Teen Events for Grades 6 - 12

Teen Summer Reading

Monday, June 2 – Saturday, August 9, 2025 Summer Reading begins on Monday, June 2. Use the Beanstack app or snag a paper log from the Information Desk! If you hit 900 minutes, you get a prize and an entry into a gift card raffle. The last day to turn…

Giant pool float in the shape of a dragon.

Teen DIY Giant Pool Floaties

Thursday, July 10 at 5 PM In the Park behind the Library Learn how to make ‘beaded’ pool floats out of pool noodles. All supplies provided… except for the pool. Register for Teen DIY Giant Pool Floaties.

Teen Spa Day

Thursday, July 17 at 6 PM At the Park next to the library Rain date: July 22 at 6 PM Enjoy an outdoor spa day with relaxing crafts, massages, and more. Drop in.

Summer Reading Finale Party (Drop In)

Wednesday, August 6 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM At the Park next to the library. All ages. Join us for an evening of inflatables, treats, and STEAM Art Stations presented by Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Drop In.

Teen Yeet Tie-Dye

Thursday, August 7 from 4 – 6 PM In the Park behind the Library. Ran date: August 12 at 4 PM Have you ever tie-dyed a shirt with water balloons? There’s a first time for everything, and the library is here for it! Register for Teen Yeet Tie-Dye.

Teen Mario Kart World Tournament

Thursday, August 14 from 5 – 7 PM Start your engines for a Mario Kart World tournament! Will you win first place—or get knocked out by a blue shell to the face? The Library will have at least one console on-hand and plenty of controllers for the event, but for…

Teen DIY Fantasy School Supplies

Thursday, August 21 from 6:30 – 8 PM Make the new school year a little bit magical with a handmade pencil case, erasers, and more, all with some fantasy flair! Register for Teen DIY Fantasy School Supplies.

Two girls hold colorful handmade puppets, one resembling a bat and the other a butterfly, in a classroom setting.

A child is using a hammer to apply paint on a black t-shirt while working on a plastic sheet. Another t-shirt is visible in the background.

Four girls sit on a blanket, smiling and enjoying snacks. They are in a cozy indoor setting with chairs and a table in the background.

A group of children and teens sitting and standing in a room, some playing video games, others watching.

Three people pose for a photo with fun props, including oversized glasses and character masks, against a starry backdrop.

Battle of the Books

Teen Contest Page

Event Calendar

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!

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