Pick up a copy of the Fall Teen & Tween brochure and the monthly youth department calendars at the Library or download PDFs below when available. See each event page for more details and to register. Registration is required for most Teen and Tween events – check each event page for more information.
Saturday, September 19
2;00 – 3:15 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, August 19
Create your own mini fence out of craft sticks and “tag” it with your own spin on graffiti art in a project inspired by “Ms. Amsler’s Artroom.”
Frankentoys and Plushie Taxidermy
Monday, October 12
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Monday, September 14
Channel your inner Dr. Frankenstein or Sid from “Toy Story”! Use the toys and craft supplies provided to construct a creature, or use a previously-loved stuffed toy to make a decoration for your wall. Whether it’s silly or spooky, your creation will be totally unique!
Saturday, November 21
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, October 21
Have a sweet treat while you paint to your heart’s content. We’ll supply the paint, brushes, canvases, and cookies – you bring your creativity.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Grades 7-12
Registration required
Teens in grades 7 through 12 meet to enjoy a pizza lunch then work on projects to make the Library a better place. TAG members also get to give input on Library collections and events for teens and tweens. Make your voice heard!
- Saturday, September 12, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Monday, August 17
- Saturday, October 17, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, September 12
- Saturday, November 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, October 17
- Saturday, December 5, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, November 7
Teen Books & Bites
Grades 7 – 9
Registration required
Teens in grades 7 through 9 are invited to Books and Bites book club. Join us each month to eat snacks and talk about books with other teens. Read something new each month, or discuss books and series you’ve already read.
- Wednesday, September 23, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: Fantasy. Registration begins Wednesday, August 26.
- Wednesday, October 28, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Registration begins Wednesday, September 23.
- Wednesday, November 18, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Genre: Historical Fiction. Registration begins Wednesday, October 28.
Tween Book Club
Grades 5 & 6
Registration required
Tween Book Club is for students in grades 5 and 6. Read this month’s book or theme and then join us for icebreakers, snack, discussion, and a related activity. Get a copy of the month’s book at the Youth Reference Desk after you register.
- Tuesday, September 15, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. Registration begins Tuesday, August 18.
- Tuesday, October 20, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: Read a Fantasy book to discuss at book club. Check out a book from the Library or bring a book from home. Registration begins Tuesday, September 15.
- Tuesday, November 10, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Registration begins Tuesday, October 20.
Magic: The Gathering
Grades 5-12
Join us for MTG tournament-style play on select Friday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – please note the new time for 2026! Prizes awarded to top players. Everyone in grades 5 through 12 with knowledge of game play and rules is invited to attend. Please bring a Commander deck to each session. This event is co-sponsored with 5 Healthy Towns and SRSLY Dexter.
- Friday, September 18, 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, August 21
- Friday, October 23, 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, September 18
- Friday, November 6, 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, October 23
- Friday, December 4, 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, November 6
Teen/Tween Crochet Crafternoon
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required
Join us for a chance to learn crochet or practice your skills. Beginners and more advanced teen and tween crocheters are welcome. Learn a new project or bring in what you’ve been working on!
- Saturday, September 26, 1:30 – 3:00 pm – Registration begins Thursday, August 27
- Friday, November 13, 1:30 – 3:00 pm – Registration begins Tuesday, October 13
Chess Club
Kids and Teens
Registration required
Kids and teens: if you enjoy playing chess, join us! Compete in tournament-style play or a casual game and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided by the Library to use during Chess Club.
- Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, August 19
- Wednesday, October 7, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, September 9
- Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, October 7
- Wednesday, December 2, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, November 4
Makerspace
Grades K-8
Drop-in Program; No registration required
Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination.
- Thursday, September 24, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Thursday, October 22, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Saturday, November 28, 11:00 am – 12:oo pm
Lego Club
Grades K-8
Drop-in Program; No registration required
Kids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones. Everyone is welcome – Legos will be provided by the Library.
- Tuesday, September 1, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Monday, October 5, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Monday, November 2, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Monday, December 7, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
