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TEEN PROGRAMS

Except where noted, all programs are for teens, ages 12 - 18.
For more information, call 801-852-6661.

A tree where one half looks natural and organic, and the other is made of circuts.

TEENTOBER

Teen Corner

September 30 – October 5: Real or Robot?
Can you tell what was created by a human and what was generated by AI?

October 7 - 12: Book Title Poetry
Can you write a poem only using book titles? Use the provided titles to create a unique poem. Show the librarians at the 1st Floor Reference Desk for a small prize.

October 14 – 19: Hocus Pocus
Hocus pocus, your task is to find the magical crystals in Land of Lattice. If you are successful, you will gain more magic powers to be worthy of a spot on the Council of Wizards! 

October 21 – 31: Playlist Collage
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage!

An image of a variety of media forms including video games, books, and movies.

TEEN TAKEOVER: MEDIA MASHUP

Saturday, October 26
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Rogers Wing

Books, movies, and games are all blending into each other! Join this after-hours event where the Library is open ONLY to teens, and see if you can make it through a mixed-up media landscape.

Register Here

An illustration of four teens

TEEN VOLUNTEER BOARD

1st Thursdays
6:30 pm
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Come hang out with your friends while helping your library! Help librarians choose what books to order, help create fun teen programs at the library, volunteer for special library events, and more.

As a Teen Volunteer Board member, you can serve your community and gain valuable experience for job resumes and college applications. Pick up a Teen Volunteer Board application from the First Floor Reference Desk or print one online and bring it to your first meeting.

When is the next Teen Volunteer Board meeting?

A mischievous looking goblin framed by a MTG style border.

MAGIC MORNING

1st Saturdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Bring your cards, bring your friends, and play MAGIC: THE GATHERING!

For teens and adults.

Register Here

A pencil with windows.

HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT FOR TWEENS & TEENS

2nd Tuesdays (September - April)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Shaw Programming Room, #260

An opportunity for tweens and teens (ages 9-18) to socialize as they play video games, board games, and other fun activities.

Friendly bubble letters that say Teen Coding Club.

TEEN CODING CLUB

2nd Thursdays
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Spend an hour on a coding project that interests YOU! Don't know where to start? We can help! Teen coders of any experience level welcome.

Bringing your own headphones is recommended to more easily watch video tutorials.

Register Here

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TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB

3rd Thursdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Join us for a night of D&D with communal storytelling, imagination, and improv. Any experience level is welcome to join our teen-run mini-campaigns or our tutorial campaign for beginners.

Register Here

A shield that says "The Writer's Guild" with pencils crossed like swords behind it.

THE WRITER'S GUILD

3rd Saturdays
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Shaw Programming Room, #260

A group for your inner-writer.

Teen writers are encouraged to bring their pieces to get peer feedback, and provide feedback to other teen writers.

Register Here

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TEEN MINECRAFT CLUB

Every Friday
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Creators. Survivors. Come explore a new Minecraft world. Teen players of all levels welcome.

No account necessary.

Current world: Java edition 1.20.4 (survival mode)

ANYTIME ONLINE

The text SUPERNATURAL on a black background

Supernatural Virtual Escape Room

The Winchesters need your help! You don't have to be a fan of the show to enjoy this game. Complete the escape room as a group or as an individual. Remember the most important thing is to have fun!

Play Now!

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Minecraft Adventure

An online adventure where you make decisions that affect how the story continues. There are 14 different endings, and 69 different story points, so your adventure might be different from someone else's. Multiple playthroughs are encouraged.

Play Now!

Teen Programs
Tue, Oct 22, All day
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage.

Wed, Oct 23, All day
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage.

Thu, Oct 24, All day
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage.

Fri, Oct 25, All day
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage.

Fri, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Oct 26, All day
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage.

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room
Learn about classical music by holding, touching, and playing musical instruments, then stay for a concert.

Sat, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
First Floor, Rogers Wing
Books, movies, and games are all blending into each other! Join this after-hours event where the Library is open ONLY to teens, and see if you can make it through a mixed-up media landscape.

Mon, Oct 28, All day
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage.

Tue, Oct 29, All day
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage.

Wed, Oct 30, All day
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage.

Thu, Oct 31, All day
Turn your favorite song into art and add it to our playlist collage.

Fri, Nov 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Bring your cards, bring your friends, and play MAGIC: THE GATHERING! Adults & teens welcome.

Sat, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come play mad scientist with us! Frankenstuffies are creatures created by dismantling stuffed animals and creating a whole new hybrid creature that can be cute or a little horrifying.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come gain valuable experience for job resumes and college applications while helping your library and eating treats!

Fri, Nov 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
An opportunity for tweens and teens (ages 9-18) to socialize as they play video games, board games, and do other fun activities in the Shaw Programming Room.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Spend an hour on a coding project that interests YOU! Don't know where to start? We can help! Teen coders of any experience level welcome.

Fri, Nov 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
A group for your inner-writer.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Join us for a night of D&D with communal storytelling, imagination, and improv. Any experience level is welcome to join our teen-run mini-campaigns or our tutorial campaign for beginners.

Fri, Nov 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Tue, Dec 03, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Wed, Dec 04, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Thu, Dec 05, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come gain valuable experience for job resumes and college applications while helping your library and eating treats!

Fri, Dec 06, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Fri, Dec 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Dec 07, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Bring your cards, bring your friends, and play MAGIC: THE GATHERING! Adults & teens welcome.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 6 2024 at 10:00am

Sun, Dec 08, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Mon, Dec 09, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Tue, Dec 10, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
An opportunity for tweens and teens (ages 9-18) to socialize as they play video games, board games, and do other fun activities in the Shaw Programming Room.

Wed, Dec 11, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Thu, Dec 12, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Spend an hour on a coding project that interests YOU! Don't know where to start? We can help! Teen coders of any experience level welcome.
Registration opens Monday, November 11 2024 at 6:30pm

Fri, Dec 13, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Fri, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Tue, Dec 17, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Wed, Dec 18, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Thu, Dec 19, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Join us for a night of D&D with communal storytelling, imagination, and improv. Any experience level is welcome to join our teen-run mini-campaigns or our tutorial campaign for beginners.
Registration opens Monday, November 18 2024 at 6:30pm

Fri, Dec 20, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Fri, Dec 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Dec 21, All day
Create and decorate a stocking in the Teen Corner, then turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk to be hung over our fireplace. Return after Christmas to see what surprises it was filled with!

Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
A group for your inner-writer.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 20 2024 at 3:00pm