Ages 8-12
Registration Required
Join our tween book club, where we read and discuss a different middle grade book or graphic novel each month. Sometimes we will watch the movie version of the story, if available. In honor of Native American Heritage month, our November book pick will be Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith. Several copies of the book are available for checkout in the library system. Participants will meet in person.

Kids Interested in Novels of Diversity!
Ages 8-14 with parental discretion
While your tweens may be busy reading school curriculum books, we hope they can kick back with some fun and world-expanding graphic novels featuring diverse characters! Participants will receive a copy of the book which must be returned, and will have a chance to discuss the book with peers. In honor of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, this month's pick is Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier. Registration required.

While your tweens may be busy reading school curriculum books, we hope they can kick back with some fun and world-expanding graphic novels featuring diverse characters! Participants will receive a copy of the book which must be returned, and will have a chance to discuss the book with peers. In honor of back-to-school season, this month's pick is New Kid by Jerry Craft. Registration required.

On ZOOM
Registration required
Join us for a teens-only paint party! A painting project related to our summer Tails & Tales theme will be explained step-by-step by our art instructor. You’ll have your very own completed masterpiece in about 30 minutes plus a mandala canvas to complete on your own.

All materials & supplies will be available to pick up from the Library before the event. Space is limited and registration is required. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link, password, and further instructions. To participate, you'll need a computer or mobile device with a microphone and optional camera.

Week of April 12
For Ages 8-12 (registration required)
Balloons!
Experiment with balloons with this Grab & Go STEAM kit! This kit will include the materials and instructions to carry out simple experiments using ordinary balloons and other everyday materials, like straws and string.

Please note that latex balloons will be used: children with a latex allergy should not take part in this month’s activity. Registration is required and limited. 

Wind Lift!
For Ages 8-12 (registration required)
Week of March 22
Design and build a wind lift to capture and experience the power of the wind! Wind lifts make learning about wind power, energy, mechanical advantage, torque, work, and other scientific concepts fun and understandable.

Participants will receive all the materials in this 4-H kit to engineer a wind turbine to lift a heavy load or raise a bucket with speed. With extra parts to try different designs, you can investigate how the shape, number and angle of turbine blades affects the output of the wind lift. Registration is required and limited.