6 pm – 7 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Lower Level
This program developed by Jane Goodall is a youth service program which helps empower young people to become leaders who build a better world. The mission of the program is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, other animals, and the environment. Ages 5 - 8. Registration required.

6 pm – 7 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Lower Level
This program developed by Jane Goodall is a youth service program which helps empower young people to become leaders who build a better world. The mission of the program is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, other animals, and the environment. Ages 5 - 8. Registration required.

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Lower Level
Ever want to learn about what makes a great painting? How about discovering how food is grown or how archaeological discoveries are made? This Young Explorers group will explore art, science, history, and more in their quest to learn more about the world around them. Program includes reading, activity, and discussion. This month we will be learning about Native American Heritage. Recommended ages 5 - 8. Registration required.

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Lower Level
Ever want to learn about what makes a great painting? How about discovering how food is grown or how archaeological discoveries are made? This Young Explorers group will explore art, science, history, and more in their quest to learn more about the world around them. Program includes reading, activity, and discussion. This month we will be learning about Bats. Recommended ages 5 - 8. Registration required.

1:30 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station
Ever want to learn about what makes a great painting? How about discovering how food is grown or how archaeological discoveries are made? This Young Explorers group will explore art, science, history, and more in their quest to learn more about the world around them. Program includes reading, activity, and discussion. This month we will be learning about Velociraptors, their life, habitat and extinction. Recommended ages 6 - 8. Registration required.

October 1 - 31
Don’t miss our month long celebration this October of Teen books with special events and giveaways for Fredricksen Teens ages 13 - 18.
Scavenger Hunt
We are kicking off TeenTober with a super fun scavenger hunt. Pick up your paperwork starting October 1 at the Children's desk, complete the hunt and return your entry to the Children's desk by 5 pm on October 31. Prizes include YA books, craft kits and gift cards. Register online.
Grab & Go Bag
Our TeenTober celebration also features a grab & go bag. Pick up your bag at the Children's desk on the Lower Level from October 1 - 31. Register online.

9 am - 1 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station
TeenTober continues with this special creativity workshop. Grab your friends, bring your projects and meet us on the Lower Level. We'll have breakfast and take time to complete all kinds of creative projects - writing, painting, Halloween costume creation and more. This program is for teens ages 13 - 18. Registration is open.

6 pm - 7:30 pm Upper Lobby
As part of TeenTober, we'll have an After Hours Escape Room in the library. TeenTober heads back to the 80s with our Stranger Things themed Escape Room. You have 60 minutes to solve the clues and escape. Pizza dinner will follow. Cosplay - general 1980s and Stranger Things inspired - is encouraged. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Registration is open.

4 pm - 5:30 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station
Meet up in our Kunkel Creation Station to try out some awesome STEAM projects. This month's theme is TBD. This program is for tweens ages 9 - 12. Registration is open.

4 pm - 5:30 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station
Meet up in our Kunkel Creation Station to try out some awesome STEAM projects. This month we'll be doing Engineering with Spaghetti and Marshmallows. This program is for tweens ages 9 - 12. Registration is open.