Youth/Tween Events
Take and Make Craft Kits
March – May (Drop in) Ages 2 – 11. Pick up a new craft kit each month, available while supplies last. First-come, first served. Limit one per child, per month, please.
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Pets Caught Reading
Wednesday, May 1 – Friday, May 31 May is National Pet Month, so we are inviting you to snap a photo of your pet “reading”, either alone or with their favorite human. Email the picture anytime during the month to: cbartone@northvillelibrary.org. We will display them in the Library.
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Tween Squishmallow Paintings
Monday, May 13 at 7 PM Ages 9-12. Choose a pre-made outline and get creative with your own Squishmallow-inspired masterpiece. Register for Tween Squishmallow Paintings.
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Preschool Picassos: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Friday, May 17 at 10:30 AM Ages 3 – 5, with a caring adult. We focus on a famous or notable artist, along with a related reading and a craft. For our last meeting of this school year, we will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and create colorful caterpillars. Dress for a…
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Down on the Farm
Saturday, May 18 from 11 AM – 1 PM All ages. Carousel Acres will be bringing their mobile petting farm to the park behind the Library. You’ll be able to see a miniature horse and donkey, goats, sheep, an alpaca, a calf, and more! Drop in.
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Next Step Book Club: Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
Tuesday, May 21 at 4:30 PM Ages 6 – 9. Join us each month for a discussion on a different book, fun activities, and a snack. Register to attend and receive a free copy of the book ahead of the meeting. This month we are discussing Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. Register for Next Step Book Club:…
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Family Bedtime Storytime
Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 PM Ages birth – 5, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups can wind down with songs, rhymes, and a bedtime story. Your favorite stuffy and pajamas are welcome! Register for Family Bedtime Storytime.
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Toddler Explorations
Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 AM Ages 1-3, with a caring adult. An open interactive engagement program for young children and caregivers that uses play and exploration to develop social and motor skills. Register for Toddler Explorations.
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Take and Make Craft Kits
June – August (Drop in) Ages 2 – 11. Pick up a new craft kit each month, available while supplies last. First-come, first served. Limit one per child, per month, please.
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Wednesday, June 4 from 6:30 – 7 PM Bring a stuffed friend to the library for stories and songs. Then your friend will stay the night to have fun adventures in the Library. (Don’t bring your favorite friend. Choose one you don’t need for bedtime.) Register for Stuffed Animal Sleepover .
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Loose Parts Play
Wednesday, June 12 at 10:30 AM Ages 3 – 7, with a caring adult. Give your young child’s imagination room to grow through open-ended play with a variety of manipulative materials. Register for Loose Parts Play.
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Duplos and Dads
Saturday, June 15 from 10:30 – 11:15 AM Ages 12 months – 3 years. Building and bonding time for toddlers with dads, grandpas, uncles, or any other important male figure. Register for Duplos and Dads.
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Cooke School Supplies Drive
June 17 – August 12 (Drop in) Cooke School is a special education program that serves students across Western Wayne County. To support their work, the Library is hosting a supplies drive for the most commonly needed classroom items. Please check online or in person at the Library to find out how you can help.
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Cameron Zvara: Comedy Magician & Entertainer
Wednesday, June 19 at 6 PM All ages. Join us for an evening of FUN with Comedy Magician & Entertainer- Cameron Zvara! Cameron’s show is filled with mind blowing magic, comedy, juggling, music, and TONS of audience participation. You do not want to miss out! This event will take place at the Northville Community Center.…
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Little Adventures Storytime
Friday, June 21 at 10:30 AM Ages 0-5 years, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will go on an adventure with books, songs, rhymes, and movement. Register for Little Adventures Storytime.
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Touch-a-Truck
Saturday, June 12 from 10 – 12PM (10-11AM Sensory Friendly Hour) Northville High School parking lot, 45700 Six Mile Rd. Stop by the Northville High School parking lot to explore all types of vehicles and meet the people who help to build, protect, and serve our community. You’ll also be able to register for our…
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Sing and Dance with Momo Kajiwara
Monday, June 24 at 10:30 AM Ages 0-5 years, with a caring adult. Join music teacher Momo Kajiwara for a program of music and motion! Register for Sing and Dance with Momo Kajiwara.
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Comics Drawing Workshop With Kam Komics
Wednesday, June 26 from 2 – 3:30 PM Ages 9-12. Professional comics artist Kamron Reynolds will lead an interactive comic-drawing workshop. You’ll leave with plenty of ideas and your own mini comic book or comic strip. Register for Comics Drawing Workshop With Kam Komics.
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Little Adventures Storytime
Friday, June 28 at 10:30 PM Ages 0-5 years, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will go on an adventure with books, songs, rhymes, and movement. Register for Little Adventures Storytime.
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Saturday Stories
Saturday, June 29 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5, with a caring adult. Register for Saturday Stories.
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Book Walk: The Nature Journal, by Savannah Allen
July 1 – July 31 (Drop in) All ages. Join us on a reading adventure during the month of July. Start near the entrance of the Library and follow the signs into the park directly behind the Library while reading this adorable book.
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Tween Camp-In
Monday, July 8 at 7 PM Ages 9-12. Bring the great outdoors inside! Join us for spooky stories over the (fake) fire, s’mores, and more. Register for Tween Camp-In.
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Bluey Party
Tuesday, July 9 at 5:30 PM All ages. Mum! Dad! Bingo! Bluey! Join us for a celebration of all things Bluey! Register for Bluey Party.
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Loose Parts Play
Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 AM Ages 3 – 7, with a caring adult. Give your young child’s imagination room to grow through open-ended play with a variety of manipulative materials. Register for Loose Parts Play.
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Wildlife Safari
Thursday, July 11 at 10:30 AM All ages. Meet a variety of exotic animals at this hands-on wildlife experience with Nelson, “The Animal Guy.” Register for Wildlife Safari.
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Little Adventures Storytime
Friday, July 12 at 10:30 AM Ages 0-5 years, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will go on an adventure with books, songs, rhymes, and movement. Register for Little Adventures Storytime.
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Duplos and Dads
Saturday, July 13 at 10:30 AM Ages 12 months – 3 years. Building and bonding time for toddlers with dads, grandpas, uncles, or any other important male figure. Register for Duplos and Dads.
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Nutty Scientists: Cool off… with Science!
Monday, July 15 at 6:30 PM All ages. Join the Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan as they demonstrate the amazing things dry ice can do followed by guided activity tables. Register for Nutty Scientists.
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Adventures in Tie Dye
Wednesday, July 17 at 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 17 at 11 AM Wednesday, July 17 at 11:30 AM Wednesday, July 17 at 12 PM All ages. Bring a cotton t-shirt, tote bag, or other small fabric item to create your own tie-dye masterpiece. Please register all members of your group. Register for one session only.
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