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2026 Suzanne Cutler Teen Writing Contest June 23rd - August 3rd The Annual Suzanne Cutler Teen Creative Writing Contest is back! Individuals ages 12-18 by August 31, 2026 are invited to create an original short story or poem. Prizes will be awarded for each type of submission and each age group. Winners will receive a published copy of the works submitted. |
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Summer Reading Continues through September 5th!
Teen Summer Reading finished on September 5th, but there's still time to participate! Click on the link below to get more information and print out or register online for Bookopoly. |
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Crafting Memorable College Essays (Part 2) Monday, August 3rd 7:00-8:00pm Get an upper hand on your college essay at BTL! Educational Consultant Anna Ren from Elite Advantage Prep will be hosting a two part series focusing on the key elements of compelling college essays, common pitfalls to avoid, tips for authentic storytelling, and real examples of essays that have worked in the past. In the second part of our series, Anna will be helping workshop your essay and provide individualized feedback on your rough draft. Please bring your essay with you, either on your laptop/Chromebook or on paper! |
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Northern Lights: Nature's Most Spectacular Light Show Wednesday, August 5th 7:00-8:00pm Winter above the Arctic Circle is defined by a distinct absence of sunlight. This period of time is called the Polar Night. The Polar Night brings with it 24 hours of darkness, but also Earth’s greatest light show. Join us for a program about the beauty and science behind the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights. Visiting Norway, Greenland, and even Basking Ridge, we will attempt to comprehend one of nature’s greatest phenomena. For teens and adults. |
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Creating Your Best Common Application Wednesday, August 5th 7:00-8:00pm
Overwhelmed by the idea of trying to make your Common Application stand out? We can help! Join Educational Consultant Anna Ren of Elite Advantage Prep for an informative presentation that walks you through how to fill out your Common Application, step by step, with tips for how to make yourself shine. Please bring your laptop/Chromebook with you to follow along. |
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D&D One Shots Monday, August 10th 7:00 - 8:45pm Join us for a summer full of Dungeons and Dragons one-shots! Each session will feature a standalone story themed around a unique concept. No experience with the game is necessary! Instruction will be provided. Table space is limited, so registration is required. |
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Teen Essays That Kicked Apps: Crafting Your College Essay Tuesday, August 11th 7:00-8:00pm Virtual Your transcript and test scores are important, but they’re just numbers. Your essays are the part of your college application that really describes you: who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re going. Join this webinar from The Princeton Review to learn why your personal statement is so important, see real examples of successful essays, and discover how to avoid common pitfalls and make your essays shine. |
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Speed Puzzling Wednesday, August 12th 6:30-8:00pm Think you can construct a puzzle fast? Let's put it to the test! Teams of 2-4 puzzlers are invited to build a 500 piece puzzle as fast as they can. The first two teams to finish with a complete puzzle will win a small prize! We will provide the puzzles. For teens and adults aged 12+. Intergenerational teams are welcome! |
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Dino Chicken Nugget Pillows Thursday, August 13th 2:00-3:00pm Ellen Lumpkin Brown from Sew It! Workshop is returning — virtually — to help us create mini dino chicken nugget pillows and matching sauce packets! We will watch along with her video tutorial to hand sew the two plushies. The Teen Librarian will be available to help in the room. |
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After Hours Teen Advisory Board Meeting Friday, August 14th 6:00-7:00pm Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens who participate in and influence the functioning of the Library, especially for teen programming and Library materials. TAB is a forum to have your opinions and suggestions heard. It is also an opportunity for additional volunteer hours. New members always welcome! Teen programs are for individuals in grades 7-12. TAB Meetings are now after-hours. Doors will open for TAB at 5:45pm. Please arrange transportation accordingly as teens will not be allowed to stay in the building after the meeting is over. |
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Grab n Go Kits: Back to School Pick Up: Wednesday, August 19th 5:00-7:00pm or Thursday, August 20th 3:00-5:00pm
Don't miss our back-to-school Grab n Go Kit! Details of the kit to come. Kits are the same regardless of day picked up. One kit allowed per teen. Reserving kits for pickup at a later time is not permitted. |
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Mind n Mingle: Paint n Sip Wednesday, August 19th 7:00-8:30pm Unwind with friends and create a masterpiece in the Teen Room! We will paint along with the help of our instructor, Sam. Refreshments (the 'sip') will be provided! |
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D&D One Shots Monday, August 24th 7:00-8:45pm
Join us for a summer full of Dungeons and Dragons one-shots! Each session will feature a standalone story themed around a unique concept. No experience with the game is necessary! Instruction will be provided. Table space is limited, so registration is required. |
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Teen programs are for individuals in grades 7-12. College Preparation programs are for individuals in grades 9-12 and their families. For more information about Teen programs, or to register for these programs contact Maura Crouch, the Teen Services Librarian at mcrouch@bernardslibrary.org |
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