Teen Programs

Teen Volunteering: Caring Cards (Grades 6-12)

Tuesdays, January 21 & February 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:30-4:30 pm

Earn an hour of community service by creating uplifting cards for hospitalized kids.  All materials will be provided.  Open to anyone in grades 6-12.  No registration required.

Tween Scene: World Record Challenge (Grades 4-6)

Monday, January 27, 6:00-7:00 pm

Introducing the Tween Scene, a monthly program just for tweens in grades 4-6!  Have you ever wanted to get your name in the Guinness Book of World Records?  Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to join us as we attempt to break some fun world records at the library.  Please register by visiting the children’s room or calling the library (401-949-3630).

Teen Sensory Friendly Craft (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, January 28, 3:00-4:00 pm

Teens are invited to relax after school with a mindful craft in a sensory-friendly setting.  Open to ages 11-17. Registration recommended but not required.  Click here if you would like to register.

Teen Volunteering: YA Decorations (Grades 6-12)

Thursday, January 30, 6:00-7:00 pm

Earn an hour of community service by creating decorations and displays for the YA section.  All materials will be provided.  Open to anyone in grades 6-12.  Click here to register.

Magic: The Gathering (Grades 6-12)

Monday, February 3, 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.

Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)

Thursday, February 6, 6:00-7:00 pm

Earn volunteer hours by sharing your time and opinions with the YA librarian.  All participants will earn 1 hour of community service.  Open to anyone in grades 6-12.  Click here to register.

Teen Take & Make: Friendship Bracelets

Kits available on Thursday, February 13

Celebrate Palentine’s Day by making friendship bracelets! Each kit contains instructions and enough thread to make 2 bracelets: one to keep and one to give to a friend. No registration required.  Kits will be available in the YA section on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Safe Sitter (Grades 6-8)

Wednesday, February 19, 9:00 am-2:30 pm

Safe Sitter teaches students in 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.  Click here to register starting in February 2025.

Tween Scene: Let's Play Pokemon

Monday, February 24, 6:00-7:00 pm

Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game at the library.  We’ll have decks of cards available, or you can bring your own.  Please register by visiting the children’s room or calling the library (401-949-3630).