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Teen's Events and Programs

Registration opens one month before event or program

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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April: Royals (Ages 13+)​​

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STEM Tuesday (Beginner and Advanced)

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

Advanced: 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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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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CPR/AED Class

Tuesday, April 22 from 12-2pm | 16+

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Professional trainers Charlie Deer and Pat Kelly will provide American Heart Association approved training in CPR and AED use. Participants will receive a Heartsaver CPR + AED card. Registration fee of $50 a person, with half of the fee donated to the Mars Area Public Library. Payment can be made by cash or check and is due upon attending the class at noon.

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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

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Teen Advistory Board (TAB)

Every first and third Thursday of the month: April 17 at 4pm  | 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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