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: 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27
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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: December 5th, January 2nd
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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.
*No Teen Hangouts on September 26th
Upcoming dates: December 12th, January 9th, January 23rd
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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: December 19th, January 16th
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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
December 20th: Cheesy Movie Bingo
January 17th: Blanket Fort Building
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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:
January 11th (Registration opens Dec. 29)
February 22nd (Registration opens Feb. 7)
March 8 (Registration opens Feb. 21)
April 5 (Registration opens Mar. 21)
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BECOME A VOLUNTEEN!
Monthly meetings, every 4th Tuesday of the month (December meeting 3rd Tuesday)
4 - 5 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: December 17th
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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
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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.
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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!
Follow us on Instagram ➡️ @mcfarlandteens
Questions? Contact the teen librarian at teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (teenservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org)