Utica, MI

Utica is a city in Macomb County, Southeast Michigan. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 4,757. The city was platted by Joseph Stead in 1829 and it was named it Harlow. The city was also referred to as “Hog’s Hollow” and “McDougalville” until it was finally named Utica in honor of a city in New York. Events hosted by Utica include the Appetite for Arts Festival, Utica Riverwalk Festival, and Utica Gasoline Alley Car Show. Popular destinations are Jimmy John Field, Yates Cider Mill, and the Mall at Partridge Creek.

Thursday, June 1st 2023

All Day
Registration for Summer Reading begins today!

Stop into the library or call 586-731-4141 to learn about this year's program!

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Friday, June 2nd 2023

11:00am
Book Discussion: Second Glance by Jodi Picoult

Join us for a book discussion the first Friday of every month at 11am at the library in the Gibbing room. No registration is necessary. Books can be picked up…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Saturday, June 10th 2023

1:00pm
Summer Reading Kickoff

Come kick-off the 2023 Summer Reading Program! The Kona Ice Truck and Bounce House will be here and we'll have fun playing fun lawn games.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Monday, June 12th 2023

All Day
Drop in: Emoji Book Titles

Come in anytime between 11-7 guess the title of the children’s books based on the emojis.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Tuesday, June 13th 2023

1:00pm
Crafternoon: Rock Painting

Each participant will be allowed to paint two rocks, one for keeping and one for sharing around our community.

Please come with paint clothes on as paints can stain.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Wednesday, June 14th 2023

1:00pm
Reptarium

The Reptarium brings the Zoo to you!


*Registration Required. Registraion begins June 7 in person at the library or by calling 586-731-4141. Limited seating.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Monday, June 19th 2023

All Day
CLOSED

The library is closed.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Tuesday, June 20th 2023

1:00pm
Crafternoon: Growing Things Lab

Each participant will plant grass seeds and decorate a face on their pot to take home, water and watch “the hair” grow, then give it a haircut.

*Registration Required. Registration begins…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Wednesday, June 21st 2023

1:00pm
TechKnow: Fizzy Science

Children will explore chemical reactions in this fun, hand-on program.

*Registration Required. Registration begins June 7 in person at the library or by calling 586-731-4141. Limited seating.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Thursday, June 22nd 2023

11:00am
Story Time and Craft

We'll read The Day the Crayons Quit and do a related craft. 

 

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Monday, June 26th 2023

All Day
Drop in: Lego Story or Poem Creations

Come in anytime to create a story or poetry with big Lego blocks.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Tuesday, June 27th 2023

1:00pm
Crafternoon: Book End Painting

Each participant will be allowed to get creative and paint a book end!

Come with paint clothes on. Paints can stain.

*Registration Required. Registration begins June 13 in person at the library…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Wednesday, June 28th 2023

11:00am
Movies at the Library: Puss in Boots The Last Wish

Refreshments and popcorn provided. 


No registration required. All children must have parent/guardian during length of movie.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317
5:30pm
Library Board Meeting

All library board meetings are open to the public.

*This meeting has been moved from June 21. 

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317
Event Series

Monday, July 3rd 2023

All Day
Take Home Craft: Marshmallow Shooter

Come in anytime to pick up a take home craft. 

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Tuesday, July 4th 2023

All Day
CLOSED

The library is closed.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317
Event Series

Wednesday, July 5th 2023

All Day
Drop in: Sidewalk Chalk

Create chalk art all over our sidewalks. Chalk will be available throughout the day for you to check out and create works of art.

 

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Thursday, July 6th 2023

1:00pm
TechKnow: Stories and STEM

Children will listen to a great story, "Ada Twist, Scientist", and complete a STEM challenge related to that story.

*Registration Required. Registration begins June 22 in person at the library or…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Friday, July 7th 2023

11:00am
Book Discussion: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

Join us for a book discussion the first Friday of every month at 11am at the library in the Gibbing room. No registration is necessary. Books can be picked up…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Monday, July 10th 2023

All Day
Library Scavenger Hunt

Locate things within the library and pick a prize from the prize basket. 

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Tuesday, July 11th 2023

1:00pm
Crafternoon: Squirt Gun Painting

Come get creative!

Come with paint clothes on. Paints can stain.

*Registration Required. Registration begins June 27 in person at the library or by calling 586-731-4141

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Wednesday, July 12th 2023

12:00pm
Dan the Creature Man: The Little Creatures

Come see an interesting variety of exotic animals from around the world.

*Registration Required. Registration begins June 28 in person at the library or by calling 586-731-4141. Limited seating.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Monday, July 17th 2023

All Day
Jar of Goodies

Can you guess how many objects are inside the jar? Drop in anytime during the day to take a guess at the number of items. The closest guess wins the…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Tuesday, July 18th 2023

All Day
Crafternoon: Tiny Greenhouse

Stop by the library any time today to pick up and take home a Tiny Greenhouse kit.

 

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Saturday, July 22nd 2023

All Day
Summer Reading Ends

This is the last day to turn in all of your reading logs and activity sheets to receive your certificate of completion and be entered in to the Grand Prize…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317
1:00pm
Summer Reading Ending Celebration

All are welcome to enjoy an amazing bubble show with Bubbleman Ron. One of the most entertaining and popular programs where children of all ages can enjoy the amazing world…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Friday, August 4th 2023

11:00am
Book Discussion: Plainsong by Kent Haruf

Join us for a book discussion the first Friday of every month at 11am at the library in the Gibbing room. No registration is necessary. Books can be picked up…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317

Saturday, September 2nd 2023

All Day
CLOSED

The library is closed.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317
Event Series

Monday, September 4th 2023

All Day
CLOSED

The library is closed.

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317
Event Series

Friday, September 8th 2023

11:00am
Book Discussion: Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

Join us for a book discussion the first Friday of every month at 11am at the library in the Gibbing room. No registration is necessary. Books can be picked up…

Utica Public Library
7530 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317
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