Program Spotlight!

Wednesday, September 30th at 4:00PM

Intro to Salsa & Bachata with Baila Con Gusto

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an incredible introduction to the world of salsa & bachata with Baila Con Gusto! All-ages and experience levels are welcome to join to participate or observe, and enjoy a cultural evening of dancing!

October 2026

Teen October Events Full Calendar PDF

*Thursday, October 1st at 4:00PM Halloween Stress Balls – Let’s make ghost and pumpkin shaped stress balls using balloons and rice!

*Friday, October 2nd – Library Closed

Banned Books Week:

*Monday, October 5th at 3:00PM Teen Hang Out – Enjoy a chill afternoon hang out with access to the best of the Teen Room resources! This week we’ll do activities related to the theme of banned books!

*Tuesday, October 6th at 4:00PM Teen Book Club – Let’s celebrate Banned Books Week 2026 with a discussion of Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel, an illustrated adaptation by Bernardi Odyr of George Orwell’s classic story. Copies are available at Circulation to check out in advance!

*Wednesday, October 7th at 4:00PM Erasure Poetry – We’ll creatively use pre-existing texts and black-out words to create poems to explore themes of censorship for Banned Books Week!

*Thursday, October 8th at 4:00PM Witches, Werewolves, and Vampires – Oh my! – Join Ms. Hayley for a fun deep dive into the history of mythical creatures depicted in movies and TV, from Twilight (2008) to Teen Wolf (1985) and beyond!

*Friday, October 9th at 3:00PM Teen Movie Series – We’ll watch the movie adaptation of the banned book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas to conclude Banned Books Week!

*Tuesday, October 13th at 4:00PM Woven Bookmark Craft – Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by learning how to weave your own bookmark while we watch the documentary Hands of History

*Wednesday, October 14th at 4:00PM Teen Language Exchange – Come practice your Spanish with Ms. Alexa for Hispanic Heritage Month!

*Thursday, October 15th at 4:00PM Smoky Witch Cauldron Art – Use watercolor paints to create a mystical background for your smoky witch cauldron art!

*Friday, October 16th at 3:00PM Teen Movie Series: Hocus Pocus – Get fall-cozy and enjoy a classic spooky movie experience over snacks to unwind before the weekend!

*Monday, October 19th at 4:00PM Teen Merry Making: Renfaire Week – This week’s Teen Hangout, we’ll “make merry” and decorate our own medieval goblets and chalices for Renfaire Week!

*Tuesday, October 20th at 4:00PM Dungeons & Dragons From Scratch – Join us in the Teen Room to design your own D&D character, learn the mechanics and style of the game, and start in on a small quest! This is a great program for any teens new to playing who would like an introduction to the world of TTRPGs!

*Wednesday, October 21st at 4:00PM Wizard Hats, Hennins, & Crown Crafts – DIY your own whimsical headgear to wear at the Library Ren Faire 10/24, and beyond during this ren faire season!

*Thursday, October 22nd at 4:00PM DIY Felt Trinket Pouches – Hand sew your own custom pouch to keep and trade trinkets in for the Library RenFaire!

*Friday, October 23rd at 3:00PM Teen Movie Series: The Princess Bride – Get in the fantasy spirit for Renfaire week with a viewing of the classic, The Princess Bride (1987) before the Library Faire on Saturday!

Program Spotlight!

*Saturday, October 24th at 11:00AM
PLNL Library RenFaire

Hear ye, hear ye! Step back in time for an all-ages day of magic, merriment, and medieval adventure featuring crafts, live combat demonstrations, and musical performances!

*Monday, October 26th at 4:00PM Spooky Hang Out – Enjoy a chill afternoon hang out with access to the best of the Teen Room resources! Coloring pages, VR & Nintendo Switch, Homework Help, Snacks & Drinks, Computers & Headphones, Boardgames and more! We will have a craft of origami vampire teeth!

*Tuesday, October 27th at 3:30PM Teen Film Club: Coco (2017) – Join us for this month’s film club to watch Coco (2017) to learn about and celebrate Día De Los Muertos and enjoy a sweet treat!

*Wednesday, October 28th at 4:00PM Spooky Cooking Class – Join Chef Erika from Food For Your Soul and make something hauntingly delicious!

*Thursday, October 29th at 4:00PM Spooky Gel Manicures – Use our gel manicure set to give yourself a spooky set of nails for Halloween!

*Friday, October 30th at 3:00PM HallowTeen Party – Celebrate Halloween in our “Haunted Teen Room”! – Enjoy spooky snacks, games, music and activities! Dress in your best Halloween Costume for a chance to win a prize! It’ll be a scary good time!

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