Teen Programs
Teen Take & Make: Fidget Snake
Kits available on Monday, June 16
Celebrate the end of school and the start of summer vacation by making a beaded fidget snake. Kits will be available in the YA section on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
Sharpie Swirl Painting (Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, June 24, 3:00-4:00 pm
Create a unique piece of art with sharpies and pipettes during this mindful art program. All materials will be provided. Open to anyone entering grades 6-12. Click here to register.
Summer Book Share (Ages 3-17)
Wednesday, June 25, 3:00-4:00 pm
Kids and teens are invited to our Summer Book Share! Stop by anytime between 3:00-4:00 pm to sign up for our Summer at the Library programs, enjoy a delicious frozen treat, and pick out a free book to keep. Drop-in program, open to ages 3-17.
Teen Take & Make: Independence Day Craft
Kits available on Tuesday, July 1
Get ready for the 4th of July by weaving a red, white, and blue bracelet or lanyard. Kits will be available in the YA section on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
Magic: the Gathering (Grades 6-12)
Monday, July 7, 6:00-8:00 pm
Play the fantasy trading card game at the library. We’ll have decks of cards available, or you can bring your own. Beginners welcome! Open to anyone entering grades 6-12. Click here to register.
Pokemon: the Trading Card Game (Grades 3-8)
Tuesday, July 8, 2:00-3:00 pm
Play the popular trading card game. We’ll have decks of cards available, or you can bring your own. Open to anyone entering grades 3-8. Please register in the children’s room or by clicking here.
Let's Read S'more (Grades 6-12)
Wednesday, July 9, 6:00-7:00 pm
Make your own s’mores and talk about books! Open to anyone entering grades 6-12. Please register.
Safe Sitter (Grades 6-8)
Wednesday, July 16, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Registration begins June 25.
Safe Sitter teaches students entering grades 6-8 how to safely care for children. Program fee: $50 per student. Scholarships available upon request. Please make checks payable to: The Miriam Hospital. Space is limited and registration is required. Open to anyone entering grades 6-8. Click here to register starting June 25.
The Adventure Zone (Grades 5-8)
Wednesday, July 23, 2:00-3:30 pm
Explore character development, teamwork, and problem-solving through dice-based storytelling challenges. Presented by Rhode Island PBS. Open to anyone entering grades 5-8. Click here to register.
Tween Scene: Ozobot Game Lab (Grades 4-6)
Monday, July 28, 6:00-7:00 pm
Learn how to use the Ozobot robot to create your own robot adventure. Tweens will learn about Ozobot, create an adventure on a map, test out their Ozobot program, and finally present their design to the group. Presented by the RI Computer Museum. Open to anyone entering grades 4-6. Please register by calling the library (401-949-3630) or visiting the children’s room.
Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, July 29 & Wednesday, July 30, 2:30-4:30 pm
Join us for a short, two-part Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Beginners welcome! Open to anyone entering grades 6-12. Click here to register.
Summer at the Library for Young Adults (Entering Grades 6-12)
June 23-August 1
“Level Up” this summer at the library! Enter our weekly raffles by signing up, reading *anything*, and completing special challenges. Two raffle winners will be drawn each week. All entries will be entered into our grand prize drawing at the end of the summer. Open to anyone entering grades 6-12. Sign up in the YA section starting on Monday, June 23. Good luck!
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