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Teen's Events and Programs

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Teens

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Winter Reading Challenge: Teens

From January 1 to February 28 | Ages 13-17.

 

You are invited to embrace the cozy season by reading and participating in fun activities throughout the winter months! Participants are encouraged to read a variety of books, explore different genres, and complete special reading-related challenges. As you read and log you will earn virtual raffle tickets, which can be used for a chance to win exciting prizes!​

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Seedlings with Neighborhood Forest

From January 1 to March 15 | All Ages

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The Mars Area Public Library is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide tree seedlings for teens in time for Earth Week in April. Sign up until March 15 to give a tree seedling a new home! You will be contacted when the trees are ready to be picked up.

Teens and Tweens

Teens and Tweens

Board Game Club: Monthly Program

Every third Saturday from 10-11:30am | Ages vary by game.

 

Learn to play a new game every month! 

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February: Codenames (Ages 13+)

March: Obscurio (Ages 13+)

April: Royals (Ages 13+)​​

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STEM Tuesday (Beginner and Advanced)

Beginner: March 4 and April 15 at 5:30pm | Ages 5-8

Advanced: March 18 and April 29 at 5:30pm | Ages 9-13

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In honor of the Mars New Year this June, we're going to Mars with our new STEM Tuesday activities this spring! Join us for two separate missions that will explore Mars and outer space using STEM/STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).​

March: Space Suit Design/Advanced Space Suit Design

April: Rocket Launch to Mars/Space Flight Factory- Rocket to Mars.

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Open Wii Gaming

Wednesday, February 26 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 10+

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We're breaking out the library's stash of Wii games for some multi-player gaming!

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Detective Science

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

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Put your investigative skills to the test. Today, we learn how to classify our fingerprints, write secret messages using ciphers, create invisible ink, and test our deductive reasoning with some logic puzzles and "one-minute" mystery challenges.

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Movie Matinee: Kung Fu Panda 4

Friday, March 7 from 1-3pm | All ages

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Stop by the library during one of the "No School Days" to enjoy a free animated "big screen" PG movie. Sit in chairs or on the floor, picnic style. Bring your own blanket and favorite snacks.

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Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024, PG)

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Bath Bombs

Wednesday, March 12 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 13+

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Discover another use for plastic Easter eggs as we use them as molds for bath bombs! Definitely the best-scented library program we'll ever have.

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Wizarding World Crafts

Wednesday, March 26 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 10+

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Today we celebrate all things Harry Potter! Create a custom wand, brew up a few decorative potion bottles, and get sorted into your proper Hogwarts House via the expanded House and Wand Quizzes.

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Shoebox Crankies

Wednesday, April 9 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 10+

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A few common household items are all that's needed to bring a story to life in a unique and crafty way. Just bring your imagination as all other materials will be provided.

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Fabric Painting

Wednesday, April 23 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 13+

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Fabric paint lets you customize your items to your liking. Some sample items are provided, but feel free to bring your own fabric! Fabric paint and application tools will be supplied.

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Pinecone Birdfeeders (Nut Free)

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

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Spring has sprung and now's our chance to give our feathered friends a welcome home gift. A few simple ingredients are all it takes. All materials provided.

Teens and Adults

Teens and Adults
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Monogram Button Art

Thursday, February 20 from 4:30-6:30pm (crafters can arrive up to 5pm for this partially self-guided program) | Teens and Adults

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Turn spare buttons, hot glue, and a canvas into one-of-a-kind art!

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3D Pens for Adults

Thursday, March 20 from 4:30-6:30pm (crafters can arrive up to 5pm for this partially self-guided program) | Teens and Adults

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Learn how to use a 3D pen!

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Bird Nest Necklace

Thursday, April 24 from 4:30-6:30pm (crafters can arrive up to 5pm for this partially self-guided program) | Teens and Adults

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Spring has sprung! Celebrate the return of life by building a nest of your own! This craft is perfect for even beginner jewelry makers.

Teen Advisory Board

Teenagers

Teen Advistory Board (TAB)

Every first and third Thursday of the month: February 20, March 6 and 20, April 17 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.

Want to Hear about Upcoming Teen Events?

The mission of Mars Area Public Library is to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich by providing books,​ library materials, facilities, and professional
services for all individuals in our area.

Hours

 

Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
 

Friday: 10am-3pm
 

Saturday: 9am-4pm (10am-2pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Contact

 

724-625-9048
 

jcallihan@bcfls.org

 

107 Grand Avenue/P.O. Box 415

Mars, PA 16046

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