Letters to Santa

December 4 - 16

Our magical North Pole mailbox has returned to our Imlay Branch! Drop off your special letter to Santa during our regular business hours.

We will handle your letter with the most special care to be sure it arrives to Santa on time.

cream background with pink polka dots - graphic of santa in his sleigh with Rudolph - Write a letter to Santa Claus and send it in our magical North Pole mailbox from December 4th to December 16th.

cream background with pink polka dots - graphic of santa in his sleigh with Rudolph - Write a letter to Santa Claus and send it in our magical North Pole mailbox from December 4th to December 16th.

Imlay City Winter Fest

December 9

Come enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, a short holiday movie, a gingerbread cookie, and an ornament craft, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Then, at 6:00 PM, make sure you head downtown for the special Christmas parade.

Blue background with pine trees, snow covered leaves on trees, and snow with gingerbread cookies buried in snow. Winter Fest on Saturday December 9th - visit the Imlay Branch library for fun festivities from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Blue background with pine trees, snow covered leaves on trees, and snow with gingerbread cookies buried in snow. Winter Fest on Saturday December 9th - visit the Imlay Branch library for fun festivities from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Lunch with Santa at the Attica Museum

December 16

Enjoy a hot dog lunch, capture a photo or two with Santa, and craft your heart out with a holiday themed ornament craft.

This event was made possible through a collaboration with the Attica Museum and the Ruth Hughes Library Attica Branch.

Please reserve your space by calling 810-724-8043 by Friday, December 8.

Red background with Christmas white lights, Christmas tree, and Santa with gift bag - Enjoy lunch with Santa Claus at the Attica Museum on Saturday, December 16th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Red background with Christmas white lights, Christmas tree, and Santa with gift bag - Enjoy lunch with Santa Claus at the Attica Museum on Saturday, December 16th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Holiday Tea Party with Dog and Bear

December 4

Local stuffed animal storybook celebrities, Dog and Bear, will be visiting the Imlay Branch library for a special holiday tea on Monday, December 4th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Enjoy some light snacks, hot and cold beverages, a story or two, and a craft at this meet and greet with our special visitors.

On the Go Craft: Christmas Gnome Ornament

December 11 - 16

The gnomes are back, and just in time for the holiday season! We just "gnome" your tree decorations will not be complete without this adorable addition.

Drop in either library branch the week of December 11th while supplies last to pick up an ornament craft kit - we have a simple kit for the younger ages, and a more advanced sewing kit for the older kids and teens.

Light blue background with snowflakes and christmas lights and three holiday gnomes pictured. Christmas gnomes December 11 to December 16 - the gnomes are back and just in time for the holiday season! We just "gnome" your tree decorations will not be complete without this adorable addition.

Light blue background with snowflakes and christmas lights and three holiday gnomes pictured. Christmas gnomes December 11 to December 16 - the gnomes are back and just in time for the holiday season! We just "gnome" your tree decorations will not be complete without this adorable addition.

Holiday Story Time

December 14

Join Miss Lorry at the Imlay Branch for a special holiday evening story time where we will read stories, sing songs, and create a sentimental craft together.

This special holiday story time will be on Thursday, December 14th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Wood grain background with an image border of presents, ornaments, and ribbons. Holiday Story Time with Miss Lorry at the Imlay Branch on Thursday, December 14th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Wood grain background with an image border of presents, ornaments, and ribbons. Holiday Story Time with Miss Lorry at the Imlay Branch on Thursday, December 14th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

On the Go Craft: Binary Code Candy Cane STEM Kit

December 18 - 22

Are you looking for something to keep your child entertained while learning something new?

Pick up one of these candy cane coding ornament kits from either branch, sure to be a hit this holiday season!

These kits contain very small pieces and pose a choking hazard for the younger ages.

Green background with border of candy canes in red and white and green and white - on the go kit binary code candy canes December 18th through the 22nd. These kits will be available at both branches while supplies last.

Green background with border of candy canes in red and white and green and white - on the go kit binary code candy canes December 18th through the 22nd. These kits will be available at both branches while supplies last.

Little Listeners Story Time

Beginning in January

Story time sessions will return after the holiday season. Join us for stories, songs, and more with Miss Lorry!

Our 10:30 AM sessions are best for preschool ages, but all ages are welcome!

Our story time meetings at the Attica Branch will be on Tuesdays, January 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th, and February 6th, 13th, and 27th.

Our story time meetings at the Imlay Branch will be on Fridays, January 5, 12, and 19th, and February 2nd, 9th, and 16th.

Yellow and white background with kids sitting on books - Little Listeners Story Time. No story time in December - we will be back together in January. Attica Branch meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM on January 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th. The Imlay Branch meetings will be on Fridays at 10:30 AM on January 5th, 12th, and 19th.

Yellow and white background with kids sitting on books - Little Listeners Story Time. No story time in December - we will be back together in January. Attica Branch meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM on January 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th. The Imlay Branch meetings will be on Fridays at 10:30 AM on January 5th, 12th, and 19th.

