Thursday, June 15, 2023

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Inkster Leanna Hicks Library offering several summer programs

Registration is under way for Summer Reading at the Leanna Hicks Public Library, 2500 Hamlin Dr. in Inkster. The program will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 22, and will feature Bright Star Theatre performing plays at the library.

“All Together Now” is the summer theme for the preschool and school-age student program, which requires advance registration by visiting the library, on Hamlin Drive which runs off of Michigan Avenue eastbound west of Inkster Road. Call the library at (313) 563-2822 for details. Registration by phone is available for the individual programs, which conclude at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, with the wrap-up party at the library.

“We're excited to host this program which brings families together and keeps kids' literacy skills up in summer when school is out,” said Tim Williams, Inkster Library Board president and acting director. Registration for each program begins one week before the program date.

There will also be: a Magic of Friendship Magic Show 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29; a Summer STEM Program for grades two-five 3:30-5:15 p.m. July 11-13; a Summer STEM Early Learners Program for pre-kindergarten through grade one 3:30-4:30 p.m. July 17-18; Exotic Zoo at the Library, 5 p.m. July 19; Field Day and Ice Cream Social, 2 p.m. July 29 and Create Your Own Stuffed Animal at 2 p.m. Aug. 10.

Leanna Hicks Public Library hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed on Friday and Sunday.