Youth Events – NORTHVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY

William Snakespeare

Begins Monday, June 2 and continues indefinitely (Drop in) All ages. Help us grow our garden snake, William Snakespeare. Bring your own painted rock to the Library and add it to our snake as he slithers around by the outside stairs.

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…

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.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

September 1 – 30 (Drop in) Transform your life by signing up for a library card. This month Northville District Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong…

Preschool Picassos

Friday, September 5 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 Tyree Guyton. Register for Preschool Picassos.

Once Upon a Storytime LIVE: The Cinderella Tale of Kindness and Courage

Saturday, September 6 at 10:30 AM All ages. Enjoy the magical tale of Cinderella with Northville High School’s cast as they act out the story! Wear your favorite costumer and take photos with them. Register for Once Upon a Storytime LIVE: The Cinderella Tale of Kindness and Courage.

Game Coding in Scratch

Monday, September 8 at 5 PM Ages 9 – 12. Learn coding basics using Scratch and make your own video game to play at home! Register for Game Coding in Scratch.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, September 9 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.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, September 10 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, September 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 for Toddler Storytime.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, September 16 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.

Kids Open Chess

Tuesday, September 16 at 4:30 PM Ages 8-12. Make new friends while playing chess in a positive, supportive environment. Drop in.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, September 17 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, September 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 for Toddler Storytime.

Baby-Sitters Club Party

Monday, September 22 at 7 PM Ages 7-12. Celebrate all things Baby-Sitters Club! Parents who are BSC fans are encouraged to attend as well. Register for Baby-Sitters Club Party.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, September 23 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.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, September 24 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.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, September 24 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, September 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 for Toddler Storytime.

Kid Chemist

Saturday, September 27 at 11 AM Ages 3+ with a caring adult. Kid Chemist is dedicated to sparking each student’s interest, knowledge, and confidence in the world of science, mixing fun and learning through hands-on experiments! Register for Kid Chemist.

Lord of the Gourd (Drop in)

Monday, September 29 from 3 – 7 PM All ages. Watch professional pumpkin sculptor Patrick Harrison carve his unique creations. There will also be entertainment and refreshments from 5 – 7 PM.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, September 30 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.

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.

Painted rocks linked up to create a fun snake.

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!

Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 1 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: Snakenstein Edition

Wednesday, October 1 at 4:30 PM Explore your spooky creativity with snacks and drinks while you paint a rock (or two) to grow Snakenstein, located in the garden at the front of the library. All supplies provided. Register for Tween Paint and Pop: Snakenstein Edition.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 2 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.

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.

Halloween Costume Swap

Saturday, October 4 from 1 – 3 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 Saturday 10/4, stop by to “shop” the collection! No donation required, though donors will get early access from 1 – 1:30pm. Drop…

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.

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.

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.

Spooky Stuffed Animal Workshop – Rainbow Bat

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cider on Sunday with the Friends of NDL

Sunday, October 19 from 1:30 – 4:30 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.…

LEGO Club

Wednesday, October 22 at 4:30 PM Ages 5 – 11. Build a unique LEGO creation to be displayed in the Youth Dept. Register for LEGO Club.

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.

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!

“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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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