CURRENT PROGRAMS
Snack & Chat
Mondays @ 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
At The Library starting 1/22/2024
Snack & Chat returns Monday afternoons starting 1/22/2024. Stop by the library between 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. for snacks, crafts, games, and more. Great time to hang out with your friends after school at the library.
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PRE-REGISTER FOR SUMMER READING!
Teens going into grades 6-12 are encouraged to KEEP READING this summer! All you have to do is keep track of your reading here on Beanstack. Click the link below to create a Beanstack account pre-register for the Teen Summer Reading Challenge, full of fun activities, reading opportunities, and, of course, PRIZES!
Have you used Beanstack before? Great! Just sign in with your account and join the challenge!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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SUMMER WEEKLY PROGRAMS
SUMMER SNACK & CHAT
MONDAYS, JUNE 17 - JULY 29
4PM - 5PM
This weekly event for teens involves two things (and you’ll never guess what they are): snacking and chatting. Head to the library meeting room on Monday afternoons to grab some food and hangout with your friends!
*There is no Snack and Chat on Monday, June 10th
GROUP GAMING
TUESDAYS, JUNE 11 - JULY 30
4PM - 5PM
Calling all teen gamers! Join us weekly for competitive gaming of all kinds with like-minded gamers. Challenge your friends to some Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, an intense game of Uno, and more!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 12 - JULY 31
4PM - 5:30PM
Whether a first time player or total expert, all are welcome at this collaborative role-playing game!
Registration opens Friday May 24th @ 12pm*
*Space is limited so players must register and be willing to commit to the weekly campaign
TEEN SUMMER CAMP
THURSDAYS, JUNE 13 - JULY 25
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Join in on the summer fun at Teen Summer Camp! Each week will bring a new activity, including crafts, competitions, and so much more. And prepare for an epic end to this program with a Late Night Lock-In at the end of the summer!
6/13: Painting Telephone (REGISTER HERE)
6/20: Zine Making (REGISTER HERE)
6/27:
7/11: Beach Bag Decorating (REGISTER HERE)
7/18: Create-A-Cryptid (REGISTER HERE)
7/25: Summer Camp Olympics (REGISTER HERE)
*Registration required for this event. Find registration forms linked to each program date.
SUMMER DRAMA CAMP
Fridays, June 14 - July 19
11:30 a.m.
At the Library
Summer Drama Camp returns this summer! Students should register for the grade they are going in to in the fall. Each group will meet for 45 minutes once a week. The grand finale is on July 25th.
REGISTRATION OPENS ON MONDAY, JUNE 3 AT 9:00AM.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
LATE NIGHT LOCK-IN
Thursday, August 1
6:30pm - 9:30pm
It's time for the teens to takeover the library with a late night lock-in! Experience the library after dark like no one else has, with pizza, crafts, and a legendary game of hide and seek amongst the library shelves!
Registration is required; priority given to Summer Reading Program participants.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Need something to read? Request a Young Adult Book Bundle!
Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the Teen Library Newsletter!
Want new titles? Subscribe to the Teen Scene Newsletter!
Questions? Contact the teen librarian at teenservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org