Teen Tuesdays

If you are looking for a welcoming place to be after school, look no further. | Sixteen Acres | Teens

Sixteen Acres Branch
Every Tuesday | 3 – 7 PM | Ages 9 – 18

If you are looking for a welcoming place to be, look no further.  Get inspired by using a wide array of art materials: write that masterpiece you’ve been pondering or play one of our many board games — and let’s not forget all the inspiration that rests right on our shelves. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.

Teen Night

Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. | East Forest Park | Teens

East Forest Park Branch
Wednesdays | 4:00-7:30 PM | Ages 13+

Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend.

Game Day

Challenge friends to board or card games, video games, or just relax and hang out! | Forest Park | Teens

Forest Park Branch
Wednesdays, June 28 through August 23 | 3:00-5:00 PM | Ages 11-18

Stop by the Forest Park Branch Library on Wednesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch!

Crafting Mondays

We’ll have art supplies and crafting supplies available for teens to create a project in the teen room or take home to complete later! | Central Library | Teens

Central Library – Teen Area
Mondays | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Ages 12-19

Every Monday we’ll have art supplies and crafting supplies available for teens to create a project in the teen room or take home to complete later!

Meat-Free Meals for Teens

Do you want to learn cooking skills? Learn how to incorporate meatless dishes into your day without a lifestyle change. | Forest Park | Teens

Forest Park Branch
4th Tuesday of the Month | 3:30-5:00 PM | Teens

Do you want to learn cooking skills? Are you looking for ways to eat less meat? Want to try new versions of your favorite foods? Learn how to incorporate meatless dishes into your day without a lifestyle change. We’re serving up meatless meals every month!

Register via our calendar!

Switch It Up!

Come Switch It Up at the library and play your choice of Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 or Mario Party Superstars! | Indian Orchard | Teens

Switch Gaming on first Fridays

Indian Orchard Branch
1st Friday Each Month | 2:00-4:00 PM | Ages 12-18

The first Friday of the month we will play Mario Cart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch.

Crafternoons

Join us for some de-stressing arts and crafts! | Indian Orchard | Children & Teens

Wednesday Crafternoons

Indian Orchard Branch
Wednesdays June 21 – August 30 | 4:00-6:00 PM | Ages 5+

Join us as we do a different craft every week, on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue paper painting, watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral bookmarks are some of the crafts we will be exploring. If you can’t make it we will have take and make bags, depending on the craft.

Tabletop RPG Club

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! | Central | Teens & Adults

Central Library – Community Room
Saturdays: See Club Schedule Below | 1:00 – 3:30 PM | Ages 16+

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We’ll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone – drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game.

Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.

Registration is optional, but encouraged. Register via our online calendar!

Club schedule: Fall 2023

DateActivity
January 13Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
January 20Beginner D&D! Join us to learn the basics
January 27Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
February 3Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
February 10Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
February 17Beginner D&D! Join us to learn the basics
February 24Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)
March 2Primary D&D campaign (co-DMed by KS and IK)

The winter session will begin on December 2 and run until March 2.

What is a tabletop RPG?

A tabletop RPG is a game where the players sit around a table and use a shared set of rules to help make it easy and fun to tell a story. It’s about performance, tactics and strategy, solving mysteries, and adventure. Games can be as short as one club meeting or can tell an ongoing story across several months–decisions like that are up to the players.

In our club, we organize into groups of 3-6 players. Library staff and experienced facilitators help guide their table toward the kind of story everyone wants to tell. The goal is to enjoy creating a diverse world, where players take the leading roles in a series of action and adventure dramas.

What do I need to bring?

Nothing! We provide everything you need. If you end up really loving the hobby, you might find yourself wanting your own tools–dice, notebooks, pencils, and rule books–but you can always play for free.