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.
SPRING 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
March 30 – May 7
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 Story Time
Toddler Small Group Story Time on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am
Preschool Small Group Story Time on Wednesday mornings at 11:00 am
April 1 – May 6
First Floor Youth Program Room
Registration required and begins on Wednesday, March 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 6-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.
MARCH
Lego Club
Monday, March 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, March 4
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, February 4
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.
Preschool Makerspace
Friday, March 6
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, March 10
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, February 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 a book related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The March theme is Bugs. Registration is required.
Club Create Book Club
Thursday, March 12
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, February 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 March theme is Inventions. Registration is required.
Drop-in Leprechaun Trap Craft
Saturday, March 14
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of All Ages
Drop-In Program
Drop-in and use your creativity to design a trap to catch a leprechaun before St. Patrick’s Day. Registration is not required.
All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, March 19
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration begins Thursday, February 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 March book is The Mysterious Moonstone by Eric Luper. Registration is required.
Make Your Own Spring Break Craft Bag
Monday, March 23
4:30 – 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 spring break. Registration is not required.
Makerspace
Thursday, March 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.
The A2 Magic Show
Saturday, March 28
11:00 – 11:45 am
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Come enjoy a high energy, funny family show that mixes comedy, magic, funny situations, and a whole lot of audience participation. Registration is not required.
APRIL
InvestiGators Party
Wednesday, April 1
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Celebrate all things InvestiGators! Drop-in for crafts, games, and activities inspired by your favorite alligator private investigators, Mango and Brash. Registration is not required.
Drop-in Bugs & Butterfly Crafts
Friday, April 3
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Drop in and make a variety of bug and butterfly crafts to decorate your home for spring. Registration is not required.
Lego Club
Monday, April 6
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, April 8
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, February 4
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, April 9
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, March 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 April theme is Reptiles & Amphibians. Registration is required.
Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, April 14
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, March 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 a book related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The April theme is Spring. Registration is required.
All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, April 16
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration begins Thursday, March 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 April book is Bob by Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead. Registration is required.
Ballet Story Time and Preview Performance
Friday, April 17
10:00 – 11:00 am
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Join us for a special Ballet Story Time and then watch Chelsea Ballet, who will share a preview of their spring ballet, Alice in Wonderland. 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 Spring Crafts
Saturday, April 18
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Celebrate spring by making a variety of seasonal crafts. Registration is not required.
Makerspace
Thursday, April 23
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.
MAY
Lego Club
Monday, May 4
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, May 6
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, February 4
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, May 7
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, April 9
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 May theme is Trickster Tales. Registration is required.
Preschool Makerspace
Monday, May 11
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, May 12
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Registration begins Tuesday, April 14
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 May theme is Robots. Registration is required.
All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, May 14
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4
Registration begins Thursday, April 16
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 May book is Choose Your Own Graphic Novel. Registration is required.
Drop-In Instrument Petting Zoo
Saturday, May 16
10:00 – 11:30 am
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program
Hands-on fun with instruments! Children can get up close and personal with instruments provided by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Bow a violin, pluck a cello, buzz a trumpet, and play other instruments seen and heard in the orchestra. Registration is not required.
Makerspace
Thursday, May 21
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.
Music & Movement with Dancer’s Edge
Friday, May 22
10:00 – 10:30 am
Ages 2 – 5
Drop-In Program
Children ages 2 and up, along with their caregivers, are invited to participate in a special dance class with Jennifer Smith of Dancer’s Edge. Filled with music, playful interaction and movement, this class is designed for the youngest dancers. Get ready to wiggle, jump and move to music. Registration is not required.
JUNE
Lego Club
Monday, June 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, June 3
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens
Registration begins Wednesday, February 4
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, June 4
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2
Registration begins Thursday, May 7
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 June theme is Dinosaurs. Registration is required.
