Teen Programs

D&D for New and 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. All necessary information and materials to play like dice and character sheets are provided (although feel free to bring your own). For those who want to come with a prepared character, we are currently at level 6 and use the standard array or point buy for your ability scores. Please stick to published 5.5/2024 rules and options.

Homeschool Art Classes | Ages 8-14

Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti
Ghiberti, an Italian Renaissance sculptor from Florence, is best known for creating the two sets of gold-plated bronze doors for the Florence Baptistery. Create your own panels using mixed media.
Thursday, September 10 | 10am-11:30am | Salem | Register

Artist: Fra Giovanni Angelico
During the early Renaissance, the Italian monk Fra Giovanni learned to draw and paint by adding illustrations to the pages of books. Create your own collage using silver leaf.
Thursday, October 8 | 10am-11:30am | Salem | Register

Let’s Make Chicken Fried Rice! | Ages 8-1
Practice your knife skills while preparing vegetables and chicken. You will also learn how to boil rice and incorporate additional ingredients to create a traditional Chinese dish.
Tuesday, September 15 | 4pm-5pm | Twin Lakes | Register

Homeschool Book Club | Ages 8-12
Join us as we discuss books which have been made into movies, make a craft, and enjoy a snack. Books for the following month will be available to check out.

Art Zone| Ages 12-18
Come hang out and have fun creating colorful art projects.

Sock Animal Owl
Make a no-sew owl from a sock.
Monday, September 21 | 6pm-7pm | Twin Lakes | Register

Ghosts Through the Looking Glass
Make a spooky scene using repurposed art.
Monday, October 5 | 6pm-7pm | 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.

Michael Vey Hunt for Jade Dragon
by Richard Paul Evans
Tuesday, September 22 | 4pm-5pm | Salem | Register

Michael Vey Storm of Lightning
by Richard Paul Evans
Tuesday, October 27 | 4pm-5pm | Salem | Register

Teen Subscription Book Bags | Ages 12-18
Bags include two library books, a craft, a fun item and a treat.
Wednesdays | September 23, October 21 | Salem & Twin Lakes | Register

The Great Pumpkin Contest!
Bring your favorite storybook characters to life by joining our Great Pumpkin Contest! Pick a beloved book character, decorate a pumpkin to match, and show off your literary creativity. Decorated pumpkins may be dropped off at the Salem branch the week of October 12. Public voting will take place during the week of October 19, and winners will be announced on October 26. Pumpkins will be on display October 19-31. If you would like your pumpkin back, please pick it up no later than November 4, otherwise it will be discarded.

RULES

· Decorate a real or fake pumpkin.
· Pumpkin size should be small to medium. No giant pumpkins.
· Decorate your pumpkin to look like a book character.
· Use permanent markers, acrylic paint, yarn, paper, fabric, tape, etc. and attach with paste, glue or tape (no pins).
· NO CARVED PUMPKINS. Pumpkins with carvings or holes through the rind will not be accepted.
· Do not write your name on your pumpkin.
· Pumpkins must have a completed entry form.
· One entry per person.
· All pumpkins should be family-friendly, they will be on display.

October | Salem

Marvelous Me! The Human Body Experiment | Ages 8-12
This year’s Wisconsin Science Festival's theme is “Us,” focusing on the science of who we are, human biology, and what makes us uniquely human. Learn about the human body, make a body from a paper bag, discover how lungs work, and create a DIY pumping heart model.
Saturday, October 17 | 10am-11am | Salem | Register

Let’s Make Vegetable Stir Fry! | Ages 8-14
Practice using knives and scissors to prepare vegetables. You will also learn how to use a garlic press, grate ginger, and combine ingredients to create a traditional Japanese dish.
Tuesday, October 20 | 4pm-5pm | Twin Lakes | Register

Ready, Set, Glow! | Ages 8-18
Join us as we create a glow-rious neon artwork, play glow games, and enjoy an amazing glow slushy.
Thursday, October 29 | 6pm-7pm | Salem | Register