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Chopped! Art Edition *RR [C][YA]

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Story Time Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Register Now
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun creative art edition of Chopped! Participants will have supplies to create a piece of art in a timed contest. The artists and their final project will be judged, and someone will be declared the winner!

pens

Planner Society | All About Pens *RR [A]

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Verbridge Meeting Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Crafting & Planning

Age Group:

Adults
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Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting & Planning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wondered about the difference between a ballpoint pen and gel pen? Obsessed with a particular kind of fineliner but don't know what makes it so much better than others you've used?

paintbrushes

Art Fix | Linocut Tote Bags *RR [A]

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Verbridge Meeting Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Adults
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Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly art program that combines art history with hands-on learning. Discover the history of select artforms and then spend time creating functional art utilizing techniques used throughout the ages.

young girl looking through blue slime

Wonderful Waterful Arts *RR [C]

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Olak Community Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Crafting & Planning, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Children
Register Now
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafting & Planning, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to make a splash in this ocean-inspired art class! Kids will explore the wonders of the sea through three exciting, hands-on projects: Paint a sea turtle on canvas, create a jellyfish in a jar and mix up some ocean slime.

the library has left the building bookmobile logo

Library on the Move: Story Stop and Play [C][YA][A]

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Bookmobile

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
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Location: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Hop aboard the MBLD Bookmobile while we are parked at Schoepfle Garden Metro Park (11106 Market Street, Birmingham, OH 44889). At 1:30PM, Miss Stacy will present Story Stop & Play for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

miniatures and painting supplies

Hobby Hangout | How to Paint Your Dragon *RR [YA][A]

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Verbridge Meeting Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Crafting & Planning, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Register Now
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafting & Planning, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Receive a 3D printed dragon "of unusual size," and learn miniature painting techniques that can then be utilized for almost any small project! Registration required by 7/10.

magnifying glass propped up on its side

Masterpiece Mystery Scavenger Hunt *RR [C][YA][A]

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
Register Now
Location: Milan Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dust off your detective hats and race to solve clues in our annual community scavenger hunt! A beloved masterpiece has been stolen from the library.

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Age Group

25 Books in 2025 [YA][A]

All Day 1/1–12/31
Teens, Adults
Book Clubs & Literary Events
Location: Milan-Berlin Library District
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs & Literary Events
Event Details:

Join our year long reading challenge at the library. Record your titles using a paper reading log available at the front desk. Complete the 25-book challenge and you'll be entered to win prizes.

Stuff the Bookmobile Drive [C][YA]

All Day 6/2–7/31
Children, Teens
Health, Wellness, Public Safety & Community Information
Location: Milan-Berlin Library District
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Health, Wellness, Public Safety & Community Information
Event Details:

Help us stuff the MBLD Bookmobile with school supplies for local students. We will be collecting school supplies in our Milan and Berlin Heights lobbies from June 1 to July 31.

Tiny Art for All [C][YA][A]

All Day 6/21–7/26
Children, Teens, Adults
Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Location: Milan Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Art is for everyone! Use materials provided in one of our tiny art take home kits (or supplies you already own) to create your own tiny art masterpiece.

Summer Reading Program | Color Our World

All Day 6/21–8/2
Children, Teens, Adults
Summer Reading Program
Location: Milan-Berlin Library District
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Celebrate this year's Summer Reading Program theme, and take part in special events for children, teens, and adults all season long.

Art Fix | Woven Pencil Holder *RR [A]

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Closed
Registration Required
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly art program that combines art history with hands-on learning. Discover the history of select artforms and then spend time creating functional art utilizing techniques used throughout the ages.

Disclaimer(s)

As spots are limited, if you are unable to attend, please contact the library to cancel your reservation.

Hinman Community Room in Use

7:00pm–9:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room

Olak Community Room in Use

7:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room

Alzheimer's Awareness Storytime [C][A]

5:30pm–6:00pm
Children, Adults
Story Times
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

The Northwest Ohio Alzheimer's Association will present a story time that is designed to support children who may have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s and to build awareness and kindness in all young readers.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room

Battle of the Books Practice [C][YA]

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Teens
Book Clubs & Literary Events
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs & Literary Events
Event Details:

Battle of the Books team members will participate in a practice round for the upcoming competition.

Chopped! Art Edition *RR [C][YA]

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Teens
Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Open
Registration Required
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun creative art edition of Chopped! Participants will have supplies to create a piece of art in a timed contest. The artists and their final project will be judged, and someone will be declared the winner!

Disclaimer(s)

As spots are limited, if you are unable to attend, please contact the library to cancel your reservation.

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Friends Events & Meetings
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events & Meetings

DIY Resin Bookmarks *RR [A]

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Crafting & Planning, Summer Reading Program
Open
Registration Required
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting & Planning, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Personalize your resin bookmark with your own creative twist. We will create one-of-a-kind bookmarks using resin epoxy. All materials are provided. Due to the curing process, participants can pick up their creations after Saturday, July 12.

Disclaimer(s)

As spots are limited, if you are unable to attend, please contact the library to cancel your reservation.

Setup for Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room

Preschool Story Time [C]

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Story Times
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Times

Listen to stories, sing, dance and make a craft. Designed for children ages 2-5.

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

11:30am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

9:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Friends Events & Meetings
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events & Meetings
Event Details:

Looking to add items to your home library? Make sure you swing by the Friends of the Library Book Sale in the Milan library community room to check out the huge selection of books, DVDs, and CDs available to make a part of your collection.

MBLD Pop-Up Cafe | The Art of Dessert [C][YA][A]

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Cooking & Food, Summer Reading Program
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for a community social all about the art of the dessert, and sample homemade sweets that are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the stomach. Free while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Milan-Berlin Library District, Milan Public Library, Berlin Heights Public Library, Off Site

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am–4:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Friends Events & Meetings
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events & Meetings
Event Details:

Looking to add items to your home library? Make sure you swing by the Friends of the Library Book Sale in the Milan library community room to check out the huge selection of books, DVDs, and CDs available to make a part of your collection.

Color Me Calm [A]

9:30am–7:30pm
Adults
Health, Wellness, Public Safety & Community Information, Summer Reading Program
Location: Milan-Berlin Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, Public Safety & Community Information, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Stop in the library for our adult coloring station and express your inner creativity with Color Me Calm. Every Monday in June and July, join us and enjoy this calm, relaxing event that is geared towards adults.

Stay and Play [C]

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Educational Play
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational Play

In this program, we use music along with large- and small-motor movement to engage in a fun atmosphere that encourages care givers and children to foster early learning through play. This program will start with 10 to 15 minutes of songs, rhymes, and structured activities and then parents and care givers are invited to stay and play. Designed for children ages 1-4. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen Artist Challenge: Weaving by Lillis Mitchell *RR [YA]

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Teens
Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Open
Registration Required
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Fine Arts, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready for an awesome art challenge? Each week tweens and teens will explore the history and works of a famous artist from around the world. Then, we will tackle the challenge of making a craft inspired by the artist. For Young Adults ages 11-18.

Registration required by 7/11.

Disclaimer(s)

As spots are limited, if you are unable to attend, please contact the library to cancel your reservation.