Howell Carnegie Library Events for Teens

Events Between 05-12-2025 and 06-11-2025

Teen Volunteer Session (grades 6-12)

May 12, 2025 03:30PM-04:30PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)

Teens (grades 6-12) 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, May 12 and 19, 3:30-4:30pm. Please let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.

Registration is required for this volunteer session and begins at 9am on Monday, April 28. Please register each teen individually. 

Please 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 (grades 6-12)

May 15, 2025 03:30PM-04:30PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)

Teens (grades 6-12) 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, May 8 and 15, 3:30-4:30pm. Please let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.

Registration is required for this volunteer session and begins at 9am on Thursday, April 24. Please register each teen individually. 

Please 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 (grades 6-12)

May 19, 2025 03:30PM-04:30PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)

Teens (grades 6-12) 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, May 12 and 19, 3:30-4:30pm. Please let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.

Registration is required for this volunteer session and begins at 9am on Monday, April 28. Please register each teen individually. 

Please 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 (grades 6-12)

May 20, 2025 05:45PM-06:45PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)

Teens (grades 6-12) 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, May 20 and 27, 5:45-6:45pm. Please let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.

Registration is required for this volunteer session and begins at 9am on Tuesday, May 6. Please register each teen individually. 

Please 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 (grades 6-12)

May 27, 2025 05:45PM-06:45PM @ Youth Services Department (2 seats)

Teens (grades 6-12) 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, May 20 and 27, 5:45-6:45pm. Please let library staff know if you need your hours tracked.

Registration is required for this volunteer session and begins at 9am on Tuesday, May 6. Please register each teen individually. 

Please 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: Help at Summer Reading Kickoff Party (grades 7-12) (Outdoors)

June 02, 2025 09:00AM-10:45AM @ Youth Services Department (4 seats)

Teens (entering grades 7-12) can earn volunteer hours and support the library by signing up for our Teen Volunteer Sessions. Each individual shift requires registration. During this session, volunteers will help us run the Summer Reading Kickoff Party for preschool and elementary-age children.

Please register to volunteer for this session ONLY if you enjoy working with younger children, are entering grades 7-12 in the fall, and have parental permission to volunteer.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, May 19. When you arrive for your volunteer shift, please check in at the Youth Services desk on the lower level of the library.

Please 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: Help at Summer Reading Kickoff Party (grades 7-12) (Outdoors)

June 02, 2025 10:30AM-12:15PM @ Check in at Youth Services Desk on lower level (4 seats)

Teens (entering grades 7-12) can earn volunteer hours and support the library by signing up for our Teen Volunteer Sessions. Each individual shift requires registration. During this session, volunteers will help us run the Summer Reading Kickoff Party for preschool and elementary-age children.

Please register to volunteer for this session ONLY if you enjoy working with younger children, are entering grades 7-12 in the fall, and have parental permission to volunteer.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, May 19. When you arrive for your volunteer shift, please check in at the Youth Services desk on the lower level of the library.

Please 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.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party (grades 4-5 with parents/caregivers & grades 6-12) (Outdoors)

June 02, 2025 01:00PM-03:00PM @ Library Lawn (no seat limit)

Celebrate the start of our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge at our kickoff party! Here, you can: 

  • Play “Tank Tag” slot cars
  • Learn to make your own balloon animal
  • Get a glitter tattoo
  • Make a friendship bracelet or a trendy button
  • Play yard games
  • Stop by and see SCOTS Bots (Howell High School's Robotics Team) for a hands-on STEAM activity
  • Sign up for our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge
  • Head inside to the Meabon Room to use our photo booth to commemorate the day

This free, drop-in event is geared toward upper elementary, middle school, and high school students. See our calendar for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party for preschool and elementary-age children.

Please note:

  • We will be on the library lawn for this event. Feel free to bring sunscreen, hats, and/or bug spray. 
  • In case of poor weather, some activities will occur in the library. 
  • Please 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: Help at Splash into Science (grades 7-12) (Outdoors)

June 05, 2025 10:30AM-12:00PM @ Youth Services Department (3 seats)

Teens (entering grades 7-12) can earn volunteer hours and support the library by signing up for our Teen Volunteer Sessions. Each individual shiftrequires registration. During this session, volunteers will assist with activity stations at our “Splash into Science” event for elementary schoolers.

Please register to volunteer for this session ONLY if you enjoy working with younger children, are entering grades 7-12 in the fall, and have parental permission to volunteer.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Thursday, May 22. When you arrive for your volunteer shift, please check in at the Youth Services desk on the lower level of the library.

Please 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: Help with Book Buddies (grades 7-12)

June 09, 2025 05:45PM-06:30PM @ Youth Services Department (14 seats)

Teens (entering grades 7-12) can earn volunteer hours and support the library by signing up for our Teen Volunteer Sessions. Each individual shift requires registration. During this session, you will assist with Book Buddies, a program where children can practice reading aloud to a registered teen volunteer. Let library staff know if you need your hours tracked when you arrive. 

Please register for this session ONLY if you enjoy working with younger children, are entering grades 7-12 in the fall, and have parental permission to volunteer.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, May 19.

Please 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 "Chopped" Pasta Challenge (grades 6-12)

June 10, 2025 02:00PM-03:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (20 seats)

Do you have what it takes to create the most delicious pasta dish to wow our judges? We will have all the supplies needed to make your pasta and, in the style of the TV show Chopped, some ingredients that must be included in your dish. Work on a team with others, put your creative skills to the test, and compete for a prize at our Chopped Pasta Challenge! 

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, May 27. 

Please note: 

  • A minimum of 10 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.