June 15th thru August 10th Adult Summer Reading

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Adult Summer Reading

June 15th thru August 10th 2024

Read a book , listen to an audiobook, or complete an activity from the ticket.

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LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

Sign up for the library's monthly newsletter! Inside you'll find all ages programming, new books, library news and more.

Cadillac Library's Monthly Newsletter:


52 BOOKS IN 2024 READING CHALLENGE

Ages 16+. Challenge yourself to read 52 books in 52 weeks! Turn in a copy of your sheet (even if unfinished!) at the end of the year for a prize and potential entry into our grand prize drawing! No need to read the list in order - jump around and find what works for you. Follow the library on Facebook and Instagram for weekly videos. We'll highlight our favorite books and give you ideas for each prompt. Happy Reading!

2024 Reading Challenge:
52 in 2024 Reading Challenge sheet 

Sign up for a free book bag

ADULT BOOK BAGS

Sign up and receive a personalized bag of bookish fun! Each bag will contain the minimum of 2-3 library books, a bookmark (or other bookish fun), library programming highlights, and sometimes a snack.

How to sign up & receive your Book Bag: 

1. Fill out a Book Bag form HERE. Sign up by the 13th of the month to receive a bag.

You only have to fill out this form once every quarter to sign up: 
December, January, February
March, April, May
June, July, August
September, October, November
Highlighted section is the current quarter - sign up any time during any month to receive a box! Just remember to fill out the form again at the start of a new quarter.

2. Pick up your Book Bag after 3pm on the 15th of the month
(you'll have 14 days to pick up your bag). Enjoy!

3. Review the books you've received for a chance to win a gift card to Horizon Books! Review your books HERE.

WRITING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

Saturday, May 4th, 1pm

Want to learn more about your genealogy and preserving it for future generations? Come spend a session with local area historian and writer Shanna Avery and learn some research tips - and how to shape your finds into memoirs, writing and other fun, creative ways to tell and share the story of your family and ancestors! Join us for this free event.

REGENCY PARTY

Friday, May 17th, 6-7:30pm, ages 16+

Jane Austen and Bridgerton fans, unite! Step away from the modern world for an evening of crafts, tea cakes, and new friendships. Dressing up is encouraged (but not required)!

WEIRD TRAVELS IN MICHIGAN

Saturday, May 18th, 1-2:30pm

Professor and paranormal researcher Shetan Noir takes us on a virtual tour of fascinating, quirky, and weird locations around Michigan!

This program is presented by the Friends of the Cadillac Library.

CRAFTERNIGHT:
ADULT CRAFT NIGHT

Tuesday, May 28th, 5:30-6:30pm

Join us at the library for a mystery craft. Variety of skill levels welcome. All supplies provided.

CADILLAC LIBRARY'S ADULT
SUMMER BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA

Monday, June 3rd, 6-8pm

A night of celebrating books for adults and getting ready for some reading in the sun! Stop by for personalized book recommendations and bookish conversations.

COLLAGE NIGHT
@ ROASTED CAFE

Friday, June 14th, 5-7pm, ages 16+

Join the Cadillac Library at Roasted Cafe for a night of cozy crafting! Stop in and see where the provided materials take you. Not sure what to make or how to collage? We'll have examples!

CRUISE NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY

Friday, June 28th, 6-8pm, ages 16+

Take a cruise without leaving the 49601 zip code - or even getting on a boat! Experience a day at sea filled with games, snacks, poolside mocktails, and more.

ADULT WRITING GROUP

Meets at 5pm
Thursdays, March 14th & 28th
Thursdays, April 11th & 25th
Thursdays, May 9th & 23rd

Are you looking for a friendly group of people to encourage and improve your writing skills? Join us and be inspired to reach your writing goals.

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