November 2025 Teen Programs
Chess and Game Club
Tweens and teens ages 9-18, join us every Monday at 4:30 PM to learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, come challenge yourself and have fun. All game supplies provided.
Don’t miss the Open Chess Tournament on November 17—Test your skills against players in your own level category for sweet prizes! This tournament will be monitored by our own chess and game master, Nick Allison. Spectators are welcome, so bring your family and friends! Please enter through the Community Room Door.
Teen Action Council
The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the Community Room at 4 PM!
Teen Crafts
Calling all teens ages 12-18! Join us for a fun crafting session on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 4 PM where you’ll learn to crochet adorable jellyfish. Whether you’re a beginner or have some crochet experience, we’ll guide you through each step to create your own colorful jellyfish to take home. All supplies provided. Come hang out, learn a new skill, and get creative with us!
Dungeons & Dragons
Embark on an epic adventure! In this classic role-playing game, you’ll create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to the world of D&D, all are welcome. Experienced players may bring their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook. Join us on Fridays, November 7 & 21 at 3:30 PM for an afternoon of imagination, strategy, and fun!
Young League of Writers
Calling all teen writers ages 12-18! Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 PM to share your work, discuss what makes great writing, and sharpen your skills. In the first half, we’ll share our writing using a red, yellow, or green light feedback system. Please, submit your work in advance as a Google Doc or PDF to programs@madisonlib.org or bring a typed, printed copy. In the second half, we’ll have dedicated silent writing time where you can focus on your own projects and ideas. Whether you want to share your writing with peers or make new friends, this is the place for you! For more information and to sign up for notifications, visit the Madison Library Teen Zone
AsiaPop!
Love boba? If you haven’t experienced the popping sensation of fruit juice spheres in your drink, you’re in for a treat! Join AsiaPop! Club on Thursday, November 13 from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Community Room to learn how to make your own boba or “bubble” drinks!
AsiaPop! Club is your passport to exploring Asian cultures! We watch movies and shows, make crafts, try delicious recipes, and learn traditions from across Asia—all while having fun and making friends. Perfect for teens ages 12-18.
Family Friendly Films
Join us on Friday, November 14 at 3:30 PM in the Community Room for a big-screen showing of The Bad Guys 2 (PG)! Our favorite reformed criminal crew is back for more action-packed adventures as they navigate new challenges and prove that even bad guys can become heroes.
All ages welcome! Parents should prescreen the film for their little cinephiles, and kids under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
Cook with a Book
Teens ages 12-18, join us for a delicious literary adventure! On Thursday, November 20 at 4 PM we’re baking a recipe inspired by The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. We’ll be making mini pork pies—perfect for a hobbit’s journey (or just a tasty snack)! Learn new cooking skills, enjoy great food, and connect books with culinary creativity. All supplies provided. Come hungry and ready to cook!
Idaho Teen Reading Challenge
Calling all teen readers! The Idaho Teen Reading Challenge is here! This statewide reading challenge from the ICfL invites you to explore 8 books across 10 different categories.
How to Join: Sign up at our Children’s Reference desk, Madison Jr. High Library, Madison High School Library, or online with the Beanstack app.
Track & Earn: Track your progress on Beanstack or pick up paper tracking sheets at any of our libraries. Collect a prize after each book you read at the Children’s Reference desk or during visiting librarian days at school. Complete the challenge and you’ll be entered to win a $30 gift card (drawing on May 1)!
BONUS: Digital Badge Art Contest! Design a digital badge for one of the reading categories and submit it to programs@madisonlib.org by October 31. Winners receive a $25 credit from IDEAL – Idaho’s 529 College Savings Program, and your design will be shared with libraries statewide!
Ready to read? Sign up today and check out the 10 categories on the Teen Zone!
Armchair Traveler Challenge: Apprentice Artist
Reading can inspire creativity and we are painting a masterpiece! Take an epic journey with us this year as we explore the world of art, from color and style to history and industry. Armchair travelers will read books to create a portfolio of canvases that earn them opportunities to enter the final drawing for our grand prizes. Any reader who joins us for even a portion of the trip will receive small prizes along the way. Ages 15 and up will join the adult challenge, while 14 years and younger will be enrolled in the Junior Apprentice challenge. Sign up today at the Library Circulation Desk! See more details here.
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