The school year is wrapping up, and libraries in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties are stepping in to help local families through the home stretch.
Need a little extra excitement as the countdown to summer begins? How about a “Fabulous Fingerprint Necklace” or a chance to craft your own galaxy-inspired creation? Or maybe a trip to the “OMG Caturday” event, where teens can enjoy all things feline?
With so many cool events to choose from, there’s something for every kid — and family — looking to squeeze in a little extra fun before summer break.
18 of the best metro Detroit family library events in May 2025
Annual AAPI Fest
- Where: Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: Noon-4 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: No
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture with live performances, hands-on activities and food. Enjoy storytelling, dance, art and games. Food from Kung Fu Tea and Chi Fan Le, plus sake tasting for adults (registration required).
Berry Delight Tea Party
- Where: Springfield Township Library
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 1-2 p.m.
- Ages: 4-10
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
Enjoy strawberry-themed treats, stories and activities at this “berry” special tea party for kids.
Cinco de Mayo @ Conely
- Where: Detroit Public Library – Conely Branch
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 1-4 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: No
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the newly reopened library with Mariachi music, storytelling, crafts, games and a book giveaway.
Star Wars Craft
- Where: Grosse Pointe Public Library – Central Branch
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Ages: Youth
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: Yes
Celebrate “May the Fourth Be With You” a day early with Star Wars crafts and activities. Costumes welcome, but not required. Perfect for elementary-age fans.
Tool Time! Explore Woodworking at Your Library
- Where: Henry Ford Centennial Library — Dearborn
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
- Ages: Grades PreK-2
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: No
Preschool to second-grade kids can enjoy hands-on woodworking with tools like a saw, drill, hammer and more. All materials provided. Storytime starts at 10:30.
Mother and Child Crafts: An Intergenerational Event
- Where: Commerce Township Community Library
- Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
- Time: 5-7 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Optional
Mothers and children of all ages can enjoy crafting with stations for painting ceramics, making mirrors, cards and floral accents. Supplies may be limited.
Teen Cuisine
- Where: Brandon Township Public Library — Ortonville
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Time: 6-7 p.m.
- Ages: 12-17
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
Teens will discover new snack recipes each week, from sweet treats to savory bites. Learn kitchen skills and enjoy the creative process.
Fabulous Fingerprint Necklaces
- Where: Ann Arbor District Library – Westgate Branch
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: Noon-1 p.m.
- Ages: Grades K-5
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Registration: No
Create wearable art with fingerprint ink and simple supplies. Kids set a design in a metal and glass charm to make a pendant.
OMG Caturday!
- Where: Wixom Public Library
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 3-4 p.m.
- Ages: Grades 7-12
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
Teens create cat-inspired crafts while watching fun cat videos on a large screen. There are also snacks and kitty headbands.
Pizza Mania
- Where: Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 2-4 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Registration: No
Join the pizza madness with a taste-off, create dessert pizzas and design pizza jewelry to take home.
Taylor Swift Music Bingo
- Where: Northville District Library
- Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
- Time: 7-8 p.m.
- Ages: 9-17
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: Yes
Tweens and teens ages 9-17 can try a few rounds of music bingo featuring Taylor Swift hits. A fun way to test their Swiftie knowledge.
Baby Prom
- Where: Madison Heights Public Library
- Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Time: 11 a.m.-noon
- Ages: 0-5
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: No
Little ones can dress up for Baby Prom, which includes music, light snacks and photo ops to create some fun memories.
Teen Night: Stranger Things Trivia
- Where: Shelby Township Library
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
- Ages: Teens
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: Yes
Teens can test their knowledge of Hawkins, Indiana at Stranger Things trivia. Teams answer questions from the first four seasons and compete for a prize.
ASL Storytime
- Where: Redford Township District Library
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m.-noon
- Ages: 3-12
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: No
The Holley Institute offers a storytime for Deaf, DeafBlind, Deafdisabled and Hard of Hearing children, with stories, signs and a chance for families to connect.
Craft With Your Food: Garden Edition
- Where: Romeo District Library – Kezar Branch
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 12:45-1:45 p.m.
- Ages: 3-10
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: Yes
Kids celebrate garden season with “ice cream flower pots” and “graham cracker flower gardens” in this hands-on craft.
Spring Collage Workshop
- Where: Ferndale Area District Library
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Ages: 2-6
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
This toddler-friendly activity invites toddlers and caregivers to work alongside each other, creating a spring collage with textured, colorful supplies and contact paper.
Junk Journal Meet-Up
- Where: Riverview Veterans Memorial Library
- Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
- Ages: 12-18
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: Yes
Teens can explore journaling techniques and paper crafting. They can either bring their own journal or start a new one (provided).
Paper Prom
- Where: Sterling Heights Public Library
- Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Time: 1-4 p.m.
- Ages: 9-18
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: Yes
Design a stunning outfit using old newspapers for a chance to win one of six $25 gift cards. Kids must provide their own model. Three 2-person teams (six people total) will win.
Kari Zaffarano contributes to this post.
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