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Youth Services

August 4th-9th 2025

August 4, 2025

Monday August 4th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Tuesday August 5th: Frozen T-Shirt Challenge at 2pm! Attempt to unfold and put on a frozen solid t-shirt. For kids, teens, and families.

Wednesday August 6th: Paint Your Own Jigsaw Puzzle at 3pm! Use paint markers or acrylic paint to decorate a unique puzzle. Grades 6-12.

Thursday August 7th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Friday August 8th: Teen Lock-In! Teens who signed up for summer reading and attended at least two teen summer reading programs are eligible to attend our after-hours lock-in!

Saturday August 9th: Dungeons and Dragons @ 10-2pm: Local DM Reggie from the Dragon’s Maze leads a drop-in campaign free for all!

Filed Under: Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services

July 28th-August 2nd 2025 Teen Programs

July 28, 2025

Monday July 28th: Popsocket DIY from 2-4 pm: Decorate a popsocket for your phone using felt and fabric paint/markers. This program is for 6th-12th graders.

Tuesday July 29th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Wednesday July 30th: Side Walk Chalk from 12-2pm: Help us decorate the pavement with chalk! For kids and teens.

Thursday July 31st: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Friday August 1st: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Saturday August 2nd: Dungeons and Dragons @ 10-2pm: Local DM Reggie from the Dragon’s Maze leads a drop-in campaign free for all!

Filed Under: Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services

July 21st-26th Teen Programs

July 18, 2025

Monday July 21st: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Tuesday July 22nd: Temporary Tattoos 1-4pm. Use our skin safe markers to create unique designs or use our stencils. This program is for 6th-12th graders.

Wednesday July 23rd: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Thursday July 24th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Friday July 25th: Animal Squishy DIY at 2pm. Join us in the Elain Frank teen program room to decorate animal squishies with fabric paint. This program is for 6th to 12th graders.

Saturday July 26: Dungeons and Dragons @ 10-2pm: Local DM Reggie from the Dragon’s Maze leads a drop-in campaign free for all!

Filed Under: Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: dungeons and dragons, teen events, teen programs, temporary tattoos

July 7th-12th 2025 Teen Programs

July 7, 2025

Monday July 7th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Tuesday July 8th: Air Dry Clay DIY at 3pm. Join us on the 3rd floor of the library in the Elaine Frank teen program room to craft something with air dry clay and food coloring.

Wednesday July 9th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Thursday July 10th: Color Our World Candle Jars from 4-6pm. Craft a candle jar using tissue paper! This craft is all ages.

Friday July 11th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Saturday July 12th: Dungeons and Dragons @ 10-2pm: Local DM Reggie from the Dragon’s Maze leads a drop-in campaign free for all!

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June 30th-July 5th 2025 Teen Programs

June 27, 2025

Monday June 30th: Pride Flag Decorating from 1pm-4pm. Celebrate the end of Pride Month by making your very own pride flag. Grades 6-12.

Tuesday July 1st: Rock Painting at 2pm. Kids and teens are welcome to join us in the ballroom to paint unique designs on rocks.

Wednesday July 2nd: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games.

Thursday July 3rd: Teen Coloring from 2:30pm-4pm. Hang out in the air-conditioned Elaine Frank teen program room on the third floor of the library to color or draw.

Friday July 4th: Closed! Happy Independence Day!

Saturday July 5th: Dungeons and Dragons @ 10-2pm: Local DM Reggie from the Dragon’s Maze leads a drop-in campaign free for all!

Filed Under: Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: coloring, dungeons and dragons, pride flag, rock painting, summer reading program, teen services

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