Teens and Young Adults Page
Programs and Events
TBR: to be read subscription service
“Tar” Prints and Sculptures
Tuesday, June 16 2-4pm
Watch a few short videos about fossils, tar pits, and paleontologists. Then we will use gelli plates, paint, aluminum foil, air dry clay, feathers, plus additional supplies and tools to create mono-colored prints and/or sculptures inspired by the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Snacks will be available.
Book Cover Bedazzling
Monday, June 22 11am-4pm (drop-in)
Embellish the front cover design with diamond painting supplies, rhinestones, gems, permanent markers, glitter glue, and more. Bring a book from your personal collection or choose a free book donated by the Friends of the Library.
Drop-in program in the Teen Area. Pizza will be available from noon to 2pm.
This activity could take 30 minutes to multiple hours, depending upon how much of your book cover you plan to decorate. Thank you to Friends of the Library for donating supplies towards this program.
Interactive Jurassic Park
Thursday, July 30 4-6pm
Attendees will receive props and cues to use while we watch the classic dino-mazing movie that started the Jurassic World franchise. Wild and wacky fun whether this is the first or tenth time you’ve seen the movie! Snacks will be available.
Limited space – advance registration recommended. Registered participants will have a guaranteed spot at the program. Non-registered teens will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis while spots are available. Registration closes at noon on July 28. Thank you to Festival Foods for donating supplies towards this program.
Seed Art
August
Stay tuned for more information.
Bookend Decoration
August
Stay tuned for more information.
*Our free of charge teen programs and events help this age group find a Third Space to feel safe and to gather together in our community. These programs are specifically for grades 6-12, unless otherwise noted. Adults and younger children will be asked to leave. If you are in 6-12th grade and require additional assistance or supervision from a social worker, guardian, or other adult please contact Youth Services beforehand or let us know at the beginning of the program. This brief article is about the importance of Teen Spaces in libraries, courtesy of IFLS.
*Snacks are often served at or made during teen programs. If you have a food allergy please contact Youth Services in advance. We will do our best to accommodate you or let you know what will be served so you can bring something comparable to make. Cross-contamination may occur and we cannot guarantee a total allergen-free space.
Teen Makerspace:
The YA Area offers space and seating reserved for grades 6-12. Drop in to enter the monthly raffle and for self-service activities, board games, and projects during library hours. These materials and items rotate periodically. This summer’s projects and supplies may include (but are not limited to) coloring tools, fabric painting (please provide your own fabric), embroidery floss, watercolors, 3D pens, button making, color your own stickers, breakout boxes, jewelry making, and more.
Calling Teen Artists!
Kits and More
Games & Science Kits– CFPL has games and science kits that you can check out then play in the library or at home.
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