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Fall Teen and Tween Events

Mollie Hall

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.

 

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, 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.

makerspaceMakerspace

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.

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.

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.

Sidewalk Art with David Zinn

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.

Mini String Art

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.

Macrame Ghost Craft

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.

FrankenToys

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!

Cupcake Decorating

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.

Summer Adventure Photo Contest

Mollie Hall

This photo contest ran from June 14 through August 2 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: Summer, Animals, and Dexter. 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.

You can also see the entries in the Teen Zone at the Library until early September.

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