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.
Sidewalk Art with David Zinn
Wednesday, September 3
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, August 13
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.
Book Page Pumpkin Craft
Monday, October 13
1:30 – 2:45 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Monday, September 15
Make a cute and festive honeycomb pumpkin out of discarded book pages. This will be a fun and creative way to reuse materials.
Stranger Things Party
Saturday, October 25
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Thursday, September 25
Spend an afternoon in the Upside-Down! Join us for crafts and activities revolving around the hit show Stranger Things as it prepares to air its final season.
Taste Test Challenge
Saturday, November 15
2:00 – 2:45 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, October 15
Ever wondered if name-brand products are actually better than generic grocery store items? Let’s figure it out! We are going to blindly try and compare generic and name-brand snack foods like chips, crackers, and cookies to determine what tastes the best.
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 27, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, August 27
- Saturday, October 11, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, September 27
- Saturday, November 1, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, October 11
- Saturday, December 6, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, November 1
Teen “Bring Your Own Book” Club
Grades 7 – 9
Registration required
Teens in grades 7 through 9 are invited to join our “Bring Your Own Book” Club. Bring a book from each month’s genre or theme to talk about with the group, share your recent favorites and, get new recommendations from teens like you. We’ll also do a craft or activity to go with this month’s theme.
- Tuesday, September 23, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: Favorite Books. Registration begins Tuesday, August 20.
- Tuesday, October 28, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Genre: Fantasy. Registration begins Tuesday, September 24.
- Tuesday, November 25, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Genre: Mystery and Thriller. Registration begins Tuesday, October 22.
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 16, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan. Registration begins Tuesday, August 19.
- Tuesday, October 21, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: Read a Mystery book to discuss at book club. Check out a book from the Library or bring a book from home. Registration begins Tuesday, September 16.
- Tuesday, November 18, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm. Registration begins Tuesday, October 21.
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, August 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, June 27
- Friday, September 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, August 22
- Friday, October 3, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, September 19
- Friday, November 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, October 3
- Friday, December 5, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, November 7
Teen/Tween Crochet Crafternoon
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required
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!
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 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, August 13
- Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, September 10
- Wednesday, November 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, October 8
- Wednesday, December 3, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, November 5
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 25, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Thursday, October 23, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Saturday, November 29, 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.
