Teens
Upcoming Teen Events
Afterschool Winter Makerspace Hour
12/07/2021 4:00 PM
Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
Meeting Room
Join Ms. Ashlyn and Ms. Jordan for our last few Makerspace programs of the year. We will be completing winter themed activities for these dates. Please remember that you must register for each event individually and to wear clothing that you don't mind getting a little messy. We look forward to seeing you!
Totally Minecraft Tuesday
12/07/2021 4:30 PM
Virtual Events
Teens ages 13-18, join us on our Minecraft Bedrock Realm! Will you join the peaceful community or will you start your own kingdom and go to war? It's always a fun adventure. We will also hang out in the voice chat on Discord so we can talk together.
You must have Bedrock to play on our realm, it is not compatible with Java.
Need to realm code? Email watsonj@salinecountylibrary.org for an invitation to our library discord and for the realm code.
Virtual Thursday Teen Games
12/09/2021 4:30 PM
Virtual Events
Hey Teens! Do you love games? Do you love extreme silliness? Virtual game day for teens is the place for you. Join us on the library Discord Server to play Jackbox Games, uno, pictionary, and more. You never know what kind of silly things we'll come up with.
Not a member of the Discord? Email Mrs. Jenn at watsonj@salinecountylibrary.org for the joining code.
Kids Ornament Making
12/10/2021 9:00 AM
Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Pop in to this casual, all-day event to craft a unique holiday ornament!
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The library hosts many after-hours events for youth and adults throughout the year. Children and Teens are required to submit a contract in order to attend any after-hours events. Event Contract.pdf
The library is a great source for volunteer hours for teens. Fill out our easy online application and one of our volunteer coordinators will contact you about a time to start volunteering. Volunteer shifts are usually once a week for one hour. Right now we are looking for volunteers who can assist in our children’s department cleaning toys, straightening the area, organizing book carts and other duties as assigned. You must be 13 years old to become a volunteer. We are looking for self-starters and responsible independent workers.
