Registration is required for library programs and begins one month prior to the event. To register, please call the library branch or visit our programs calendar at www.warrenlibrary.net. Warren residents have first priority.
The Warren Public Library provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact us at least five days in advance to discuss accommodations for both online and in-person events.
Summer Reading Fun at the Warren Public Library
June 4 - August 13, 2022
Patrons of all ages - babies, children, teens, and adults - are invited to join us this summer for our 'Oceans of Possibilities' Summer Reading Club. Everyone will have a chance to win prizes just by reading. Enter to win tickets for some great prizes and prize baskets, gift cards, and much more. Again this year, children who finish Summer Reading will earn free books, and teens who finish will earn scratch-off prize tickets. Stop by your local library branch or visit www.warrenlibrary.net beginning Saturday, June 4 to sign up.
The Warren Public Library's Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Warren Public Library.
Garden Club @ the Burnette Branch Library
10:00 am Wednesdays
June 8, 22; July 6, 20; August 3, 17, 31; September 14
Burnette Branch Library
All Ages
Join other garden enthusiasts and wannabe enthusiasts every other Wednesday this summer to plant and tend to the raised garden beds behind the library. No experience is needed. Drop-ins accepted, but registration is preferred. Weather permitting.

The Warren Reading Group
Contact the moderator at 586.939.5619 for more information including the date, time, and location of the discussion. Discussions will occur in-person, outside when the weather permits. Book selections are on reserve at the Civic Center Library. Everyone is welcome.
Upcoming Titles:
June - The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner
July - Fencing with the King by Diana Abu-Jaber
August - The Tenth Muse by Catherine Chung
Busch Book Group
6:30 pm, June 1, July 6, August 10
Busch Branch Library
Join us in discussing this month's book. Copies will be available at the circulation desk one month prior to each discussion. Discussions will be held in the large community room and will be socially distanced.
Upcoming Titles:
June 1 - This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
July 6 - The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
August 10 - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
Adult Programs
Please call the library branch or visit our online calendar at www.warrenlibrary.net to register.
Sunflower Wreath
6:00 pm Thursday, June 9
Civic Center Library
Register online or call 586.751.0770
It's back by popular demand. Create a beautiful sunflower wreath to decorate your home. The wreath is made with poly burlap mesh which resembles traditional burlap but is durable and waterproof. A $10 materials fee is required at registration.
The History and Lore of Kentucky Bourbon - ABC of Bourbon Whisk(e)y and More - Virtual Event (Zoom)
6:00 pm Thursday, June 9
Hosted by the Miller Branch Library
Register online or call 586.751.5377
Phil Kollin, Louisville Certified Tourism Ambassador & Executive Bourbon Steward, has a lot to say about whiskey including its colorful history, the fascinating process of distilling, and the stories behind each bottle. He will also discuss the long journey that bourbon whiskey has endured to become America's native spirit.
Ruler Star Craft
6:00 pm Tuesday, June 14
Burnette Branch Library
Register online or call 586.353.0579
Use five wooden twelve inch rulers, foam adhesive strips, and twine to create a star you can hang on your house, wall, or fence for summer.
Tips to Build and Protect Your Credit
6:00 pm
Wednesday, June 15
Busch Branch Library
Register online or call 586.353.0580
Do you have questions about credit? Are you trying to improve your credit score? There is a lot of consumer confusion around "credit" and yet it affects so many aspects of daily life. This presentation by Nancy Latham, Financial & Homeownership Instructor from the MSU Extension - Macomb County, will address credit myths, explain the importance of credit reports, demystify credit scores, and provide strategies to build and protect your credit.
Get Started Growing and Preserving Herbs

6:00 pm Wednesday, June 15
Civic Center Library
Register online or call 586.751.0770
Join Ghaida Havern from the Michigan State University Extension Center to learn the best practices for growing herbs and storing them to last all year long.
Let it Rain: An Introduction to Rain Gardens
6:00 pm
Tuesday, June 28
Civic Center Library
Register online or call 586.751.0770
A representative from the Clinton River Watershed Council will be on hand to discuss rain gardens, the importance of green storm water infrastructure, and provide information on how to construct rain barrels which help to reduce water usage in home landscaping.
Computer Classes

