Printable Teen Events List

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, October 19.

*Work Permit Information:

A work permit is required. Beginning 10/2/26, use the MI State Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) to get your work permit. Find out more here.

Please stay home if you are sick.

Teens will put their taste buds to the test at this pizza-filled event! Sample and compare pizza from a few local vendors, test your knowledge with pizza trivia, and make your own dessert pizzas to eat or take home!

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Thursday, October 22.

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. 

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, October 27.

*Work Permit Information:

A work permit is required. Beginning 10/2/26, use the MI State Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) to get your work permit. Find out more here.

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. 

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, October 29.

*Work Permit Information:

A work permit is required. Beginning 10/2/26, use the MI State Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) to get your work permit. Find out more here.

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. 

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, November 2.

*Work Permit Information:

A work permit is required. Beginning 10/2/26, use the MI State Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) to get your work permit. Find out more here.

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. 

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, November 3.

*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.

Come sip on boba and let your inner artist pop! Make your own boba drink, grab some snacks, and paint a pot for a plant to bring home. No art experience necessary—it's just fun!

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Thursday, November 5.

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.

Get ready for a festive, hands-on celebration of creativity with our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest- with a unique twist: no candy, no frosting, no gumdrops. Instead, we're challenging participants to think outside the (gingerbread) box and use only non-edible materials to bring their gingerbread houses to life.  

Gather your team (all ages welcome!) and get ready to transform cardboard gingerbread house kits into extraordinary works of art.   

The library will provide cardboard house kits (while supplies last) and have a limited supply of craft materials available for participants to take and use. Participants will build and decorate their kits at home and return their completed project to the Information Desk. Submissions must be turned into the Information Desk by 7:00pm on Monday, December 7. 

Gift cards will be awarded to the three winning teams (one gift card per team).  Contest categories are:

• Home Sweet Howell Award: Celebrating the gingerbread house that best represents the charm, character, and community spirit of Howell.
• Crafty as a Cookie Award: Celebrating the most inventive and imaginative use of materials.
• A Tale Reimagined Award: Celebrating the gingerbread house that brings a favorite book, movie, or cherished memory to life in a sweet new way.

Winners will be notified by telephone on Friday, December 11.  All entries will be displayed in the library until Sunday, January 3.

Pick up your cardboard gingerbread house kit from the Information Desk on Monday, November 23-Friday, December 4 during the library's open hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-4pm & Sunday 12-4) Please note the library closes at 5pm on Wednesday, November 25 and will be closed on Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. Limited extra supplies will be available at the information Desk while supplies last, please ask staff for more information.  

Registration is required and begins on Monday, November 2 at 9am online, by phone, or in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups close Friday, December 4, or when registration is full. Please only register once per team as supplies are limited.