Summer vacation is here! And libraries across Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties are ready to fill your family’s calendar with fun, free events — all June long.
Whether it’s creating your own kaleidoscope, taking in a movie night under the stars, or gearing up for summer reading with a magic show, the options are endless. How about testing your baking skills at “Teen Cookie Wars” or celebrating the season at a bonfire?
There’s plenty to do for kids of all ages. Here’s a flavor of 18 of our favorite finds for June 2025.
18 of the best metro Detroit family library events in June 2025
Bedazzle a Book Cover
- Where: MacDonald Public Library
- Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Ages: 12-18
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: Yes
Teens can join the popular BookTok trend by decorating a book cover with rhinestones, turning it into a sparkling masterpiece. Choose a book you love or pick from the library’s selection.
Construction Story Time
- Where: Clinton Macomb Public Library – Main Branch
- Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- Time: 10-10:30 a.m.
- Ages: 2-6
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: Yes
Little builders can enjoy a construction-themed storytime filled with fun, hands-on activities that bring the world of construction to life.
Start of Summer Bonfire
- Where: Livonia Civic Center Library
- Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
- Time: 7-10 p.m.
- Ages: Grades 8-12
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: No
Teens can kick off summer with a bonfire, s’mores and fun games in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Bring a camp chair!
River Day
- Where: Ray Township Public Library
- Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Time: 11 a.m.-noon
- Ages: All
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: Yes
Explore the Clinton River’s ecosystem by collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates. Learn how water quality affects the local species at this hands-on riverside event.
Color Our World Kaleidoscopes
- Where: Wayne Public Library
- Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Ages: 7+
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: Yes
Kids can dive into the world of STEM by creating their own kaleidoscope, exploring how colors and light come together in a fun hands-on project.
Summer Reading Opening Festival
- Where: Fraser Public Library
- Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Time: Noon-4 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: Yes
Celebrate the start of summer reading with art activities, free books and a clay tile workshop with Pewabic Pottery (1 p.m.). Enjoy face painting and snacks, too.
Teen Cookie Wars
- Where: Auburn Hills Public Library
- Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Ages: Teens
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
Teens can show off their decorating skills in a fun cookie competition, with allergen-free supplies provided for a safe and creative experience.
Truck-A-Palooza
- Where: Farmington Community Library
- Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
- Time: Noon-2 p.m.
- Ages: Kids
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: No
Explore heavy machinery, hunt for hidden cars and enjoy fun activities like a book dig and snack from a truck’s scoop. Snap a picture next to a giant tire, too!
Children’s Swiftie Friendship Bracelets
- Where: Huntington Woods Library and Cultural Center
- Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m.
- Ages: 5-10
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
Create vibrant friendship bracelets to celebrate summer reading and show off your Swiftie pride with friends at this fun crafting event.
Summer Movie Night: Luca
- Where: Northfield Township Area Library
- Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- Time: 8-10 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Registration: No
Enjoy a cozy summer movie night under the stars with Luca at the library’s pavilion. Bring blankets and snacks for a relaxing evening outdoors.
Cartooning 101
- Where: Manchester District Library
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Ages: 7+
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Registration: No
Learn the basics of cartooning and bring your characters to life with fun techniques that make your drawings move.
Family Art Fair
- Where: Chelsea District Library
- Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m.-noon
- Ages: All
- Area: Washtenaw County
- Registration: No
Meet local artists on the library lawn and explore painting, quilting, cake decorating, fiber arts and fused glass while learning their techniques.
50th Anniversary Disco Celebration
- Where: White Lake Township Library
- Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
- Time: 6-9 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
Celebrate 50 years of White Lake Township Library with a fun disco party! Dance to classic ’70s hits and don your best retro attire for a groovy time.
Coloring & Lemonade
- Where: Romeo District Library – Graubner Branch
- Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- Time: 2-4 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Macomb County
- Registration: No
Relax and get creative with coloring pages, crayons and colored pencils, all while enjoying refreshing lemonade.
Pokémon Party
- Where: Bloomfield Township Public Library
- Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- Time: 2-4 p.m.
- Ages: Youth
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: Yes
Pokémon fans can swap cards, battle opponents and test their knowledge with fun trivia. Drop in and join the fun!
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Picasso Magic Show
- Where: Detroit Public Library – Chase Branch
- Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Ages: All
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: Yes
Kick off summer reading with the Picasso Magic Show, featuring art-inspired magic, fun stunts and audience participation that’ll get everyone excited to read.
The Book Fairy Bubble Dance Party
- Where: Orion Township Public Library
- Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
- Time: 3-4 p.m.
- Ages: Grades K-5
- Area: Oakland County
- Registration: No
Join The Book Fairy for a magical storytelling session and a bubble dance party full of fun and surprises.
Sidewalk Chalk Special!
- Where: Melvindale Public Library
- Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Ages: 8+
- Area: Wayne County
- Registration: Yes
Get creative with sidewalk chalk to design colorful art around Kiwanis Park and the library.
Kari Zaffarano contributes to this post.
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