Teen Programs

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.

Magic: the Gathering (Grades 6-12)

Monday, August 4, 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.

Caring Cards (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, August 12, 3:00-4:00 pm

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

Teen Craft: Buttons & Beads (Grades 6-12)

Wednesday, August 13, 3:00-4:00 pm

Join us for a crafty afternoon at the library!  Bead a bracelet, design pixel art with perler beads, or make your own pins with our button maker.  All materials will be provided.  Open to anyone entering grades 6-12.  Click here to register.

Teen Take & Make: Percy Jackson Camp Necklace

Kits available on Monday, August 18

Celebrate Percy Jackson’s birthday by making your own Camp Half-Blood necklace.  Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Let’s Play Pokémon (Grades 3-8)

Tuesday, August 19, 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 calling the library (401-949-3630).

Duct Tape School Supplies (Grades 6-12)

Wednesday, August 20, 3:00-4:00 pm

Get ready to go back to school by creating a pencil pouch, a pencil topper, and a notebook with colorful duct tape.  All materials will be provided.  Open to anyone entering grades 6-12.  Click here to register.

Switch Saturday (Grades 6-12)

Saturday, August 23, 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Enjoy some snacks and play games with our Nintendo Switch. 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!

The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Is there a program you'd like to see at the library?

Contact Patricia, the YA librarian!