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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!

Waitlist
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!

Assortment of items (books, stickers, snacks, etc) included in a take-out box.

April Tween and Teen Take-Out Box: Pickup Time!

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Takeout Boxes:

Sign up each month to receive a box filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you, a sweet or savory treat, and other fun surprises! Everything in the box is y...

Event Details:

This month's theme: MysteryRegistration begins March 20 at 9:00 am. Please click this link to sign up: https://www.cromaine.org/form/teen-tween-takeout-boxes 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Literacy Building Activity

Takeout Boxes

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

Everything in the box is yours to keep, aside from the library books (those need to be returned when you're finished reading them.) For grades 5 through 12.

Event Details:

This month's theme: Mystery

Registration begins March 20 at 9:00 am. Please click this link to sign up: https://www.cromaine.org/form/teen-tween-takeout-boxes

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 for families who pre-registered for a tree! Come in and pick up your tree once you've received an email from us saying that the trees are in. Celebrate ...

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 for families who pre-registered for a tree! Come in and pick up your tree once you've received an email from us saying that the trees are in. 

Looking down at a flower pot filled with dirt and topped with a tiny house, pebbles, and other garden items.

Tween Mini Gardens

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Activity Club, Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Paint a pot and plant some seeds! For grades 5-7. Register online or by phone.

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

Paint a pot and plant some seeds! For grades 5-7. Register online or by phone.

Assortment of items (books, stickers, snacks, etc) included in a take-out box.

May Tween and Teen Take-Out Box

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Takeout Boxes:

Sign up each month to receive a box filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you, a sweet or savory treat, and other fun surprises! Everything in the box is y...

Event Details:

This month's theme: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Science FictionRegistration begins April 17 at 9:00 am. Please click this link to sign up: ht...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Literacy Building Activity

Takeout Boxes

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

Everything in the box is yours to keep, aside from the library books (those need to be returned when you're finished reading them.) For grades 5 through 12.

Event Details:

This month's theme: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Science Fiction

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 Greetings from Witness Protection

Tween Book Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens
Tween Book Club:

Read outside your comfort zone! Sign up to receive a free copy of this month’s book.  Book pickup begins the last Thursday of the month prior. For grades 5 through 7. Register...

Event Details:

This month's book: Greetings from Witness Protection by Jake Burt

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

Tween Book Club

Read outside your comfort zone! Sign up to receive a free copy of this month’s book.  Book pickup begins the last Thursday of the month prior. For grades 5 through 7. Register online or by phone. 

Event Details:

This month's book: Greetings from Witness Protection by Jake Burt

"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!

Program graphic featuring an image of a simple floral coloring page, with various colored markers sitting on top of the page.

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.

A decorated cupcake with a smiley face and decorated candies.

Tween Cupcake Wars

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Activity Club, Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and get ready to battle in this multi-round competition! Cupcakes and decorating supplies provided. For Grades 5-7

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Activity Club, 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 Grades 5-7

Assortment of items (books, stickers, snacks, etc) included in a take-out box.

May Tween and Teen Take-Out Box: Pick-up Time!

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Takeout Boxes:

Sign up each month to receive a box filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you, a sweet or savory treat, and other fun surprises! Everything in the box is y...

Event Details:

This month's theme: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Science FictionRegistration begins April 17 at 9:00 am. Please click this link to sign up: ht...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Literacy Building Activity

Takeout Boxes

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

Everything in the box is yours to keep, aside from the library books (those need to be returned when you're finished reading them.) For grades 5 through 12.

Event Details:

This month's theme: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Science Fiction

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

Assortment of items (books, stickers, snacks, etc) included in a take-out box.

June Tween and Teen Take-Out Box

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Takeout Boxes:

Sign up each month to receive a box filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you, a sweet or savory treat, and other fun surprises! Everything in the box is y...

Event Details:

This month's theme: Summer / Adventure!Registration begins May 15 at 9:00 am. Please click this link to sign up: https://www.cromaine.org/form/teen-tween-takeout-boxesYou will be n...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Literacy Building Activity

Takeout Boxes

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

Everything in the box is yours to keep, aside from the library books (those need to be returned when you're finished reading them.) For grades 5 through 12.

Event Details:

This month's theme: Summer / Adventure!

Registration begins May 15 at 9:00 am. Please click this link to sign up: https://www.cromaine.org/form/teen-tween-takeout-boxes

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.

Color Our World Summer Reading Graphic.

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:

Kick off the summer with messy art, outdoor art fun, and sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at the same time! Activities include face painting, giant bubbles, and san...

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:

Kick off the summer with messy art, outdoor art fun, and sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at the same time! Activities 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! 

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!

Tween Night: Messy Art

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library's South Lawn at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Create a messy masterpiece on the South Lawn! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. For grades 5 through 7. Register online or by phone.

Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Library's South Lawn
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Create a messy masterpiece on the South Lawn! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. For grades 5 through 7. Register online or by phone.

Tween Night: Michigan Chiller's Party

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a night filled with crafts, activities, and more based around the Michigan Chillers series. For grades 5-7. Register online or by phone. 

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

Join us for a night filled with crafts, activities, and more based around the Michigan Chillers series. For grades 5-7. Register online or by phone. 

Project HOPE: Parents Edition

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Speaker
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

Fun activities will be available for your kindergarten and up students while parents learn all about HOPE.  The HOPE (Healthy Outcomes for Positive Experiences) framework...

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

Fun activities will be available for your kindergarten and up students while parents learn all about HOPE.  

"Pokemon Trainers Club" text with pokeball graphic.

Pokemon Trainers Club

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Activity Club
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Take a walk through town and play Pokemon Go. Please do not drop off children for these sessions. Wear walking shoes and sunscreen and prepare to go outside. 

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

Take a walk through town and play Pokemon Go. Please do not drop off children for these sessions. Wear walking shoes and sunscreen and prepare to go outside. 

Assortment of items (books, stickers, snacks, etc) included in a take-out box.

June Tween and Teen Take-Out Box: Pick-up Time!

All Day
Virtual Event at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Literacy Building Activity
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Takeout Boxes:

Sign up each month to receive a box filled with one or two library books hand-picked just for you, a sweet or savory treat, and other fun surprises! Everything in the box is y...

Event Details:

This month's theme: Summer / Adventure! Registration begins May 15 at 9:00 am. Please click this link to sign up: https://www.cromaine.org/form/teen-tween-takeout-boxesYou wil...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Literacy Building Activity

Takeout Boxes

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

Everything in the box is yours to keep, aside from the library books (those need to be returned when you're finished reading them.) For grades 5 through 12.

Event Details:

This month's theme: Summer / Adventure! 

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.