WEEKLY/ MONTHLY PROGRAMS
SNACK & CHAT
Every Monday
4 - 5 PM
This weekly event for teens involves two things (and you’ll never guess what they are): snacking and chatting. Head to the library meeting room on Monday afternoons to grab some food and hangout with your friends!
Upcoming Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24
*No Snack & Chat on March 17th
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UN-BOOK CLUB
First Thursday of the month
4 - 5 PM
Calling ALL teen readers! Come and join the brand new teen UnBook Club at the library! What’s an unbook club you may be asking? It’s a book club where there is no required reading; read whatever you want, discuss books you love with other readers, and get recommendations for future reads. No pressure, no deadlines, just a place to talk about books with other teens!
Upcoming Meetings: February 6th, March 6th, April 3rd
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TEEN HANGOUT
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
4 - 5 PM
Are you a teen? Do you need a place to hang out and decompress after school? We’ve got you covered! Make your way to the library twice a month for a relaxed Teen Hangout with space to do a craft, play games, or simply chill with your friends.
Upcoming dates: February 13th, February 27th, March 13th
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TEEN STEAM
3rd Thursday of the month
4 - 5 PM
Experiments, robotics, and other projects to come in our monthly Teen STEAM program! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, so there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! Join us once a month for a new project where teens can try new things and problem solve with friends.
Upcoming Meetings: February 20th, March 20th, April 17th
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TEEN AFTER HOURS
Monthly events - 3rd Friday of the month
5:30 - 7 PM
Once a month, teens are welcome to come take over the library after hours! Each month brings a new, special event including new experiences, games, art, and more. *Registration required
February 21st: Karaoke Night
March 21st: TBD
April 18th: TBD
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TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
MONTHLY EVENTS (SEE DATES BELOW)
10 AM - 1 PM
Join us once a month for new adventures each and every time! Whether you are a beginner or expert at D&D, all teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join in on the journey. Registration is required for each event; space is limited!
Upcoming dates:
March 8: REGISTER HERE
April 5 (Registration opens Mar. 21)
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BECOME A VOLUNTEEN!
Monthly meetings, every 2nd Wednesday of the month
5 - 6 PM
Want to earn volunteer hours and have fun along the way? Volunteer at the library and join the library VolunTeens! Library VolunTeens help with events at the library, planning and decisions for teen programs, and contribute to our Teen Newsletter! Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to be a VolunTeen. :)
Upcoming meetings: February 12th, March 12th, April 9th
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Library Card Design Contest
March 1st, 2025 - April 4th, 2025
Calling all teen artists! E.D. Locke Public Library is holding an art contest to design a new library card. Any teen who is in grades 6-12 and has a McFarland library card is eligible to enter and show off their creativity. Not only will the winning design be printed on official library cards, but the winning teen will also earn a $50 gift card!
Pick up an informational packet at the library starting March 1st or check out the link below to learn more:
Email teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (teenservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org) with any questions or concerns.
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ACT Diagnostic Testing
Tuesday, March 11
9:30 AM - 1 PM
Calling all local Sophomores, we have a great opportunity for you! While Juniors are taking the ACT, come get a FREE diagnostic ACT test on Tuesday, March 11th! E. D. Locke Public Library, along with other local libraries are partnering with Galin Education to offer a realistic ACT experience. Help with any testing jitters and better your studying by trying out the test ahead of time.
Please bring your own calculator.
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Trinity Irish Dance Performance
Monday, March 17th
5:00 PM
Join us on St. Patrick's Day to watch the wonderful dancers from Trinity Irish Dance! Make sure you clap along!
Seating space is limited and not guaranteed.
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Bad Art Afternoon
Friday, March 28th
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Unleash your creativity at our afternoon bad art program.
What is bad art? Anything you want it to be. Sometimes you may even find bad art is really good. We provide the materials and you
create any type of art you want.
This program is for all ages.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
📖Need something to read?📖 Request a Young Adult Book Bundle!
📝Want to share your thoughts on a book?📝 Write a Young Adult Book Review!
Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the Teen Library Newsletter!
Want new titles? Subscribe to the Teen Scene Newsletter!
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Questions? Contact the teen librarian at teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (teenservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org)