Why is April the perfect time to head out to a local library with your kiddos? Well, for starters, National Library Week is April 6-12 — and National Librarian Day is April 16!
To celebrate, metro Detroit libraries offer a big array of kid-friendly events this spring. Our team explored 119 branches throughout Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties to boil down this list of can’t-miss fun this month.
Whether you’re looking to spark your child’s imagination, learn something new or have some hands-on fun, these events deliver. Plus, it’s a great excuse to check out a new book or two!
15 of the best metro Detroit family library events in April 2025
Unicorn Utopia
- Where: Rochester Hills Public Library
- Date: April 1-30, 2025
- Time: All Day
- Ages: All
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: No
Join a magical unicorn-themed celebration with scavenger hunts, worksheets and more. No registration needed — just drop in during library hours.
Wonka Movie Night
- Where: Mount Clemens Public Library
- Date: April 3, 2025
- Time: 4-6 p.m.
- Ages: 12-18
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: No
Enjoy a movie night with Wonka in the young adult room. Snacks and candy included; no registration needed.
Tigers Opening Day
- Where: Clinton Macomb Public Library – North Branch
- Date: April 4, 2025
- Time: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: No
Celebrate Opening Day with baseball-themed coloring sheets, bookmarks and stickers. Wear your Tigers gear and join the fun.
Interactive Science Workshop
- Where: Center Line Public Library
- Date: April 5, 2025
- Time: 11 a.m.-noon
- Ages: 7-14
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: Yes
Examine water samples from local ponds and rivers with microscopes. Bring your own samples and learn hands-on science.
Teen Galactic Combat Class
- Where: Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch
- Date: April 5, 2025
- Time: 2-4 p.m.
- Ages: 12-18
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: Yes
Learn the fundamentals of LED saber sword fighting in this galactic-inspired class. Registration required.
Pickle Autopsy
- Where: Saline District Library
- Date: April 7, 2025
- Time: 3-4 p.m.
- Ages: Teens
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Registration: Yes
Dissect pickled cucumbers to uncover their secrets in this hands-on science experiment
Celebrate Spring Concert
- Where: Novi Public Library
- Date: April 8, 2025
- Time: Noon-1 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
Enjoy a lively concert while having lunch or purchasing food from the café.
Cotton Candy Science Show
- Where: Dexter District Library
- Date: April 12, 2025
- Time: 1-2 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Registration: No
Explore the sweet science of cotton candy, watch experiments and sample the sugary treat at the end.
Piggy Bank Parade
- Where: Southfield Public Library
- Date: April 14, 2025
- Time: 5-6 p.m.
- Ages: Youth
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
Decorate piggy banks, learn about budgeting and enjoy a fun march through the Youth Floor with your creations.
After Hours Hide & Seek in the Bacon House
- Where: Bacon Memorial District Library
- Date: April 18, 2025
- Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Ages: 8-12
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: Yes
Play traditional hide-and-seek, sardines and other games in the library after hours. Treats included.
Earth Day Craft Night
- Where: Detroit Public Library – Campbell Branch
- Date: April 22, 2025
- Time: 4-5 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: No, but RSVP recommended
Celebrate Earth Day by planting Michigan native flowers and learning how they help the environment.
Japanese Storytime with Momo Kajiwara
- Where: Ann Arbor District Library – Downtown
- Date: April 26, 2025
- Time: 11-11:30 a.m.
- Ages: 2-5
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Registration: No
Join Momo Kajiwara for an interactive storytime with songs, movement and storytelling in Japanese.
Lego Club: Dress Like A Superhero Day
- Where: Taylor Community Library
- Date: April 28, 2025
- Time: 6-7 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: No
Celebrate National Dress Like a Superhero Day with costume fun and LEGO creations.
Retro Arcade Night – Casual Play
- Where: Clarkston Independence District Library
- Date: April 29, 2025
- Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: No
Step back in time with various old-school arcade games and consoles.
Teen Pizza and a Movie Night
- Where: Chesterfield Township Library
- Date: April 30, 2025
- Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Ages: 11-18
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: Yes
Enjoy pizza and a screening of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. This PG-13 movie night is for teens only.
Kari Zaffarano contributes to this post.
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