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Leland Township Library will be hosting a great comedy program to kick off its summer “Dream Big” reading program. Join us in the Munnecke Room at 1:00 p.m. for forty-five minutes of fun for all ages. Joel will bring eight classic and creative bedtime books to life featuring dazzling tricks and big surprises. Everyone is encouraged to wear pajamas and/or bring a favorite stuffed animal to the show. Joel’s interactive new show will have kids and parents crazy about reading. You’re guaranteed to…See More

Join us for a look at the fun-loving and whimsical book about Chickadees at Night.  Author Bill O. Smith will read his book and sign copies for the audience.  This book is not only a wonderful addition to a children's collection, but it is also very popular as a family romp through the north woods with sociable chickadees that are far from ordinary.  Illustrations by Charles R. Murphy provide the perfect visual accompaniment to this book in rhyming verse.See More

Leland Township Library hosts author Maggie Van Galen as she presents her children's book The Adventures of Keeno and Ernest. Maggie, a former Leland local, returns to Leland to share her journey of "Dreaming Big" and becoming an author. Maggie writes, "Writing a children's book for me is, as cliche as it may sound, all about the kids! I love the reactions that I get from children of all ages. It truly makes my heart sing. Here's an example of an email I from a mom about her daughter's new…See More

Leland Township Library will be hosting a great comedy program to kick off its summer “Dream Big” reading program. Join us in the Munnecke Room at 1:00 p.m. for forty-five minutes of fun for all ages. Joel will bring eight classic and creative bedtime books to life featuring dazzling tricks and big surprises. Everyone is encouraged to wear pajamas and/or bring a favorite stuffed animal to the show. Joel’s interactive new show will have kids and parents crazy about reading. You’re guaranteed to…See More

Join us for a look at the fun-loving and whimsical book about Chickadees at Night.  Author Bill O. Smith will read his book and sign copies for the audience.  This book is not only a wonderful addition to a children's collection, but it is also very popular as a family romp through the north woods with sociable chickadees that are far from ordinary.  Illustrations by Charles R. Murphy provide the perfect visual accompaniment to this book in rhyming verse.See More

The true legend of Sleeping Bear will be the focus for a BEARy nice time with Mani & Pitouee.  We'll have some cherries and see how the Manitou Islands really got named.See More

It's time for Butterflies in Your Backyard!  Hear all about them in Flying Colors!  Fly with the butterflies.Find out where they are and how you can see them all over.  Make a butterfly to take home.See More

Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar will visit the library and will transform right before your eyes into a beautiful ???  Come to the library to see the transformation and participate in the stages the caterpillar goes through.See More

Bats in the Library?  This story will drive you batty.  You will also find a very friendly bat to read the story and some fun connections with bat-tastic results.See More

The library is the perfect place to find a Library Lion!It's a GRRRREAT treat to hear his story and meet our own library lion in person. See More

Scaredy Squirrel is scared of EVERYTHING with hilarious results!  Come to hear all the things that can happen. See More

Oh, Oh!  Turkey Trouble coming!  Our new and beautiful turkey will help to read the story.  Gobble some snacks and try your hand at a real turkey call!See More

Clifford the Big Red Dog remembers his puppy days.  Share Clifford's adventures and see Clifford in action with our new Big Red Dog.  Share a bowl of his dogfood snack, draw a picture, or bark along with the story.See More

The story Charlotte's Web is the focus for a pig- inspired storytime with Wilber and his dear friendCharlotte.  But there are lots of other pigs to go around!See More