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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

RoboCoders

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

RoboCoders: a mashup of LEGO and coding. In each session, we'll tackle a LEGO Robotics challenge and then explore coding, with or without LEGO.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Snack Attack

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a flavor-packed adventure where we will explore international movies and snack boxes!

1st Tuesday of the month

From 5:00-6:30 PM

For teens ages 12-18

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Tabletop Game Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages 12-18
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you need a break from technology?  Do you like Scrabble, Uno, etc.?  Come join us in playing tabletop games with your friends.  We will be parked at Parkside High, but all middle and high schoolers are welcome!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Book Bingo!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come join us for a night of bingo FUN at the Centre branch library! Compete against your friends, family, and other bingo attendees to be the first to shout “BINGO!”.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

TikTok Made Me Make It

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Designed to ignite the creativity and DIY spirit in teens aged 12-18. Inspired by the latest TikTok trends, this initiative offers fun and engaging DIY projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending Children

Children under 8 must be monitored by a guardian who is at least 13 years old to assure the safety and behavior of that child. Children ages 8 and older may visit the library independently provided they are able to care for themselves and are able to understand and follow the Library’s Behavior Guidelines.

 

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Anime and Manga Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Anime and Manga Club members meet the second Tuesday of each month to talk about manga and watch a member selected anime movie/show. Open to middle and high school students.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. 

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

JackBox Game Day

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Mobile Learning Lab
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come visit the Mobile Learning Lab at Winterplace Park to join in and play a collection of fun party games using JackBox Party.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Seasonal Scrapbookers

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us every month as we create a seasonal scrapbook layout together based on that month! All supplies will be provided, you’ll just need to bring your creativity and imagination.

Our theme this month is: New Year, New Beginnings.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Teen Action Board (TAB) Meeting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:

All middle and high school students are invited to our TAB (Teen Action Board) Meeting. TAB meetings are a forum where students’ opinions and suggestions are heard.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Tabletop Game Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages 12-18
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you need a break from technology?  Do you like Scrabble, Uno, etc.?  Come join us in playing tabletop games with your friends.  We will be parked at Parkside High, but all middle and high schoolers are welcome!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Adulting 101: Life Skills for Teens

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Adulting 101: Life Skills for Teens is a hands-on program designed to equip teenagers with essential real-world skills—from financial literacy and basic home maintenance to effective communication and decision-making—preparing them for independenc

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

TikTok Made Me Make It

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Designed to ignite the creativity and DIY spirit in teens aged 12-18. Inspired by the latest TikTok trends, this initiative offers fun and engaging DIY projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending Children

Children under 8 must be monitored by a guardian who is at least 13 years old to assure the safety and behavior of that child. Children ages 8 and older may visit the library independently provided they are able to care for themselves and are able to understand and follow the Library’s Behavior Guidelines.

 

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Yarn Art Painting!

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come “paint” your own landscape using yarn! Yarn painting involves sticking cut pieces of yarn on a canvas to create an intricate and textured “painting”. We’ll have everything you’ll need to make this calming and satisfying craft.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Crochet 101

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

STEM Time with Snap Circuits

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 12-18
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Do you like STEM activities?  Come to Cope Bennett Park on the Mobile Learning Lab and learn electronics, and you can build a cool project with our snap circuits.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

E-Gaming Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Are you a video gamer? Try out our tech gaming options on board the Mobile Learning Lab (parked at YMCA)!  We will have our Nintendo Switch, VR headset, tablets, and computers available for use.  

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

RoboCoders

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

RoboCoders: a mashup of LEGO and coding. In each session, we'll tackle a LEGO Robotics challenge and then explore coding, with or without LEGO.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Snack Attack

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a flavor-packed adventure where we will explore international movies and snack boxes!

1st Tuesday of the month

From 5:00-6:30 PM

For teens ages 12-18

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Tabletop Game Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages 12-18
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you need a break from technology?  Do you like Scrabble, Uno, etc.?  Come join us in playing tabletop games with your friends.  We will be parked at Parkside High, but all middle and high schoolers are welcome!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Valentine Heart Handwarmers

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come on down to the Centre branch to learn how to sew these heart handwarmers that will warm both the hands and heart of your valentine (or keep them for yourself, we deserve some self love too).

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Craft Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the Sarbanes branch for an exciting afternoon crafting and let your imagination run wild! This program is open to children of all ages and supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending Children

Children under 8 must be monitored by a guardian who is at least 13 years old to assure the safety and behavior of that child. Children ages 8 and older may visit the library independently provided they are able to care for themselves and are able to understand and follow the Library’s Behavior Guidelines.

 

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Origami with Kristie

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The first Friday of the Month come make a fun origami craft with Kristie at the Pittsville Branch!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Anime and Manga Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Anime and Manga Club members meet the second Tuesday of each month to talk about manga and watch a member selected anime movie/show. Open to middle and high school students.