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Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

Tuesday, July 7, 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!

Tinker Teens - Terrific Trilobites

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, 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.  

Learn about trilobites and their living relative, the horseshoe crab! We'll also learn about living hinges and will use the laser cutter/engraver to make a trilobite friend. 

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 about trilobites and their living relative, the horseshoe crab! We'll also learn about living hinges and will use the laser cutter/engraver to make a trilobite friend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

The Taste of TikTok

Wednesday, July 15, 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 TikTok's viral whipped strawberry milk and watermelon pizza.

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 TikTok's viral whipped strawberry milk and watermelon pizza.

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.

Tinker Teens - Marble Run

Wednesday, July 15, 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.  

Assemble your own marble run using recyclable materials--then race your friends! 

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.  

Assemble your own marble run using recyclable materials--then race your friends! 

A Journey to the Mesozoic Era

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

To celebrate the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program, we will go on a journey to the Mesozoic Era and explore fossils using the Virtual Reality goggles.

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

To celebrate the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program, we will go on a journey to the Mesozoic Era and explore fossils using the Virtual Reality goggles.

Tinker Teens - Tie-Dye

Tuesday, July 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.  

Tye-dyeing is a fun way to show your creativity and transform fabric into something new and vibrant. A small quantity of shirts will be available to dye. If you'd like to bring your own item, please bring make sure it is non-synthetic.

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.  

Tye-dyeing is a fun way to show your creativity and transform fabric into something new and vibrant. A small quantity of shirts will be available to dye. If you'd like to bring your own item, please bring make sure it is non-synthetic.

Teen Zone

Wednesday, July 22, 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.

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

Tuesday, August 4, 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!

Around the World in Recipes

Thursday, August 6, 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 hummus from Egypt and naan from India.

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 hummus from Egypt and naan from India.

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.

Tinker Teens - Tower Challenges

Tuesday, August 18, 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.  

Who can build the largest tower using only 12 index cards and tape? Join the challenge to find out!

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.  

Who can build the largest tower using only 12 index cards and tape? Join the challenge to find out!

The Taste of TikTok

Wednesday, August 19, 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 cheese-stuffed meatballs, 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 cheese-stuffed meatballs, 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.

Tinker Teens - Friendship Pins

Wednesday, August 19, 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.  

Make colorful, beaded friendship pins, perfect for shoes, jackets and backpacks. 

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.  

Make colorful, beaded friendship pins, perfect for shoes, jackets and backpacks. 

Teen Zone: Escape Experience

Wednesday, August 26, 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.

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

Tuesday, September 1, 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! 

Labor 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

Tinker Teens

Tuesday, September 15, 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.  

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

Tinker Teens

Wednesday, September 16, 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.  

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

Tuesday, October 6, 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! 

Tinker Teens

Tuesday, October 20, 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.  

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

Tinker Teens

Wednesday, October 21, 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.  

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

Tuesday, November 3, 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! 

Tinker Teens

Tuesday, November 17, 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.  

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

Tinker Teens

Wednesday, November 18, 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.  

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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