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Make Waves @ Your Library

Join the summer reading program and earn prizes for reading books and manga, coming to events at the Library, and more! Turn in your reading program or punchcards by Tuesday, August 31.

Teen Time

Friday, September 3, 3:30-5pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Teens are invited to come to the Library and hang out. Wii, games, and crafts will be available.

Teen Poetry Café

Saturday, September 11, 7:30-9pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Bring your friends, your poems, and your voices to show your stuff and inspire other teens. Audience members welcome. All acts must contain appropriate language and content for a general public audience.

Teen Writing Club

Friday, September 17 at 4pm, Community Room

Join the teen writing club and meet other writers, share ideas, and get some writing time in.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Saturday, September 18, 11am-1pm, Founders Suite

Want to get involved? Join TAG and have your say. Help plan library events for teens, share what you’re reading, and eat some free pizza.

Teen Roleplaying and Magic Club

Saturday, September 18, 1-5pm, Founders Suite

Middle and high schoolers are invited to join the Teen Roleplaying and Magic Club and play some Dungeons and Dragons or Magic: The Gathering! All supplies are provided.

Teen Anime & Manga Club

Monday, September 20
4pm, Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Stop in to the Anime & Manga Club, watch some anime, talk about manga, and have a good time