Howell Carnegie Library Events for Teens

Contact library staff at 517-546-0720 to see if spots are available.

Events Between 10-10-2026 and 11-09-2026

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:

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.

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 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:

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.

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 20, 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, October 6.

*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.

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.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Spookified Paintings for Teens (grades 6-12)

October 22, 2026 05:30PM-06:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (25 seats)

Teens will choose an old painting and transform it by adding ghosts, monsters, mysterious shadows, creepy creatures, and other eerie details. No art experience is required—all you need is your imagination and a love of all things spooky. By the end of the program, participants will have their own delightfully haunted masterpieces to take home. 

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Thursday, October 8.

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: Art with Edison Robots (grades 3-6)

October 26, 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, participants will combine coding and visual design by using Edison robots with attached markers to create their own art.

Registration is required and begins at 9am on Monday, October 12. 

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 (ages 14-17 with work permit)

October 29, 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, October 15.

*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.

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.

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)

November 02, 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, 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.

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.

Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.

Teen Cuisine: Pizza Palooza (grades 6-12)

November 05, 2026 05:30PM-06:30PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (25 seats)

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.