Teens Archives - Dexter District Library

Winter Teen and Tween Events

November 15, 2024December 4, 2024 Mollie Hall

Pick up a copy of the Fall Teen & Tween brochure and the monthly youth department calendars at the Library or download PDFs below. See each event page for more details and to register. Registration is required for most Teen and Tween events – check each event page for more information.

Winter Reading Bingo Challenge

Monday, December 2 – Friday, January 3

Youth and Teens

Registration on Beanstack required

Youth and Teens can complete a variety of reading challenges on Beanstack this December. Sign up on the Beanstack web site or app starting on Monday, December 2. Read different kinds of books and do activities to receive badges. Need help selecting books? Find our lists in Beanstack or on our web site. Complete 5 activity badges in a row to get a bingo and win a small prize, then complete all 25 badges to fill your bingo card and get a free book. Prizes will be available for pickup starting on Monday, December 9.

Chess Club

Kids and Teens

Registration required

Kids and teens: if you enjoy playing chess, join us! 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.

Wednesday, December 18, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, November 20.
Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, December 18.
Wednesday, February 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, January 8.
Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, February 5.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Grades 7-12

Registration required

Teens in grades 7 through 12 meet during the summer to enjoy a pizza lunch then work on projects for the Summer Reading Program. TAG members also have the opportunity to help out at several events throughout the summer. This is a fun way to earn volunteer hours!

Saturday, December 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, November 16.
Saturday, January 18, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, December 7.
Saturday, February 15, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, January 18.

Tween Book Club

Grades 5 – 7

Registration required

Tween Book Club is for students in grades 5 through 7. Read this month’s book or theme and then join us for icebreakers, snack, discussion, and a related activity. Get a copy of the month’s book at the Youth Reference Desk after you register.

Tuesday, December 17, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: Read a graphic novel or comic of your choice to discuss at book club. Check out a book from the Library or bring a book from home. Registration begins Tuesday, November 19.
Tuesday, January 28, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Dog Driven by Terry Lynn Johnson. Registration begins Tuesday, December 17.
Tuesday, February 25, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: The Doughnut Fix by Jessie Janowitz. Registration begins Tuesday, January 28.

Makerspace

Grades K-8

Drop-in Program; No registration required

Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination.

Saturday, November 30, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, December 27, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Thursday, January 23, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Saturday, February 22, 11:00 am – 12:oo pm

Lego Club

Grades K-8

Drop-in Program; No registration required

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.

Tuesday, December 3, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, January 7, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, February 4, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 4, 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Magic: The Gathering

Grades 5-12

Join us for MTG tournament-style play on select Friday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Prizes awarded to top players. Everyone in grades 5 through 12 with knowledge of game play and rules is invited to attend. Please bring a Commander deck to each session. This event is co-sponsored with 5 Healthy Towns and SRSLY Dexter.

Friday, December 6, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, November 15.
Friday, January 17, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, December 6.
Friday, February 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, January 17.
Friday, March 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, February 7.

Hot Cocoa & Crafts

Saturday, December 14

1:30 – 3:00 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required; begins Thursday, November 14

Enjoy a hot cocoa bar and snacks with your friends, then make some simple and fun crafts that could make great gifts for friends and loved ones.

Pizza and Games

Thursday, December 26

1:30 – 3:00 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required; begins Tuesday, November 26

Eat pizza and play games with friends. We’ll have ping pong, foosball, and a variety of board and card games available to play.

Minecraft Party

Thursday, January 2

2:00 – 3:30 pm

Grades K-8

Drop-in program

Calling all Minecraft fans! Join us for an afternoon celebrating your favorite building game. Unplug and take part in Minecraft-inspired games and crafts in real life. Creep on in anytime during this drop-in event.

Cookies and Canvas

Saturday, January 4

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required – Begins Wednesday, December 4

Have a sweet treat while you paint to your heart’s content. We’ll supply the paint, brushes, canvases, and cookies – you bring your creativity.

Teen/Tween Crochet Crafternoon

Monday, January 20

1:30 – 3:00 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required – Begins Monday, December 16

Join us for a chance to learn crochet or practice your skills. Beginners and more advanced teen and tween crocheters are welcome. Learn a new project or bring in what you’ve been working on!

Winter Fantasy Book Nook Craft

Saturday, February 8

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required; begins Wednesday, January 8

What’s a book nook? Also called a bookshelf diorama, this is a decoration you can put on your bookshelf to make it look like there’s a magical mini world between your favorite books. Construct your very own winter-themed fantasy landscape with miniatures and craft supplies.

Teen Tech Take-Apart

Monday, February 17

2:00 – 3:15 pm

Grades 7 – 12

Registration required; begins Friday, January 17

Teens: Do you like learning how things work? Ever wanted to take something apart? This is your chance! Join us to use tools to deconstruct small electronics and see what makes them tick. Then we’ll use the disassembled pieces to create art.

Oreo Cookie Challenge

Saturday, March 8

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Grades 5-12

Registration required; begins Friday, February 7

Satisfy your taste buds and your competitive side in this fun program. Sample a variety of Oreo flavors and determine the best one, plus compete in Minute to Win It games using cookies.

Summer Adventure Photo Contest

August 6, 2024September 11, 2024 Mollie Hall

This photo contest ran from June 14 through August 2 as part of the Summer Reading Program at Dexter District Library. Teens and tweens entering grades 5 through 12 in the fall could enter up to one photo in each of three categories: Summer, Animals, and Dexter. Library staff selected 2 winners in each category to receive a prize. See the entries below! Be sure to click/select to see the full image.

You can also see the entries in the Teen Zone at the Library until early September.

