Youth/Tween Events
Bookmark Contest
Begins Friday, August 29 The Friends are sponsoring the annual bookmark contest this September for Northville youth ages 5 – 12. Entry forms will be available at the Information Desk beginning Friday, August 29. Colored pencils or markers can be used for the drawing. The winning design(s) will be printed and revealed at Cider on…
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Take & Make Craft Kits
September – November (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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BOOOOO-K Walk
October 1 – 31 (Drop in) All ages. Enjoy a walk in the park while reading Spooky, Scary Skeletons by Andrew Gold. Sing (and dance!) along to the classic Halloween anthem as five “skeleton” friends and one little “pumpkin” go on a trick-or-treat adventure.
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Snakenstein
October 1 – 31 (Drop in) All ages. William Snakespeare is shedding his skin and turning into Snakenstein! Add a spooky rock and let’s see how big he can get!
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Fire Prevention Week Craft
Saturday, October 4 from 10 AM – 4 PM (Drop in) At Northville Town Square Ages 3+ with a caring adult. Make a dragon craft based on the picture book No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons) by Jean E. Pendziwol. All supplies provided. Young children may need adult assistance.
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Baby Storytime
Tuesday, October 7 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for Baby Storytime.
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Family Storytime
Wednesday, October 8 at 10:30 AM Ages 0 – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grown-ups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register for Family Storytime.
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Toddler Storytime
Thursday, October 9 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This storytime is full of books, songs, and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Register for Toddler Storytime.
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Spooky Stuffed Animal Workshop
Rainbow Bat: Monday, October 13 from 3:30 – 4 PM Pumpkin Cat: Monday, October 13 from 6 – 6:30 PM Glow Alien: Monday, October 13 from 7:15 – 7:45 PM All ages. Join us for a fun workshop to build your own spooky fur-ever friend, along with a story. Young children will require adult assistance. All…
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Baby Storytime
Tuesday, October 14 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for Toddler Storytime.
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Kids Open Chess
Tuesday, October 14 at 4:30 PM Ages 8-12. Make new friends while playing chess in a positive, supportive environment. Drop in.
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Family Storytime
Wednesday, October 15 at 10:30 AM Ages 0 – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grown-ups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register for Family Storytime.
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Halloween Costume Swap
Wednesday, October 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM (Drop in) Ages 3 – 12, with a caring adult. Donate new or gently used Halloween costumes at the Information Desk from 9/26-10/3. Then, on Wednesday, October 15, stop by to “shop” the collection! No donation required, though donors will get early access from 1 – 1:30pm.…
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Toddler Storytime
Thursday, October 16 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This storytime is full of books, songs, and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Register for Toddler Storytime.
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Preschool Picassos
Friday, October 17 at 10:30 AM Ages 3 – 6. We focus on a notable artist or children’s book, complete with a read aloud and craft. Register. This month’s artist is Yayoi Kusama. Register for Preschool Picassos.
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Cider on Sunday with the Friends of NDL
Sunday, October 19 from 1:30 – 4 PM Everyone is welcome to join us for this annual event to kick of National Friends of the Library Week. Learn more about the Friends and the library while you enjoy cider and donuts from Parmenter’s Cider Mill. Enjoy crafts, a raffle, and fun for the whole family.…
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Mini Monster Mash
Friday, October 31 from 10:30 – 11:15 AM Ages 0 – 5, with a caring adult. Celebrate the season with a spooktacular dance party followed by Trick-or-Treating in the Library. Costumes are encouraged! Register for Mini Monster Mash.
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GNOME-VEMBER
November 1 – 30 (Drop in) All ages. It’s Gnome-vember! A sneaky gnome is hiding in the Library – can you find it? Come search and win a fun prize each week when you spot our gnome friend!
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“Guess Who” Book Character Silhouettes
Monday, November 3 – Sunday, November 9 (Drop in) In celebration of Children’s Book Week, stop by the Youth Dept. and try to guess the book character silhouettes. If you can guess 8 out of 12 of the silhouettes correctly, you’ll get a small prize.
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Young Writer’s Circle: Pen Pals From the Past
Monday, November 3 from 6 – 7:30 AM Ages 9 – 12. Are you a budding author? An aspiring journalist? Comics creator extraordinaire? Join us to practice your creative writing skills with friends! In this session, create a unique character based on an antique photograph and then write a letter from the perspective of your…
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Baby Storytime
Tuesday, November 4 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for Baby Storytime.
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Family Storytime
Wednesday, November 5 at 10:30 AM Ages 0 – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grown-ups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register for Family Storytime.
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Toddler Storytime
Thursday, November 6 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This storytime is full of books, songs, and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Register for Toddler Storytime.
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Baby Storytime
Tuesday, November 11 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for Baby Storytime.
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Kids Open Chess
Tuesday, November 11 at 4:30 PM Ages 8-12. Make new friends while playing chess in a positive, supportive environment. Drop in.
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Family Storytime
Wednesday, November 12 at 10:30 AM Ages 0 – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grown-ups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register for Family Storytime.
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Toddler Storytime
Thursday, November 15 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This storytime is full of books, songs, and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Register for Toddler Storytime.
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Preschool Picassos
Friday, November 14 at 10:30 AM Ages 3 – 6. We focus on a notable artist or children’s book, complete with a read aloud and craft. Register. This month’s artist is Alma Thomas. Register for Preschool Picassos: artist Alma Thomas.
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The Science of Cotton Candy
Saturday, November 15 at 11 AM Ages 4+ with a trusted adult. This workshop shows how sugar is transformed into delicious cotton candy! Enjoy an entertaining and educational presentation that ends with each child receiving a bag of cotton candy to take home. Register for The Science of Cotton Candy.
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Airdry Clay Magnets
Monday, November 17 at 4:30 PM Ages 6 – 12, with a caring adult. Exercise your creative muscles with a simple craft. These magnets will look perfect on your fridge or make a great holiday gift! Register for Airdry Clay Magnets.
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Baby Storytime
Tuesday, November 18 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for Baby Storytime.
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Family Storytime
Wednesday, November 19 at 10:30 AM Ages 0 – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grown-ups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register Family Storytime.
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Toddler Storytime
Thursday, November 20 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This storytime is full of books, songs, and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Register for Toddler Storytime.
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Fall Sensory Play
Friday, November 21 at 10:30 AM Little ones can explore a variety of sensory stations while building their motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving. Register for Fall Sensory Play.
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Baby and Toddler Finger Painting
Friday, November 28 at 10:30 AM Ages 0-3 years, with a caring adult. Let your littles explore and create with paint! All supplies are provided, but dress for a mess. Register for Baby and Toddler Finger Painting.
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