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Upcoming Teen Programs:
December Programs:
Friday, December 2: Magic: The Gathering Club (3:45 to 5:45 PM)
This will be a time for teens to play Magic: The Gathering with other teens in a relaxed atmosphere, where they can ask questions and learn about the game. Premade decks will be available for players to use.
Tuesday, December 6: Teen Tuesday: Jackbox Games (4:00-5:00 PM) We will play a variety of family-friendly games with Jackbox.
Friday, December 9: Teen Bookclub (4:00-5:00 PM) We will be discussing Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. Snacks and allergen-free snacks will be available.
Tuesday, December 13: Teen Tuesday: Paper Snowflake Garlands (4:00-5:00 PM) Celebrate the winter season by making a paper snowflake garland.
Friday, December 16: Magic: The Gathering Club (3:45 to 5:45 PM)
This will be a time for teens to play Magic: The Gathering with other teens in a relaxed atmosphere, where they can ask questions and learn about the game. Premade decks will be available for players to use.
Tuesday, December 20: Teen Tuesday: Winter Snow Globes (4:00-5:00 PM) Make a winter snow globe. Keep it for yourself or give away as a gift!
Tuesday, December 27: Teen Tuesday: Coloring and Hot Chocolate (4:00-5:00 PM) Join us for a cozy afternoon of coloring and hot chocolate. Allergen-free options will be available.
January Programs:
Monday, January 2 through Tuesday, January 31: Teen Winter Reading Challenge:
Stay cozy this winter by reading books. For every book you read, fill out a form for a raffle ticket. Raffle tickets are entered into a drawing for bookish-related prizes. All entries must be submitted by 5 pm on January 31.
Tuesday, January 3: NO TEEN TUESDAY
Friday, January 6: NO MAGIC CLUB
Monday, January 9 through Tuesday, January 31: Winter Diorama Contest
Celebrate the winter season by creating a winter-themed diorama and have it displayed at the library. Starting January 9th, pick up supplies at the library circulation desks. Supplies will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Return your completed diorama and register it at the Youth Services Desk by January 31. Voting occurs February 1st-15th. Winners will be notified by Friday, February 17.
Tuesday, January 10: Teen Tuesday: Winter Diorama Workshop: (4:00-5:00 PM): Celebrate the winter season by making a diorama that will be displayed at the library. Everyone will vote on their favorites in February and winners will receive a prize! Please bring a box of your choice and any supplies you may want to use. Additional supplies will be available at the library.
Friday, January 13: Teen Book Club (4:00-5:00 PM): We will be reading The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of her Own Making. Join us for snacks and a lively discussion!
Tuesday, January 17: Teen Tuesday: Throw Throw Burrito (4:00-5:00 PM): Join us for an hour of fun with a game that will keep us laughing (and throwing fake burritos!)
Friday, January 20: Magic: The Gathering Club (3:45 to 5:45 PM):
This will be a time for teens to play Magic: The Gathering with other teens in a relaxed atmosphere, where they can ask questions and learn about the game. Premade decks will be available for players to use.
Tuesday, January 24: Teen Tuesday: Watercolors (4:00-5:00 PM): Use watercolor paints to create an art piece to take home.
Tuesday, January 31: Teen Tuesday: Super Smash Bros. (4:00-5:00 PM): Play Super Smash Bros. on the library’s Nintendo Switch.
February Programs:
Wednesday, February 1 through Tuesday, February 28: Suprise Yourself with a New Book! (While Supplies Last)
Choose a wrapped book based on the description only. Books will be available in the teen department all month long while supplies last. Books will be appropriate for students in grades 6-12 as marked. You may keep the books, exchange with friends, or bring back to the library. You do not need a library card to participate. Email Beth (beth [at] csmpl.org) with any questions! Books will be available beginning Wednesday, February 1 at 9:00 am.
Friday, February 3: Magic: The Gathering Club (3:45 to 5:45 PM)
This will be a time for teens to play Magic: The Gathering with other teens in a relaxed atmosphere, where they can ask questions and learn about the game. Premade decks will be available for players to use.
Friday, February 10: Teen Book Club (4:00-5:00 PM): We will be reading The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Join us for snacks and a lively discussion!
Tuesday, February 7: Teen Tuesday: Exploding Kittens (4:00-5:00 PM) Our teens love this hilarious game! Join us for an hour of laughs. (No real kittens will be harmed!)
Tuesday, February 14: Teen Tuesday: Vintage Valentines (4:00-5:00 PM): Make vintage-inspired valentines to give away or keep for decorations.
Friday, February 17: Magic: The Gathering Club (3:45 to 5:45 PM)
This will be a time for teens to play Magic: The Gathering with other teens in a relaxed atmosphere, where they can ask questions and learn about the game. Premade decks will be available for players to use.
February 21: Teen Tuesday: Pajama Party (4:00-5:00 PM): Wear your favorite pajamas for our pajama party! We will have s’mores, hot cocoa, games, coloring and more!
February 28: Teen Tuesday: Comics (4:00-5:00 PM): You will get a comic book kit to create your own comic book.
March Programs:
Friday, March 3: Magic: The Gathering Club (3:45 to 5:45 PM)
This will be a time for teens to play Magic: The Gathering with other teens in a relaxed atmosphere, where they can ask questions and learn about the game. Premade decks will be available for players to use.
Tuesday, March 7: Teen Tuesday: Make a Tiny Bookshelf (4:00-5:00 PM): Make a tiny bookshelf in a tin.
Friday, March 10: Teen Book Club (4:00-5:00 PM): We will be reading The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee. Snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, March 14: Teen Tuesday: Mario Kart Tournament (4:00-5:00 PM): Join us for our quarterly Mario Kart Tournament! Winner will receive a prize.
Friday, February 17: Magic: The Gathering Club (3:45 to 5:45 PM)
This will be a time for teens to play Magic: The Gathering with other teens in a relaxed atmosphere, where they can ask questions and learn about the game. Premade decks will be available for players to use.
Tuesday, March 21: Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board (4:00-5:00 PM): Help us plan our next round of teen programs! Snacks, including allergen-free options, will be available.
Tuesday, March 28: Teen Tuesday: Celebrating Boba Tea (4:00-5:00 PM): We will be making Boba tea keychains while enjoying Boba tea we will make ourselves!
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