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Tinker Teens - Manga Buttons

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

This month, use the button maker to design and make your own buttons. 

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

This month, use the button maker to design and make your own buttons. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Leatherworking Basics: Tooling

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen

Learn about the different types of leather, how to choose the right one, with an added focus on more advanced techniques and professional tools to elevate your projects.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Learn about the different types of leather, how to choose the right one, with an added focus on more advanced techniques and professional tools to elevate your projects.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cosplay 101: Painting Props

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Love cosplay and costumes but not sure where to start? Come to Cosplay 101, where we'll cover the basics to help you bring your character to life!

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Love cosplay and costumes but not sure where to start? Come to Cosplay 101, where we'll cover the basics to help you bring your character to life!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen

Get ready for a reading adventure at the Tween Book Club, where books come to life!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Get ready for a reading adventure at the Tween Book Club, where books come to life!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Around the World in Recipes

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Travel the world through recipes! This month, we're making sushi and watermelon juice from Japan.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Travel the world through recipes! This month, we're making sushi and watermelon juice from Japan.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Hub

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11, Teen
Homeschool Hub:

Looking for more advanced STEM lessons? Come to Homeschool Hub where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines! 

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11, Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Looking for more advanced STEM lessons? Come to Homeschool Hub where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines! 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tinker Teens - Tech Tear Down

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

We will be learning how to properly discard unwanted technology. Everyone will have a chance to disassemble some common technological items like keyboards, remotes, phones, and more.

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

We will be learning how to properly discard unwanted technology. Everyone will have a chance to disassemble some common technological items like keyboards, remotes, phones, and more.

This event is in the "Teen" group

The Taste of TikTok

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

We will be using the viral TikTok tortilla fold hack to make crunchwraps on the Charlie Cart.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

We will be using the viral TikTok tortilla fold hack to make crunchwraps on the Charlie Cart.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tinker Teens - Manga Buttons

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: STEAM

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Memorial Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Zone

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Teen

Teen Zone is a monthly program just for teens! On the fourth Wednesday of every month, stop by the library for a fun, drop-in activity designed to hang out, try something new, and connect with friends.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Teen Zone is a monthly program just for teens! On the fourth Wednesday of every month, stop by the library for a fun, drop-in activity designed to hang out, try something new, and connect with friends.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen

Get ready for a reading adventure at the Tween Book Club, where books come to life!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Get ready for a reading adventure at the Tween Book Club, where books come to life!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cosplay Camp: Con Crunch Clinic

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Don't wait until crunch time to put the finishing touches on your costume! Cosplay Camp is an open workshop where you can learn about the various tools and equipment in the Makerspace to put the finishing touches on your costume and props.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Don't wait until crunch time to put the finishing touches on your costume! Cosplay Camp is an open workshop where you can learn about the various tools and equipment in the Makerspace to put the finishing touches on your costume and props.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Around the World in Recipes

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Travel the world through recipes! This month, we're making sweet potato cookies from Zimbabwe (also known as mbatata cookies).

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Travel the world through recipes! This month, we're making sweet potato cookies from Zimbabwe (also known as mbatata cookies).

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cosplay Camp: Con Crunch Clinic

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Don't wait until crunch time to put the finishing touches on your costume! Cosplay Camp is an open workshop where you can learn about the various tools and equipment in the Makerspace to put the finishing touches on your costume and props.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Don't wait until crunch time to put the finishing touches on your costume! Cosplay Camp is an open workshop where you can learn about the various tools and equipment in the Makerspace to put the finishing touches on your costume and props.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cosplay Camp: Con Crunch Clinic

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Don't wait until crunch time to put the finishing touches on your costume! Cosplay Camp is an open workshop where you can learn about the various tools and equipment in the Makerspace to put the finishing touches on your costume and props.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Don't wait until crunch time to put the finishing touches on your costume! Cosplay Camp is an open workshop where you can learn about the various tools and equipment in the Makerspace to put the finishing touches on your costume and props.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tinker Teens - 3D Printed Dino Card Kit

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.

Learn how to use a 3D printer and make a dinosaur 3D printed kit card.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Event Details:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.

Learn how to use a 3D printer and make a dinosaur 3D printed kit card.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tinker Teens - Hexaflexagons

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Put your engineering skills to the test and learn how to make a hexaflexagon (also referred to as aflextangle): an infinity loop paper toy.

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Put your engineering skills to the test and learn how to make a hexaflexagon (also referred to as aflextangle): an infinity loop paper toy.

This event is in the "Teen" group

The Taste of TikTok

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Using the Charlie Cart, we will be making elote pasta salad and agua mineral preparada, as seen on TikTok.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Using the Charlie Cart, we will be making elote pasta salad and agua mineral preparada, as seen on TikTok.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tinker Teens - Rigamajig Engineering

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Use the Rigamajig to complete engineering challenges, which encourage problem-solving, creative thinking and innovation.

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Use the Rigamajig to complete engineering challenges, which encourage problem-solving, creative thinking and innovation.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Zone

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Teen

Teen Zone is a monthly program just for teens! On the fourth Wednesday of every month, stop by the library for a fun, drop-in activity designed to hang out, try something new, and connect with friends.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Teen Zone is a monthly program just for teens! On the fourth Wednesday of every month, stop by the library for a fun, drop-in activity designed to hang out, try something new, and connect with friends.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Around the World in Recipes

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Travel the world through recipes! This month, we're making shakshuka from Morocco.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Travel the world through recipes! This month, we're making shakshuka from Morocco.

Independence Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online