Teen Programs
Upcoming Events for Teen Programs
Children's Summer Lunch and Lit Program
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Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
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Once weekly lunch for children of any age, followed by a literacy activity. Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e. wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
Teen Book Club
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Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
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The Teen Book Club meets on the third Thursday of every month to discuss and share books. Each month we pick a different theme to guide our reading and discussion.
Some themes we've discussed in the past include dystopias, Egyptian mythology, fantasy books, historical fiction, and award winners.
For this month's theme or for more information about the book club please contact us at the Walkersville Library. We'd love to have you join us!
Refreshments may be served. The Teen Book Club is open to students entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Some themes we've discussed in the past include dystopias, Egyptian mythology, fantasy books, historical fiction, and award winners.
For this month's theme or for more information about the book club please contact us at the Walkersville Library. We'd love to have you join us!
Refreshments may be served. The Teen Book Club is open to students entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Leaf and Flower Pounding
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Make your own leaf or flower print t-shirt. You bring a plain white t-shirt and hammer and we will supply the leaves and flowers.
Beneath The Sea Gems and Jewels
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 3:00pm
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Make something sparkly and cool just for you ... or to give away. Snacks may be served. Going into the 6th grade this fall? Check out these gems!
Transition to Teen
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Moving up to the teen summer reading program? Wondering what kind of books and programs are available at the library? Find out in this program for teens and parents. Get a tour of the Teen Zone, find out what's different in the Teen Summer Reading Program, and learn how your young teen is changing.
Children's Summer Lunch and Lit Program
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
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Once weekly lunch for children of any age, followed by a literacy activity. Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e. wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
Game Day @ Walkersville
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
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Join us at Walkersville to play your favourite board and card games and learn some new ones, too. We'll have Apples to Apples, Carcassone, Uno, Blokus, Connect 4, and many more! The more the merrier...
Refreshments may be served.
Game Day @ Walkersville is open to teens and tweens entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Refreshments may be served.
Game Day @ Walkersville is open to teens and tweens entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Stained Glass Workshop
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
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Make your own piece of stained glass art with the help of an instructor from Wentz Stained Glass Studio. All supplies provided. Space is limited!
Transition to Teen
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Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Moving up to the teen summer reading program? Wondering what kind of books and programs are available at the library? Find out in this program for teens and parents. Get a tour of the Teen Zone, find out what's different in the Teen Summer Reading Program, and learn how your young teen is changing.
Children's Summer Lunch and Lit Program
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
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Once weekly lunch for children of any age, followed by a literacy activity. Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e. wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
Teen Writing Workshop
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
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Improve your writing skills with fun activities. Each session, we'll work on a different writing technique. If you're feeling brave, you can share a story or poem that you're working on.
Knit Wits!
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Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
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Teens and tweens! Come learn how to knit or share your knitting know-how at the library in this special Saturday edition of Knit Wits!
Knit Wits! is Walkersville's newest Crafternoon activity and is open to knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages. We'd love to have children and teens and their parents, aunts, grandmothers, and friends join us to learn this lovely craft and share their projects, knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Knit Wits! is Walkersville's newest Crafternoon activity and is open to knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all ages. We'd love to have children and teens and their parents, aunts, grandmothers, and friends join us to learn this lovely craft and share their projects, knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Worry Stones
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Monday, July 8, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Make a worry stone: a way to focus your anxiety and let it go! Bring your own smooth stone if you like.
Beneath The Surface: Layers
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 3:00pm
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Explore the many layers and capture some moments in your life with this artistic endeavor (not 'artistic' - no worries! you'll see!) Snacks may be served. Going into the 6th grade this fall! Explore 'layers' with fellow teens!
Children's Summer Lunch and Lit Program
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
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Once weekly lunch for children of any age, followed by a literacy activity. Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e. wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
Teen Advisory Group
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Join this group if you'd like to help out at the library with displays, children's activities and planning events. A great way to volunteer!
Teen Crafternoon - Sea Glass
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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Come join us on the second Thursday of each month for our Teen Crafternoon.
In July we'll be making things with sea glass. Come ready to get creative and leave with your brand-new one-of-a-kind sea glass creations! Make and take up to 4 sea glass projects including a bookmark, necklace, cell phone charm, and earrings. All supplies provided.
Refreshments may be served. This Teen Crafternoon activity is open to teens and tweens entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Registration required.
In July we'll be making things with sea glass. Come ready to get creative and leave with your brand-new one-of-a-kind sea glass creations! Make and take up to 4 sea glass projects including a bookmark, necklace, cell phone charm, and earrings. All supplies provided.
Refreshments may be served. This Teen Crafternoon activity is open to teens and tweens entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall.
Registration required.
Anime Club
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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Watch your favorite anime movies and socialize with other anime fans. Hear about new titles or just hang out with your friends.
Sea Glass Program
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Come ready to get creative and leave with your brand-new one-of-a-kind sea glass creations! Make and take up to 4 sea glass projects. All supplies provided. Refreshments will be served and registration is required.
Oh My, Oh My ... Duct Tape!
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 3:00pm
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Wrap it up, tape it down, fix it up! What will you Make? Fix? Create? Going into 6th grade this fall - discover duct tape! Snacks may be served