Youth Events – NORTHVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY

Take & Make Craft Kits

March – May Stop by the Library each month for a new craft kit, available while supplies last. Limit one per child, per month, please. Drop in.

March 1 – 31 Ages 0 – 11. Pick up a Bingo game and make a BINGO by crossing off boxes across, down, or diagonally. Submit your completed game by March 31 to claim your prize. One submission per child, please. BINGO Ages 0 – 5 BINGO Ages 6 – 11

Storytimes

Baby Storytime Tuesdays, March 7 – March 28 & April 11 – May 2 from 10:30 – 11 AM We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate for children from birth – 23 months. Drop in. Toddler Storytime Thursdays, March 9 – March 30 & April 13 – May 4 from 10:30 –…

Kids Only! Used Book Sale

Saturday, March 25 from 10 – 2 PM Drop in to the Carlo Room to peruse and purchase from a large selection of children’s books and participate in a fun craft for families! Sponsored by the Friends of the Northville District Library.

Picture Book Character Scavenger Hunt

Monday, March 27 – Sunday, April 2 Picture book characters are hiding all around the Youth Department! Ask for a clue sheet at the Information Desk. Prizes awarded to all who complete. Drop in.

Leap Into Science: Light & Shadow

Tuesday, March 28 from 4:30 – 5:15 PM Ages 3-5, with a caring adult. Join us as we learn all about light and shadow! Participants will explore ideas about light and shadow by listening to a story and conducting experiments. Leap Into Science was engineered by The Franklin Institute. Register.

$mart Money: MI Kids Read

Beginning April 1 Families can pick up a $mart Money Kids Kit with fun activities and a free copy of Owl and Otter, and the Big Yard Sale! This activity is sponsored by the Michigan Credit Union Foundation. Limit one per family, while supplies last. Drop in.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, April 4 at 4:30 PM For ages 8-12. Do you love graphic novels? Join us as we discuss a different one each month, followed by a fun activity! This month, please come prepared to discuss Explorer by Kazu Kibushi. Snacks will be provided. Register.

Tween Paint and Pop

Wednesday, April 5 at 4:30 PM Sip your favorite pop while you enjoy a guided painting session with Miss Katie. Register.

Toddler Explorations: Spring

Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 AM Ages 1-3, with a caring adult Toddler Explorations is an open interactive engagement program for young children and caregivers that uses play and exploration to develop social and motor skills. Register.

Leap Into Science: Balance

Tuesday, April 11 from 4:30 – 5:15 PM Ages 3-5, with a caring adult Join us as we learn all about balance! Participants will explore ideas about balance by listening to a story and conducting experiments. Leap Into Science was engineered by The Franklin Institute. Register.

LEGO STEM Challenge Club

Wednesday, April 12 from 4:30 – 5:15 PM Grades 3-5. Challenge yourself with a STEM activity using LEGOs. Register.

Preschool Picassos: Henri Matisse

Friday, April 14 at 10:30 AM Ages 3-5, with a caring adult. For April, we will explore Henri Matisse – first by reading Henri’s Scissors, then by creating art to answer the question, “What can I make with scissors and glue?” Register.

Hooray for Earth Day!

Thursday, April 20 at 4:30 PM Ages 2 – 10, with a caring adult Participate in simple craft fun: make a beautiful earth windsock from cardstock, paint, and crepe paper. Drop in.

Crazy 8s Club

Tuesday, April 25 from 4:30 – 5:15 PM Grades 1-3. Come to Crazy 8s Club, where you’ll build stuff, run, and jump, make music, make a mess…it’s a totally new kind of math club. Register.

The Library Strikes Back: Star Wars Event

Saturday, April 29 at 1 PM All ages. Join us for Star Wars Day, complete with a guest appearance by Darth Vader. Stop by for a craft, scavenger hunt, and photo op. Drop in.

Book Walk: The Field, by Baptiste Paul

Monday, May 1 – Wednesday, May 31 Millennium Park, 45769 6 Mile Rd., Northville Book walk is back with The Field, by Baptiste Paul. This is an interactive reading adventure, in which you’ll follow the signs to enjoy this soccer story!

May the 4th Be with You Guessing Jar

Monday, May 1 – Sunday, May 7 Visit anytime this week and guess how many moons and stars are in the jar, and you’ll win these glow-in-the-dark decorations for your home. Drop in.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, May 2 at 4:30 PM For ages 8-12. Do you love graphic novels? Join us as we discuss a different one each month, followed by a fun activity! This month, please come prepared to discuss Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte. Pizza will be provided as we wrap up the club for the school year. Register.