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Homeschool Discovery Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Activity Club, Hands On Learning
Registration 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!

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

All Day
Tweens, Teens
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Tweens
Open
Registration
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 one name per family (ie: Smith Family) online or by phone. YNB

Neighborhood Tree Giveaway

All Day
Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
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. 

Tween Mini Gardens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Activity Club, Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

May Tween and Teen Take-Out Box

All Day
Tweens, Teens
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.

Tween Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cromaine District Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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

Call for Submissions for Cromaine Creators

All Day
Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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
Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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.

Tween Cupcake Wars

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens
Registration
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

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

All Day
Tweens, Teens
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Tweens
Registration
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

June Tween and Teen Take-Out Box

All Day
Tweens, Teens
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.

Summer Reading Kickoff

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Registration
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.

Call for Submissions for Cromaine Creators

All Day
Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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
Elementary, Tweens, Teens
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

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Registration
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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baby to Pre-K, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Registration
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens
Registration
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens
Registration
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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elementary, Tweens, Adults
Registration
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Tweens
Registration
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. 

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

All Day
Tweens, Teens
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.