Teen Programs

Caring Cards (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, March 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.

Magic: The Gathering (Grades 6-12)

Monday, April 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.

Have We Got a Story For You (Ages 11-17)

Tuesday, April 8, 2:00-3:00 pm

Teens are invited to enjoy an afternoon of short stories and poems presented by local teens.  This event is open to anyone ages 11-17.  Click here to register.

Teen Volunteering: Caring Cards (Grades 6-12)

Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 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.

Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)

Thursday, April 10, 6:00-7:00 pm

Earn volunteer hours by working on special projects for the library. All participants will earn 1 hour of community service.  Open to anyone in grades 6-12.  Click here to register.

Drop Everything and Read (Grades 6-12)

Saturday, April 12, 10:00-11:00 am

Teens are invited to celebrate “Drop Everything and Read Day” at the library with a dedicated hour of unplugged reading!  We’ll have plenty of books, magazines, and comics available for you to read, or you can bring your own.  Open to anyone in grades 6-12.  No registration required.

Needle Felting for Teens (Grades 6-12)

Wednesday, April 16, 1:00-2:30 pm

Join us for a fun, relaxing afternoon sculpting a magnet or key ring out of sheep‘s wool.  No experience necessary!  All materials will be provided.  Open to anyone in grades 6-12.  Click here to register.

Poetry Collage (Grades 6-12)

Thursday, April 17, 3:00-4:00 pm

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating a poetry collage. All materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own collage materials, if you wish.  Open to anyone in grades 6-12.  Click here to register.

Tween Scene: Engineer a Zip-Line (Grades 4-6)

Monday, April 28, 6:00-7:00 pm

Tweens in grades 4-6 will learn how to build a ping pong ball carrier, balance it to run down a zip-line, and decrease friction to make the carrier go faster!  Presented by the Society of Women Engineers – New England Shoreline Section (SWE-NESS). Please register by visiting the children’s room or calling the library (401-949-3630).