The Dexter District Library offers a variety of youth programs including Story Times, book clubs, STEM events, and craft programs. Some programs may require registration. Please read the program description carefully when registering for an event.
FALL STORY TIMES
Drop-In Story Times at the Library
Mixed Ages 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 21 – November 12
Lower Level Large Meeting Room
No registration required
Mixed Ages 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 Fall Story Time on Wednesday mornings at 11:00 am
September 23 – November 11
First Floor Youth Program Room
Registration required and begins on Wednesday, September 9
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
Lego Club
Tuesday, September 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.
Chess Club
Wednesday, September 9
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, August 19
Kids and teens: if you enjoy playing chess, join us! Compete in a casual setting 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 10
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, August 13
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 Dragons. Registration is required.
KinderConcert!
Saturday, September 12
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.
Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, September 15
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, August 25
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 a book related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The September theme is Farm. Registration is required.
All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, September 17
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration begins Thursday, August 20
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.
Makerspace
Thursday, September 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 Fall Crafts
Saturday, September 26
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Celebrate the autumn season by making a variety of seasonal crafts including a colorful button tree picture. Registration is not required.
OCTOBER
Preschool Makerspace
Friday, October 2
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
Lego Club
Monday, October 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.
Chess Club
Wednesday, October 7
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, September 9
Kids and teens: if you enjoy playing chess, join us! Compete in a casual setting 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 8
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, September 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 October theme is Spooky. Registration is required.
Drop-in Spooky Crafts
Saturday, October 10
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.
Reach for the Stars with Air Zoo
Monday, October 12
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Grades K – 4
Drop-In Program
Embark on an exhilarating journey as you engage with various activity stations about the science of outer space. Channel your inner astronaut and discover the real-life essentials taken to the space station today, then let your creativity soar as you prepare a mission to the planet of your dreams. While at the program, you can receive a ticket to attend a 10-minute small-group presentation to experience the night sky up close with a projection of the night sky. Blend science smarts with boundless imagination and explore the furthest reaches of your imagination and the science of space.
Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, October 13
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, September 15
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 a book related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The October theme is Monsters. Registration is required.
All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, October 15
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration begins Thursday, September 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 Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe. Registration is required.
Drop-In Duck Decorating Craft
Saturday, October 17
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program
Design, decorate, and deck-out your duck in a creative costume. Transform ordinary rubber ducks into imaginative creations. We’ll have a variety of art supplies so you can decorate your duck however you’d like! Registration is not required.
Makerspace
Thursday, October 22
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.
Halloween Story Time and Craft
Saturday, October 24
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
Monday, November 2
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.
Chess Club
Wednesday, November 4
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, October 7
Kids and teens: if you enjoy playing chess, join us! Compete in a casual setting 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, November 5
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, October 8
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 Forests. Registration is required.
Drop-in Wooden Spoon Puppet Craft
Saturday, November 7
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Drop-in and create your own puppet using a wooden spoon, paint markers, scraps of fabric and a variety of other materials. Registration is not required.
Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, November 10
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, October 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 a book related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The November theme is Fall. Registration is required.
All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, November 12
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration begins Thursday, October 15
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 November book is Choose Your Own Fantasy or Science Fiction Book. Registration is required.
Ornament Decorating for Monument Park Christmas Trees
Friday, November 13
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Drop-in and make an ornament to decorate the Library Christmas Tree located in Monument Park. Then make another ornament to take home. Registration is not required.
Ballet Story Time and Preview Performance
Saturday, November 14
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.
Drop-in Harvest Crafts
Monday, November 16
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Celebrate the season by creating a variety of harvest crafts including a wood slice turkey magnet. Registration is not required.
Make Your Own Craft Bag for Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 23
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Children 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
Saturday, November 28
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.
DECEMBER
Chess Club
Wednesday, December 2
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, November 4
Kids and teens: if you enjoy playing chess, join us! Compete in a casual setting 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.
Lego Club
Monday, December 7
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.
Ho Ho Holiday Show
Friday, December 11
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
This 45-minute show for all ages is full of comedy, music, puppets, audience participation and some holiday magic for the entire family. Registration is not required.
