Youth Events – NORTHVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY

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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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!

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.

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.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, November 19 at 4:30 PM Ages 5 – 11. Build a unique LEGO creation to be displayed in the Youth Dept. Register for LEGO Club.

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.

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.

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.

Take & Make Craft Kits

December – February (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.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 2 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. Get active with your little one for a fun storytime filled with songs, rhymes, and books. Register for Baby Storytime.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 3 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 for Family Storytime.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 4 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This lively storytime is packed with books, songs, and activities to support early language development. Register for Toddler Storytime.

Preschool Picassos

Friday, December 5 at 10:30 AM Ages 3-6, with a caring adult. We focus on a notable artist, along with a related reading and a craft. Dress for a mess. This month we’ll be discussing Wassily Kandinsky. Register for Preschool Picassos.

Kids Open Chess

Tuesday, December 9 at 4:40 PM Ages 8-12. Make new friends while playing chess in a positive, supportive environment. Drop in.

Winter Extravaganza (Drop In)

Tuesday, December 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM All ages. Winter magic is coming to the Library! Join us for an evening of activities, photo ops, music, and more as we celebrate the season. Drop in.

Cool Reads Winter Reading

Friday, January 2 – Saturday, February 28 (Track via a paper log or with the free Beanstack app) All ages. Chill out with a cool read this winter! To participate, stop by the Library starting Friday, January 2 to pick up a reading log, print one from our website, or track online with our free…

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 6 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. Get active with your little one for a fun storytime filled with songs, rhymes, and books. Register for Baby Storytime.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 7 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.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 8 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This lively storytime is packed with books, songs, and activities to support early language development. Register for Toddler Storytime.

Preschool Picassos

Friday, January 9 at 10:30 AM Ages 3 – 5 with a caring adult. We focus on a notable artist or children’s book, complete with a read aloud and craft. We will read about glass artist Dale Chihuly and create a sculpture inspired by his work. Register for Preschool Picassos.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 13 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. Get active with your little one for a fun storytime filled with songs, rhymes, and books. Register for Baby Storytime.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 14 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.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 15 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This lively storytime is packed with books, songs, and activities to support early language development. Register for Toddler Storytime.

Stuffed Animal Workshop: Penguin

Saturday, January 17 at 10:30 AM: Penguin All ages. Join us for a fun workshop to build your own forever friend, along with a story. Young children will require adult assistance. All attendees will receive a stuffed animal to fill and give it a name and a wish! Please register for one session only.

Stuffed Animal Workshop: Polar Bear

Saturday, January 17 at 11:30 AM All ages. Join us for a fun workshop to build your own forever friend, along with a story. Young children will require adult assistance. All attendees will receive a stuffed animal to fill and give it a name and a wish! Please register for one session only.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 20 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. Get active with your little one for a fun storytime filled with songs, rhymes, and books. Register for Baby Storytime.

Kids Open Chess

Tuesday, January 20 at 4:30 PM Ages 8-12. Make new friends while playing chess in a positive, supportive environment. Drop in.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 21 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.

Tween Paint and Pop

Wednesday, January 21 at 4:30 PM Ages 8-12 years. Enjoy snacks and drinks while you explore your creativity with paint. No younger siblings, please. Register for Tween Paint and Pop.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 22 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This lively storytime is packed with books, songs, and activities to support early language development. Register for Toddler Storytime.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 27 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. Get active with your little one for a fun storytime filled with songs, rhymes, and books. Register for Baby Storytime.

Lego Club

Tuesday, January 27 at 4:30 PM Ages 5 -11 only. Younger children cannot attend. Build a unique LEGO creation to be displayed. Register for Lego Club.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 28 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.

The Music Lady

Wednesday, January 28 at 6 PM Join us for an evening of live music for the whole family with The Music Lady. Please register all members of your party.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 29 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This lively storytime is packed with books, songs, and activities to support early language development. Register for Toddler Storytime.

Toy Swap – Ticket Required

Saturday, January 31 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM Ticket required – all ages. Drop off gently used toys (limit of 5) in good working condition to the Information Desk from Monday, January 26 – Friday, January 30. You will receive a ticket for every toy your drop off (limit of 5) so that you can return…

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 3 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. Get active with your little one for a fun storytime filled with songs, rhymes, and books. Register for Baby Storytime.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 4 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.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 5 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This lively storytime is packed with books, songs, and activities to support early language development. Register for Toddler Storytime.

Family Puzzle Competition

Monday, February 9 from 6 – 8 PM All ages. Are you a puzzle pro? Join us to see if your family can put together a jigsaw puzzle faster than the other teams. Please register once for your team. Maximum six members per team.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 10 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 23 months, with a caring adult. Get active with your little one for a fun storytime filled with songs, rhymes, and books. Register for Baby Storytime.

Kids Open Chess

Tuesday, February 10 at 4:30 PM Ages 8-12. Make new friends while playing chess in a positive, supportive environment. Drop in.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 11 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.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 11 at 10:30 AM Ages 2 -3 years old, with a caring adult. This lively storytime is packed with books, songs, and activities to support early language development. Register for Toddler Storytime.

Preschool Picassos

Friday, February 13 at 10:30 AM Ages 3-6, with a caring adult. We focus on a notable artist, along with a related reading and a craft. Dress for a mess. This month we’ll be discussing Katsushika Hokusai. Register for Preschool Picassos.

Baby and Toddler Finger Painting

Friday, February 20 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. Older siblings are welcome, but extra supplies will not be provided. Register for Baby and Toddler Finger Painting.

Preschool & Day Care Open House (Drop In)

Saturday, February 21 at 11 AM For parents and caregivers. Preview local area preschools and child care centers. Staff from the schools will be ready to answer your questions. Drop in.

Lego Club

Tuesday, February 24 at 4:30 PM Ages 5 -11 only. Younger children cannot attend. Build a unique LEGO creation to be displayed. Register for Lego Club.

Bubble Science Show + Lab

Saturday, February 28 at 1 PM Join Michigan Bubble Fun for a fun and educational bubble science show from 1:00-1:45 PM. All ages. A Hands-on Lab will be offered after the show, from 2:00-3:00 PM. The lab is recommended for ages 5 and up. Please register all members of your group for the show.

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