Featured Activities
Join the Roblox Meetup: Tuesday, June 24, 1-3 pm
Bring your own device and come to the Discovery Room to meet up with other Roblox enthusiasts. Geared towards tweens and teens in grades 6-12, but younger children are welcome. Snacks provided.
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.
June 9 & 23
July 14 & 28
Aug. 11 & 21
Play with Your Food
Tuesday, July 15 @ 4:30 PM – DIY Ice Cream
Ice cream is delicious, but it’s a little complicated to make at home unless you have a fancy machine – or our tips! We’ll explore alternative ways to make cold, tasty treats.
Tuesday, August 19 @ 4:30 PM – Summer Salsa
Experiment with different salsa ingredients to create your own signature recipe – just in time for “what do I do with all these tomatoes” season!
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.
Join us!
Thursday, June 19 @ 4:30 PM
Thursday, July 17 @ 4:30 PM
Thursday, Aug. 21 @ 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, July 14 – Sunday, July 20: 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.
July’s theme will be: Retellings
August’s theme will be: Fluff
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, July 1 @ 4:30 PM
Tuesday, Aug. 5 @ 4:30 PM
Mischief and Magic
Have you ever wanted to try out Magic the Gathering but don’t know where to start? Join us for this beginner class where we will learn the basics and try out some pre-made decks.
Join us!
Thursday, Aug. 7 @ 4:30 PM