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100 Books Before Graduation Reading Challenge (Beanstack)

All Day 3/3 - 1/1
ARCPLS Systemwide
Age Group:
Teens

Offsite Event
Library Branch: ARCPLS Systemwide
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Take & Make Crafts

All Day 12/1 - 12/6
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens

Get creative with our Kids Take & Make Craft Kits! Stop by the branch and grab yours while supplies last. Each kit comes with everything you need—supplies and step-by-step instructions—to complete a fun DIY project at home.

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative with our Kids Take & Make Craft Kits! Stop by the branch and grab yours while supplies last. Each kit comes with everything you need—supplies and step-by-step instructions—to complete a fun DIY project at home.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Teen & Senior Tech Tip & Help Afternoon Session

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month as we help you with your device and answer your questions. Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. (Limited space) 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month as we help you with your device and answer your questions. Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. (Limited space) 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
🌟 TEEN VOICES WANTED!
🎉 Join the Wallace Branch Library Teen Advisory Board 🎉

📚 Love your library? Want to make it even better for teens like you?

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
🌟 TEEN VOICES WANTED!
🎉 Join the Wallace Branch Library Teen Advisory Board 🎉

📚 Love your library? Want to make it even better for teens like you?

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Huddle

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens

Welcome homeschool families! Meet and connect with other homeschoolers and learn more about library resources to help your homeschooling journey. Come with questions and ideas to share.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Welcome homeschool families! Meet and connect with other homeschoolers and learn more about library resources to help your homeschooling journey. Come with questions and ideas to share.

This event is in the "Teens" group

BORED Games: Board. Game. Fun.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Tired of the usual routine? Join us for BORED Games, a teen program where the library’s board games are yours to explore! Hang out with friends, try new games, or challenge someone to a friendly match.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Tired of the usual routine? Join us for BORED Games, a teen program where the library’s board games are yours to explore! Hang out with friends, try new games, or challenge someone to a friendly match.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Acrylic Painting on Wood Slices

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at Appleby as we use acrylic paint on wood slices – can be used as ornaments. No experience needed; all materials supplied. (Limited Supplies)

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Appleby as we use acrylic paint on wood slices – can be used as ornaments. No experience needed; all materials supplied. (Limited Supplies)

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Christmas Poll: Santa or The Grinch?

All Day 12/8 - 12/13
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens

Santa or The Grinch?  Who do you like best?  Drop by our location and practice voting in this simple poll.  And don't forget to be on the look out for the results to see how your favorite stacked up!

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Santa or The Grinch?  Who do you like best?  Drop by our location and practice voting in this simple poll.  And don't forget to be on the look out for the results to see how your favorite stacked up!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Take & Make Kits: DIY Snowflake Slime

12/08/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/14/2025 @ 5:00pm
Headquarters - YA Area at Headquarters
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens

While supplies last, pick up a kit in the YA area/Teen Space to make your own snowflake slime.  For ages 12-18.

Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - YA Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

While supplies last, pick up a kit in the YA area/Teen Space to make your own snowflake slime.  For ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Holiday Card Making

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get into the festive spirit and unleash your creativity at our Holiday Card Making event.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get into the festive spirit and unleash your creativity at our Holiday Card Making event.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen’s Game Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teens to come and join us on the second Wednesday of every month for game time! We've got table top games, card games, and more! Walk-in and play.

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Calling all teens to come and join us on the second Wednesday of every month for game time! We've got table top games, card games, and more! Walk-in and play.

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

The Sea of Monsters Screening

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens

Attention all half-bloods, centaurs, and gorgons! Dive into the Sea of Monsters with us for some Olympic trivia, blue food, and a viewing of the first episode of the new season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention all half-bloods, centaurs, and gorgons! Dive into the Sea of Monsters with us for some Olympic trivia, blue food, and a viewing of the first episode of the new season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians!

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Bookmarks

All Day
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Drop-In, grab a supply kit, and make your own bookmark!

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop-In, grab a supply kit, and make your own bookmark!

This event is in the "Teens" group

The Drawing Room

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join other teen artists in The Drawing Room—a creative space to sketch, share, and get inspired. All skill levels welcome!--Your space to draw, dream, and connect.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join other teen artists in The Drawing Room—a creative space to sketch, share, and get inspired. All skill levels welcome!--Your space to draw, dream, and connect.

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Movie Sing-A-Long: Anastasia

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens

Once Upon a December... The Maxwell Library shows the original animated movie musical, Anastasia! The evil wizard Rasputin puts a hex on the royal Romanov family- and young Anastasia disappears when their palace is overrun.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Once Upon a December... The Maxwell Library shows the original animated movie musical, Anastasia! The evil wizard Rasputin puts a hex on the royal Romanov family- and young Anastasia disappears when their palace is overrun.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Movie

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a fun movie, popcorn, and soft drinks. Appropriate for all ages.

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie, popcorn, and soft drinks. Appropriate for all ages.

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Ornaments

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

There is nothing better than putting ornaments on your Christmas tree. So why not make your own? The Friedman Branch Library is hosting a DIY Christmas Ornament event, and you’re invited.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

There is nothing better than putting ornaments on your Christmas tree. So why not make your own? The Friedman Branch Library is hosting a DIY Christmas Ornament event, and you’re invited.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafternoon: Marble Paper

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters - YA Area at Headquarters
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the YA area/Teen Space for a fun time of creating stationery using a marbling technique using shaving cream and alcohol inks.  Best for ages 12-18. 

Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - YA Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the YA area/Teen Space for a fun time of creating stationery using a marbling technique using shaving cream and alcohol inks.  Best for ages 12-18. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens Karaoke

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to rock the mic? Come sing your heart out at Teen Karaoke every third Wednesday! Whether you're a solo star or want to perform with friends, we've got you covered.

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ready to rock the mic? Come sing your heart out at Teen Karaoke every third Wednesday! Whether you're a solo star or want to perform with friends, we've got you covered.

This event is in the "Teens" group

What the Craft?

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teens! What the Craft? is a hands-on program full of surprises. Each session features a mystery craft—you won’t know what you’ll be making until you arrive!

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all teens! What the Craft? is a hands-on program full of surprises. Each session features a mystery craft—you won’t know what you’ll be making until you arrive!

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Christmas Movie Series: Elf

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens

Start your break out right and cozy up with the family for Christmas movies and popcorn!

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Start your break out right and cozy up with the family for Christmas movies and popcorn!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Biscuit and Friends Storytime: Learn about Service Dogs

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come meet Biscuit, the friendly Great Dane, and her pals on every third Friday! It's your chance to discover the amazing world of service dogs and enjoy a cozy reading session with them.

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come meet Biscuit, the friendly Great Dane, and her pals on every third Friday! It's your chance to discover the amazing world of service dogs and enjoy a cozy reading session with them.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Take & Make Kits for Teens: Fiber Art

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Pick up a Take & Make Kit every 4th Friday of the month. This month will feature fiber art. No experience needed; all materials supplied. While supplies last. Best for ages 12-18.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a Take & Make Kit every 4th Friday of the month. This month will feature fiber art. No experience needed; all materials supplied. While supplies last. Best for ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Princess Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come join us on the third Friday of the month and hang out with some of your favorite Disney Princesses!

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us on the third Friday of the month and hang out with some of your favorite Disney Princesses!