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!

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. :)

Crochet Club

Wednesday, October 29

4 - 5 PM

Do you like knitting? Crochet? Looms? Or do you want to learn how to make something cool with yarn? Join us for a 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.

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!

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.

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

teen dungeons & dragons

October 25th, November 8th, November 22nd, & December 20th

10 AM - 12 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 IS NOW FULL! Email teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (">teenservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org) to be added to the waitlist. :)

*No D&D on September 27th and December 27th

We will be located at the Municipal Center across the street (Conference Room A) for the duration of this campaign. :)

After Hours: Library Feud

Friday, January 16th

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, get ready for a feud... a Library Feud! Gather your friends or come solo as we form teams and put your knowledge to the test in this classic game show. Compete against other teams, earn prizes, and have fun!

Register here: https://forms.gle/XW1gxCQUzGENDPAp9 
 

Take-and-Make Craft: Hot Cocoa Bombs

In Teen Area starting December 22nd

Teen Winter Reading Bingo

January 1 - February 1

Paper Sheets available starting Monday, December 22nd

Start the new year off right with our Winter Reading Challenge! Come to the library to pick up a Winter Reading Bingo Sheet, or sign up on Beanstack to start the challenge! Challenge yourself to get a bingo by reading, completing activities, and trying new things at the library. Once you get bingo, come to the library for a book prize!
If you get bingo, you will also be automatically entered into a raffle for a grand prize! 

Bingo sheets are available starting December 22nd and can be turned in starting January 8th. Last day to pick up a prize & be considered for the grand prize is Monday, February 9. Only 1 bingo sheet per person.

Sign up on Beanstack (starting January 1st) HERE