Teen

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: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27

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: January 2nd, February 6th, March 6th, April 3rd

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.

*No Teen Hangouts on September 26th

Upcoming dates: January 9th, January 23rd, February 13th, February 27th

TEEN STEAM

3rd Thursday of the month

4 - 5 PM

TEEN AFTER HOURS

Monthly events - 3rd Friday of the month

5:30 - 7 PM

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:

February 22nd (Registration opens Feb. 7) 

March 8 (Registration opens Feb. 21) 

April 5 (Registration opens Mar. 21)

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: January 15th, February 12th, March 12th, April 9th

TEEN CROCHET PARTY

Thursday, January 30th

4 - 5:30 PM

For beginners to experts, come enjoy knitting, crochet, or other yarn crafts with fellow teens! Beginners can learn basic crochet skills, terminology, and make a simple project to take home!

Registration encouraged: https://forms.gle/88C5dgiaN96UCoqp7 

TEEN SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

4:30 PM

Come learn basic self defense techniques at the library for the price of a donation to the food pantry! Hunter from Infinity Martial Arts will teach participants exercises to protect themselves from potential harm. Sign up for the family session (children ages 5-10 and their adults) or teen session (teens in grades 6-12) to join in on the fun.

Registration opens Friday, January 31st.

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.

Register here