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T-Shirt Yarn & Bracelets Thursday, October 1st 6:00 - 8:00pm
Re-use old materials to create fun new fashion! At today's session, you'll learn how to break down old t-shirts into yarn and use that yarn to create friendship bracelets! Please bring an old shirt with you. No shirt? No problem! We'll have a small amount available to choose from on a first come, first serve basis. |
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Cracking the Code: Affordable College Solutions Thursday, October 1st 7:00-8:00pm Unlock the door to a brighter financial future for your family by joining us for an enlightening workshop that demystifies the complexities of college funding. This session promises to equip you with invaluable strategies for maximizing funding options and making informed decisions in support of your child’s educational journey. This session will cover legislation changes, the overall cost of attendance, and tips for creating your strategic plan for funding college and retirement. This webinar is designed for parents, though teens are also invited. |
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Author Talk with Veronica Roth Thursday, October 1st 7:00-8:00pm Virtual A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction! |
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Denim Purse Thursday, October 8th 6:00-8:00pm
Re-use old materials to create fun new fashion! At today's session, you'll break down a pair of jeans and turn it into an adorable denim purse.
Please bring a pair of old jeans with you (not skinny, ripped, or jeggings). No extra pants? We will have a small supply on a first come, first serve basis. |
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After Hours Teen Advisory Board Meeting Friday, October 17th 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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Halloween Needle Felt Wall Hangings Wednesday, October 21st 7:00-8:00pm Create an aesthetic, spooky wall hanging and learn how to needle felt at the same time! We'll create a ghost, pumpkin, candy corn, or bat on a piece of felt, then mount it to a frame to be displayed at home.
Please be aware before registering needle felting involves stabbing a barbed needle towards your hand, and therefore teens may stick themselves with the needle during the project.
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Author Talk with Cherie Dimaline Thursday, October 22nd 7:00-8:00pm Virtual Step into the atmospheric and deeply moving world of storytelling with acclaimed Métis author Cherie Dimaline as we discuss her captivating body of work and her haunting Young Adult novel, Funeral Songs for Dying Girls. Beyond her graveyard-set YA novel, we will explore Dimaline’s expansive literary career—from the groundbreaking dystopian survival narrative of The Marrow Thieves and its sequel Hunting by Stars, to the dark, magic-infused folklore of her adult novels like Empire of Wild and VenCo.
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After-School Games Tuesday, October 27th 3:30-5:00pm 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. For Halloween, we will have some spooky/horror games to select! All video games will be rated T or lower. No registration required. |
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Mind n Mingle: Halloween Movie Night Wednesday, October 28th 7:00-8:30pm Celebrate Halloween by watching a spooky movie at the library! The first teens to arrive can vote between some scary and not-so-scary options (all under 2 hours). Snacks and drinks will be provided! No registration required. |
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Sensory Friendly Halloween Party Thursday, October 29th 6:30-8:00pm Ages 16+
Celebrate the season with a fun Halloween-themed mixer! We will paint pumpkins, watch a seasonal movie and/or listen to some seasonal music, and enjoy some snacks. For special needs teens and adults ages 16+. |
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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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