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TEEN PROGRAMS

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

Block text asking the question: Truth or dare?

TRUTH OR DARE

November (all month)
Teen Corner

Would you rather share a secret, or complete a dare? Visit the Teen Corner to play Truth or Dare! 

A fireplace with stockings hung with festive decorations.

TEEN STOCKING SURPRISES

Teen Corner

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!
 

December 2 – 23: 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.

December 26 – January 11: Come to the 1st Floor Reference Desk to pick up your stocking and see what surprises are inside!

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

A pencil drawing of a dragon on an old piece of parchment

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!

A green Minecraft block

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
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.

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.

Sun, Dec 22, 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 23, 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 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Thu, Jan 02, 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, Jan 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Bring your cards, bring your friends, and play MAGIC: THE GATHERING! Adults & teens welcome.

Fri, Jan 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 16, 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, December 16 2024 at 6:30pm

Fri, Jan 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
A group for your inner-writer.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 18 2024 at 3:00pm

Fri, Jan 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Fri, Jan 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Feb 01, 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, January 1 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Programming Room #156
Prepare for a successful tomorrow and build lasting friendships in this 12-week course covering topics such as finances, healthy relationships, independent living, and more!
Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 4:00pm

Rescheduled
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, February 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prepare for a successful tomorrow and build lasting friendships in this 12-week course covering topics such as finances, healthy relationships, independent living, and more!

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Programming Room #156
Prepare for a successful tomorrow and build lasting friendships in this 12-week course covering topics such as finances, healthy relationships, independent living, and more!
Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 4:00pm

Tue, Feb 11, 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.