Teen Programs

Art Zone
Ages 12-18

Come hang out and have fun creating colorful art projects.

Mondays | 6pm-7pm | Twin Lakes | Register

March 2 | Zen Garden

April 6 | Duct Tape Tote Bag or Wallet

May 4 | Chunky Yarn Flowers

D&D for New & Experienced Players
Ages 12-Adult

Come and play Dungeons & Dragons. No worries if you don’t have experience, we’ll show you how to play. If you’re an experienced player, we’ll make sure things are exciting for you as well.

Wednesdays, March 4,April 1, May 6
5:30pm-7:30pm | Salem

Mondays, March 16, April 20
5:30pm-7:30pm | Twin Lakes

Homeschool Art: Elements of Composition
Ages 8-14

Element: Proportion | Artist: Gustav Klimt

Austrian Symbolist artist Gustav Klimt is known for his decorative patterns and distinctive style, specifically for his use of geometric shapes and golden elements. Apply these concepts to create your own mosaics.

Thursday, March 12| 10am-11:30am | Salem | Register
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Element: Variety | Artist: Jackson Pollock

Pollock was an American painter renowned for his contributions to abstract expressionism and his unique, free-flowing style. Create your own art by experimenting with his “action painting” pour technique.

Thursday, May 14 | 10am-11:30am | Salem | Register

Gateway Technical College’s Fab Lab
Introduction to Laser Engraving
Ages 12-Adult

John Zehren, Gateway’s Fab Lab Coordinator, will teach the basic concepts for designing and setting up a project on an Epilog CO2 laser engraver. The laser can mark and cut many materials, but during this workshop, we will work with cardboard to create a slotted cut out. There will also be ready made projects you can run. Drawing experience on your computer is helpful, but not required. Bring a flash drive or purchase one at the library.

Saturday, March 14 | 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm
Salem | Register

Let’s Make Roman Pasta!
Ages 8-14

Learn how to boil noodles, chop fresh herbs, and simmer ingredients to create a classic Italian pasta dish.

Tuesday, March 17 | 4pm-5pm | Twin Lakes | Register

Teen Subscription Book Bags
Ages 12-18

Bags include two library books, a craft, a fun item and a treat.

Wednesdays | March 18, April 22, May 20
Salem & Twin Lakes | Register

Teen Book Club
Ages 12-18

Join us for a monthly book discussion and pizza! New members welcome. Copies of the book will be available at the book club or email Jeannie at jgomoll@communitylib.org for more information.

Escape from the Everglades
by Tim Shoemaker

Tuesday, May 26 | 4pm-5pm | Salem | Register

Homeschool Book Club
Ages 8-12

Join us as we discuss genre categories, play a game and have a snack. Books for the following month will be available to check out.

The Wild Robot Escapes
by Peter Brown

Wednesday, March 18 | 2pm-3pm | Salem | Register
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My Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George

Wednesday, April 22 | 2pm-3pm | Salem | Register
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On the Far Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George

Wednesday, May 20 | 2pm-3pm | Salem | Register

Let’s Make Mexican Street Corn!
Ages 8-14

Learn how to brown ingredients using a hot skillet to create a classic Mexican dish.

Tuesday, April 21 | 4pm-5pm | Twin Lakes | Register

Chess and Checkers
Ages 8-Adult

Just starting out or a seasoned pro? Come play and have some fun!

Thursday, April 23 | 6pm-7pm | Salem | Register

Let’s Make Pasta with Peas!
Ages 8-14

Learn how to boil noodles and add ingredients to create a delicious comfort food dish.

Tuesday, May 19 | 4pm-5pm | Twin Lakes | Register

Color Craze
Ages 6-Adult

Do you like coloring in between the lines? Join us for an hour-long coloring session. It will be a color-ific time!

Thursday, May 28 | 6pm-7pm | Salem | Register