Teen

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Teen Services Banner: Grades 6-12, E.D. Locke Public Library

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WEEKLY PROGRAMS

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bright green picture with black scribbles and doodles of a bag of chips, pretzels, and two people chatting. Text reads: "teen Snack & Chat, Every Monday, 4 - 5 PM; Need a snack and a place to hang out after school? Join us every week for crafts, games, conversation, and, of course, SNACKS! For teens in grades 6-12

SNACK & CHAT

Every Monday

4 - 5 PM

Need a snack and a place to hang out after school? Join us every week for crafts, games,  conversation, and, of course, SNACKS!

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Updated Library VolunTeen flyer for January-April 2026

BECOME A LIBRARY VOLUNTEEN!

meetings every 3rd Tuesday of the month

5 - 6 PM

Want to earn volunteer hours and have fun along the way? Volunteer at the library and join the library VolunTeens! Library VolunTeens help with events at the library, planning and decisions for teen programs, and contribute to our Teen Zine! Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to be a VolunTeen. :)

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Blue advertisement with knitted background and an orange cat wrapped up in a blue yarn ball. Text reads: Teen Crochet Club, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4-5 PM, All skill levels welcome!

Crochet Club

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month

4 - 5 PM

Now twice a month!

Do you like crocheting? Knitting? Looms? Or do you want to learn how to make something cool with yarn? Join us for a bi-monthly crochet club for teens! Teens of all ability levels can come and learn a new skill or meet likewise crocheters. Some hooks and yarn will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work-in-progress as well!

For teens in grades 6-12.

 

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A graphic with a blue background and a person reading a book. Text reads: Teen Unbook Club, First Thursday of the month, 4 - 5 PM, Don't have time for another required read? No problem! Join us at our teen UnBook Club once a month to talk about any and all books and find your next great read!

UNBOOK CLUB

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

4 - 5 PM

Don't have time for another required read? No problem! Join us at our teen UnBook Club once a month to talk about any and all books and find your next great read! Every meeting we discuss what we're reading/ have read recently, do a related craft, and have a YA storytime where we vote on a new YA book and listen to the first chapter together. All are welcome!

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Pictured is a purple background with a variety of yellow doodles and shapes around the edges. Two pictures of teens playing board games and video games are framed on the right. On the left, text reads: Teen Hangout, Thursday, September 11, 4 - 5 PM. For teens in grades 6-12

teen hangout

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday

4 - 5 PM

Are you a teen? Do you need a place to hang out and decompress after school? We’ve got you covered! Make your way to the library for a relaxed Teen Hangout with space to do a craft, play games, or simply chill with your friends. Snacks are provided.

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Teen STEAM Program Advertisement; Every 3rd Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, New Projects Every Month!

TEEN S.T.E.A.M.

3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

4 - 5 PM

Experiments, robotics, and other projects to come in our monthly Teen STEAM program! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, so there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! 

Monthly projects:

December - Sphero Bots

January - LEGO Print Making

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Pictured is a group of four fantasy characters sitting around a fire with a background of a dark wood. Text reads: Teen Dungeons & Dragons New Campaign. Registration opens Friday, February 13th @ 9 AM, Saturday Meetings, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/9, 10 AM - 1 PM

teen dungeons & dragons

February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 9th

10 AM - 1 PM

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a new D&D campaign this fall with new characters, monsters, and more! 

Registration required; space is limited. 

Registration opens Friday, February 13th @ 9 AM

**IMPORTANT:
Space is limited so players must register and commit to attending every session. Since there are only 4 sessions, each session is important to continuing the story and finishing the campaign.

A waitlist will be opened once all the spots are full; use the email below to be added to the waitlist.

Have questions or concerns? Email the teen librarian: teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org :)

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A pink background with a purple wavy frame. Pictured around the frame are sprinkles and whipped cream. Also pictured are two picture frames with intricate piped icing designs. Text reads "Teen After Hours: Frosted Frames. Friday, February 20th, 5:15 - 7:00 PM"

After Hours: Frosted Frames

Friday, February 20th

5:15 - 7:00 PM

Hang out at the library after it's closed at our monthly teen After Hours event. Each month brings a new, free activity! 

This month, join us to take a stab at the viral fake cake trend by making your own delicious looking decoden-inspired picture frames! All materials will be provided for you to pipe (fake) icing of all colors and decorate with tiny trinkets to make the most adorable picture frames you've ever seen. 

Register here: https://forms.gle/7BbcYS2KcxjfWqkeA 
 

 

 

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Special Programs

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Pictured is a slide display for a Free ACT Practice Testing event. The slide has a blue border and a picture of a student holding a pencil and notebook. The text reads "Free ACT Practice Testing hosted by Galin Education, Come take a free ACT diagnostic test with us!, Tuesday, March 10th, 9 AM - 1 PM"

Free ACT Diagnostic Test

Tuesday, March 10

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Calling all Sophomores! Sign up today for a free ACT Diagnostic Test with Galin Education!
While Juniors are taking the ACT, you can get a practice test for free to get a head start for your own test. The test will take approximately 3.5 hours and will mimic the actual ACT test. Each attendee will get a mock score breakdown they can use to help prepare for the ACT.
Registration required; register here: https://forms.gle/2jCk52Qdzj2ififD9 

Bring your own calculator!

 

 

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Teen Zine banner

Contribute to our teen zine!

Submit your work to the teen zine!
We are looking for teens to contribute visual art, creative writing, reviews, or other works that showcase your creativity and ideas. Do you want to show off something your proud of? Submit it for the zine!

Submit your work HERE

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 

 📖Need something to read?📖→ Request a Young Adult Book Bundle!

 

📝Want to share your thoughts on a book?📝 → Write a Young Adult Book Review!

 

📰Want new titles?📰→ Subscribe to the Teen Scene Newsletter!

 

Questions? Contact the teen librarian at teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (teenservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org)