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Bullet Journaling 101 for teens

Monday, January 30 at 6pm Join Betsy and Shannon of Casual Study to learn all about Bullet Journaling! The first half of the class is a presentation on the history and types of bullet journals.  We’ll bring plenty of materials for everyone to get started on their journals during the second half of the class. Each participant […]

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Holiday Reads for Teens

‘Tis the season! Click the images below to request that title from the catalog. Christmas Hanukkah and/or Jewish protagonists at Christmas

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Teen Cookie Decorating

Thursday, December 8 at 4pm Join Mandy Roberge to decorate some delicious Christmas cookies! Each participant will decorate a snowman, a Christmas tree, a gingerbread person, and a snowflake cookie! This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required, please use the button above.

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Teen Crafternoon: Día de los Muertos masks

November 1 at 4pm Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by decorating your own calavera (skull) mask! We will learn about this important holiday in Mexican culture while we decorate. For teens in grades 6-12 Please register by clicking the button above.

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Felted Pumpkins

Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 4pm Learn how to needle felt wool, using a barbed needle and step-by-step instructions from Pop up Art School. You’ll sculpt two pumpkins: one in orange and one in white. You’ll leave the class with the knowledge and basic supplies you need to continue felting on your own! Ages 13-18 Registration […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 every year! Check out these recent titles added to the Young Adult collection to celebrate! Click on the image to request that title from the catalog. Fiction Libros en español

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“A Deadly Education” by Naomi Novik

El attends Scholomance, a school meant to prepare young magicians like her to live in a world where ferocious creatures called mals hunt and eat magic-users, and adolescents are a mal’s favorite meal.  The school is supposed to train and protect the students, but what El and her classmates are mostly learning is how not […]

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Harry Potter Bingo

Monday, August 1 at 3pm Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday (July 31st) with Bingo! There will be themed prizes for winners! For teens in grades 6-12 Please register by clicking the above button.