Teen Events for Grades 6 - 12

Take and Make Lace Flowers

May 1 – May 31(as supplies last) Information Desk Stop by each month for a new craft kit, available while supplies last. Limit one per teen, per month, please.

Thursday, May 22 at 7 PM Take it easy and stop stressing about finals by going back to kindergarten for an hour. There will be snacks, fingerpainting, and a storytime. Register for Teen Back to Kindergarten.

Teen Animanga Club

Tuesday, May 27 at 7 PM This month’s book is Naruto 1, by Kishimoto Masashi. Get a free copy of the book to read and then join us to watch the anime! Register for Teen Animanga Club.

Summer Reading

Monday, June 2 – Saturday, August 9, 2025 Summer Reading begins on Monday, June 2. Use the Beanstack app or snag a paper log from the Information Desk! If you hit 900 minutes, you get a prize and an entry into a gift card raffle. The last day to turn…

Teen Barks & Bubble Wrap – Drop In

Tuesday, June 3 from 6 – 7:30 PM Finals got you stressed out? Come see our visiting therapy dog friends and decompress. Drop in. No Registration Required

Teen Dungeons & Destress

Thursday, June 5 from 6 – 8 PM Take a break from studying and roll the dice. This D&D one-shot will be the perfect opportunity attack for you to forget your troubles.

Teen Color Your World Scavenger Hunt

Monday, June 9 – Monday, June 16 At the NDL Reference Desk (Drop in) The NDL Teen Advisory Board presents a color-themed scavenger hunt through the library’s Teen Department! Find the whole rainbow of books and win a prize. No Registration Required

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, June 10 at 7 PM Do you want help make the library even more amazing? If so, our Teen Advisory Board is the place for you! Ages 14+. Help make the Library more amazing and earn volunteer hours during the school year. TAB will take a break from July…

Teen Mario Kart World Tournament

Friday, June 13 at 2 PM Start your engines for a Mario Kart World tournament! Will you win first place—or get knocked out by a blue shell to the face? Register for Teen Mario Kart World Tournament.

Teen Professional Pupraiture

Wednesday, June 18 from 6 – 7:30 PM In the Park behind the Library Learn how to paint animals with artist and librarian Katie Rothley. Bring a photo of your pet or use therapy dog models for your masterpiece. Register for Teen Professional Pupraiture.

Teen Animanga Club

Tuesday, June 24 at 7 PM This month’s book is book title here, by author here. Get a free copy of the book to read and then join us to watch the anime! Register for Teen Animanga Club.

Giant pool float in the shape of a dragon.

Teen DIY Giant Pool Floaties

Thursday, July 10 at 5 PM In the Park behind the Library Learn how to make ‘beaded’ pool floats out of pool noodles. All supplies provided… except for the pool. Register for Teen DIY Giant Pool Floaties.

Teen Spa Day

Thursday, July 17 at 6 PM At the Park next to the library Rain date: July 22 at 6 PM Enjoy an outdoor spa day with relaxing crafts, massages, and more. Drop in.

Summer Reading Finale Party (Drop In)

Wednesday, August 6 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM At the Park next to the library. All ages. Join us for an evening of inflatables, treats, and STEAM Art Stations presented by Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Drop In.

Teen Yeet Tie-Dye

Thursday, August 7 from 4 – 6 PM In the Park behind the Library. Ran date: August 12 at 4 PM Have you ever tie-dyed a shirt with water balloons? There’s a first time for everything, and the library is here for it! Register for Teen Yeet Tie-Dye.

Teen Mario Kart World Tournament

Thursday, August 14 from 5 – 7 PM Start your engines for a Mario Kart World tournament! Will you win first place—or get knocked out by a blue shell to the face? The Library will have at least one console on-hand and plenty of controllers for the event, but for…

Teen DIY Fantasy School Supplies

Thursday, August 21 from 6:30 – 8 PM Make the new school year a little bit magical with a handmade pencil case, erasers, and more, all with some fantasy flair! Register for Teen DIY Fantasy School Supplies.

Two girls hold colorful handmade puppets, one resembling a bat and the other a butterfly, in a classroom setting.

A child is using a hammer to apply paint on a black t-shirt while working on a plastic sheet. Another t-shirt is visible in the background.

Four girls sit on a blanket, smiling and enjoying snacks. They are in a cozy indoor setting with chairs and a table in the background.

A group of children and teens sitting and standing in a room, some playing video games, others watching.

Three people pose for a photo with fun props, including oversized glasses and character masks, against a starry backdrop.

Battle of the Books

Teen Contest Page

Event Calendar

Welcome to your 100 book journey! Using the library's Beanstack app, you can sign up for an account and track your journey to 100 books. The deadline is graduation day! Once you've hit the goal, you can claim a prize from the library.

Participating teens must be between 9th and 12th grade. All books count for this project regardless of format or page count; including audiobooks and comics. Teens may complete the 100 book challenge once.

100 Books Before Graduation launches December 1st. Prizes may be claimed starting January 3rd. Good luck!

Thank you to Bees Knees of Northville, Kung Fu Tea Novi, and the Friends of the Northville District Library for the generous prize donations!

For more details click here.