Category: T/ween Summer Reading

Buildwave (Families with K-5 kids): Wednesday, 7/23/25 at 6 PM

Buildwave is back at the Library! Buildwave features a captivating audiovisual component that sets it apart from every other enrichment program, making it feel more like a video game rather than just another enrichment activity. Participants are led through waves of high energy building activities using materials like Lego®, PlusPlus®, Kapla®, and more. The entire experience is hands-on from start to finish. Learn how to think outside the box and… Read more

Reach for the PIE! (Grades K & Up): Monday, 8/11/25 at 4:30 PM

THIS IS IT! If 200 kids registered for summer reading by July 31st, any youth who registered can PIE Kathy Watson in the face! If your registered summer reading kid can’t make it, there will be video coverage of this epic event. There will also be other pie activities and ‘consolation’ prizes if the kids don’t win the challenge! Register for a fun time so we have enough prizes and… Read more

How To Anime (Ages 8+): Tuesday, 8/5/25 at 4:30 – 6 PM

Learn the basics on how to draw your favorite anime and manga characters, as hosted by lamentedhiraeth, a gallery signed anime abstractionism artist. In this workshop attendees will be given instructions and a background into the fundamentals of anime artwork. You may bring a sketchbook, digital device, or use pencils and papers provided!… Read more

Intro to D&D! (Ages 13-18) Monday, 8/4/25 at 4 – 6 PM

Embark on an exciting adventure with the Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for teens! This engaging, imaginative program is designed to introduce young adventurers to the world of D&D, a role-playing game that sparks creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. This is a Level Up summer reading event.… Read more

T/ween Book Smorgasbord: Wednesday, 7/2/25 at 6 PM

Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us. We serve candy and the coolest conversation. Register yourself and your bestie. This group best serves middle and high school age students. This month bring a book you read in the past 6 months that you really want other people your age to read. ‘Level Up’ your reading selection!  … Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 6/4/25 at 6 PM

The book of the month is The Last Saxon King, by Andrew Varga. One jump to save all time. When sixteen-year-old Dan Renfrew accidentally transports himself to England in the year 1066, he learns he is a time jumper, descended from a long line of secret heroes who protect the present by traveling to the past.  Now dealing with suspicious Anglo-Saxons, marauding Vikings, and invading Normans, Dan must try to… Read more

‘Level Up’ Magic: SRP Kick-off with Peter Boie: Wednesday, 6/18/25 at 6:15 PM

60 minutes of belief-challenging, wonderment-enhancing, imagination-inducing, harmonica-appearing, reality-altering,destiny-predicting, ghost-contacting, magic show that will make you gasp in awe, laugh ’til it hurts, and inspire your imagination! All ages enjoy magic! Belief Optional. Please register so we can easily notify you if we need to change locations for inclement weather.… Read more

‘Level Up’ Magic Workshop (Ages 8+) with Peter Boie: Wednesday, 6/18/25 at 5 PM

Learn magic tricks with the amazing magician Peter Boie before the big show! Pete’s Magic Studio~Peter Boie, the magician for non-believers, teaches simple magic tricks to help increase confidence and improve communication skills in this hour long hands on workshop…plus, it’s just fun to fool your friends and family with your newfound magical knowledge. This workshop has limited seating and is limited to youth ages 8 & up. Registration is… Read more