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Afternoon Craft Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime between 4 - 6 PM to create something unique in this open-ended art event! Registration recommended for reminders, but not required. For Grades K-12. HD 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime between 4 - 6 PM to create something unique in this open-ended art event! Registration recommended for reminders, but not required. For Grades K-12. HD 

A graphic of a cupcake house and three peeps, with a blue background.

Peep Houses

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Make an edible house, perfect for a fluffy peep! Supplies will be provided. For grades K-4.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Make an edible house, perfect for a fluffy peep! Supplies will be provided. For grades K-4.

Disclaimer(s)

Food & Drink

Food is prepared in an off site kitchen. While every attempt will be made to ensure food safety, we cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Graphic of a Minecraft character.

Minecraft Day

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Hands On Learning, Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Build, explore, create! Join us for Lego building, Minecraft-themed crafts, and more! For grades K-7. Register online or by phone. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Hands On Learning, Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Build, explore, create! Join us for Lego building, Minecraft-themed crafts, and more! For grades K-7. Register online or by phone. 

Text "Homeschool Discovery Club" in front of a shining light bulb with the Cromaine logo beneath.

Homeschool Discovery Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Activity Club, Hands On Learning
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens
Homeschool Discovery Club:

Explore concepts in art, STEM, or social studies with hands-on activities and fun.  For ages 6-12. 

Event Details:

This month: Explore sunken ships and the Titanic!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Activity Club, Hands On Learning
Required

Homeschool Discovery Club

Explore concepts in art, STEM, or social studies with hands-on activities and fun.  For ages 6-12. 

Event Details:

This month: Explore sunken ships and the Titanic!

A child sitting on the floor in the Library reading a book to a dog.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor South Meeting Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Elementary
Tail Waggin’ Tutors:

Develop a love of reading and practice your reading skills with a caring and patient canine friend! Each child will have 10 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog. Please check...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Second Floor South Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Literacy Building Activity
Required

Tail Waggin’ Tutors

Develop a love of reading and practice your reading skills with a caring and patient canine friend! Each child will have 10 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog. Please check in at the second floor Youth Desk when you arrive and a librarian will pair you up with the first available dog.

A graphic of stars bursting outward from an open book.

April K-4 Book Bags: Pickup Time!

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Sign up each month to receive a bag filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you and other fun surprises! Everything in the box is yours to keep, aside from t...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Literacy Building Activity
Event Details:

Sign up each month to receive a bag filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you and other fun surprises! 

Disclaimer(s)

Food & Drink

Food is prepared in an off site kitchen. While every attempt will be made to ensure food safety, we cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

"Pokemon Trainers Club" text with pokeball graphic.

Pokemon Trainers Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Activity Club
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us each month for Pokemon-themed activities! Register one name per family (ie: Smith Family) online or by phone. YNB

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Activity Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us each month for Pokemon-themed activities! Register one name per family (ie: Smith Family) online or by phone. YNB

Logo for Neighborhood Forest

Neighborhood Tree Giveaway

All Day
Second Floor-Youth at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Community Activities
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Event Details:

It's distribution time! Come in and pick up your tree once you've received an email from us saying that the trees are in. Celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree! We're partner...

Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Second Floor-Youth
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Community Activities
Event Details:

It's distribution time! Come in and pick up your tree once you've received an email from us saying that the trees are in. 

A graphic of stars bursting outward from an open book.

May K-4 Book Bags

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Sign up each month to receive a bag filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you and other fun surprises! Everything in the box is yours to keep, aside from t...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Literacy Building Activity
Event Details:

Sign up each month to receive a bag filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you and other fun surprises! 

Disclaimer(s)

Food & Drink

Food is prepared in an off site kitchen. While every attempt will be made to ensure food safety, we cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Book cover for Let's Do a Thing by Jim Benton

Elementary Book Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Elementary
Elementary Book Club:

Join us each month to discuss a new book and enjoy crafts and activities. Register to receive a copy of this month’s book.  For grades 1-4. Register online or by phone.

Event Details:

This month's book: Let's Do a Thing! by Jim Benton

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Book Club
Required

Elementary Book Club

Join us each month to discuss a new book and enjoy crafts and activities. Register to receive a copy of this month’s book.  For grades 1-4. Register online or by phone.

Event Details:

This month's book:

"Cromaine Creators" with a colorful background

Call for Submissions for Cromaine Creators

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Contests/Call for Submissions
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all artists, writers, and creators! Submit your text, video, art, or photography masterpiece between March 1 and May 31 using this form to have it included in our quarterly...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Contests/Call for Submissions
Event Details:

Calling all artists, writers, and creators!

