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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 Thursday, September 3 and 10, 3:30-4:30pm. 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, August 20.

*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.

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 Thursday, September 3 and 10, 3:30-4:30pm. 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, August 20.

*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.

Put your taste buds to the test at this potato chip extravaganza for teens! Sample a wide variety of chips and try to guess their flavors. Afterward, you'll make your own, experimenting with seasoning to create the best-tasting chip.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Thursday, August 27.

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.

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 Monday, September 14, 3:30-4:30pm. 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, August 31.

*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.

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.

Work together in a team of 2–4 teens to complete our Downtown Dash (a.k.a. scavenger hunt)! We'll kick things off by meeting everyone and playing a few fun icebreaker games before splitting into teams for the hunt. Once the dash ends, your team will head back to the library to enjoy pizza and games while scores are tallied. The members of the winning team will take home a prize!

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Wednesday, September 2.

Please note:

• A minimum of 8 registered participants is necessary for this event to proceed as scheduled.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• The Downtown Dash will take place on the north side of Grand River Avenue between the library and State Street. Library staff will be in this area but will not be directly supervising all teams/participants.
• Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

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.

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.

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.