Teens and Tweens
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Winter Reading Challenge
Monday, December 21 to Sunday, January 17 | Children to Teens
Snuggle up this winter with books! The Mars Library's Winter Reading Challenge available through Beanstack is open to kids, ages 0-12 years. Read for a total of 4 hours (240 minutes) over 4 weeks to meet this challenge, then choose a book from the book cart to take home! Earn virtual raffle tickets (VRTs) automatically for hitting milestones and doing fun activities at home. Use VRTs for chances to win a grand prize!
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Read-In Afternoon
Tuesday, December 29 at 1pm | Children to Tweens
Stop by the library for a cozy "read-in" session during winter break. Kids can bring a pillow, blanket or other comfy items and enjoy time in a quiet space to just read. This time can also be used toward their Winter Reading Challenge minutes. Light snacks will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle. Kids can come and go as they like.
Teens and Adults
Movie Night in the Parking Lot
Saturday, October 24 at 7pm | Ages 16+
Stop by the Mars Area Public Library parking lot for a free viewing of the Night of the Living Dead by George Romero! Bring your own chair, cooler and snacks to get settled in for a night of fright. The parking lot will open at 6pm for people to start settling in. This movie is unrated with a suggested viewing age of 16+, but parental discretion is advised.
Searching for Scholarships
Wednesday, December 2 at 5:30pm | Teens and Adults
Wendy Dunlap of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency helps you prepare for college with this guide to identifying and pursuing scholarship opportunities. An ideal program for teens in grades 9-12, as well as their parents.
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advistory Board (TAB)
Select Wednesdays at 6pm | Teens
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.