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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
Cancelled
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a curiosity for Gothic art and fiction? Then this creative writing group meeting is for you!

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room
Make a necklace with your teen or tween using crystals, pearls, and/or stones. Adorn your necklace with a charm. This program is for an adult with a... more
Make a necklace with your teen or tween using crystals, pearls, and/or stones. Adorn your necklace with a charm. This program is for an adult with a teen/tween 11 years or older.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Learn how to play this role-playing game and how playing it can benefit neurodivergent individuals. For ages 12 and up.

Tue, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dover Room
Are you a teen who loves anime and manga? Watch a few episodes, play games, and have fun with your friends at Teen Anime Club! Grades 7-12.

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Join us and indulge in an hour of creativity.

Thu, Oct 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
19th Century treasure hunting takes a ghoulish turn in this presentation by local historian Mr. Doug Hulett.

Fri, Nov 01, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services... more
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Sat, Nov 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services... more
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Porter Room
Stop by the meeting room wing of the library and enjoy the annual Health Fair.

Sun, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services... more
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Mon, Nov 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services... more
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Mon, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!

Tue, Nov 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services... more
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Wed, Nov 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services... more
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring along a stuffed animal for Storytime! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Thu, Nov 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services... more
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Fri, Nov 08, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services... more
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Sat, Nov 09, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services... more
Honor our veterans by making thank-you cards to be delivered to an independent living or skilled nursing facility. Materials available at the Youth Services desk. All ages are welcome to participate.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Want to get in some practice before taking the ACT? Sylvan Learning will be here to simulate the exact environment for taking the ACT. Bring your own... more
Want to get in some practice before taking the ACT? Sylvan Learning will be here to simulate the exact environment for taking the ACT. Bring your own calculator and a #2 pencil. 
Registration opens Saturday, November 2 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room
Need a place to hang after school? Come to WPPL's Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! Video games, board games, snacks and more!

Mon, Nov 11, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Dover Room
Ever wonder how the film industry started in the USA? Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative -and fun-deep... more
Ever wonder how the film industry started in the USA? Join Cat, the writer behind WPPL's Nostalgic Showcase Presents blogs, for an informative -and fun-deep dive into Hollywood's roots! Grades 9-Adult

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Do you have craft supplies you no longer use? Or are you looking to start a new hobby and looking for supplies? Bring your gently used or like-new craft... more
Do you have craft supplies you no longer use? Or are you looking to start a new hobby and looking for supplies? Bring your gently used or like-new craft supplies to the Makerspace to swap or donate.

New Teen Area Rendering

The library is undergoing a series of improvement projects including creating a dedicated Young Adult area in Youth Services, reorganization of Circulation, and opening of the second floor to the public. In addition, self-service coffee and other vending options will be available this winter.

Help us deliver the technology programs you want and need! Answer our short survey about the technology that you would like to learn about at your library. From email basics to 3D printing and beyond, what do you want to learn about now?

Learn more about volunteering image of young people joining hands

We’re looking for energetic and creative Teens (grades 8-12) to be a part of the future of WPPL! Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) or help with a variety of tasks in the Youth Services department. Applications (PDF) are due by October 11 for the TAB.

100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating high school! Log your reading in Beanstack and each badge that you earn along the way is equal to one entry into a quarterly grand prize raffle for a gift card. Read 100 total books and earn a WPPL coffee tumbler.

WPPL Blogs for Teens

Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more!

New Titles for Teens

New title highlights brought to you by New Book Alerts.

VolunTEENs

WPPL accepts applications for energetic and creative teens to help with a variety of tasks and programs around the Library during two sessions every year: the summer and the academic school year. As space permits, we do accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the school year.

This is a great opportunity for teens in grades 8-12 to give back to their community, get service hours in a fun, relaxed environment, and boost their college applications!

Learn more about volunteering image of young people joining hands

We’re looking for energetic and creative Teens (grades 8-12) to be a part of the future of WPPL! Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) or help with a variety of tasks in the Youth Services department. Applications (PDF) are due by October 11 for the TAB.

Links for Teens

Resources for help with homework, volunteering and more.

Resources for Homework and Lifelong Learning
Call or email with questions. We love answering questions!

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Kids & Parents

kids at storytime

Kids & Parents

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Adults

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3-d printer

Technology & Services

3-d printer

Technology & Services

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Download & Stream

Girl looking at a computer

Download & Stream

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Blogs & Newsletters

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Blogs & Newsletters