Please call the library branch or visit our online calendar at www.warrenlibrary.net to register.
Beginning Microsoft Word
9:30 am Wednesdays, June 1 & 8
Civic Center Library
Register online or call 586.751.0770.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to create and edit documents, insert pictures and tables, format text, and more. Mouse and keyboard skills are required. Please note this is a two-session class. Please plan to attend both sessions. The door to the computer lab will open at 9:25 am the day of the class.
Introduction to Computers
10:00 am Saturdays, June 11 & 18
Burnette Branch Library
Register online or call 586.353.0579
This is a very basic beginning class on using a computer. Students will learn some computer vocabulary, how to use a mouse, how to create and save a file, how to create a document, and more. Please note this is a two-session class. Please plan to attend both sessions.
Get to Know eBooks, OverDrive, and the Libby App
9:30 am Wednesday, June 15
Civic Center Library
Register online or call 586.751.0770.
Interested in downloading free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library? Need to learn about the Libby app? Let us help you. Please join us as we show you how to checkout and download eBooks through our OverDrive service.
Tween / Teen Programs
Please call the library branch or visit our online calendar at www.warrenlibrary.net to register.
WPL Teen Book Box

All Library Branches
Grades 6 to 12
The Warren Public Library is pleased to offer a free book box subscription for teens. Each box contains 1-2 books and some extra goodies. Subscriptions are available to teens in grades 6 to 12 with a Warren library card. Please visit www.warrenlibrary.net/teen-book-boxes/ for more information and to fill out a book preference survey to get started.
Make It!: Shark Keychain
3:00 pm, Thursday, June 9
Busch Branch Library
Ages 10 to 17
Register online or call 586.353.0580
Make a cool Perler bead shark keychain or other fun shape.
Teen Tile Art and Rubik's Cube Competition
2:00 pm
Saturday, June 11
Civic Center Library
Ages 11 to 17
Register online or call 586.751.0770
Come and decorate your own ceramic tile with sharpies to make a unique coaster. After creating your tile, enter and compete in our first annual Rubik's cube competition.
Cyanotype Printing Drop-In Craft
3:00-4:30 pm
Wednesday, June 15
Burnette Branch Library
Ages 10 to 17
Register online or call 586.353.0579
Stop by the library to make your own artwork using sunlight. Use leaves, flowers, feathers, and cut out pieces of paper to create an image. Then we will put it in the sun for a few minutes, rinse the paper, and watch our images appear. Weather permitting. We will also have games available for those who wish to stay the entire time. Registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome.
Rainbow Connection
2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 21
Civic Center Library
Ages 12 to 17
Register online or call 586.751.0770
Celebrate Pride Month in this safe and welcoming program. Make a rainbow ribbon, a Pride button, and hang out with other LGBT+ teens and allies. Registration is requested but not required.
After Hours Mystery Dinner
6:00-8:00 pm Friday, June 24
Civic Center Library
Ages 10 to 17
Register online or call 586.751.0770
You are invited to an after-hours mystery event at the library. Everyone will be given a character and use the clues to help solve this exciting whodunit. Can you solve the case? Could you be the culprit...or the next victim? Come to the library and find out. Pizza will be served. This after hours program will be held inside the Civic Center Library.
Mermaid Beauty
2:00 pm Tuesday, June 28
Civic Center Library
Ages 10 to 17
Register online or call 586.751.0770
Learn how to make mermaid inspired beauty products and jewelry.
Children's Programs
Please call the library branch or visit our online calendar at www.warrenlibrary.net to register.
Summer Reading Kickoff
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday, June 18
Animal Program at 12 noon
Warren Community Park, West Pavilion (Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden, south of 14 Mile Road, west of Mound)
Children of All Ages and from All Library Branches Welcome
Register online or call 586.751.0770
All children from Warren are encouraged to join us as we kick off Summer Reading. Spin the prize wheel, enjoy a sweet treat, register for Summer Reading, and enjoy an animal presentation from Dinosaur Hill which may include animals such as a hissing cockroach, tarantula, gecko, ball python, painted turtle, or box turtle.
WPL Children's Book Box
All Branches
Grades 3 to 5
The Warren Public Library is excited about our free subscription box program for children in grades three through five. Each box will contain two library books based on your preferences and one free book to keep. Boxes will contain fun surprises too. To sign up you must live in Warren and have a valid Warren Library card. To sign up for a children's book box, please fill out the online form here. You will be notified when your box is ready at the library branch you selected. Happy Reading!
Babies Love Books
Civic Center Library
Under the Age of 2
Pick up a free board book for your little one along with an informational packet of early literacy programs at the library.
Cruisin '53 / Warren Wheels Fun at the Library Events

