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Children’s Calendar

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A colorful library flyer with images of books, library logos, a tree, and a QR code. Text highlights programs, activities, computers, book recommendations, eBooks, study areas, and volunteer opportunities.

Back to School – Library Info

Back to school can be overwhelming. South Haven Memorial Library can help!

We have so many options available. The best part of all is that they are FREE!

Help us, Help YOU!

A South Haven Memorial Library poster announces winners of the Autumn Canvas Painting contest with photos of two paintings, labeled adult and children. Contact details and pickup instructions are provided at the bottom.

Autumn Painting Contest Winners

We have WINNERS for our Autumn Canvas Painting contest. Congratulations to the winners! Thanks to everyone who participated and who voted. All the canvas paintings were remarkable and beautiful! We have so much talent. Thank you!!

A flyer with an illustration of a woman reading to children. Text reads: “STORY TIME with MISS DONI BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 @ 11 AM in the COMMUNITY ROOM. Continues every Tuesday through May 26, 2026!” South Haven Memorial Library logo at bottom.

Story Time Tuesdays (weather permitting)

Colorful flyer for a Play-Doh Play Date at South Haven Memorial Library, first Friday of each month at 11 AM, for preschoolers and siblings. Dates for 2025 and 2026 listed. No registration required.

Play-Doh Play Dates

1st Friday of Each Month

Colorful flyer for Messy Play Fridays for Preschoolers at South Haven Memorial Library, listing 2025-2026 dates, time (11am-12pm), and reminding to wear play clothes for rotating messy play activities every third Friday.

Messy Play Day

3rd Friday of Each Month

Flyer for South Haven Memorial Library’s “STEM Saturdays,” held on the third Saturday each month, 11 AM–12 PM. Free event features LEGOs and rotating STEM activities. Dates listed for 2025 and 2026.

STEM Saturdays

3rd Saturday of Each Month

Book Talk with Ms. Gail

Book title: When Life Gives You Mangos
Author: Kereen Getten

A young girl with curly hair floats on her back in water, surrounded by pink leaves and floating mango slices. The book title When Life Gives You Mangos and the authors name, Kereen Getten, are displayed on the cover.

Listen to Ms. Gail talk about the book and characters in the YouTube video below.