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Winter Teen and Tween Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fall Teen and Tween Events
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.
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, September 11, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, August 14.
- Wednesday, October 9, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, September 11.
- Wednesday, November 20, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, October 9.
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, September 14, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, August 14
- Saturday, October 26, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, September 14
- Saturday, November 16, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, October 26
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, September 24, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Duel by Jessixa Bagley and Aaron Bagley. Registration begins Tuesday, August 20.
- Tuesday, October 22, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Beetle and the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne. Registration begins Tuesday, September 24.
- Tuesday, November 19, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga. Registration begins Tuesday, October 22.
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.
- Thursday, September 26, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Thursday, October 24, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Saturday, November 30, 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, October 1, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 5, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 3, 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, October 4, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, August 16.
- Friday, November 15, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, October 4.
- Friday, December 6, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, November 15.
Friday, September 6
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Friday, August 16
Teens and tweens – join us to learn how to make art with your surroundings in a returning favorite program. Ann Arbor artist David Zinn will do a demonstration of how to create with chalk. After the demo, try these techniques yourself on the Library sidewalk! (This event will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.) Co-presented with SRSLY Dexter.
Saturday, September 21
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, August 21
Make a decoration using pins, thread, and a cork coaster. Follow a provided template or make your own design.
Friday, October 11
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Friday, September 13
Make a spooky and simple rope decoration. These handmade ghouls are perfect for Halloween.
Slime Time with Mad Science Detroit
Monday, October 14
Please register for only 1 session:
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.
Saturday, October 19
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Thursday, September 19
Create your own creature like Dr. Frankenstein using the toys and craft supplies provided. Whether it’s silly or spooky, your FrankenToy will be totally unique!
Teen/Tween Crochet Crafternoon
Saturday, November 2
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, October 2
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!
Thursday, November 7
2:00 – 2:45 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, October 9
Get creative and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time! Learn some new techniques for decorating cupcakes, then eat your creations or take them home.