Saturday, June 4
All Ages
12:00-4:00 pm, Outside the Burnette Branch Library
Juggling Show with Nick Thomas at 2:00 pm
Join us for a book sale, games, music, crafts, ice cream, bounce house, Summer Reading sign-up, and a juggling show.
1:00-4:00 pm Outside the Civic Center Library
Join us for Summer Reading sign-up, a craft, a petting farm with a variety of animals including bunnies, ducks, chickens, goats, pigs, and sheep. Pony rides will also be available.
One Fish...Two Fish...
June 6-30
Miller Branch Library
Ages 2 to 5 ; 5 to 10 ; 11 to 17
Visit the library in the month of June and try your luck at guessing how many fish are in the jar. If you guess the closest, you win the fish.
Goldfish crackers for ages 2 to 5 ; Gummy fish for ages 5 to 10 and 11 to 17
Maritime Mondays: Ocean Fun
6:30 pm Monday, June 6
Busch Branch Library
Ages 3 to 9
Register online or call 586.353.0580
In honor of World Oceans Day (June 8), we will play some ocean-themed games and make ocean slime.
Paper Plate Puffer Fish - Take and Make Craft
Monday, June 6
Burnette Branch Library
Ages 3 to 9
To start our summer of ocean themed activities, we will make a puffer fish out of a paper plate. Stop by the library this week to pick up your craft kit.
Terrific Tuesday: Ocean Crafts
2:00 pm or 6:30 pm Tuesday, June 7
Burnette Branch Library
Ages 3 to 9
Help us decorate the library for Summer Reading by making ocean-themed crafts.
Oceans of Fun Cupcake Decorating
6:30 pm Thursday, June 9
Miller Branch Library
Ages 4 to 10
Register online or call 586.751.5377
Let's kick off Summer Reading with some tasty treats. We will decorate cupcakes to look like adorable ocean friends.
Origami Fish - Take and Make Craft
Monday, June 13
Burnette Branch Library
Ages 3 to 9
Stop by the library this week to pick up the supplies needed to make some origami fish.
Button Art
6:30 pm
Thursday, June 16
Miller Branch Library
Ages 5 to 10
Register online or call 586.751.5377
We will use buttons to create an underwater masterpiece.
Pirate Bear - Take and Make Craft
Tuesday, June 21
Burnette Branch Library
Ages 3 to 9
We are celebrating pirates this week. Stop by the library and pick up a craft kit for a paper pirate bear.
Terrific Tuesday: Pirate Party
6:30 pm Tuesday, June 21
Burnette Branch Library
Ages 3 to 9
Ahoy mateys. Join us if you dare for pirate stories, games, crafts, and more. Costumes are welcome.
Pirate Day Scavenger Hunt
5:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 22
Civic Center Library
Ages 3 to 9
Bring your child to the library for a fun scavenger hunt. Complete the scavenger hunt and win a prize.
Chick-it-Out Hatching Program
6:00 pm
Thursday, June 23
Miller Branch Library
All Ages
Register online or call 586.751.5377
It's time to say good-bye to our baby chicks. Join us to learn more from the Metroparks interpreter and send our chicks back to the farm.
Maritime Mondays: What Floats
6:30 pm Monday, June 27
Busch Branch Library
Ages 3 to 9
Register online or call 586.353.0580
We will make some simple boats and see "what floats" in this STEAM-centric program.
Paper Tube Octopus - Take and Make Craft
Monday, June 27
Burnette Branch Library
Ages 3 to 9
This week we will make an octopus out of a paper craft tube. Stop by the library to pick up your craft.
Fourth of July Crafts
6:00 pm
Wednesday, June 29
Civic Center Library
Ages 3 to 9
Register online or call 586.751.0770
Join us to make some fun patriotic crafts.
Mermaid Jewelry - Take and Make Craft
Thursday, June 30
Miller Branch Library
Ages 5 to 10
Register online or call 586.751.5377
Pick up a kit to make a mermaid and ocean themed bracelet and necklace. Kits will be available for pick-up from June 30-July 7.
Art Club: Seashell Crafts
2:00 pm
Thursday, June 30
Civic Center Library
Ages 8 to 12
Register online or call 586.751.0770
Join us as we make seashell necklaces and key chains.

Please call the library branch or visit our online calendar at www.warrenlibrary.net to register.
Summer Toddler Storytime (Ages Birth to 3 years)
10:00 am, Fridays
June 10 - July 29
Miller Branch Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for young children and their caregiver. Weather permitting this storytime will be held in front of the Miller Branch Library. In case of rain, it will be held inside.
Storytime at the Park (Ages 3 and up)
11:00 am, Fridays
June 24 - August 26
Miller Park (14500 Masonic between Schoenherr and Hayes)
Hosted by the Civic Center Library
Join us for stories and songs. A craft will be available for pickup each week.
Family Storytime
6:30 pm Mondays, Busch Branch Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, but stories are chosen for ages 4 to 8.
June 13 - Summer
July 11 - Bubbles
July 25 - Mermaids
August 8 - Sand
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2:00 pm Tuesdays, Burnette Branch Library
The entire family is invited to join us at the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and more.
June 14 - Fish
June 28 - Octopus
July 12 - Turtles
July 26 - Sea Creatures
August 9 - Whale of a Tale