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Teen's Events and Programs

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Teens and Tweens

Teens and Tweens

Board Game Club: Monthly Program

Every second Wednesday from 5-6:30pm | Ages vary by game.

 

Learn to play a new game every month! 

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Clear Slime

Slime STEM Lab

Wednesday, September 25 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 13+

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The ever-popular slime experiment is here. Try a new, puffy slime recipe to mix up the fun too. Adding glitter? Puffballs? Why not? Let's experiment!

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Project Pumpkin

Submissions accepted between October 1 and 19 | All ages

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​Join us for a pumpkin decorating contest with character! Pick your favorite literary character and decorate your pumpkin to represent them!

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All submissions must be turned in to library staff by Saturday, October 19th at 3pm. Winners will be announced Monday, October 20th.

Halloween Horrorgami & Crafts

Wednesday, October 23 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 10+

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It's origami with a spooky twist. Make some paper folded Halloween themed characters as well as other take-home crafts just in time for Halloween.

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Edible Haunted House

Saturday, October 26 at 11am | All ages

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Build and decorate your own graham cracker house (think gingerbread house) for Halloween. With lots of fun treats to use, create your own scary or funny house to take home

Snap Circuits STEM Lab

Wednesday, October 30 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 13+

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Snap circuits teach the basics of how electricity travels through a network of circuits. Follow along with a pre-written formula, or go complete freestyle. The choices are yours

Stop Motion Animation Lab

Wednesday, November 6 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 13+

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Art and technology combine to produce brief stop-motion videos. Plan your scenes out on paper first, then snap picture after picture to slowly but surely bring your creation to life.

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Movie Matinee

Tuesday, November 12 at 1pm | All ages

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Either The Garfield Movie (2024, PG) or Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024, PG) depending on movie availability.

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Stop by the library during a "No School Day" to enjoy a free animated movie. Sit in chairs or on the floor, picnic style. Bring your own blanket and your favorite snacks!

Button-Making Workshop

Wednesday, November 27 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 10+

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Express your own style with some easy-to-make buttons from our button-maker. Some papers will be provided, but fee free to bring your own to customize something truly unique.

Morse Code Bracelets

Wednesday, December 4 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 13+

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After learning how Morse Code works, we'll use string and craft beads to customize our own encoded bracelets or necklaces. What will yours say/ Only those who know the code will be able to read it.

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Movie Matinee

Friday, December 27 at 1pm | All ages

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Either Despicable Me 4 (2024, PG) or Migration (2024, PG) depending on movie availability.

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Stop by the library during a "No School Day" to enjoy a free animated movie. Sit in chairs or on the floor, picnic style. Bring your own blanket and your favorite snacks!

Teens and Adults

Keychain Collection Display

Tuesday, September 17 from 4:30-6:30pm (crafters can arrive up to 5pm for this partially self-guided program) | Teens and Adults

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Tired of losing keychains as soon as you arrive home from your trip? Make a display in this partially self-guided program! If you don't collect keychains, this display can be used to show off other items!

3D Pumpkin Lanterns

Tuesday, October 15 from 4:30-6:30pm (crafters can arrive up to 5pm for this partially self-guided program) | Teens and Adults

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This partially-self guided pumpkin lantern craft is perfect to celebrate both Halloween and fall! Unlike actual pumpkins, this cardstock version will last all year 'round!

Faux Stained Glass

Tuesday, November 19 from 4:30-6:30pm (crafters can arrive up to 5pm for this partially self-guided program) | Teens and Adults

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Have you ever wanted to create a stained glass masterpiece, but have been wary of all the dangerous parts? Come make a faux stained glass work instead! Enjoy all the beauty and creativity in this partially-self guided program without any of the danger!

Winter Luminaries with Wax Seals

Tuesday, December 17 from 4:30-6:30pm (crafters can arrive up to 5pm for this partially self-guided program) | Teens and Adults

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Create a frosty winter luminary to light up the cold nights! Personalize your luminary in this partially self-guided program with ribbon, twine and a wax stamp with your initial!

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Advisory Board
Teenagers

Teen Advistory Board (TAB)

Every third Thursday of the month, September 19, October 17, November 12, and December 19 at either 4:30 or 5:30pm  | Teens

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The mission of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is to represent teen interests in the library, encourage leadership (with positions such as President, Secretary, etc.) and creativity, foster community engagement, and make a positive impact. TAB members will coordinate with Librarians to improve the library and implement programs that serve local teens. TAB meets monthly for one hour.​

TAB members will earn volunteer hours.

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