Category: Tweens & Teens

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Did You Know? You can earn COMMUNITY SERVICE hours.

Contact the Youth Services Director for a availability of hours. You can earn hours by helping at children’s events, creating book trailers, co-sponsoring youth events, or by preparing questions and co-leading one of the teen book discussions. Call Kathy Watson at (603) 362-5234 or send her an email at kwatson@kimballlibrary.com.

Bite Club – Mini Chicken Pot Pie & Mashed Potatoes (T/weens 9+): Wednesday, 1/14/26 at 6 PM

Bite Club is a fun, hands-on cooking program! Designed to teach essential kitchen skills, food safety, and nutrition basics, this program gives young chefs the tools they need to cook with confidence. This month, participants will be making warm and comforting chicken pot pie cups paired with creamy mashed potatoes. Kids will learn how to mix, measure, and assemble ingredients while exploring flavors and techniques that come together to create… Read more

Teen Book Discussion: Wednesday, 12/3/25 at 6 PM

Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about this book! Copies are available for the asking. We serve candy and the coolest conversation. Register yourself and your bestie. The book of the month is The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas “Only the most powerful and honorable semidioses get chosen. I’m just a Jade. I’m not a real hero.” As each new decade begins, the Sun’s power must be… Read more

Teen Book Discussion: Wednesday, 11/5/25 at 6 PM

Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about this book! The book of the month is How to Disappear by Sharon Huss Roat Vicky Decker has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight, quietly navigating the halls of her high school undetected except by her best (and only) friend, Jenna. But when Jenna moves away, Vicky’s isolation becomes unbearable. So she decides to invent a social life… Read more

Bite Club – Mac and Cheese (T/weens 9+): Wednesday, 11/19/25 at 6 PM

Bite Club is a fun, hands-on cooking program! Designed to teach essential kitchen skills, food safety, and nutrition basics, this program gives young chefs the tools they need to cook with confidence. Get ready for a super cheesy adventure! This month we’re making mac and cheese. Everyone will learn how to make their favorite gooey, creamy dish from scratch!… Read more

The Poop Museum (Ages 5+): Wednesday, 11/12/25 at 6 PM

The Poop Museum is an outrageously fun and educational adventure into the wild world of poop! Hosted by Susie, this jam-packed program delights kids (and adults) with jaw-dropping facts about the pooping habits of creatures big and small. Laughter erupts as kids help guide the conversation, turning science into a silly, unforgettable experience.… Read more

After School Programs – Fall 2025 (Session 2)

This fall, we’re offering three exciting after-school programs designed to engage students of all grade levels. Each program is packed with fun activities and learning opportunities throughout the week. Visit our calendar to explore the options and sign up today!… Read more

Teen Book Discussion: Wednesday, 10/1/25 at 6 PM

The book of the month is Brownstone, by Samuel Teer. An exciting, teen, coming-of-age epic from author Samuel Teer and debut graphic novel artist Mar Julia, Brownstone is a vivid, sweeping, ultimately hopeful story about navigating your heritage even when you feel like you don’t quite fit in.… Read more

Henna and Hang (NOW Ages 8+): Wednesday, 10/29/25 at 6 PM

Calling all teens and tweens! This is YOUR night to get an amazing henna tattoo design and hang with friends while you wait. This is an open window between 6 and 7:30 PM to come and get inked up! We will provide the artist and some adult Zentangle, coloring supplies, and simple snacks while you wait your turn.  According to our policies, children under 10 must have a parent in… Read more

How To Anime (Ages 8+): Wednesday, 10/22/25 at 6 PM

How to anime… is back! In this session, prepare to learn how to draw some spooky anime characters with professional illustrator, @SPRYRIOT! Art materials will be provided, but you are also encouraged to bring your own (traditional and digital artist friendly!) Halloween costumes/cosplays are highly encouraged!… Read more

It’s official, the KIDS WON! Ms. Kathy KISSED the PIG!

Congratulations to the Kimball Library youth! You registered and encouraged your friends until they signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Program. True to her word, Ms. Kathy made an appointment at Schafer Acres to give Chuck the Pig a big smooch. Easy enough, right? Apparently not! Chuck played hard to get and Ms. Kathy had to chase him all around his pen. FINALLY she was able to convince him… Read more