This Fall the Dexter District Library offers a variety of youth programs including Story Times, book clubs, STEM events, and craft programs. Some programs may required registration. Please read the program description carefully when registering for an event.
FALL STORY TIMES
Drop-In Story Times at the Library
Combined Story Time on Monday & Thursday mornings at 11:00 am
Toddler Story Time on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am
Preschool Story Time on Tuesday mornings at 11:00 am
September 23 – November 14
Lower Level Large Meeting Room
No registration required
Combined Story Time for ages 5 & under will be held on Monday and Thursday mornings at 11:00 am.
Toddler Story Time for children 18 months to 3 years of age will be held on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.
Preschool Story Time for children 3 to 5 years of age will be held on Tuesday mornings at 11:00 am.
Children under 18 months may attend, however books and activities are geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Infants are welcome at story times with their siblings. Parents or caregivers are required to attend. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Our story times include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and other activities that encourage a love of reading.
Registered Small Group Story Times
Toddler Small Group Story Time on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am
Preschool Small Group Story Time on Wednesday mornings at 11:00 am
September 25 – November 13
First Floor Youth Program Room
Registration required and begins on Wednesday, September 11
Registration is required for Toddler Small Group Story Time and Preschool Small Group Story Time as space is limited. Parents or caregivers of children may register on our website through our calendar of events or by calling 734-426-4477. Children may only be registered for one 8-week session. Registration will be on a first come first served basis.
Toddler Small Group Story Time for children 18 months to 3 years of age will be held on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am.
Preschool Small Group Story Time for children 3 to 5 years of age will be held on Wednesday mornings at 11:00 am.
Children under 18 months may attend, however books and activities are geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Infants are welcome at story times with their siblings. Parents or caregivers are required to attend. Each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Our story times include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and other activities that encourage a love of reading.
SEPTEMBER
Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, September 10
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, August 13
This is a story and craft program for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their child. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The September theme is Superheroes. Registration is required.
Chess Club
Wednesday, September 11
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, August 14
If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games this fall. Compete in tournament-style play or a casual game and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided by the Library to use during Chess Club. Registration is required.
Club Create Book Club
Thursday, September 12
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, August 15
Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The September theme is Crayons, Pencils and Paint. Registration is required.
KinderConcert!
Saturday, September 14
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Ages 5 and under
Drop-In Program
Children ages five and younger and their caregivers will find that music comes alive during this 30-minute concert. Don’t worry about wiggly tots sitting still for a concert – they will be encouraged to dance and move while listening to the music, hearing a story being told with musical accompaniment and learning about a special orchestral instrument. Members of the A2SO lead children on a guided introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. Registration is not required.
All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, September 19
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration begins Thursday, August 22
All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders. Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. Our September book is Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon. Registration is required.
Drummunity
Saturday, September 21
11:00 am -12:00 pm
Children of All Ages
Drop-In Program
Join Lori Fithian for Drummunity! She’ll bring the drums – YOU get to play them! Children of all ages get to drum, sing and dance in this fun and energizing program. Lori brings all kinds of drums and percussion instruments, so everyone can make music together! Registration is not required.
Makerspace
Thursday, September 26
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program
Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.
Drop-in Fall Crafts
Children of all ages
Saturday, September 28
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop-In Program
Celebrate the autumn season by making a variety of seasonal crafts including a beautiful button tree collage. Registration is not required
OCTOBER
Lego Club
Tuesday, October 1
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program
Kids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones. Everyone is welcome – Legos will be provided by the Library. Registration is not required.
Preschool Makerspace
Friday, October 4
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages 5 and under
Drop-In Program
Make, try, create and play at the Library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative activities designed to encourage early learning. Children need an active adult partner to help them. Registration is not required
Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, October 8
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, September 10
This is a story and craft program for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their child. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The October theme is Fall. Registration is required.
Chess Club
Wednesday, October 9
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, September 11
If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games this fall. Compete in tournament-style play or a casual game and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided by the Library to use during Chess Club. Registration is required.
Club Create Book Club
Thursday, October 10
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, September 12
Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The October theme is Spooky. Registration is required.
Drop-in Spooky Crafts
Friday, October 11
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Drop-in and create seasonal crafts inspired by spooky things that go bump in the night. Registration is not required
Slime Time with Mad Science Detroit
Monday, October 14
Session 1 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Session 2 – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Grades K – 8
Registration is required and begins Monday, September 16
Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! Create slime using the Mad Science recipe, and then enter the Slime Olympics! Take home your own concoction of Mad Science Slime! Registration is required.
All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, October 17
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration begins Thursday, September 19
All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders. Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. Our October book is The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling. Registration is required.
Makerspace
Thursday, October 24
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program
Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.
Drop-In Halloween Story Time and Craft
Saturday, October 26
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 5 and under
Drop-In Program
Join us for a fun Halloween story time filled with spooky books, songs, and flannel board fun! Geared for children ages five and under but everyone is welcome. A simple craft will follow the story time. Registration is not required
NOVEMBER
Lego Club
Tuesday, November 5
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program
Kids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones. Everyone is welcome – Legos will be provided by the Library. Registration is not required.
Ha – Ha Harvest Show with Richard Paul
Friday, November 8
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
All Ages
Drop-In Program
Come enjoy a high energy, funny family show that mixes puppets, magic, music and a whole lot of audience participation. Registration is not required.
Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, November 12
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, October 8
This is a story and craft program for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their child. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The November theme is Robots. Registration is required.
Club Create Book Club
Thursday, November 14
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, October 10
Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The November theme is The Forest. Registration is required.
Ballet Story Time and Preview Performance
Saturday, November 16
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Join us for a special Ballet Story Time and then watch Ballet Chelsea, who will share a preview of their winter ballet, The Nutcracker. We’ll begin with a short story time, followed by dancers performing parts of their show while in costume. Registration is not required.
Chess Club
Wednesday, November 20
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, October 9
If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games this fall. Compete in tournament-style play or a casual game and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided by the Library to use during Chess Club. Registration is required.
All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, November 21
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration begins Thursday, October 17
All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders. Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. Our October book is Twins by Varian Johnson. Registration is required.
Drop-In Thanksgiving Story Time and Craft
Saturday, November 23
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 5 and under
Drop-In Program
Join us for this seasonal story time celebrating Thanksgiving, food, and families. Geared for children ages five and under but everyone is welcome. A simple craft will follow the story time. Registration is not required
Make Your Own Craft Bag for Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 25
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
For kids of all ages
Drop-In Program
Drop-in and put together your own craft and activity bag to take with you on your travels or use at home during the holiday break. Registration is not required
Makerspace
Thursday, November 30
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program
Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.
Lego Club
Tuesday, December 3
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program
Kids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones. Everyone is welcome – Legos will be provided by the Library. Registration is not required.
Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, December 10
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, November 12
This is a story and craft program for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their child. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The December theme is Outer Space. Registration is required.
