Batober & Bite-Sized Horror (Teen Interactive) For teens (12+) currently in Grade 7-12 + 2024 high school graduates. ------- Compose and share a spine-tingling, two-sentence horror story in the teen area anytime in October—one teen writer will win a prize! Plus: help make a flying cauldron (a.k.a. group) of bats!

Participants must be teens (12+) currently in Grade 7-12. Teens who graduated high school in May 2024 can also participate in another year of YA programming. Unless noted otherwise, all library activities and programs are free.

Craft a charming cat windchime with our kit, ideal for adding a touch of whimsy and melody the fall season.

Registration is required & opens on October 20.  Pickup will be available October 25 - November 1.

Register HERE.

• Please note registration is limited to one kit per person.

• Participants must be 18+. These kits are for participants who are 18 years of age or older.

Pop-Up: Ghostly Gallery

For teens (12+) currently in Grade 7-12 + 2024 high school graduates.  

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Create boo-tiful art to celebrate the spooky season anytime during our teen pop-ups on Tuesdays, October 22 and October 29 (4:00-6:30 PM)!

 

• Fancy Ghosts: Transform vibrant paper doilies into enchanting ghostly figures that’ll pop against a black backdrop! 

 

• Vintage Ghosts: Paint ghosts into old art prints to make cute and “lively” Halloween scenes!

 

Participants must be teens (12+) currently in Grade 7-12. Teens who graduated high school in May 2024 can also participate in another year of YA programming. Unless noted otherwise, all library activities and programs are free. 

We will use old sweaters, yarn, and glue guns to create squishy autumn pumpkins that kids can put out for display on a shelf or desk. Once they learn how, they can create their very own pumpkin patch.  24 spots available. Registration is required.

https://forms.gle/C5VyXByhQK1Mrwd9A

 

Gamefest

For teens (12+) currently in Grade 7-12 + 2024 high school graduates.  

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 Hang out with video, tabletop, and ping pong gaming this fall! We have Nintendo Switch and Wii U consoles—plus, a variety of tabletop titles. Super Smash your friends, compete in e-sports, and more!  

• Friday, October 25 - 3:30-5:15 PM  

No registration required. Attendees may bring multiplayer games rated TEEN or below. Note: The library closes at 6:00 PM on Fridays. Please have transport arranged or somewhere to go when the event ends. Parents/guardians MUST provide transport to minors after dark, in inclement weather (this includes high heat or freezing temperatures), and/or who live a considerable distance away.    

Participants must be teens (12+) currently in Grade 7-12. Teens who graduated high school in May 2024 can also participate in another year of YA programming. Unless noted otherwise, all library activities and programs are free. 

Sign your child up to share stories with a furry (or not so furry) animal! Archie, Farrah & Sphissy, Griffin, or Leo & Noodle, and love to be read to. One session per child please. Siblings may read together or in their own time slots. Registration is required. Note: Farrah, Leo, Noodle, and Sphissy are not therapy certified.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054DA8AC2CABFA7-50710481-2024#/

 

Create your own charming accessories with our Wooden Cat Brooch Kit, perfect for adding a whimsical touch to any outfit or bag!

Registration is required & opens on October 27.  Pickup will be available November 1 - November 8.

• Please note registration is limited to one kit per person.

• Participants must be 18+. These kits are for participants who are 18 years of age or older.
• Register HERE.

Pop-Up: Ghostly Gallery

For teens (12+) currently in Grade 7-12 + 2024 high school graduates.  

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Create boo-tiful art to celebrate the spooky season anytime during our teen pop-ups on Tuesdays, October 22 and October 29 (4:00-6:30 PM)!

 

• Fancy Ghosts: Transform vibrant paper doilies into enchanting ghostly figures that’ll pop against a black backdrop! 

 

• Vintage Ghosts: Paint ghosts into old art prints to make cute and “lively” Halloween scenes!

 

Participants must be teens (12+) currently in Grade 7-12. Teens who graduated high school in May 2024 can also participate in another year of YA programming. Unless noted otherwise, all library activities and programs are free. 

Spend the spookiest evening of the year with Brandi playing Spooky BINGO! Have fun and win Halloween treats! Costumes are highly encouraged. Registration is required and space is limited.

https://forms.gle/G9gbeYtC4G7oEHVp8