Pick up a copy of the Winter Teen & Tween brochure and the monthly youth department calendars at the Library or download PDFs below. 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.
Winter Reading Bingo Challenge
Monday, December 15 – Thursday, January 15
Youth and Teens
Registration on Beanstack required
Youth and Teens can complete a variety of reading challenges on Beanstack this December. Sign up on the Beanstack web site or app starting on Monday, December 2. Read different kinds of books and do activities to receive badges. Need help selecting books? Find our lists in Beanstack or on our web site. Complete 5 activity badges in a row to get a bingo and win a small prize, then complete all 25 badges to fill your bingo card and get a free book. Prizes will be available for pickup starting on Monday, December 22. Prizes will be available for pickup until Friday, January 30.
Teen Books and 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, January 28, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: 1st Book in a Series. Registration begins Thursday, January 2.
- Wednesday, February 18, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: The Inheritance Games by . Registration begins Wednesday, January 28.
- Wednesday, March 18, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: Sports and Hobbies. Registration begins Wednesday, February 18.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Grades 7-12
Registration required
Teens in grades 7 through 12 meet during the summer to enjoy a pizza lunch then work on projects for the Summer Reading Program. TAG members also have the opportunity to help out at several events throughout the summer. This is a fun way to earn volunteer hours!
- Saturday, December 6, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, November 1.
- Saturday, January 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, December 6.
- Saturday, February 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, January 10.
- Saturday, March 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Registration begins Saturday, February 7.
Tween Book Club
Grades 5 – 7
Registration required
Tween Book Club is for students in grades 5 through 7. 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, December 16, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner. Registration begins Tuesday, November 18.
- Tuesday, January 13, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson. Registration begins Tuesday, December 16.
- Tuesday, February 10, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Book: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Registration begins Tuesday, January 13.
- Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Theme: Read a Science Fiction book to discuss at book club. Check out a book from the Library or bring a book from home. Registration begins Tuesday, February 10.
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, December 3, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, November 5.
- Wednesday, January 7, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, December 3.
- Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, January 7.
- Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Registration begins Wednesday, February 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.
- Saturday, December 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Thursday, January 22, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Thursday, February 26, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Magic: The Gathering
Grades 5-12
Join us for MTG tournament-style play on select Friday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 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, December 5, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, November 7.
- Friday, January 23, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, December 5.
- Friday, February 20, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, January 23.
- Friday, March 6, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Registration begins Friday, February 20.
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, December 2, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Monday, January 5, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Monday, February 2, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Monday, March 2, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Graham Cracker Gingerbread House Decorating
Saturday, December 13
2:00 – 2:45 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required; begins Thursday, November 13
Use graham crackers, frosting, and all kinds of candy to build your own festive gingerbread-style masterpiece. We’ll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity.
Monday, December 22
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required; begins Monday, November 24
Eat pizza and play games with friends. We’ll have ping pong, foosball, and a variety of board and card games available to play.
Tuesday, December 30
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Grades 3-8
Drop-in program; no registration required
Party like K-Pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey at the Library! Students in grades 3-8 can drop in between 2:00 and 3:00 pm for crafts and activities inspired by the hit movie. Costumes are welcome!
Mug Decorating and Hot Cocoa Bar
Saturday, January 3
2:00 – 3:15 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Wednesday, December 3
Usher in some cozy winter vibes while you get creative. Enjoy a hot cocoa bar and snacks with your friends, then decorate a mug. Take home instructions on how to make your mug dishwasher-safe.
Thursday, January 15
2:00 – 3:15 pm
Grades 7 – 12
Registration required; begins Tuesday, January 16
Teens: Do you like learning how things work? Ever wanted to take something apart? This is your chance! Join us to use tools to deconstruct small electronics and see what makes them tick. Then we’ll use the disassembled pieces to create art.
Teen/Tween Crochet Crafternoon
Monday, January 19
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Monday, December 15
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!
Mini Golf at the Library
Children of All Ages
Drop-in program; registration not required
Two Days:
- Friday, January 30 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm
- Saturday, January 31 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Are you ready to test your skill and take a swing at our 9-hole mini-golf course in the Library? It’s a hole lotta fun! We’ll provide the putters and golf balls, you provide the talent! Everyone welcome.
Friday, February 13
2:00 – 3:15 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required; begins Tuesday, January 13
Make cute mini figurines with polymer clay that you can turn into charms for jewelry or keychains.
Saturday, February 28
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Grades 5-12
Registration required; begins Wednesday, January 28
Try something new with this process-focused abstract art form. Experiment with the scrape painting techniques using squeegees and other tools to make a piece of art that is one of a kind.
Saturday, March 14
3:00 – 3:45 pm
Grades 5 – 12
Registration required – Begins Friday, February 13
Celebrate Pi (the number) by eating some pie (dessert)! Sample multiple varieties of pies and help us determine which is the best.