Coloring Page Contest

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Contests/Call for Submissions, Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Would you like to help us create a coloring book? Artists are invited to contribute black and white drawings to our first annual coloring book. This year’s theme is: Animals&n...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Contests/Call for Submissions, Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Would you like to help us create a coloring book? Artists are invited to contribute black and white drawings to our first annual coloring book. This year’s theme is: Animals 

AniMAYFest

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Special Event/Party
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate all things anime and Japanese culture with crafts and activities! Drop in. 

Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event/Party
Event Details:

Celebrate all things anime and Japanese culture with crafts and activities! Drop in. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Kids Cupcake Wars

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Food and Cooking, Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and get ready to battle in this multi-round competition! Cupcakes and decorating supplies provided. For K-4.

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Food and Cooking, Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and get ready to battle in this multi-round competition! Cupcakes and decorating supplies provided. For K-4.

Disclaimer(s)

Food & Drink

Food is prepared in an off site kitchen. While every attempt will be made to ensure food safety, we cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

A graphic of stars bursting outward from an open book.

May K-4 Book Bags: Pick-up Time!

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Sign up each month to receive a bag filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you and other fun surprises! Everything in the box is yours to keep, aside from t...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Literacy Building Activity
Event Details:

Sign up each month to receive a bag filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you and other fun surprises! 

Disclaimer(s)

Food & Drink

Food is prepared in an off site kitchen. While every attempt will be made to ensure food safety, we cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

"Pokemon Trainers Club" text with pokeball graphic.

Pokemon Trainers Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Activity Club
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us each month for Pokemon-themed activities! Register online or by phone. YNB

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Activity Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us each month for Pokemon-themed activities! Register online or by phone. YNB

Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whole Library at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Arts and Crafts, Special Event/Party
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Kickoff the summer with messy art, outdoor art fun, and sign up for this year’s summer reading challenge at the same time! Activities will include face painting, giant bubbles, and...

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Whole Library
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Arts and Crafts, Special Event/Party
Required
Event Details:

Kickoff the summer with messy art, outdoor art fun, and sign up for this year’s summer reading challenge at the same time! Activities will include face painting, giant bubbles, and sand art and so much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Food & Drink

Food is prepared in an off site kitchen. While every attempt will be made to ensure food safety, we cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

"Cromaine Creators" with a colorful background

Call for Submissions for Cromaine Creators

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Contests/Call for Submissions
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all artists, writers, and creators! Submit your text, video, art, or photography masterpiece between June 1 and August 31 using this form to have it included in our quarter...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Contests/Call for Submissions
Event Details:

Calling all artists, writers, and creators!

Concrete Poetry Contest

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Contests/Call for Submissions, Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Create a piece of visual art using words! Concrete poems are poems that take the shape of their subject. Submit a photo or PDF of your poetry by Saturday, June 21 at 5:00 pm a...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Contests/Call for Submissions, Literacy Building Activity
Event Details:

Create a piece of visual art using words! 

Messy Art: Elementary Edition

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Library's South Lawn at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Hands On Learning, Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Awaken your child’s inner artist through fun and messy art exploration!  For grades K-4. Register online or by phone. 

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Library's South Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Hands On Learning, Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Awaken your child’s inner artist through fun and messy art exploration!  For grades K-4. Register online or by phone. 

Afternoon Craft Time

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime between 4 - 6 PM to create something unique in this open-ended art event! Registration recommended for reminders, but not required. For Grades K-12. HD 

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime between 4 - 6 PM to create something unique in this open-ended art event! Registration recommended for reminders, but not required. For Grades K-12. HD 

Howell Nature Center Presents: MythCrackers: Common Animal Myths

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library's South Lawn at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Hands On Learning, Speaker
Age Group:
Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Are owls truly wise? Do turtles come out of their shells? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more! This program addresses common wildlife myths and, together with the a...

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Library's South Lawn
Age Group: Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Hands On Learning, Speaker
Required
Event Details:

Are owls truly wise? Do turtles come out of their shells? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more!

Fairy Herb Gardens

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library's South Lawn at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Hands On Learning
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Create a magical fairy garden and learn about herbs. For grades 1 through 4. 

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Library's South Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Hands On Learning
Required
Event Details:

Create a magical fairy garden and learn about herbs. For grades 1 through 4. 

Messy Art: Elementary Edition

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Library's South Lawn at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Hands On Learning, Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Awaken your child’s inner artist through fun and messy art exploration!  For grades K-4. Register online or by phone. 

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Library's South Lawn
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Hands On Learning, Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Awaken your child’s inner artist through fun and messy art exploration!  For grades K-4. Register online or by phone.