Youth and Family
Programs
Join us for a free screening of Gran Turismo (2023). All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win awesome prizes. Free refreshments will be provided. Must be 13 or older to attend or be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Rated PG-13.
PG-13 Movie Night: Gran Turismo
Monday, December 4, 2023
6:00-8:00 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Sugar cookies are delicious! Decorating cookies is fun. Enjoy both during this program! Open to ages 10-18.
Teen Sugar Cookie Decorating
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
3:30-5:30 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Christmas is almost here! Make your family’s holiday season merrier by joining us for a night of Christmas fun! We will be showing The Grinch (2018). All ages are welcome and attendees will be entered into a drawing to win Christmas themed prizes. Free refreshments will be provided.
Christmas Family Movie Night: The Grinch (2018)
Monday, December 18, 2023
6:00-8:00 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Join us for our Holiday Open House. We will have the Phil Hale Quartet playing jazz from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, story time with Belle from 2:00 – 3:00 pm, and a visit from Santa from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. We will also have holiday treats, a hot chocolate bar, raffles, and fun crafts for all ages. Help us decorate our Christmas Tree with new mittens, scarves, and hats for the 14th Annual Mitten Tree benefiting First Step Domestic Violence Shelter or donate a new unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots program.
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 9, 2023
1:00-4:00 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
Join us for a free screening of Blue Beatle (2023). All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win awesome prizes. Free refreshments will be provided. Must be 13 or older to attend or be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Rated PG-13.
Movie Night: Blue Beatle
Monday, November 27, 2023
6:00-8:00 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Come join the Caroline Kennedy Library Chess Club! It meets every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 pm beginning October 11, 2023. No experience necessary. All ages are welcome.
Caroline Kennedy Library Chess Club
Wednesdays
5:00-7:00 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Make your own wreath! Store bought wreaths can be very basic. Show your personality and artistic flair by creating a beautiful wreath. Open to ages 10-18. Registration is required at the Circulation Desk or by phone at 313-791-3800.
Wreath Making for Teens
Thursday, December 14, 2023
4:00-6:00 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Celebrate our 10th year of the gingerbread creations program! The library van will be dropping off kits with instructions and supplies to homes in Dearborn Heights and surrounding communities. Each participant will get graham crackers, frosting, and snacks that can be used to make a house or other creation. All ingredients are halal. The kits are free of charge, but you must pre-register online beginning November 23 using this link. Late registrations will not be accepted as products are limited.
Gingerbread Craft Kits
Online Registration: November 23 - December 9
Delivery: December 11-21
Join us for stories in the Youth Area of the John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library. Our stories are geared for children aged 2-4, but all ages are welcome.
Castle Story Time
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month
10:30-11:00 am
October 10 - December 11, 2023
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
Simple stories, music and art for little ones and their caregivers. This program is designed for children aged 2 or 3, but all ages are welcome.
Toddler Story Time
Caroline Kennedy Library
Every Thursday at 10:30 am
September 7 - December 14, 2023
