Teen Events for Grades 6 - 12
Take & Make Craft Kits
March – May (Drop in) New craft kits monthly, available while supplies last. First-come, first-served. Limit one per teen, per month, please.
Teen Prom Swap – Drop In
Thursday, May 14 at 7 PM Donate your old prom dress at the Information Desk from May 1st through 10th, then come to our swap to pick up something new. 7-7:30 PM: Tickets only. 7:30-8 PM: Open to all. No Registration Required
Teen Watercolor Art
Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM Learn the ins and outs of watercolor painting from librarian and artist Katie Rothley. Register for Teen Watercolor Art.
Summer Reading
Monday, June 1 – Saturday, August 8 Read this summer and earn a prize! Use the Beanstack app or snag a paper log from the Information Desk to participate. When you hit 900 minutes of reading, check back in at the Information Desk to receive a prize and be entered…
Teen Color In the Lines Gallery Submission Opening
Monday, June 8 – Sunday, July 26 Visit the Library’s front Information Desk and sign up for the Color Outside the Lines Art Gallery. When signing up, you’ll be assigned a color to inspire your artwork. Submissions will be accepted from June 8th through August 8th. Please submit work at…
Teen Custom Water Bottles
Thursday, June 18 at 5 PM Decorate your own custom water bottle. Register for Teen Custom Water Bottles.
Tween & Teen Pokopia Meet-Up
Tuesday, June 23 at 5 PM Take a break from rebuilding Kanto to hang out with your fellow Ditto friends, play the Pokemon TCG, and more. Register for Tween & Teen Pokopia Meet-Up.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Tuesday, June 30 at 5 PM Head to the Library and get ready to roll for initiative! Register for Teen Dungeons & Dragons.
Teen Linocut Prints
Thursday, July 9 at 5 PM Learn to create and carve your own linocut masterpieces. Register for Teen Linocut Prints.
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
Thursday, July 16 at 5 PM Start your engines for the Library’s annual Mario Kart World tournament! Register for Teen Mario Kart Tournament.
Teen Bleach T-Shirts
Thursday, July 23 at 3 PM Learn the art of bleach t-shirt painting. This program will take place in the park behind the Library. Register for Teen Bleach T-Shirts.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Thursday, July 30 at 5 PM Head to the Library and get ready to roll for initiative! Register for Teen Dungeons & Dragons.
Summer Reading Finale Party
Wednesday, August 5 at 5:30 – 7:30 PM Rain Date: Wednesday, August 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM All ages. Join us for an evening of outdoor fun, games, and treats to celebrate the end of Summer Reading. The party will take place in the park behind the Library. Drop in. In…
Teen DIY Jacket and Backpack Patches
Thursday, August 13 at 5 PM Customize your clothes and bags with handmade patches. Register for Teen DIY Jacket and Backpack Patches.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Thursday, August 20 at 5 PM Head to the Library and get ready to roll for initiative! Register for Teen Dungeons & Dragons.
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!