Youth/Tween Events

Take and Make Craft Kits

September – November Ages 0 – 11. Stop by the Library each month for a new craft kit, available while supplies last. First-come, first-served. Limit one per child, per month, please. Drop in.

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Identify the Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt

November 1 – 30 Ages 0 – 11. I spy with my little eye… dinos in the Library! Every day in November, find the hidden dino (and message), tell the Information Desk, and receive a small prize. Drop in.

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, November 28 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 28 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.  

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4 & 5 Year Old Storytime

Wednesday, November 29 at 10:30 AM Ages 4 – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register. 

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, November 30 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. 

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T. Rex Tea Party

Thursday, November 30 at 1:30 PM Ages 3 – 5, with a caring adult. Join us for a t-riffic time with our dino and some tea (juice). We’ll read a story and children can make a dinosaur project. Register.

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Take & Make Craft Kits

December – February Ages 2 – 11. Stop by the Library each month for a new craft kit, available while supplies last. First-come, first-served. Limit one per child, per month, please. Drop in.

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Toddler Explorations

Saturday, December 2 at 10:30 AM Ages 1 – 3, with caring adult.  Open interactive engagement program for young children and caregivers that uses play and exploration to develop social and motor skills. Register.  

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 5 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 5 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.

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Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, December 5 at 4:30 PM Ages 9 – 11. Do you love graphic novels? Join us as we discuss a different one each month, followed by a fun activity and snacks! Copies of the graphic novel will be available for pickup at the Information Desk after you register.  This month we’ll be discussing The Crossover…

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4 & 5 Year Old Storytime

Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 AM Ages 4 – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register. 

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 7 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. 

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Preschool Picassos

Friday, December 8 at 10:30 AM Friday, December 8 at 1:30 PM Ages 3 – 5, with a caring adult.  We focus on a famous or notable artist, along with a related reading and a craft.  Dress for a mess!  This month we will focus on Picasso Snowmen. Register for one session only please.    

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DIY Lego Snow Globes

Monday, December 11 at 7 PM Ages 9-12. Create your own mini winter wonderland using Lego bricks. Register.

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 12 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 12 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.  

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Next Step Book Club

Tuesday, December 12 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’ll be discussing Time Jumpers:  Fast-Forward to the Future by Wendy Mass. Register.  

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4 & 5 Year Old Storytime

Wednesday, December 13 at 10:30 AM Ages 4 – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register. 

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Family Bedtime Storytime

Wednesday, December 13 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.  

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 14 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. 

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Polar Express Family Movie

Saturday, December 16 from 1:30 – 3 PM All ages, with a caring adult. Join us for a special viewing of The Polar Express. Register.

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Winter Extravaganza

Tuesday, December 19 from 5 – 7 PM All ages, with a caring adult.  Join us for an exciting evening of music, candy, and Buddy the Elf! Drop in.

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LEGO Club

Thursday, December 21 at 4:30 PM Ages 5 – 11.  Build a unique LEGO creation to be displayed in the Youth Dept. Register.

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Noon Year’s Eve Party

Saturday, December 30 at 11:30 PM All ages, with a caring adult. Celebrate the New Year early with crafts, dancing, and a balloon drop when the clock strikes noon! Register.

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Cool Reads Winter Reading

Tuesday, January 2 – Thursday, February 29 All ages. Chill out with a cool read this winter! To participate in Cool reads, stop by the Library to pick up a reading log or download the free Beanstack app and log in to track your total minutes spend reading. Read the appropriate number of minutes for…

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Tween Spy Camp

Wednesday, January 3 from 2 – 3:30 PM Ages 9-12. Do you have what it takes to be a secret agent? Learn new skills and complete covert challenges at Spy Camp. Register.

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Board Game Drop-In

Friday, January 5 at 1:30 PM Ages 3 and up, with a caring adult.  Stop by the Library to play one of our  board games! Drop in. 

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 9 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 9 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult.  We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.  

