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On Mondays, November 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., middle and high school students are invited to drop by the Youth Activity Room after school for snacks, games, crafts and time with friends.
No registration is required. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to...
On Thursday, November 8, at 6:30 p.m. it’s all things anime and manga for teens ages 11 to 18. Watch movie clips, sketch and review trivia. Spotlight activities will rotate monthly. Themed snacks provided.
Registration is limited to 20. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to...
HFLI’s JumpStart is an out-of-school program that empowers youth to take charge of the impact they want to create for themselves and for others. This dynamic learning experience features the new Ford STEAM Lab curriculum and a "hackathon" learning environment. Through work in teams and alongside mentors who are...
This annual event brings in people who are interested in plant- and animal-based fibers, including wool, cotton, linen and more.Â
Event cost: $4/admission for one day, $6/admission for two days, free/ages 12 and under (cash only)
Event time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12-13, 2024
Jen Koppin, artist and educator, and Francie Krawcke, raptor educator, team up to offer you an opportunity to develop your drawing skills using live raptors. Francie will bring an impressive great horned owl and a beautiful kestrel from the Michigan Avian Experience during the second portion of the program....
Local crane enthusiast, Bill Wells will begin this program at the Discovery Center with a short discussion of Sandhill Cranes. Afterwards, he will lead a driving tour to view cranes in the fields around the Waterloo Recreation Area. Bring binoculars and cameras. Advanced registration required by calling 734-475-3170.
Event cost:...
On Mondays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., middle and high school students are invited to drop by the Youth Activity Room after school for snacks, games, crafts and time with friends.
No registration is required. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk...
On Thursday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m. it’s all things anime and manga for teens ages 11 to 18! Watch movie clips, sketch and review trivia. Spotlight activities will rotate monthly. Themed snacks provided.
Registration is limited to 20. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to...
On Thursday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m., interested middle or high school students are invited to attend Write Stuff, which is a place to hone writing skills, socialize and collaborate with other teens. Writing prompts and exercises will get the creative energy flowing.
Registration is limited to 20. Visit ropl.org...
