Brighton Library Offers Great Programs for Kids in August

Teen Programs, Call 810-229-6571, ext 227

Draw Comics!
Tuesday, August 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Join cartoonist Jerzy Drozd for a fun, hands-on workshop! Explore some of the many tricks in a cartoonist's bag to make characters leap off the page! All materials will be supplied and no experience is necessary. Register now.

Teen Writers’ Workshop
Thursday’s, August 11 and 25, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Poets, songwriters, storytellers, and dreamers, bring your original work and thoughts about writing. Meet with Mike Ball, award-winning humorist. Drop-ins welcome.

Teen Craft - Bandhani Dying
Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Learn a simple introduction to an Indian version of tie-dye and make your own scarves or socks! All materials will be supplied and no experience is necessary. Registration begins Aug 2.

Teen Gaming
Tuesday, August 23, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Stop by for the newest and coolest games around! Play Guitar Hero, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, or dance on the big screen with the XBOX Kinect, while hanging out with friends. Snacks and beverages provided.

Youth Programs, Call 810-229-6571, ext 223.

Watermelon Munch
Wednesday, August 3, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Watermelon Day in Millie’s Garden. Bring a blanket and your lunch. We’ll supply the watermelon! Enjoy stories and fun activities. All ages. Adult participation required. Register now. Program cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Mother Goose Café
Friday, August 5 and 12, 12:30 p.m. to Noon
Share stories, songs, rhymes, finger plays. Group play concludes the program. Adult participation required. Free ticket available 30 minutes prior to program. All ages.

Multi-Cultural Story Time: Ireland
Monday, August 8, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Hear stories and music from Ireland. Free ticket available 30 minutes prior to program. Ages 3-5.

Pokemon
Monday, August, 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Gotta catch ‘em all! Learn step-by-step how to play the Pokémon card game and then play with other kids. Ages 5 and up.

Super Duper Play In
Wednesday, August 17, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Think back to the good old days when all it took was a cardboard box, a blanket, and some cardboard tubes to make your play day complete. Kids and parents will have a blast with imaginative play. You're only limited by your imagination! Ages 4-7. Required free tickets available 30 minutes prior to program.

Crafts Galore!
Monday, August 22, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Get creative with unique crafts that highlight South America. Ages 4-6 with adult participation and ages 7-11. Registration begins August 8.