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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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Book Trailers with Animoto.com

Wednesdays, January 22, 29, February 5 | Ages 13+

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Teens will learn to use the website Animoto.com to create brief trailers showcasing a book of their choice as if it were a movie. Trailers can be saved and posted to the library's social media page to let out participants show off their work and maybe help someone find their next favorite read!

Participants must create a free account at Animoto.com. For the best experience, please attend all three sessions.

Teens and Tweens

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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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January: Incan Gold (Ages 10+)

February: Codenames (Ages 13+)

March: Obscurio (Ages 13+)

April: Royals (Ages 13+)​​

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Movie Matinee

Friday, December 27 at 1pm | All ages

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Despicable Me 4 (2024, PG).

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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!

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Movie Matinee: Inside Out 2

Friday, January 3 from 1-3pm | All ages.

 

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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Inside Out 2 (2024, PG)

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Spin Art

Wednesday, January 8 from 5-6:30pm | Ages 10+

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Creativity and technology combine to create customized works of colorful art. Our handy machine spins the canvas at high speed, allowing for some dazzling effects with paint, glitter, and more.

Stop-Motion Animation

Wednesday, February 12 from 4:30-6:30pm | Ages 10+

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Combine your artistic vision with camera technology to create brief stop-motion videos. Completed videos can be uploaded to the library's Facebook page to show off your work.

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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 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.

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Bottled Sunshine

Thursday, January 16 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 all the gray days? Longing for the bright days of summer? Why not make your own bottle of sunshine to help you get through the winter!

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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 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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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: December 19, January 2 and 16, February 6 and 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.

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