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.
Monday, May 12
*No meeting Monday, May 26 – the library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day*
June 9 & 23
July 14 & 28
Aug. 11 & 21
Play with Your Food
Tuesday, May 20 @ 4:30 PM – Summer Smoothies
Keep your cool this summer with some tasty, nutritious treats! We’ll explore all kinds of color and flavor combinations. Make your own recipes to re-create at home!
Tuesday, June 17 @ 4:30 PM – Adventurer’s Taste Test Challenge
How sensitive are your taste buds? Can you tell different flavors and brands apart? Square off against other teens in this culinary confrontation!
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.
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, May 15 @ 4:30 PM
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, May 12-18: 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.
May’s theme will be: Isekai – Life in Another World
June’s theme will be: Get Your Head in the Game
July’s theme will be: Retellings
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, May 6 @ 4:30 PM
Tuesday, June 3 @ 4:30 PM
Tuesday, July 1 @ 4:30 PM
Tuesday, Aug. 5 @ 4:30 PM
