Tween Special Events

Awesome free activities just for kids ages 9—12 to attend independently. Click here for even more special events for all ages.

NOTE: When you register online, you will receive an email asking you if you wish to receive the email to confirm your registration. You must respond to the request email within 24 hours. This must be done only ONCE. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please notify the library if you need to cancel registration. Many events have waiting lists. Thank you!

Play Minute-To-Win-It Program FULL/Registration closed

Create greeting cards as unique as you!

Wednesday, June 26 > 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Online registration begins: June 1 (Limit 30 attendees)
Just for Tweens ages 9 – 12. Design your own unique handmade greeting cards. Online registration required. Due to space limitations summer library activities cannot accommodate special groups.

Meet exciting live animals with Science Alive

Wednesday, July 10 > 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Online registration begins: July 1 (Limit 30 attendees)
Just for Tweens ages 9 – 12. Get up close and personal with exotic animals from around the world with Science Alive. Online registration required. Due to space limitations summer library activities cannot accommodate special groups. www.sciencealiveanimals.com

Get Slimed!

Wednesday, July 17 > 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Online registration begins: July 1 (Limit 30 attendees)
Just for Tweens ages 9 – 12. It’s slime party time! Learn to make super gooey fun slime and enter your concoction in a contest to win for the best slime. Online registration required. Due to space limitations summer library activities cannot accommodate special groups.  For details about this craft visit www.sweetpaulmag.com

Have STEM fun with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum’s Boomerangs Flying With Style Workshop

Wednesday, July 24 > 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Online registration begins: July 1 (Limit 30 attendees)
Just for Tweens ages 9 – 12. Learn all about flying in this aerodynamic workshop! Tweens will make a variety of airborne toys and explore the physics of flight. Online registration required. Due to space limitations summer library activities cannot accommodate special groups. www.aahom.org

Play NERF Mobile Games

Wednesday, July 31 > 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Registration begins: July 1 (Limit 30 attendees)
Just for Tweens ages 9 – 12. Are you NERF enough? Have a blast with your friends during NERF Mobile Games hosted by Michigan’s family funnyman, Joel Tacey. We provide all NERF equipment including blasters, darts, team vests, and safety goggles. Due to space limitations summer library activities cannot accommodate special groups.  www.bigcomedy.com