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Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, January 9 at 4:30 PM Ages 9 – 11. Do you love graphic novels? Join us as we discuss a different one each month, followed by a fun activity and snacks! Copies of the graphic novel will be available for pickup at the Information Desk after you register.   This month we’ll be discussing The Okay…

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Family Morning Storytime

Wednesday, January 10 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register. 

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Family Bedtime Storytime

Wednesday, January 10 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.

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 11 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. 

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Toy Swap

Saturday, January 13 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Ready to purge your house of your old, forgotten toys?  Drop them off to the NDL Info Desk from January 2nd – 5th.  The toy swap will occur on January 13.  Please check the website for more details. No Registration Required.

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 16 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 16 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult.  We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.  

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Next Step Book Club

Tuesday, January 16 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’ll be discussing Diary of a Pug:  Pug’s Snow Day by Kyla May. Register.  

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Family Morning Storytime

Wednesday, January 17 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register. 

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 18 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. 

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LEGO Club

Thursday, January 18 at 4:30 PM Ages 5 – 11.  Build a unique LEGO creation to be displayed in the Youth Dept. Register.

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Preschool Picassos

Friday, January 19 at 10:30 AM Friday, January 19 at 1:30 PM Ages 3 – 5, with a caring adult.  We focus on a famous or notable artist, along with a related reading and a craft.  Dress for a mess!  This month we will focus on Coco Chanel. Register for one session only please.

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Toddler Explorations

Saturday, January 20 at 10:30 AM Ages 1 – 3, with caring adult.  Open interactive engagement program for young children and caregivers that uses play and exploration to develop social and motor skills. Register.  

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 23 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 23 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult.  We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.  

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Family Morning Storytime

Wednesday, January 24 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register.

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 25 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. 

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 30 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 30 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult.  We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.  

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Family Morning Storytime

Wednesday, January 31 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register.

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 1 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. 

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 6 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 6 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult.  We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.  

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Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, February 6 at 4:30 PM Ages 9 – 11. Do you love graphic novels? Join us as we discuss a different one each month, followed by a fun activity and snacks! Copies of the graphic novel will be available for pickup at the Information Desk after you register.  This month we’ll be discussing The Moth…

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Family Morning Storytime

Wednesday, February 7 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register.

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 8 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. 

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African American Artists, Inventors, and Musicians

Thursday, February 8 at 6:30 PM All ages with a caring adult.  This performance will showcase influential African American inventors, artists, and musicians. Register. 

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Family Fort Night Reading Party

Friday, February 9 from 5:30 – 7 PM Bring your imagination to our family fort building program. Pizza will be served, followed with a story and then free time to build your own family fort to read inside! BYO blankets and pillows. Register.

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 13 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 13 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult.  We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.  

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Next Step Book Club

Tuesday, February 13 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’ll be discussing Owl Diaries:  Warm Hearts Day by Rebecca Elliott. Register.

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Family Morning Storytime

Wednesday, February 14 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register.

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 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. 

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Lego Club

Thursday, February 15 at 4:30 PM Ages 5 – 11.  Build a unique LEGO creation to be displayed in the Youth Dept. Register.  

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Preschool and Day Care Open House

Saturday, February 17 from 11 AM – 1 PM For parents & caregivers.  Come preview Northville area preschools and child care centers for your child.  Staff from the schools will be ready to answer your questions. Drop in.

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Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 20 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 20 at 11:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult.  We will introduce books and songs that are developmentally appropriate. Register for one session per week only please.  

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Family Morning Storytime

Wednesday, February 21 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years old, with a caring adult. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Register. 

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Virtual Who HQ Trivia Night

Wednesday, February 21 at 4:30 PM Ages 8 – 11. Test your knowledge of the Who was…, Who is…, and other Who HQ series to see if you can win the Grand Prize! Register.

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 22 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. 

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The concept is simple. The rewards are priceless. Read a book to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to read 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten.

Read more about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten here.