Category: Teens

Winter Teen and Tween Events

Mollie Hall

Pick up a copy of the Winter 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 15 – Thursday, January 15

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 15. 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 22. Prizes will be available for pickup until Friday, January 30.

Graham Cracker Gingerbread House Decorating

Saturday, December 13

2:00 – 2:45 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required; begins Thursday, November 13

Use graham crackers, frosting, and all kinds of candy to build your own festive gingerbread-style masterpiece. We’ll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity.

Pizza and Games

Monday, December 22

1:30 – 3:00 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required; begins Monday, November 24

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

KPop Demon Hunters Party

Tuesday, December 30

2:00 – 3:30 pm

Grades 3-8

Drop-in program; no registration required

Party like K-Pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey at the Library! Students in grades 3-8 can drop in between 2:00 and 3:00 pm for crafts and activities inspired by the hit movie. Costumes are welcome!

Mug Decorating and Hot Cocoa Bar

Saturday, January 3

2:00 – 3:15 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required – Begins Wednesday, December 3

Usher in some cozy winter vibes while you get creative. Enjoy a hot cocoa bar and snacks with your friends, then decorate a mug. Take home instructions on how to make your mug dishwasher-safe.

Teen Tech Take-Apart

Thursday, January 15

2:00 – 3:15 pm

Grades 7 – 12

Registration required; begins Tuesday, January 16

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.

Teen/Tween Crochet Crafternoon

Monday, January 19

1:30 – 3:00 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required – Begins Monday, December 15

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!

Mini Golf at the Library

Children of All Ages

Drop-in program; registration not required

Two Days:

Are you ready to test your skill and take a swing at our 9-hole mini-golf course in the Library?  It’s a hole lotta fun! We’ll provide the putters and golf balls, you provide the talent! Everyone welcome.

Polymer Clay Mini Charms

Friday, February 13

2:00 – 3:15 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required; begins Tuesday, January 13

Make cute mini figurines with polymer clay that you can turn into charms for jewelry or keychains.

Scrape Painting

Saturday, February 28

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Grades 5-12

Registration required; begins Wednesday, January 28

Try something new with this process-focused abstract art form. Experiment with the scrape painting techniques using squeegees and other tools to make a piece of art that is one of a kind.

Pi Day Pie Tasting

Saturday, March 14

3:00 – 3:45 pm

Grades 5 – 12

Registration required – Begins Friday, February 13

Celebrate Pi (the number) by eating some pie (dessert)! Sample multiple varieties of pies and help us determine which is the best.

Teen Books and Bites

Grades 7 – 9

Registration required

Teens in grades 7 through 9 are invited to Books and Bites book club. Join us each month to eat snacks and talk about books with other teens. Read something new each month, or discuss books and series you’ve already read.

  • Wednesday, January 28, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: 1st Book in a Series. Registration begins Thursday, January 2.
  • Wednesday, February 18,  4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: The Inheritance Games by . Registration begins Wednesday, January 28.
  • Wednesday, March 18,  4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: Sports and Hobbies. Registration begins Wednesday, February 18.

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!

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 16, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner. Registration begins Tuesday, November 18.
  • Tuesday, January 13,  4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson. Registration begins Tuesday, December 16.
  • Tuesday, February 10,  4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Registration begins Tuesday, January 13.
  • Tuesday, March 10,  4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: Read a Science Fiction book to discuss at book club. Check out a book from the Library or bring a book from home. Registration begins Tuesday, February 10.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Virtual Library Card

Scott Wright

To access your virtual library card:

  1. Sign into our catalog web page using your card number and pin: https://catalog.tln.lib.mi.us/?section=myaccount&config=dext
  2. Press the Triple Horizontal Line in the upper left corner of your screen
  3. Press “Library Card”

Virtual Library Card Tips:
All Dexter District Library cards are assigned a pin.  If you have never changed your pin, the default will either be the last 4 digits of the phone number you supplied to us or 1234.  If you forgot your custom pin, Library staff can reset it for you.

Want a Library Catalog button on your phone?  Here’s how:

For Android Devices via Chrome:

For Apple Devices via Safari:

  • Navigate to this website: catalog.tln.lib.mi.us/?config=dext
  • Tap the Share button at the bottom of the page. It looks like a square with an arrow pointing up.
  • Scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen.”
  • Choose a name for the page and tap “Add” in the upper right corner.

“Color Our World” Photo Contest

Mollie Hall

This photo contest ran from June 18 through August 1 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: Colors of Nature, Work of Art, and Pet Portrait. 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.

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Apply For A Library Card

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.

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    Magic: The Gathering

    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.

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

    Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

    Mollie Hall

    TAG, or Teen Advisory Group, is a chance for teens in grades 7 through 12 to help make the Library a better place. At each meeting, enjoy a pizza lunch, talk with other teens, and give input on upcoming Library programming. Make your voice heard!

    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

    Mollie Hall

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    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:

    1. Hardware and Software settings may not be changed.
    2. Users will respect all copyright laws.
    3. 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.
    4. Any users caught hacking into computer systems or disrupting the functions of other computer systems will have their Internet use privileges revoked.
    5. Users will not use the Library terminals to violate any Federal, state or local laws or to engage in unethical behavior.
    6. Users can be held financially liable for damage to the Library’s equipment and software.

     

    Wi-Fi Printing

    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

    3/10/2025 – New options for emailing print jobs to the release station, printing from Google Drive, and printing a URL directly have been added.
    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.

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    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

    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: