Featured Activities
Monday Night Writes
Drop by the Teen Space on the first floor for some dedicated writing workshop time and connect with other writers. Bring what you’re working on; we’ll have prompts and snacks available, too! This program is led by teens, for those in grades 6-12, and will to take place from 4:30-5:30 PM on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. No registration required.
September 8 & 22
Play with Your Food
Tuesday, September 16 @ 4:30 PM – Taco Engineering
Do your tacos always fall apart? Stop by to learn how to improve their structural integrity without compromising taste.
Geared toward grades 6-12. The lower level of the library is accessible by elevator, and restrooms are available.
Older or younger? Email teens@fdlpl.org and we’ll send you the instructions to try at home or with friends! All materials provided. Let us know about any food allergies!
Ready, Set, Roleplay!
Meet us in the Teen Space on the first floor for a tabletop roleplaying adventure! Bring your own character, choose one of ours, or email teens@fdlpl.org for help building one. If you have a set of dice, bring those too! All experience levels are welcome; geared toward teens in grades 6-12.
First Thursday of every month
Thursday, October 2 @ 4:30 PM
Thursday, November 6 @ 4:30 PM
Browser’s Cache
Not sure what to read next? Register each month to receive a new “cache” with this subscription-style program for teens.
Browser’s Cache contains a library book to check out, read, and return, plus a snack, an activity, some swag, and a list of more book recommendations for you to keep. To give us time to make you a custom cache, the earliest they will be available for pickup is the Monday after registration closes.
Monday, October 13 – Sunday, October 19: Fill out the form to register! Indicate your preferences, and we’ll hook you up with a cache curated just for you. When your cache is ready, you will receive a notification that your hold is available.
October’s theme will be: The Fickle Finger of Fate
November’s theme will be: Road Trips
December’s theme will be: Tasty Treats
Anime Afternoon:
Teen Anime Club
Calling all anime enthusiasts! Join us the first Tuesday of each month in the Discovery Room to watch a couple episodes of an anime we choose (and eat snacks). Cosplay is always welcome!
Join us!
Tuesday, October 7 at 4:30 PM
Tuesday, November 4 at 4:30 PM
Tuesday, December 2 at 4:30 PM
Gaming Meetups
Come hang out with other gamers in the Discovery Room on the lower level of the library! Snacks provided. Geared toward grades 6-11.
Join us!
Wednesday, September 17 @ 4:30 PM – Roblox Meetup
Bring your own device and come to the Discovery Room to meet up with other Roblox enthusiasts.
Wednesday, October 15 @ 4:30 PM – Nintendo Switch Game and Hang
Join us for a family-friendly hangout where we play Nintendo Switch games in the Discovery Room! Rotate through 4-player tournaments of Super Smash Bros & Mario Kart and cheer on your friends. We will have consoles and games to play, but feel free to bring your own!
Wednesday, November 19 @ 4:30 PM – Roblox Meetup
Bring your own device and come to the Discovery Room to meet up with other Roblox enthusiasts.