BTL Teen Programs — December 2025
New Books
A Fate So Cold by Amanda Foody
A Fate So Cold
The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer
The House Saphir
Under a Fire-Red Sky by Geraldine McCaughrean
Under a Fire-Red Sky
Coldwire by Chloe Gong
Coldwire
Reasons We Break by Jesmeen Kaur Deo
Reasons We Break
Continuing Series
The Same Backward as Forward (Standard Edition) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
The Same Backward as Forward
A Queen's Match by Katharine McGee
A Queen's Match
Reawakening by Orson Scott Card
Reawakening
Starchaser (Standard Edition) by R. M. Gray
Starchaser
A Matter of Murder by Tirzah Price
A Matter of Murder
All the Lost Souls (All the Hidden Monsters, Book Two) by Amie Jordan
All the Lost Souls
Crochet Club
Sunday, December 7th
2:00-3:00pm
 
Unwind with friends at our monthly Crochet Club! Teens who crochet are invited to bring their project in and work on it together in the Teen Room. No experience? No problem! Our instructor will be showing all novices how to crochet and leading you through a new project each month. All materials will be provided. 
Mind n Mingle: Meditation Workshop
Monday, December 8th
4:00-5:00pm
 
Learn a new skill and get another self-help technique under your belt with our meditation workshop! Instructor José Rivera-Benitez will explain the steps to help meditate at home and then lead the group through a guided meditation. Meditation has been proven to kickstart the body's relaxation response, which can lower stress levels and help teens focus on the present. Teens will leave with the ability to run through meditation on their own — though we encourage everyone to come back for our following workshops to build on their knowledge!
 
Book Bedazzling
Wednesday, December 10th
7:00-8:30pm
 
Looking to turn a favorite book into a statement piece for your room? Need a quick Christmas gift that will definitely awe your parent or friend? Come bedazzle some books in the Teen Room! Bring a favorite title or choose from a limited selection of teen and adult books that will be provided.
 
Supplies are limited. Registration is suggested. 
After-Hours 
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Friday, December 12th
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.
Grab n Go Kits:
Winter Wellness
 
Pickup: 
Wednesday, December 17th
5:00-7:00pm
 
Thursday, December 18th
3:00-5:00pm
It's time for our ever popular Winter Wellness Kits! Decorate a mug you can use for warm drinks all winter long — though first you'll have to break it in with the included S'mores Mug Cake ingredients! Other goodies to help you relax over winter break will be included. 
 
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. 
Terrarium Ornaments
Friday, December 19th
3:15-4:30pm
 
Bring a special touch to your tree or your room with these Terrarium Ornaments! You'll create a self-sustaining ecosystem inside a glass ornament, choosing your own plants and decorations. Afterwards, hang it wherever you like!
 
For teens and adults. Supplies are limited; registration is required. 
Game Afternoon
Tuesday, December 23rd
1:00-4:00pm
 
Join us for games in the Teen Room! We'll have a table full of board games, puzzles, the Nintendo Switch with a variety of games, and, of course, snacks. No registration required! No instruction provided.
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 
 
You can also get more information about Teen happenings at the library at https://www.bernardslibrary.org/teens
 
Follow our Teens' Library Instagram @BTLteens_ 
or like our page on Facebook: BTL Teens