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Teenspace

Programs & Events for Teens
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Family LEGO® Night
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Gather the family and enjoy building LEGO® together. Borrow our bricks or bring your own project. Join the community as we share ideas and build LEGO®... more
Gather the family and enjoy building LEGO® together. Borrow our bricks or bring your own project. Join the community as we share ideas and build LEGO® creations together!
Cancelled
Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
These session as for Teen Volunteers to plan and prepare for a large program for younger kids. Grades 8-12
Nostalgic Showcase Presents - The History of Fleischer Studios through Harvey Comics
Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Learn the history behind one of America's greatest animation studios, Fleischer Studios, from its roots to the downfall, to the rise of Harvey... more
Learn the history behind one of America's greatest animation studios, Fleischer Studios, from its roots to the downfall, to the rise of Harvey Comics. Grades 8-Adult
Learn to Solder
Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Learn the basics of soldering. We'll cover safety and equipment basics, as well as work on a hands-on project. Ages 11 to adult welcome with a signed... more
Learn the basics of soldering. We'll cover safety and equipment basics, as well as work on a hands-on project. Ages 11 to adult welcome with a signed Makerspace agreement form on file.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 2026 at 9:00am
Adult Creative Writing Group - Every Color in the Crayon Box Edition
Wed, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about... more
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about breaking away and trying something new!
Meet Your Makerspace!
Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace
What is the Makerspace? What can you make? Come and learn all about the equipment available and what is required to use it!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 9:00am
Community Doodle Day Crafts
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Services
It's National Doodle Day! Visit the Youth Services department for various doodle-themed craft tables and contribute to our community Doodle Board. While... more
It's National Doodle Day! Visit the Youth Services department for various doodle-themed craft tables and contribute to our community Doodle Board. While supplies last. All ages.
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We’re looking for energetic and creative Teens in grades 8-12 to be a part of the future of WPPL! Join the Teen Advisory Board or help with a variety of tasks in the Youth Services department. Apply online throughout the school year (2026-2027).

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Stop by WPPL's Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG), located in the lobby, to take a piece of art that inspires you, leave a piece of art that you have created or both! Follow #FLAGatWPPL on social media, too!

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Fiero Code high school students on laptop

Check out Fiero Code—a self-paced learn-to-code software program. With fun and engaging tutorials and projects, kids ages 8-18 learn coding languages—like HTML, Python and JavaScript―that they can use to build their own websites, video games, apps and more. Learn how to get started!

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100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating high school! Log your reading in Beanstack and each badge that you earn equals 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
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Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more!

New Titles for Teens
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New title highlights brought to you by New Book Alerts.

VolunTEENs

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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!

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Learn more about volunteering image of young people joining hands

We’re looking for energetic and creative Teens in grades 8-12 to be a part of the future of WPPL! Join the Teen Advisory Board or help with a variety of tasks in the Youth Services department. Apply online throughout the school year (2026-2027).

Links for Teens
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Resources for help with homework, volunteering and more.

Resources for Homework and Lifelong Learning
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