Richland Community Library

Family Programs

Summer Reading Kick Off all ages welcome June 24 at 3 pm

🎨 Color Our World: Summer Reading Kickoff Party! 🌞
June 24th at 3:00 PM
All Ages Welcome
Join us at the park as we kick off a season full of stories, sunshine, and smiles! Celebrate the start of summer reading with a splash of color and a whole lot of fun. We'll have music to get your toes tapping, cool treats from the Sweet Caroline's Ice Cream Truck, and classic games like the sack race, three-legged race, and the ever-wobbly spoon and egg race. Whether you're here to race, read, or just relax, there's something for everyone. Bring your friends, bring your family—let’s color our world with laughter, community, and creativity!

Chalk the walk all ages welcome june 28 10 am to 12 pm

🎨 Chalk the Walk at the Library! 🖍️
June 28th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Ages Welcome
Help us turn the sidewalk into a masterpiece! Join us for a colorful morning of creativity at our all-ages Chalk the Walk event. We’ll supply the chalk—you bring the imagination! Whether you're doodling dinosaurs, sketching starships, or writing your favorite book quotes, there’s plenty of room to make your mark. All ages and skill levels welcome. Let’s fill the library grounds with color, community, and creativity!

Family movie all ages welcome July 2 at 3 pm

🎬 Family Movie Matinee: Popcorn, Robots & Fun! 🤖🍿
July 2nd at 3:00 PM
All Ages Welcome
At the First Presbyterian Church
Grab your crew and head to the library for a fun-filled family movie matinee! We’re rolling out the red carpet with popcorn, water, and coloring pages to keep little hands busy. But that’s not all—get creative with our Nuts & Bolts robot snack station, where you can build (and munch) your very own edible robot from tasty treats! Whether you’re here for the laughs, the snacks, or the sci-fi vibes, it’s a movie day the whole family will enjoy. No tickets needed—just bring your imagination!

summer dance party all ages welcome July 9 at 3 PM

🕺💃 Kids Summer Dance Party! 🎉🌟
July 9th at 3:00 PM
All Ages Welcome
At the First Presbyterian Church

Get ready to dance, shine, and glow! Join us for a high-energy Summer Dance Party just for kids—complete with  music, movement, and glowing fun! We’ll crank up the the best movie tunes, break out the glow sticks, and let the good vibes roll. There’ll be bubbles, lights, and surprises to keep the party popping. Whether you're busting out your best moves or just want to boogie with your friends, this is one summer celebration you won't want to miss. Wear something bright and come ready to glow!

Art in the park all ages welcome July 16 at 3 pm

🎨 Art in the Park at the Library! 🌳🖌️
July 16th at 3:00 PM
All Ages Welcome
Let your creativity bloom under the open sky! Join us for Art in the Park—a hands-on, all-ages art adventure hosted right outside the library. We’ll have a variety of supplies ready for painters, doodlers, and creators of all kinds. Whether you’re crafting a masterpiece or just enjoying the fresh air with some colorful fun, this is the perfect way to add a little art to your summer day. Bring your imagination—we’ll bring the inspiration!

BenJammin Concert for kids all ages welcome July 23 at 11 AM

BenJammin Concert
July 23rd at 11:00 AM
All Ages Welcome
At the First Presbyterian Church

🎶 BenJammin and Emily will color your world with music and movement 🎨💃 as we rock out with our interactive concert for all ages! 🧒👵🎸 We explore health 💪, self-confidence 🌟, core subjects 📚, imagination ✨, and creativity 🎭 through colorful interactive songs and books. 📖🎤

Together we use sing-along tunes 🎼 with guitar 🎸, drums 🥁, ukulele 🎶, and a few puppets 🧸 to teach children life skills through audience participation and song. 🗣️🎵

🎉 JOIN THE BAND! 🎤👯‍♀️🥁

End of summer foam party all ages welcome August 2 at 11 am

🎉📚 End of Summer Reading Celebration! 🍕🌊
August 2nd at 11:00AM
All Ages Welcome
We read, we imagined, we explored—and now it’s time to party! Join us as we wrap up an awesome summer of stories with a foam-tastic celebration you won’t forget! Dive into the bubbly fun at our epic Foam Party, then refuel with free pizza and good vibes all around. Whether you were a reading rockstar all summer or just love a good party, everyone’s invited to celebrate with music, laughter, and lots of foam!

Family story time click here for details

lego challenge click here for details

Location & Hours

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Richland Community Library Main Branch
8951 Park Street, Richland, MI 49083
269.629.9085 (Phone)
269.629.5330 (Fax)

Tuesdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 7 PM
Fridays 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM
Sundays Closed
Mondays Closed

Our book drop is located in the rear parking lot of the library, which is accessible though the Richland Eye Care parking lot off of 32nd Street.