Howell Carnegie Library Events for Teens
Contact library staff at 517-546-0720 to see if spots are available.
Events Between 09-20-2026 and 10-20-2026
Teen Volunteer Session (ages 14-17 with work permit)
September 22, 2026 05:45PM-06:45PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)
Teens (ages 14-17), with a work permit*, can earn volunteer hours and help support the library by assisting Youth Department staff with specific tasks such as using a die-cut machine to cut out shapes, cleaning toys, finding books, and more.
This session runs Tuesday, September 15 and 22, 5:45-6:45pm. Let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.
Please register to volunteer for this session ONLY if you are 14-17 years old and have a work permit to volunteer at the library.
Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, September 1.
*Work Permit Information:
1. A work permit is required. Find out more about work permits here.
2. Please complete the appropriate form:
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 14-15) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 16-17) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
3. Have your school's issuing officer complete and sign the work permit:
- Howell Public Schools: Bring to the high school office.
- Homeschooled: Parent is the issuing officer.
- Other Districts: Please check with your high school office.
4. Email the completed application to youth@howelllibrary.org, or bring it to the Youth Services desk in the library prior to your shift's start time.
Please stay home if you are sick.
Enchanted Crafts for Teen Witches (grades 6-12)
September 24, 2026 05:00PM-06:00PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (25 seats)
Start your Witches Night Out off right at the Howell Library! Decorate your own wand, enjoy a spooky treat, play witchy trivia to win prizes, and prepare for the rest of the festivities in downtown Howell! For students in grades 6-12.
Registration is required and begins at 9am on Thursday, September 10.
Please note:
- A minimum of 8 registered participants is necessary for this event to proceed as scheduled.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.
STEAM Club: Force & Motion Challenge (grades 3-6)
September 28, 2026 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (20 seats)
Our STEAM Club explores the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math for upper elementary students. This month, kids will participate in ramp friction and pendulum painting challenges to help build an understanding of speed, acceleration, gravity, friction, and force!
Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, September 14.
Please stay home if you are sick.
Teen Volunteer Session (ages 14-17 with work permit)
October 05, 2026 03:30PM-04:30PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)
Teens (ages 14-17), with a work permit*, can earn volunteer hours and help support the library by assisting Youth Department staff with specific tasks such as using a die-cut machine to cut out shapes, cleaning toys, finding books, and more.
Let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.
Please register to volunteer for this session ONLY if you are 14-17 years old and have a work permit to volunteer at the library.
Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, September 21.
*Work Permit Information:
1. A work permit is required. Find out more about work permits here.
2. Please complete the appropriate form:
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 14-15) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 16-17) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
3. Have your school's issuing officer complete and sign the work permit:
- Howell Public Schools: Bring to the high school office.
- Homeschooled: Parent is the issuing officer.
- Other Districts: Please check with your high school office.
4. Email the completed application to youth@howelllibrary.org, or bring it to the Youth Services desk in the library prior to your shift's start time.
Please stay home if you are sick.
Teen Volunteer Session (ages 14-17 with work permit)
October 08, 2026 03:30PM-04:30PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)
Teens (ages 14-17), with a work permit*, can earn volunteer hours and help support the library by assisting Youth Department staff with specific tasks such as using a die-cut machine to cut out shapes, cleaning toys, finding books, and more.
Let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.
Please register to volunteer for this session ONLY if you are 14-17 years old and have a work permit to volunteer at the library.
Registration is required and begins at 9am on Thursday, September 24.
*Work Permit Information:
1. A work permit is required. Find out more about work permits here.
2. Please complete the appropriate form:
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 14-15) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 16-17) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
3. Have your school's issuing officer complete and sign the work permit:
- Howell Public Schools: Bring to the high school office.
- Homeschooled: Parent is the issuing officer.
- Other Districts: Please check with your high school office.
4. Email the completed application to youth@howelllibrary.org, or bring it to the Youth Services desk in the library prior to your shift's start time.
Please stay home if you are sick.
Special Effects Makeup for Teens (grades 6-12)
October 08, 2026 05:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (20 seats)
Learn how to make scars, cuts, and bruises with Alex Thomas and Friends, just in time for Halloween! Pizza will be served at 5pm, and the workshop will take place from 5:15 to 6:45pm. For students in grades 6-12.
Please note: Participants will learn to create trauma effects like cuts, scars, burns, bruises, and more using a combination of special effects makeup and nontoxic household materials. Students will be creating effects on their own skin.
Registration is required and begins at 9am on Thursday, September 24.
Please note:
- A minimum of 8 registered participants is necessary for this event to proceed as scheduled.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.
Teen Volunteer Session (ages 14-17 with work permit)
October 12, 2026 03:30PM-04:30PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)
Teens (ages 14-17), with a work permit*, can earn volunteer hours and help support the library by assisting Youth Department staff with specific tasks such as using a die-cut machine to cut out shapes, cleaning toys, finding books, and more.
Let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.
Please register to volunteer for this session ONLY if you are 14-17 years old and have a work permit to volunteer at the library.
Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, September 28.
*Work Permit Information:
1. A work permit is required. Find out more about work permits here.
2. Please complete the appropriate form:
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 14-15) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 16-17) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
3. Have your school's issuing officer complete and sign the work permit:
- Howell Public Schools: Bring to the high school office.
- Homeschooled: Parent is the issuing officer.
- Other Districts: Please check with your high school office.
4. Email the completed application to youth@howelllibrary.org, or bring it to the Youth Services desk in the library prior to your shift's start time.
Please stay home if you are sick.
Teen Volunteer Session (ages 14-17 with work permit)
October 13, 2026 05:45PM-06:45PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)
Teens (ages 14-17), with a work permit*, can earn volunteer hours and help support the library by assisting Youth Department staff with specific tasks such as using a die-cut machine to cut out shapes, cleaning toys, finding books, and more.
Let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.
Please register to volunteer for this session ONLY if you are 14-17 years old and have a work permit to volunteer at the library.
Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, September 29.
*Work Permit Information:
1. A work permit is required. Find out more about work permits here.
2. Please complete the appropriate form:
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 14-15) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
- Teen Volunteer work permit (ages 16-17) for the Howell Carnegie District Library.
3. Have your school's issuing officer complete and sign the work permit:
- Howell Public Schools: Bring to the high school office.
- Homeschooled: Parent is the issuing officer.
- Other Districts: Please check with your high school office.
4. Email the completed application to youth@howelllibrary.org, or bring it to the Youth Services desk in the library prior to your shift's start time.
Please stay home if you are sick.

