August 2026

*Monday, August 3rd at 4:30 PM– Teen Cooking Class: Learn new recipes for National Watermelon Day with Food For Your Soul!

*Tuesday, August 4th at 4:00 PM– Game on! Videogames and VR for Teens: Get your game on in the Teen Room!

*Wednesday, August 5th at 3:30 PM– Teen Mini Golf: Come play a round of indoor mini-golf in our library themed course!

*Thursday, August 6th at 4:00 PM- Clay Magnets: Use clay to make a cool, new magnet!

*Friday, August 7th at 3:00 PM– Teen Movie Series: Watch a movie to relax and unwind before the weekend!

*Monday, August 10th at 4:00 PM– Flower Candle-Making: Make your own candle with dried flowers!

*Tuesday, August 11th at 3:30 PM- Teen Film Club: Stop by the Teen Activity Room to view a short film and discuss our thoughts over pizza!

*Wednesday, August 12th at 4:30 PM- Dorm Room Cooking: Learn essential kitchen tips and tricks to prepare you for college with Food For Your Soul!

*Thursday, August 13th at 4:00 PM– Grass-Head Planters: Paint a funny face on a ceramic pot and plant grass seed to grow out of its head!

*Friday, August 14th at 3:00 PM– All-Ages Drumming Circle: Join Kenny “Doc” Frazier for a hands-on drumming circle to celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2026. Play percussion instruments together and improvise rhythms to create a shared musical experience!

*Monday, August 17th at 4:00 PM– Custom Jenga Tower: Help us paint the blocks for the Jenga game we’ll keep in the Teen Room!

*Tuesday, August 18th at 4:00 PM- Soil Layer Pudding Cups: Use pudding, cookies, and gummy worms to create a layered “dirt” cup dessert and learn about soil layers in our ecosystem!

*Wednesday, August 19th at 4:00 PM- Ice Cream Science: Learn how to make your own ice cream from scratch using science!

*Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 PM– College Planning Workshop: Join us online or in person for an info session on “Escaping the College Maze: Navigating & Paying for College” hosted by MyCollegePlanningTeam – Register Here

*Friday, August 21st at 3:00 PM- Teen Movie Series: Watch a movie to relax and unwind before the weekend!

*Monday, August 24that 4:00 PM- Teen Board Game Club: Come play board games, Magic the Gathering, party games and more in the Teen Room!

*Tuesday, August 25th at 4:00 PM- Slime Night: Make your own colorful slime in the Teen Room!

*Wednesday, August 26th at 4:00 PM- Teen Language Exchange: Enjoy games and conversation to practice different languages!

*Thursday, August 27th at 4:00 PM- DIY Bag Charms: Customize your own charm or keychain to decorate your backpack for back to school!

*Friday, August 28th at 3:00 PM- Teen Movie Series: Watch a movie to relax and unwind before the weekend!

*Monday, August 31st at 4:00 PM- Back to School Manicures – Use our gel nail kit in the teen room to decorate your nails for the first day of school!

September 2026

*Tuesday, September 1st at 4:00PM Teen Chess Tournament- Learn and play Chess for American Chess Day!

*Wednesday, September 2nd at 4:00PM Coconut Macaroons- Learn to make macaroon with us to celebrate World Coconut Day!

*Thursday, September 3rd at 4:00PM Shrinky Dinks- Make your own shrinky dink craft in the Teen Room!

*Friday, September 4th at 3:00PM World Sexual Health Day- Join us for an informational workshop for Teens for World Sexual Health Day followed by our usual Friday movie!

*Monday, September 7th- CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

*Tuesday, September 8th at 4:00PM Teen Book Club- Join us for our monthly book club, a special edition for International Literacy Day! We will discuss Amal Unbound, a story about a young Pakistani girl’s access to literacy. Copies of the book will be available to check out at the circulation desk starting August 15th!

*Wednesday, September 9th at 3:30PM Credit For Life: Financial Literacy with Liberty Bank- Experience an engaging and interactive financial literacy program where teens will step into the shoes of their 25-year-old selves and discover what life might look like with the help of Liberty Bank!

*Thursday, September 10th at 4:00PM Teen Wellness Day- Treat yourself to a self-care spa day centered on emotional well-being, and learn about mental health resources in honor of National Suicide Prevention day. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7 – Call, text, or chat: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Languages: English, Spanish

*Friday, September 11th at 3:00PM Teen Movie Series – Patriot Day- We’ll watch a documentary to honor 9/11 and learn about the impacts of the event on our country!

*Monday, September 14th at 3:00PM Teen 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!

*Tuesday, September 15th at 3:30PM Teen Film Club- Hispanic Heritage Month- Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of Encanto (2019) and we’ll discuss our thoughts on the film over arepas!

*Wednesday, September 16th at 4:00PM Hispanic Collage Night- Let’s make collages inspired by Hispanic cultures, artists, and countries to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

*Thursday, September 17th at 4:00PM Papel Picado Craft- Learn to make Papel Picado (“chopped paper”) to decorate the library for Hispanic Heritage Month!

*Friday, September 18th at 3:00PM Teen Movie Series- Watch a movie to relax, unwind, and expand your mind before the weekend!

*Monday, September 21st at 3:00PM Peace Hang Out- This week’s Teen Hang Out we’ll celebrate the International Day of Peace by exploring themes of peace through learning, art, and writing!

*Tuesday, September 22nd at 4:00PM Hobbit Day RPG- Join us for a Hobbit Day Celebration and a cozy D&D One-Shot set in the world of the shire!

*Wednesday, September 23rd at 4:00PM ASL Language Exchange- Come try your hand at ASL for this special Teen Language Exchange in honor of international day of sign languages!

*Thursday, September 24th at 4:00PM Dried Orange Garlands- Fill the Teen Room with sweet aromas as we dry orange slices and cinnamon to make decorative autumn garlands!

*Friday, September 25th at 3:00PM Teen Movie Series- Watch a movie to relax, unwind, and expand your mind before the weekend!

*Monday, September 28th at 4:00PM Teen 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!

*Tuesday, September 29th at 5:30PM Empower & Excel: Successful College Transitions for Students on 504 Plans & IEPs- Join Ariadne College Advisors for a virtual workshop aimed to ensure students with learning or physical differences are fully equipped to unleash their potential in college. Families learn to navigate college applications and disability disclosure, transition from high school IEPS/504 plans, learn to self-advocate for accommodations, utilize campus resources and supports, develop essential academic strategies and self-care, and build confidence, leadership, and responsibility.

*Wednesday, September 30th at 4:00PM Intro to Salsa & Bachata – 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!

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