Summer is in full swing across Oakland County! For parents, this time of year often brings the question of how to keep kids entertained while avoiding the “summer slide,” when children’s academic skills weaken over the long break from school.
Finding educational and affordable family activities is a top priority for many of our neighbors. Fortunately, our local libraries provide programs that offer a season packed with adventure, community events and prizes at no cost to residents.
Find Your Nearby Summer Experiences
Libraries are hosting summer reading programs for kids, teens and adults. While every branch has its own theme, they all offer perks:
- Earn rewards like books, toys and gift cards to neighborhood businesses for tracking your daily reading.
- Enjoy free weekly area happenings, including live science shows, magic acts, animal visits, special parties and family movie nights.
- Participate in interactive STEM workshops and craft classes and pick up take-home art projects.
- Connect with other locals through trivia nights, book clubs and hobby groups for all ages.
Use our interactive map to locate your nearest Oakland County library branch, explore its calendar and sign up for its no-cost challenge.
Bonus Resource: The Michigan Activity Pass
Your library card can unlock economical family road trips this season! The Michigan Activity Pass is an excellent tool for stretching your household budget.
Go to miactivitypass.org and enter your Oakland County library card number. You can instantly print or download complimentary or greatly discounted passes to hundreds of Michigan state parks, historic sites, and cultural museums.
Joining in such library offerings keeps your child’s brain active and ready for the upcoming school year without straining your wallet. Check out your closest branch to get involved and meet new friends!
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