The NIRMV Kids Reading Festival Will Be Sat., May 9

Join us from 3-5 p.m. for this official event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NIRMV Recommended Reading List Kids Edition at the Chaney Branch of the Detroit Public Library. Activities include children's storytime experience, Tween Town games, Teen Territory challenges, prizes, snacks and treats and more.

An RSVP is requested and early registration is encouraged. Deadline to register is Sat., Apr. 25, 2026. To register, email nirmvdetroit@gmail.com with participant(s) name(s) and age(s) plus registering adult's name. Place "Festival Registration" in subject line. For additional information, call 313.778.1550. Download the reading festival flyer (PDF)

 

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Reading Festival Postponed

The festival scheduled for Sat., Nov. 22 at the Redford Branch of the Detroit Public Library has been postponed. We'll let you know when a new date has been set. Until then, celebrate by checking out the 10th anniversary Recommended Reading List Kids Edition.

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Reading festival registration deadline extended

If you missed the deadline, you've still got time! Registration has been extended to Sat., Nov. 15 for the festival, happening Sat., Nov. 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the Redford branch of the Detroit Public Library. RSVPs are requested so we have enough prizes and treat bags. It's easy to register! Just email nirmvdetroit@gmail.com with participant(s) name(s) and age(s) plus registering adult's name. Place "Festival Registration" in subject line. We hope you'll join us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Recommended Reading List Kids Edition. Download the flyer (pdf).

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Save the Date: A Reading Festival to Celebrate the 10th NIRMV Reading List Kids Edition

Join us on Sat., Nov. 22, 2025 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Redford branch of the Detroit Public Library for an afternoon of fun to say happy 10th anniversary to the NIRMV Reading List Kids Edition. The celebration will feature the 2025 list launch, prizes, grab & go bags, snacks and treats, and more. Download the flyer (pdf).

RSVP requested. Registration deadline is Oct. 17, 2025. Early registration is encouraged. To register, email nirmvdetroit@gmail.com with participant(s) name(s) and age(s) plus registering adult's name. Place "Festival Registration" in subject line. For additional information, call 313.778.1550.

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Reading Rewards Stay at Home Party VI is coming in August

Kids ages 3 - 17 are invited to Explore Opportunities - this year's theme  - on 
Sat., Aug. 2 at the time of their choosing. To get an age-appropriate activities kit for the party, the adult authorizing participation should send their name and address to nirmvdetroit@gmail.com by Fri., Jul. 11.

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