Teen Activities June 2023

by Mary Kirkpatrick | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Activities June 2023

TEEN ACTION COUNCIL

Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library!

June 7, 2023 at 4 P.M. in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

TEEN SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY

Trivia, team games, hot dogs, and popsicles – what more could you ask for? Come celebrate the start of Summer Reading at the Library!

Friday June 9, 2023 at 7 P.M. In the Community Room and outside on the grass if weather permits.

For ages 12-18.

CHESS AND GAME CLUB

Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.

Mondays, June 12 & 26 from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room.

For ages 9-18.

YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS

Would you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends? Join the Young League of Writers! Author Sian Ann Bessey will be teaching us how to write collaboratively!

Then, give it a try and perhaps you will become WFF’s… writing friends forever! Write a story with a partner about this year’s Summer Reading theme, “All Together Now,” for a chance to win awesome prizes.

Wednesday, June 14 at 4 P.M. in the Community Room

For ages 12-18.

Contest Rules

TEEN CRAFTS

We’ve got crafts for teens at the Library! Join us Thursdays this month for tie dye hats, Morse Code Bracelets, and Friendship Cans!

Thursdays, June 15, 22, and 29 at 4:30 P.M.
in the Community Room.

TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Calling all teen adventurers! Join our party and learn to play Dungeons & Dragons! Please join the Library Teen Discord; more information is posted there about how to prepare beforehand. You can also find details in the Teen Zone.

Fridays, June 16 & 30 from 3:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room

For Ages 12-18

LEGO CLUB

Join kids, tweens, and other teens for Summer STEM! We will be working together to recreate Rexburg out of LEGOS!

Tuesday, June 27 at 2 P.M.

in the Community Room.

For ages 6-18.

ANIME CLUB

Teens gather together to watch anime favorites, chat about manga, and play games! We will be watching “SK8 the Infinity” and making Asian shaved ice.

Wednesday, June 2 at 4:30 P.M.

in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS

Enjoy free movies for the whole family at the Library!

June 14: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG)

June 21: My Neighbor Totoro (G)

June 28: Wreck-It Ralph (PG)

Wednesdays at 1 P.M.
in the Community Room

JUNETEENTH CLOSURE

The Library will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

DISCORD SERVER

Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.

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APRIL Teen Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

APRIL Teen Activities

TEEN ANIME CLUB

Come and watch Ouran High School Host Club. There will also be a fun TEA PARTY!

Wednesday April 13th. 4:30pm, Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS

How can you incorporate HUMOR and COMEDY into your writing? Discuss with others at the next Young League of Writers.

Wednesday April 20th. 4-5:30pm, Activity Room.

For ages 12-18.

TEEN CRAFT – SPRAY PAINT TSHIRTS

In person craft. Thursday April 21st. 4:30-5:30 pm, Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Brave the quest and join other teens on epic adventures! Friday April 22nd, 3:30-5:30pm. Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

A NIGHT WITH THE USO

During World War II, the USO would perform for troops to lift morale and offer a reprieve from the war.

Join us for a throwback night to the 1940’s with entertainment like the USO would offer.

Friday April 22nd, 7-8:30pm. Legacy Flight Museum.
400 Airport Way in Rexburg.

REXBURG YOUTH CHESS TOURNAMENT

Monday, April 25th. 4:30-6:30pm, Community Room.

Join us Monday April 25th for a Chess Tournament! There will be prizes, snacks, and FUN!

DISCORD SERVER

Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.

Right now, there is a special PERCY JACKSON Server going on – be sorted into your God or Goddess Cabin, daily art prompts, weekly group games, and more!

SHELF SURFERS: BOOK HANGOUT FOR TEENS

It is the month of April which means: THE END OF THE IDAHO TEEN READING CHALLENGE! Come to talk about what books you read and how you liked reading different types of books.

Wednesday April 27th, 4:30pm. Community Room.

REGENCY TEA PARTY

Saturday April 30th. 9am & 11am.

This is a ticketed event. Join authors Sarah M. Eden, Joanna Barker, Sian Ann Bessey, and Esther Hatch for a Regency Tea Party. The event will include a Q&A session, behind-the-scenes insights, giveaways, and more! Each attendee will be treated to baked goods, SWAG, and a one-of-a-kind experience with some of their favorite authors. Dress up in period costume if you’d like.

Masks are required for this event.

Win a FREE ticket through our raffle giveaway!

· Attend adult or teen events. Each attended event will earn you one raffle ticket.
· Like our Instagram and/or Facebook accounts and comment on our Regency Tea post.
· EXTRA ENTRY: Share your favorite BookFace from the MLD FB or IG account. If you are set to private, please provide a screenshot of your share.

FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK:

Come into the library and check out items to earn an EXTRA raffle ticket! From Wednesday April 6th to Wednesday April 13th.

GAME & CHESS CLUB

Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room.

For ages 9-18.

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS

Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 4pm.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

April 19th: The Secret Garden (1949)

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TEEN CRAFT: Art Deco Duct Tape Art

by Amy Westmoreland | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

TEEN CRAFT: Art Deco Duct Tape Art

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Art Deco is a term used for a specific style of design that was popular in the 1920’s. Create your own work of art using Art Deco as inspiration.

Materials needed:

Mat board
Template
Two tones of duct tape (to create contrast)
Clear tape (to tape on template)
Exacto knife
Tweezers

Teen Crafts are now being held IN-PERSON, every first and third Thursday of the month at 4:30pm in the Community Room. There may be some craft kits at the Front Circulation Desk, but not guaranteed.

Watch the video instructions

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TEEN CRAFTS: Winnie-the-Pooh Weaving

by Amy Westmoreland | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, On the Same Page, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

TEEN CRAFTS: Winnie-the-Pooh Weaving

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Learn how to weave a Winnie-the-Pooh for our On the Same Page event!

Materials needed:

Frame
15 thumbtacks
White yarn
Blue yarn
Yellow yarn
Template to refer to
From home: scissors, sharpie, hammer, and tape

Watch the video instructions

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TEEN CRAFT: Tea Stain Art

by Amy Westmoreland | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

TEEN CRAFT: Tea Stain Art

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Use your imagination to make art with tea stains.

Materials needed:

Watercolor paper
Two black tea bags
Heated water (to steep the tea bags)
Piece of cardboard (to prevent bleeding and staining under the paper)
Spoon or brush

Watch the video instructions

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

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Teen Craft: Push Pin Word Art

by Amy Westmoreland | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Craft: Push Pin Word Art

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Make some fun word art! This could be your name, an activity you love, a favorite book, a place you love to visit… you decide! Just be sure it will fit before you begin.

Materials needed:

Mat board (or other material sturdy enough)
Thumbtacks
Pencil
Hot glue
Optional: duct tape for the border (the kit includes pre-taped mats)

Watch the video instructions

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

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