Upcoming Teen Anime Club

Upcoming Teen Anime Club

by | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Zone

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 14, 2020 | 0 comments

Teens ages 12-18 gather together to watch anime favorites, chat about manga, play Japanese card games, sketch your own manga portraits (markers and paper provided), and munch on yummy snacks!

No need to apply -- just show up at one of the meetings!

This month on October 19th at 4:30 PM, we will watch Avatar, the Last Airbender: Book 3 where Aang and his friends visit the Fire Kingdom.

Request a Zoom invite

October Programs for Teens

by | September 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 4:00 PM Ages 13-18 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, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...

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September 2026 Programs for Teens

by | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

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August 2026 Events

by | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

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July 2026 Events for Teens

by | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

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June 2026 Events for Teens

by | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Flood 50 We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...

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May 2026 Events

by | April 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

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Teen Programs April 2026

by | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Chess...

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Teen Activities March 2026

by | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

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Teen Activities February 2026

by | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! Join us on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4:00-5:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a chess master or have never moved a pawn, we'll have chess sets ready for...

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January 2026 Programs for Teens

by | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

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COVID-19 UPDATE – Curbside Delivery Until Further Notice

COVID-19 UPDATE – Curbside Delivery Until Further Notice

by | Oct 9, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

Teen Zone

by Rebekka Hanson | Oct 9, 2020 | 0 comments

*ANNOUNCEMENT*

our services will be temporarily limited to curbside only

Starting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

As previously announced, with the change of assessed risk level from Moderate to High as set forth by the Eastern Idaho Public Health Department, our services will be temporarily limited. This change is to protect the health of our employees and patrons and to do our part to slow the spread of Covid-19 in our community. Services will be available for 6 hours each weekday, Monday through Friday.  We hope to return to regular services as soon as possible.

Hours of operation​:​

  • Monday & Tuesday: 9 am - 3 pm
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 1 pm - 7 pm
  • Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
  • Closed Saturday

To use our curbside service, patrons may place up to 15 items on hold using our online catalog, or by speaking with a librarian by telephone during the previously listed hours. Please allow 48 hours for us to get your items ready. The automated system will alert you via phone or email when your items are ready for pickup.

When you come to the library, please use the one-way entrance on the west side of the building and have your library card or photo ID ready. Further instructions will be posted.

Our Take n’ Go kits for all ages will be available for pick up during our curbside hours.

Registration for new library cards will be available during our curbside hours. Please fill out the online registration form prior to visiting the Library and have your temporary library barcode, photo ID, and proof of address ready.  

CLIck here for full instructions to get a library card

 Thank you for your understanding and support.

The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.

Albert Einstein

Instructions for Curbside

Please use the one way entrance on the West side of the building, which is accessible from 1st North.

  1. Have library card or photo ID ready.
  2. Fines and fees can be paid by phone ONLY at 208-356-3461
  3. Can place holds on items either online or by talking with a librarian. Please do not leave a message!
  4. Holds will be available 48 hours after you have been notified.
  5. Return Items through book drop. Kits can be returned at the Community Room doors during our curbside hours.
  6. No kits may be checked out at this time.
Stuffed Animal Day

Stuffed Animal Day

by | Oct 6, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

Teen Zone

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 6, 2020 | 0 comments

Bring your teddy bear to the library on October 14th! Anybody who brings in their stuffed animal friend gets a special treat.

November Programs for Adults

by | October 13, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Dungeons & Dragons Tuesdays,  Nov. 3 & 17 5:30 PM Adults 18+ Calling all adventurers! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie with our Dungeons & Dragons program for adults. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a curious first-timer, come...

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October Programs for Adults

by | September 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Crafty Corner Thurs. October 1 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM Adults 18+ Adults 18+ Bring whatever project you're working on and settle in with fellow crafters for an hour of making and chatting. Choose morning or evening: 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM every first Thursday of the month in...

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October Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | September 30, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner | 0 Comments

Story Time, Toddler Time, & Book Babies Monday - Wednesday 9:30 or 10:30 AM Ages 0-5 We have Story Time all month long! This October, we're having fun with the letter O for our older friends and hooting with owls for our littlest ones in the Community Room. Our...

