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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...

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

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Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

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

Calling all artists, writers, and creators!

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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

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 

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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 

Program graphic featuring images from One Piece, Delicious in Dungeon, and The Apothecary Diaries.

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

Celebrate all things anime and Japanese culture! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by One Piece, Delicious in Dungeon, the Apothecary Diaries, and more. Drop in. 

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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! Enjoy crafts and activities inspired by One Piece, Delicious in Dungeon, the Apothecary Diaries, and more. 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

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Activity Club, Arts and Crafts
Registration 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 Boxes: Pick-Up Time!

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

Beginning April 17th, sign-up for May's Tween and Teen Take-Out Boxes at https://www.cromaine.org/form/teen-tween-takeout-boxes.

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

Beginning April 17th, sign-up for May's Tween and Teen Take-Out Boxes at 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, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Activity Club
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens

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

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

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

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

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.

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Register Now
Registration 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
Registration 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

Calling all artists, writers, and creators!

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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

Create a piece of visual art using words! 

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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

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 

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

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

Upcoming
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Registration 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
Registration 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

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.

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

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. 

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

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

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

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. 

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

If you signed up for a June Take-Out Box (register at this link: https://www.cromaine.org/form/teen-tween-takeout-boxes) during the week of May 15, you can

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

If you signed up for a June Take-Out Box (register at this link: https://www.cromaine.org/form/teen-tween-takeout-boxes) during the week of May 15, you can

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.

Percy Jackson Camp

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whole Library at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Special Event/Party
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens

A Camp Halfblood experience. For grades 4-6. Register online or by phone.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Whole Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Event/Party
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Camp Halfblood experience. For grades 4-6. Register online or by phone.

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.

Concrete Poetry Contest: Public Voting Begins!

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

Create a piece of visual art using words! 

View Details
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! 

Tween Book Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
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...

This month's book: A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin

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

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. 

This month's book: A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin

"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

Calling all artists, writers, and creators!

View Details
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!

Tiny Canvas Art Contest

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

Create a tiny little masterpiece on a tiny little canvas. Pick up your canvas and easel at the Youth Desk beginning July 1, and return your entry by July 18 at 5 pm.

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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 tiny little masterpiece on a tiny little canvas. Pick up your canvas and easel at the Youth Desk beginning July 1, and return your entry by July 18 at 5 pm.

Afternoon Craft Time

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

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 

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

Tween Night: Sharpie Tie Die

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Cromaine District Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Use sharpies to create something unique! Register online or by phone. YHD. 

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

Use sharpies to create something unique! Register online or by phone. YHD.