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.
Upcoming Events:
MakerspaceThursday, September 28
4:30 – 5:30 pm
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.
Cookies and CanvasSaturday, September 30
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Friday, September 1
Have a sweet treat while you paint to your heart’s content. Canvas, brushes, and paint – and cookies! – will be provided.
Spooky TerrariumsSaturday, October 7
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Grades 5-12
Registration required – Begins Friday, September 8
Get into the spooky spirit with this seasonal terrarium craft. Use a container, moss, faux plants, and small figurines to make a wickedly fun decoration.
Wednesday, October 11
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Kids and Teens
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, September 13
If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games. 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.
Tween Book ClubTuesday, October 17
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Grades 5 – 7
Registration required – Begins Tuesday, September 19
Read this month’s book and then join us for snacks, icebreakers, discussion, and a related activity. Get a copy of the book at the youth reference desk after you register. September’s book is Masterminds by Gordon Korman.
Thursday, October 26
4:30 – 5:30 pm
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.
Friday, October 27
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Friday, September 22
Join us monthly for pizza and MTG tournament-style play on 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. Co-sponsored with 5 Healthy Towns and SRSLY Dexter.
Saturday, October 28
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Grades 7 – 12
Registration required – Begins Saturday, September 16
Teens in grades 7 through 12 meet monthly to enjoy a pizza lunch then brainstorm with other teens about new programs, book selections, and how to make the Library an even better place. TAG members will also do small service projects during meetings. This is a fun way to earn volunteer hours!
Crochet Amigurumi MonstersThursday, November 9
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Thursday, October 12
Have you ever wanted to try crochet? Join us to learn the basic skills needed to make amigurumi (crocheted toys), and make a unique monster plush. Teens and tweens who are beginners or more advanced crocheters are all welcome.
Wednesday, November 15
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Kids and Teens
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, October 11
If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games. 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.
Friday, November 17
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Friday, October 27
Join us monthly for pizza and MTG tournament-style play on 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. Co-sponsored with 5 Healthy Towns and SRSLY Dexter.
Saturday, November 18
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Grades 7 – 12
Registration required – Begins Saturday, October 27
Teens in grades 7 through 12 meet monthly to enjoy a pizza lunch then brainstorm with other teens about new programs, book selections, and how to make the Library an even better place. TAG members will also do small service projects during meetings. This is a fun way to earn volunteer hours!
Tween Book ClubTuesday, November 21
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Grades 5 – 7
Registration required – Begins Tuesday, October 17
Read this month’s book and then join us for snacks, icebreakers, discussion, and a related activity. Get a copy of the book at the youth reference desk after you register. For our November book club, read a fantasy book of your choice to discuss at Book Club. Provide your own book – feel free to bring one from home or check out from the library.
Saturday, November 25
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Past Events:
Wednesday, September 13
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Kids and Teens
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, August 23
If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games. 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.
Sidewalk Art with David ZinnFriday, September 15
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Friday, August 25
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 16
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Grades 7 – 12
Registration required – Begins Monday, August 21
Teens in grades 7 through 12 meet monthly to enjoy a pizza lunch then brainstorm with other teens about new programs, book selections, and how to make the Library an even better place. TAG members will also do small service projects during meetings. This is a fun way to earn volunteer hours!
Tween Book ClubTuesday, September 19
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Grades 5 – 7
Registration required – Begins Tuesday, August 22
Read this month’s book and then join us for snacks, icebreakers, discussion, and a related activity. Get a copy of the book at the youth reference desk after you register. September’s book is Posted by John David Anderson.
Friday, September 22
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Friday, August 25
Join us monthly for pizza and MTG tournament-style play on 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. Co-sponsored with 5 Healthy Towns and SRSLY Dexter.
