tack/tape them to a corkboard, refrigerator, etc.

And, artists of any age can print out the Connect Your Summer coloring book. When you finish coloring it, bring your best page to the Reference Desk so we can show it off!

Agent Zigzag: a true story of Nazi espionage, love, and betrayal by Ben MacIntyre — A charming British thief and con man becomes a spy during World War II – and turns double agent

Beneath the sands of Egypt: adventures of an unconventional archaeologist by Donald P.

Storytimes are half-hour programs of activities, songs and stories for children, ages 5 and under, with caregiver.
Program Dates and Times:
July 7, 22, 27 and August 1 from 10:00-10:30AM
July 12, 7:00-7:30PM

The Adults Writing Children's Lit Group will meet on Saturday, July 16th from 2:00-3:00PM in the Purple Room. If you are interested in writing for children, join us as we share our work, get feedback and discuss the craft of writing. No registration required.

Interested in writing fiction, all types of media or genres? Join us on Thursday, July 28th from 6:00-7:00PM for our Adult Writers' Group.
Dave Richards, a library assistant and a freelance writer for the Eisner Award winning website, Comic Book Resources, moderates. Dave has completed an unpublished science fiction mystery novel and is currently writing a horror novel.

Destination College Savings is back! Twelve Michigan libraries and families have a chance to win $1,500 towards a child's future college education and $1,000 for their library. Entry forms are available at the library beginning June 20, 2011. Entries must be postmarked by August 12, 2011 and received by August 19, 2011. This summer reading program sweepstakes is sponsored by MESP, MET, and the Library of Michigan Foundation.

Nothing beats having a good bone-chilling, spine-tingling audiobook to listen to while you bask in the sun! If the warm temperature lulls you to sleep, the suspense of the book will keep you on edge!

The snowman by Jo Nesbø; translated by Don Bartlett

Last snow by Eric Van Lustbader

Before the frost by Henning Mankell; translated by Ebba Segerberg

Terminal freeze by Lincoln Child

Children, ages 3-6, with caregivers, are invited to a program where everything is yellow. We’ll make a sunny craft. Register online beginning July 16.

Program Date: July 30, 11:00AM

All ages can join us on July 26th at 1:00PM as we enjoy learning about different cultures through games played around the world. You could even earn your Multicultural badge! No registration required. Weather permitting, this program will take place outside.

Children, ages 5-9, with caregiver, are welcome to this program filled with fabulous fruit-filled tales. Register online beginning June 16.

Program Date: June 30, 1:00PM