Event List

A fiction-only book club celebrating diverse voices and genres. From literary to speculative, contemporary to classic, we read diverse fiction that sparks conversation, curiosity, and connection.

Learn the secrets of the plants and grow your love of gardening! Join Ms. Amy from Michigan State University Extension as she leads youth in becoming Jr. Master Gardeners. No gardening experience necessary! (Ages 7+)

Join us for a night filled with crafting. Choose from a selection including crochet, coloring, perler fuse beads, clay, origami, and more! Relax and visit with other teens as you create together.

Join celebrated cookbook author and chef Abra Berens for an evening celebrating food and community, featuring a book talk, audience Q&A, and book signing.

Learn the secrets of the plants and grow your love of gardening! Join Ms. Amy from Michigan State University Extension as she leads youth in becoming Jr. Master Gardeners. No gardening experience necessary! (Ages 7+)

Teen Movie: Lilo & Stitch (Live Action)
Thursday, May 28, 5:30 pm

Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with special guests from the Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) at the Oakland University Center for Autism. Focused on ages 5-12.

Let’s eat snacks and talk about The Queen of Ocean Parkway by Sarvenaz Tash. Stop by the children’s desk to get a free copy to add to your home bookshelf.

In partnership with Hive Holistic Center, experience relaxation at the Sound Bath Workshop.

Willie E. Artis Day celebrates the life and contributions of the pioneering Flint businessman. Mr. Artis became a sought-after business asset for major corporations nationwide as well as the Clinton and Obama presidential administrations.

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, play your favorite lawn games, and decorate with sidewalk chalk! *May move inside due to heat or rain*

In partnership with Hive Holistic Center, this meditation workshop invites participants to breathe with intention and reconnect with themselves.

Come to either session to create your new Dungeons & Dragons character for our upcoming Summer D&D for Kids and Teens program.

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Come meet new friends enjoy coloring pages, lunch, and the all-time classic The Land Before Time movies!

Learn the secrets of the plants and grow your love of gardening! Join Ms. Amy from Michigan State University Extension as she leads youth in becoming Jr. Master Gardeners. No gardening experience necessary! (Ages 7+)

Join TAB to give librarians guidance about better serving teens and creating library programs, then stay and share an original piece or perform a favorite song.

Thursday, June 4 - Built by Nature
From nests to webs to burrows, animals are busy builders in summer. Discover the materials and designs wildlife uses to create safe homes.

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, build your creative muscles by making something new to take home each week! *May move inside due to heat or rain*

Teens join us at a new creative writing workshop designed to empower youth by developing their critical thinking and creativity.

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, play your favorite lawn games, and decorate with sidewalk chalk! *May move inside due to heat or rain*

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Celebrate Rainbow Month at the library! Bring a LGBTQ+ themed book that you’re currently reading or love, and join us for a relaxed and inclusive discussion.