teens

Level Up

Tuesdays, 4 PM | Forest Avenue Library

Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.

STEM Party

Thursday, August 3, 10:30 AM | North Side Library

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with us at North Side. We will have STEM stations set up for children of all ages!

Papercraft

Monday, August 7, 6-7:30 PM | East Side Library

Join Library Assistant Ben Hatcher for this advanced papercraft program! We’ll be folding, gluing and assembling a fun Sailor Moon figurine inspired by the Japanese anime television series. This program includes tiny paper pieces and requires fine motor skills to assemble. Materials included. Registration required.

Anime/Manga Meetup

Wednesday, August 9 and September 13, 4 PM | South Side Library

Join us for the Teen Anime/Manga Meetup! We’ll get together and discuss all things Anime and Manga while you draw and make your own customizable stickers to take home. Ages 12-18.

School of Beats

Friday, August 11 and September 8, 4 PM | Forest Avenue Library

All your friends will want you spinning at their parties! At this handson class we will learn the skills needed to become a DJ. We provide the equipment; you bring the creativity. Ages 12+.

Teen Tech Mondays

Monday, August 14 and September 11, 6 PM | Forest Avenue Library

Teens, come to the Forest Avenue Library the second Monday of every month and check out our tech center. We will have iPads with Procreate, a green screen, 3-D pens, and more! Ages 12+.

Nintendo Switch Free Play

Thursday, August 17, 4 PM | South Side Library

Monday, August 21, 3 PM | Franklin Avenue Library

Friday, September 22, 1 PM | Franklin Avenue Library

Play Nintendo Switch games and have some delicious snacks. Challenge your friends to Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more! Ages 10+.

Open Slay Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, August 20 and September 17, 2 PM | Franklin Avenue Library

Prepare for adventure! Open Slay Dungeons & Dragons is for teens and tweens who know how to play D&D and are ready to take on a campaign. All gaming supplies and characters will be provided by The Rook Room. Registration is required.

3-D Printing: Pencil Toppers

Tuesday, August 29, 4 PM | North Side Library

Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can learn 3-D printing basics at North Side! We will use Tinkercad to create a 3-D design for a pencil topper. Then, we will print your design for you to pick up about a week after class.

The Art of Expression

Fantastic Characters – Wednesday, August 30, 5 PM | Franklin Avenue Library

Calligraphy Workshop – Monday, September 25, 5 PM | Franklin Avenue Library

The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. In August, we’ll learn the basics of drawing fantasy and sci-fi characters. In September, we’ll learn basic brush work calligraphy and try out some dip brush work.

After-School Club

Tuesdays, starting in September, 4 PM | North Side Library

Tweens and teens can stop by the library each week after school for activities. We’ll kick off the school year September 5 with a fun party!

South VolunTeens

Wednesday, September 6 and Tuesday, September 12, 4 PM (Fall orientation sessions)

Wednesday, September 20 (regular VolunTeens)

Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for one hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours. All students must submit a VolunTeens Application and waiver and have it signed by a parent/ guardian before attending.

Franklin VolunTeens

Monday, September 18, 4 PM | Franklin Avenue Library

Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs. Teens ages 12-18 can pick up a teen volunteer application at the Franklin Avenue Library. Applications must be turned in and approved before attending this program.