Enjoy a fun science experiment by making popcorn dance at the Parma Branch!
Intended for ages 8-13. Call 517-531-4908 to register.
Gaining STEAM
Let’s gain some STEAM at the Summit Branch! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math by learning, discovering, and creating together.
March 27, 3 PM – Create an Art Bot
April 24, 3 PM – Self-Watering Planter
May 22, 3 PM – Lego Challenge & Zipline
Intended for ages 8 to 12.
Registration is required. Call the Summit Branch 517-783-4030 to register.
Spring Break Lock-In
Kick off Spring Break at the Spring Arbor Branch! Enjoy hours of fun with Switch/PS4 gaming, crafts, board games and food!
This event is intended for ages 8+ and registration is required. Call 517-750-2030 to register.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Join us at the Summit Branch for a Smash-tacular competition and test your mettle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!
Intended for ages 9-15. Console, game and controllers will be provided.
Registration is required. Call the Summit Branch at 517-783-4030 to register.
Giant Beaded Lizards
Satisfy your Y2K nostalgia by making a giant beaded lizard! We’ll walk you through the process of using pool noodles and rope to create a classic beaded lizard – only this one is a bit too big for a keychain.
Call 517-905-1331 to register. Intended for ages 10+.
Tweens & Teens Game Night
Tweens & teens ages 11-17 are invited to join us at the Summit Branch for an evening of Nintendo Switch party games and pizza.
Space is limited. Call 517-783-4030 to register.
Build-A-Beast
Teens can channel their inner Sid the Mean Kid or Doctor Frankenstein to create new, custom monster toys using donated toys and craft materials!
Dates & Locations:
Brooklyn Branch: August 3, 3 PM
Springport Branch: August 9, 2 PM
Parma Branch: August 15, 2 PM
Concord Branch: August 15, Open Hours*
Hanover Branch: August 15, Open Hours*
Carnegie Library: August 17, 2 PM
All materials will be provided. This event is open to ages 9+, however participants must be able to use crafting supplies (hot glue, scissors, etc.) without assistance.
*Stop by to create your own take-and-make kit from the Beast Buffet, while supplies last.
Zombie Survival
The Zombie Apocalypse has happened! Get prepared for a disaster in a Choose Your Own Adventure game. At the end of the game each participant will end up with a bag and some supplies to start their own Emergency/Disaster Go Bag.
Space is limited and registration is required. This program is intended for teens and tweens.
Teen Painting at the Brooklyn Branch
Tweens and teens will enjoy learning to paint a scene with a Jackson School of the Arts staff member. Program is intended for tweens and teens 11-18.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.
Teen Painting at the Concord Branch
Tweens and teens will enjoy learning to paint a scene with a Jackson School of the Arts staff member. Program is intended for tweens and teens 11-18.
Space is limited and registration is required.