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October Programs for Teens

by | September 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 4:00 PM Ages 13-18 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, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...

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September 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Story Time, Toddler Time, & Book Babies This September, our littlest patrons are exploring the letter "C" and rumbling through the construction zone, with sessions for every age and stage: Storytime & After Dinner Storytime (ages 3–5, with adult) — Tuesdays &...

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September 2026 Programs for Teens

by | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

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September 2026 Programs for Adults

by | August 24, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Midday Meetup Book Club Prefer to talk books over lunch? Our midday book club is Thursday, September 10 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Community Room to discuss Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat. A great option if evenings don't work with your schedule....

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August 2026 Events

by | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

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July 2026 Events for Teens

by | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

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July 2026 Events for Adults

by | June 29, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

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Upcoming Young League of Writers in October

Upcoming Young League of Writers in October

by | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Zone

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 6, 2020 | 0 comments

Would you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends?

Join the Young League of Writers for ages 12-17. We will meet for an hour to share what we've all been working on and talk about what makes writing great.

This month we will perfect our plots with Brandon Sanderson! View his SECOND Youtube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrIogch5DBU. Then join us for a game and to share what you have been writing.

Get a Zoom invitation here.

October Programs for Teens

by | September 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 4:00 PM Ages 13-18 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, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...

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September 2026 Programs for Teens

by | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

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August 2026 Events

by | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

Read More

July 2026 Events for Teens

by | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

Read More

June 2026 Events for Teens

by | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Flood 50 We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...

Read More

May 2026 Events

by | April 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

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Teen Programs April 2026

by | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Chess...

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Teen Activities March 2026

by | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

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Teen Activities February 2026

by | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! Join us on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4:00-5:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a chess master or have never moved a pawn, we'll have chess sets ready for...

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January 2026 Programs for Teens

by | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

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Teen Ghost Paint Rockets

Teen Ghost Paint Rockets

by | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Zone

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 5, 2020 | 0 comments

Launch a ghost paint rocket by following the video below! You will need the following supplies:

  • film canister
  • Alka Seltzer tablets
  • water-based paint like finger paints
Watch the video instructions

October Programs for Teens

by | September 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 4:00 PM Ages 13-18 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, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...

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September 2026 Programs for Teens

by | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

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August 2026 Events

by | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

Read More

July 2026 Events for Teens

by | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

Read More

June 2026 Events for Teens

by | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Flood 50 We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...

Read More

May 2026 Events

by | April 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

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Teen Programs April 2026

by | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Chess...

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Teen Activities March 2026

by | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

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Teen Activities February 2026

by | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! Join us on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4:00-5:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a chess master or have never moved a pawn, we'll have chess sets ready for...

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January 2026 Programs for Teens

by | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

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Upcoming October Teen Crafts: Ghost Rockets and Baby Yoda

Upcoming October Teen Crafts: Ghost Rockets and Baby Yoda

by | Sep 28, 2020 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

Teen Zone

by Lauren Abbott | Sep 28, 2020 | 0 comments

Check out our October teen Take N' Go kits below. Each will be available for pickup at the Youth Reference desk. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel.

Ghost Rockets - available starting October 1

We'll launch Alka-Seltzer rockets specialized to look like ghosts.

 

Baby Yoda craft - available starting October 15

We'll craft a little Baby Yoda.

October Programs for Teens

by | September 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 4:00 PM Ages 13-18 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, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...

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September 2026 Programs for Teens

by | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

Read More

August 2026 Events

by | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

Read More

July 2026 Events for Teens

by | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

Read More

June 2026 Events for Teens

by | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Flood 50 We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...

Read More

May 2026 Events

by | April 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

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Teen Programs April 2026

by | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Chess...

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Teen Activities March 2026

by | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

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Teen Activities February 2026

by | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! Join us on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4:00-5:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a chess master or have never moved a pawn, we'll have chess sets ready for...

Read More

January 2026 Programs for Teens

by | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

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