Animals – WINNER

Animals

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Beanstack Winter Reading Bingo Challenge book suggestions

November 19, 2021December 4, 2024 Ruth Jansen

Take part in the Winter Break Reading Challenge, only on Beanstack! See Beanstack or the brochure below for more details.

Need ideas for what to read for your Badges? Check out our suggestions:

Apply For A Library Card

March 24, 2020June 25, 2021 Scott Wright

We are now offering online library card registration.

Please fill out the form below to apply for a temporary Dexter District Library borrower’s card.

We will provide your card information via e-mail and send your physical card to your home address via standard postal mail. If you need a Library card immediately, please visit the Library to register. The Library is open to the public for registration and browsing materials. Processing time for online registrations may vary and physical card delivery is dependent on postal mail.

A valid card number is required to access the Library’s electronic content. This content is always available and can be accessed from home.

We require all new applicants to visit the Library building to complete the registration process and extend the expiration date of new cards beyond the temporary registration period.

Our borrower’s cards are only available to residents of the Dexter School District, including students. If you reside outside our service area, please check with your home library about getting a card.

Parents: When registering a child for a Library card, please use a parental e-mail address. Dexter Community School student e-mail addresses prevent receipt of all external e-mails, including those from the Library.

Affirm that you reside within the Dexter school district (required)

1. Applicant's Last Name (required)

Please leave this field empty.

2. Applicant's First Name (required)

3. Applicant's Middle Name - if you don't have one, write "no middle" (required)

4. Address (Number, Street, Apartment # if Applicable) (required)

5. City (required)

6. Zip Code (required)

7. Phone (required)

8. Applicant's Date of Birth (required, in this format please: MM/DD/YYYY)

9. Email Address - If you're a parent applying for a child going to Dexter Schools, put the child's school issued email in this blank and your email in blank #14 (required)

10. Is the applicant over 16 years of age? (required)

11. If yes to #10, answer this statement: I certify that the information on this form is correct. I accept responsibility for those materials borrowed on the library card issued from this application. Responsibility for the choice of materials borrowed rests with the person(s) who filled out this entry form and not with the Dexter District Library or its staff.

12. If no to #10, answer this statement: I certify that the information on this form is correct. I accept responsibility for those materials borrowed on the library card issued from the application before the applicant turns 18 years of age or otherwise becomes legally competent. Responsibility for the choice of materials borrowed rests with the person(s) who filled out this entry form and not with the Dexter District Library or its staff.

13. If no to #10, provide the full name of the guardian taking responsibility for the minor.

14. If no to #10, provide the email address of the guardian.

Magic: The Gathering

October 24, 2018August 30, 2024 Mollie Hall

Join us monthly during the school year for pizza dinner and MTG tournament-style play on Friday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Prizes awarded to top players. Everyone in grades 5 through 12 with knowledge of game play and rules is invited to attend. Bring a Commander deck to each session. See below for tournament dates or check our Events Calendar. Co-sponsored with SRSLY Dexter and 5 Healthy Towns.

Upcoming dates:

October 4

November 15

December 6

January 17

February 7

March 7

April 4

May 16

Contact: Mollie Hall mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

November 27, 2017June 12, 2024 Mollie Hall

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a volunteer opportunity for teens in grades 7 through 12 to get involved at the Library. Join us to help give input, plan programs and volunteer at youth and teen events. We also have pizza lunch each month! TAG meets on select Saturdays each month during the school year, and on various dates during the summer. New members are always welcome.

Check our Teen & Tween Events calendar for meeting dates!

Contact: Mollie Hall, mhall@dexter.lib.mi.us

Computer and Internet Access

November 24, 2017November 27, 2017 Mollie Hall

Computers for Public Use:

The Dexter District Library has 4 public use computer terminals for teens ages 13 through 17 located in the Teen Zone. These computers have Windows 7 and are loaded with the Microsoft Office 2016 suite. Full color printing is available for $0.20 a page. Black & White printing is available at $0.10 a page.

General Rules for Internet Use:

Hardware and Software settings may not be changed.
Users will respect all copyright laws.
Users saving files from the Internet to their own disks do so at their own risk. The Library assumes no responsibility for viruses transmitted from the Internet to disks through the use of Library computers.
Any users caught hacking into computer systems or disrupting the functions of other computer systems will have their Internet use privileges revoked.
Users will not use the Library terminals to violate any Federal, state or local laws or to engage in unethical behavior.
Users can be held financially liable for damage to the Library’s equipment and software.

Wi-Fi Printing

November 7, 2017October 27, 2022 Scott Wright

The Dexter District Library now offers wi-fi printing compatible with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop! For black and white, the price is $0.10 per page. For full color, the price is $0.20 per page.

Wireless Printing

8/31/2021 – ATTENTION: Support for iOS/Android has been added to the web based version of Smart Alec. Please carefully read the new steps below.

Please follow the directions below:

A. Click here for directions on how to upload your documents/photos to our print release station.

These directions should now work for all devices, but legacy directions are listed below.

B. (NOTE: Please try step A first) Click here for legacy directions for Android Devices

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C. (NOTE: Please try step A first) Click here for legacy directions for iPhone, iPad, iPod

Group Study Rooms

November 3, 2017September 25, 2024 Scott Wright

The Library has three group study rooms available on the second floor. Groups may call ahead to reserve a room – individuals may only use the rooms on a walk-in basis. Reservations can be taken for the current week and the following week. Every Monday, the next week opens up to reservations.

To reserve a group study room, please call 734-426-4477 and ask for the Adult Reference Desk. For the study room policy, see attached: