Youth/Tween Events
Take & Make Craft Kits
March – May (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.
Summer Reading
Monday, June 1 – Saturday, August 8 All ages. Read over the summer and earn prizes! Track your time spent reading on the free Beanstack app or pick up a paper log from the Information Desk. When you finish your reading challenge, check in with the librarian at the Information Desk to receive your prizes.…
William Snakespeare
June 1 – August 31 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 the garden in front of the Library.
Touch-a-Truck
Saturday, June 6 at 10 AM – 12:00 PM Northville High School Parking Lot, 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI, 48168 All ages. Stop by the Northville High School parking lot to explore all types of vehicles and meet the people who help to build, protect, and serve our community. The entire event will be…
Unearth a Story Storytime
Friday, June 12 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years, with a caring adult. Get ready for a dino-mite storytime that includes songs, rhymes, movements, and stories that let little explorers hatch their big imaginations while building early literacy skills. Register for Unearth a Story Storytime.
Cotton Candy Science
Monday, June 15 at 4 PM Monday, June 15 at 6 PM All Ages Discover the delicious science of cotton candy with KJ Art. Learn how it’s made, who invented it, and see what fun experiments we will do – including tasting at the end. Register for one session only.
Family Tie Dye
Thursday, June 18 Session 1: 10:30 – 10:50 AM Session 2: 11 – 11:20 AM Session 3: 11:30 – 11:50 AM Session 4: 12 – 12:20 PM Park Next to the Library All ages. Bring a cotton t-shirt, tote bag, or other small fabric item to create your own tie-dye masterpiece. Please register all members…
Unearth a Story Storytime
Friday, June 19 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years, with a caring adult. Get ready for a dino-mite storytime that includes songs, rhymes, movements, and stories that let little explorers hatch their big imaginations while building early literacy skills. Register for Unearth a Story Storytime.
LegaSea Aquarium and Reptarium Live Animal Presentation
Wednesday, June 24 at 11 AM All ages. This mobile experience includes a 1-hour educational presentation with 10–15 animals, including snakes, lizards, turtles, a baby alligator, and more! Everyone will get a chance to hold and interact with the animals. Register for LegaSea Aquarium and Reptarium Live Animal Presentation.
Unearth a Story Storytime
Friday, June 26 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years, with a caring adult. Get ready for a dino-mite storytime that includes songs, rhymes, movements, and stories that let little explorers hatch their big imaginations while building early literacy skills. Register for Unearth a Story Storytime.
Fantastic Foam Party
Tuesday, June 30 at 6 PM at the Park next to library. All ages, with a caring adult. What better way to celebrate summer than with a FOAM party?! Join us for large cannons of foamtastic fun. Bathing suits and towels are welcome but not required. Shoes should be worn. This even will take place…
Book Walk: How Tall was a T.Rex?
July 1 – July 31 (Drop in) All ages. Join us on a reading adventure. Start near the Library’s entrance and follow the signs into the park behind the Library while reading this dino-rific book.
Doug Scheer: The Magic Bookshelf
Wednesday, July 8 at 6 PM All ages. Join comedian Doug Scheer as he makes us laugh and entertains us with The Magic Bookshelf Show. This interactive performance celebrates the joy of reading and highlights the wonders hidden in every library. Register for Doug Scheer: The Magic Bookshelf.
Unearth a Story Storytime
Friday, July 10 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years, with a caring adult. Get ready for a dino-mite storytime that includes songs, rhymes, movements, and stories that let little explorers hatch their big imaginations while building early literacy skills. Register for Unearth a Story Storytime.
Rock Painting Party
Monday, July 13 at 2 PM All ages. Paint a rock (or two) to add to our snake, William Snakespeare! All supplies will be provided. Register for Rock Painting Party.
Dinosaur Drawing Workshop with Corinne Roberts
Thursday, July 6 at 11 AM Thursday, July 6 at 1 PM Ages 6-11, with a caring adult. Using basic shapes, learn to create your favorite dinosaurs with illustrator and artist Corinne Roberts. No prior drawing experience is needed. Adult supervision is required for the entire session. No younger siblings, please. Register for one session only.
Unearth a Story Storytime
Saturday, July 17 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years, with a caring adult. Get ready for a dino-mite storytime that includes songs, rhymes, movements, and stories that let little explorers hatch their big imaginations while building early literacy skills. Register for Unearth a Story Storytime.
STEAM Discovery Stations
Saturday, July 18 at 11 AM Ages 5-12. Explore a variety of STEAM activities, such as Snap Circuits, marble runs, building projects, and more, at your own pace. Register for STEAM Discovery Stations.
Kevin Devine Music
Monday, July 20 at 11 AM All ages. Join Kevin Devine for a rollicking, participatory summer reading concert! Kevin is an award-winning children’s entertainer, songwriter & recording artist and proud Michigander who has performed thousands of concerts over the past three decades for children and families across the country. Register for Kevin Devine Music.
Lego Free Building
Wednesday, July 22 at 6 PM Ages 5-11. If you enjoy building with Lego, drop in to free build your own Lego creations using the Library’s bricks. Drop in. No Registration Required.
Unearth a Story Storytime
Friday, July 24 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years, with a caring adult. Get ready for a dino-mite storytime that includes songs, rhymes, movements, and stories that let little explorers hatch their big imaginations while building early literacy skills. Register for Unearth a Story Storytime.
Leslie Nature Center: Rock On!
Wednesday, July 29 at 4 PM Wednesday, July 29 at 6 PM Ages 8-11 years. Leave no stone unturned as participants explore rocks, minerals, and the processes that formed them. Through experiments and observation, participants learn how scientists identify mystery specimens and uncover the stories written in stone. No younger siblings, please. Please register for only one session. Register…
Unearth a Story Storytime
Friday, July 31 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years, with a caring adult. Get ready for a dino-mite storytime that includes songs, rhymes, movements, and stories that let little explorers hatch their big imaginations while building early literacy skills. Register for Unearth a Story Storytime.
Summer Reading Finale Party
Wednesday, August 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM Rain Date: Wednesday, August 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM Park next to the library 212 West Cady St, Northville, MI, 48167 All ages. Join us for an evening of outdoor fun, games, and treats to celebrate the end of Summer Reading. The party will take place in…
Unearth a Story Storytime
Friday, August 7 at 10:30 AM Ages birth – 5 years, with a caring adult. Get ready for a dino-mite storytime that includes songs, rhymes, movements, and stories that let little explorers hatch their big imaginations while building early literacy skills. Register for Unearth a Story Storytime.
STEAM Discovery Stations
Saturday, August 8 at 11 AM Ages 5-12. Explore a variety of STEAM activities, such as Snap Circuits, marble runs, building projects, and more, at your own pace. Register for STEAM Discovery Stations.