Little Wigglers Story Time

Beginning in January

We are happy to announce a brand-new story time session for our youngest visitors, Little Wigglers.

Parents, grandparents, and/or caregivers are invited to join this short and sweet story time, best for ages 0 to 2, but all ages are welcome!

We will be meeting at the Imlay Branch on Fridays at 11:30 AM on January 5th, 12th, and 19th, along with February 2nd, 9th, and 16th.

Green and yellow background with bumble bees on the front with white dashed lines and a photo of a baby reading a book. Little Wigglers Story Time - At the Imlay Branch on Friday mornings from 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM. We will meet January 5th, 12th, and 19th, along with February 2nd, 9th, and 16th.

Green and yellow background with bumble bees on the front with white dashed lines and a photo of a baby reading a book. Little Wigglers Story Time - At the Imlay Branch on Friday mornings from 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM. We will meet January 5th, 12th, and 19th, along with February 2nd, 9th, and 16th.

Pokemon Club

January 6, February 17

"Gotta catch 'em all!"

Head to the Imlay Branch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 6th and Saturday, February 17th. Play a Pokemon game together, trade cards, or talk about your favorite Pokemon characters.

All children attending each month will receive new Pokemon cards to add to their collections.

White background with specks of color, Poke balls on the top and bottom borders - Pokemon Club upcoming meetings - no meeting in December. We will meet again at the Imlay Branch on Saturday, January 6th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. We will also meet on Saturday, February 17th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

White background with specks of color, Poke balls on the top and bottom borders - Pokemon Club upcoming meetings - no meeting in December. We will meet again at the Imlay Branch on Saturday, January 6th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. We will also meet on Saturday, February 17th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

On the Go Craft: Bobble Head Kit

January 8 - 13

In honor of National Bobble Head Day on January 7th, children and teens are invited to learn about the history of bobble heads and make their own paper bobble heads.

The kits will be available the week of January 8th, while supplies last.

Brown background with triangle shapes on top and bottom with a photo of a bobble head in the corner. On the Go Kit Paper Bobble Head the week of January 8th through January 13th. In honor of National Bobble Head Day, stop by either library branch to pick up a fun craft kit.

Brown background with triangle shapes on top and bottom with a photo of a bobble head in the corner. On the Go Kit Paper Bobble Head the week of January 8th through January 13th. In honor of National Bobble Head Day, stop by either library branch to pick up a fun craft kit.

Lego Builders Club

January 18, February 22

Join the Lego Builder's Club once a month at our Imlay Branch from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 18th and February 22nd.

All Lego materials will be provided and all creations made at the library will be displayed in the children's area until our next meeting.

Wood grain background with legos and hands building image - Lego Club meetings on Thursday, January 18th and Thursday, February 22nd at the Imlay Branch from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for ages 5 and up.

Wood grain background with legos and hands building image - Lego Club meetings on Thursday, January 18th and Thursday, February 22nd at the Imlay Branch from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for ages 5 and up.

On the Go Craft: Valentine Card Kit

February 5 - February 10

Have you ever seen a lion with a heart shaped mane? Or a happy hedgehog holding a lovely heart just for someone you love?

Craft an adorable heart-shaped animal card today by picking up a kit from either branch of the Ruth Hughes Library the week of February 5th through February 10th, while supplies last.

Pink background with white teddy bear and cat holding hearts with paper hearts hanging above their heads. The week of February 5th through 10th, kids and teens are invited to stop by either branch to pick up one of these fun Valentine craft kits.

Pink background with white teddy bear and cat holding hearts with paper hearts hanging above their heads. The week of February 5th through 10th, kids and teens are invited to stop by either branch to pick up one of these fun Valentine craft kits.

BINGO Junior: A Family Event

January 25

Trudge through the winter wonderland and book it to the Imlay Branch for some indoor BINGO fun on Thursday, January 25th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Everyone who participates will receive at least one "like-new" book to take home and add to their personal libraries.

This event is open for all ages but will be best for children and teens.

Blue and green background with snowflakes, and bottom border piles of snow with trees and a house, and Bingo cards and Bingo balls. Bingo Junior on Thursday, January 25th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Trudge through the winter wonderland and book it to the Imlay Branch for this fun family event where everyone who plays will receive a like-new book to take home. This will be at the Imlay Branch.

Blue and green background with snowflakes, and bottom border piles of snow with trees and a house, and Bingo cards and Bingo balls. Bingo Junior on Thursday, January 25th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Trudge through the winter wonderland and book it to the Imlay Branch for this fun family event where everyone who plays will receive a like-new book to take home. This will be at the Imlay Branch.

Supporting Mommas and Babies

Ongoing

This program is provided by the Lapeer County Health Department.

Hoopla Kids Mode

Hoopla is full of great digital content for kids, including books, audiobooks, comics, movies, and music. You can use the Kids Mode setting to set your children's Hoopla account to access only this content that has been specially selected for them. Click here for instructions on Kids Mode, and get your family started with Hoopla today!

Digital Media Zone for Kids

Welcome to the children's page!

Wide view of children's room at the library, with books, train table, computers, and train mural