Youth and Family
Programs
Want to try your hand at making your very own mini terrarium? Come into the library and we will provide all the supplies and help! All ages are welcome, but children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Space is limited. Registration is required at the Circulation Desk, by phone at 313-791-6050 or by email at jfkreference@gmail.com.
Terrarium Building Class
Saturday, April 20, 2024
1:00-2:00 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
Come and make a beautiful flowerpot to give to your mom for Mother’s Day. Open to youth ages 5 to 18, but children ages 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Mother's Day Flowerpot
Monday, May 6, 2024
4:00-6:00 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
4-16-24 - This class has been canceled. However, the adult Arabic Calligraphy Class has now be updated to allow all ages, but children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
These activities are designed for our friends aged 0-3. Little ones will explore their world by using their senses. Our youngest friends will get to enjoy new experiences and meeting new friends. Their caregivers will be able to enjoy the mess being somewhere else! No registration required, join us for one or all events.
April 12, Taste Safe! Enjoy the last session of our taste safe sensory play series. Textures include rice, oats, Jello and more.
May 10, Icky, Gooey, Sticky! Explore gooey, sticky, stretchy textures like slime, Silly Putty, and shaving cream. Play clothes strongly recommended as this activity may be messy.
June 7, Bubbles! Explore the beauty of bubbles as we have a bubble popping fun time on our patio! This program may be rescheduled in case of inclement weather.
July 12, Paint! We will have poster paint to use with paintbrushes, as well as our fingers! Play clothes strongly recommended as this activity may be messy.
August 2, Chalk! Grab a stick of jumbo chalk and decorate our patio with beautiful colors and designs.
Toddler Sensory Play Series
Fridays, 10:30-11:15
Caroline Kennedy Library
April is Poetry Month! The John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library is hosting a Poetry Contest. All types of poems are welcome. Entries can be no more than one page with no obscene or derogatory language. Submissions will be accepted by email at jfkreference@gmail.com or by dropping them off at the library by Saturday, April 27, 2024. We reserve the right to deny any entries that don't comply with the rules. The rules are posted at each branch. Original works only! The top three entries will receive a prize. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. All ages are welcome.
Poetry Month Contest
March 25 - April 27, 2024
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
Come join the Caroline Kennedy Library Chess Club! It meets every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 pm. No experience necessary. All ages are welcome, but children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Caroline Kennedy Library Chess Club
Wednesdays
5:00-7:00 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Create a gift of art for mom using craft paper, watercolor paints, ink stamps and a variety of other materials. For ages 5 to 18, but children ages 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Mother's Day Craft
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
3:30-4:30 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
An eclipse of the sun occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth blocking some or all of the Sun. When the two are exactly lined up, the Moon can hide the Sun from our sight creating a “total” eclipse. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will travel from Texas to Maine, covering a large part of the U.S. in total darkness. This historic eclipse will be your last chance to see one for 20 years. Hundreds of millions of people are expected to take part in this record-breaking moment. Join us at the library for a solar eclipse viewing party (weather permitting). Eclipse glasses will be provided for safe viewing. We will have crafts and indoor viewing via the NASA website for those not comfortable with being outside or should we experience bad weather. All ages are welcome, but children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Special thanks to the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and NASA@MyLibrary program for providing the eclipse glasses.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Monday, April 8, 2024
1:00 - 5:00 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
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
January 9 - June 11, 2024
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
Every Thursday at 10:30 am
April 18 - June 20, 2024
Caroline Kennedy Library
5 to 10 Crafting: Crafts for Elementary School Children
Dearborn Heights Library
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library,
Caroline Kennedy Library,
Come to the Dearborn Heights Library every month and pick up a new craft kit at either library branch. You can also check out our Dearborn Heights Library’s YouTube Channel for some new as well as old craft videos. For ages 5 to 10, but all ages are welcome.
Happy crafting!