by Amy Westmoreland | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
TEEN CRAFT: Art Deco Duct Tape Art
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.
by Amy Westmoreland | April 11, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
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...
by Amy Westmoreland | March 8, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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...
by Amy Westmoreland | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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
by Amy Westmoreland | November 18, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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...
by Amy Westmoreland | November 1, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
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. TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Meet with other teens to discuss the activities that the library has. Wednesday November 3rd from...
by Amy Westmoreland | October 12, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
TEEN ANIME CLUB It's Halloween month so we're doing an Anime Cosplay! Dress up in a cosplay, watch some Anime, and enjoy treats with our Anime Club! Wednesday, October 13th, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged but not required....
by Amy Westmoreland | October 7, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
"Hello, gourd-geous!" First Teen Craft for October will be a Zen Doodle Pumpkin. Make your own Zen design on a foam pumpkin to get you in the Halloween mood. Materials needed: Foam pumpkin Tea light Push pin Sharpie
by Amy Westmoreland | September 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
Make a cool hanging notepad for your locker or room by gathering these materials and following our video instructions. Materials needed: Two ribbons Piece of decorative paper Two popsicle sticks Thread Binder clip Metal folder bracketRoll of paper (we provided you...
by Lauren Abbott | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events |
Our teen Take n’ Go crafts become available for pickup at the Youth Reference Desk starting Thursday September 17th. Teens will make yarn key chains and bracelets, and learn the basics of coding with a fun game.
by Abby Reeser | October 31, 2022 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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! Wednesday, November 2nd, 4:00 pmin the Community Room. For ages 12-18.YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS - NaNoWriMo...
by Abby Reeser | October 16, 2022 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: "Capturing 100 years". Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below. October 17th - December 10th Ages 6+TEEN...
by Abby Reeser | October 1, 2022 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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! Wednesday, October 5th, 4:00 pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. TEEN CRAFT - HARRY POTTER The new...
by Abby Reeser | September 15, 2022 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District's LEGO club! Tuesday, September 27th, 4:00 pmin the Community Room. For ages 6-18. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS...
by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 2 Comments
Have a piece that you'd like to perform for the public? The library is holding a series of recitals this year. Our next open recital will be held Monday, April 17, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. If you would like to participate, please fill out the following form...
by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
Congratulations to the winners of our First Chapter Teen Writing Contest! Our top three submissions were: 1. Ainsley Burns' "A Dreamy Death" 2. Mary Palmer's What's in a Name" 3. Caitlyn Isle's "Haunted Home" Click on the titles above to read. Check them out!
by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm. For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...
by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 2 Comments
The library will be closed Thursday August 18th through Saturday August 27th for infrastructure updates. No items will be due and the book drop will also be closed. A word from the Director: "The Madison Library District is getting upgrades! Our sorting machine has...
by Rebekka Hanson | Jul 24, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
Build a glow-in-the-dark pony bead dreamcatcher! You will need:
- 5 ft plastic string
- 6 red beads
- 12 orange beads
- 24 yellow beads
- 36 green beads
- 24 clear beads
- 48 purple beads
by Amy Westmoreland | April 11, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
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...
by Amy Westmoreland | March 8, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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...
by Amy Westmoreland | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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
by Amy Westmoreland | November 18, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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...
by Amy Westmoreland | November 1, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
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. TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Meet with other teens to discuss the activities that the library has. Wednesday November 3rd from...
by Amy Westmoreland | October 12, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
TEEN ANIME CLUB It's Halloween month so we're doing an Anime Cosplay! Dress up in a cosplay, watch some Anime, and enjoy treats with our Anime Club! Wednesday, October 13th, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged but not required....
by Amy Westmoreland | October 7, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
"Hello, gourd-geous!" First Teen Craft for October will be a Zen Doodle Pumpkin. Make your own Zen design on a foam pumpkin to get you in the Halloween mood. Materials needed: Foam pumpkin Tea light Push pin Sharpie
by Amy Westmoreland | September 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
Make a cool hanging notepad for your locker or room by gathering these materials and following our video instructions. Materials needed: Two ribbons Piece of decorative paper Two popsicle sticks Thread Binder clip Metal folder bracketRoll of paper (we provided you...
by Lauren Abbott | Jul 2, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
Make these incredible dragon eggs! You will need:
- 150-200 thumb tacks
- styrofoam egg
- desired color(s) of fingernail polish
by Amy Westmoreland | April 11, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
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...
by Amy Westmoreland | March 8, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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...
by Amy Westmoreland | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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
by Amy Westmoreland | November 18, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
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...
by Amy Westmoreland | November 1, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
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. TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Meet with other teens to discuss the activities that the library has. Wednesday November 3rd from...
by Amy Westmoreland | October 12, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
TEEN ANIME CLUB It's Halloween month so we're doing an Anime Cosplay! Dress up in a cosplay, watch some Anime, and enjoy treats with our Anime Club! Wednesday, October 13th, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged but not required....
by Amy Westmoreland | October 7, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
"Hello, gourd-geous!" First Teen Craft for October will be a Zen Doodle Pumpkin. Make your own Zen design on a foam pumpkin to get you in the Halloween mood. Materials needed: Foam pumpkin Tea light Push pin Sharpie
by Amy Westmoreland | September 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
Make a cool hanging notepad for your locker or room by gathering these materials and following our video instructions. Materials needed: Two ribbons Piece of decorative paper Two popsicle sticks Thread Binder clip Metal folder bracketRoll of paper (we provided you...
by Patty Abel | Mar 22, 2019 | Teen Zone |
We have LOTS of fun things planned for the teens in April! Here’s a breakdown of all the great things you’ll want to do:
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday, April 1 at 4:00 to 4:45 pm
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, April 4 at 4:00 pm – Come learn how to do Book Art!
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS: Monday April 8 at 4:00 pm – “Creating characters your readers will adore and despise”
TEEN PARTY: April 12 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm National Library Week Teen Party- “Libraries are EGGs-traordinaryl!” 
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday, April 15 at 4:00 to 4:45 pm
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, April 18 at 4:00 pm – Come and make a Fairy Lantern Jar.
TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, April 22 at 5:00 – 6:oo pm Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie “Mystery dinner and discussion before going to see the production of Murder on the Orient Express @ Madison High School” *Participants need to sign up on clipboard at the circulation desk & provide own transportation to MHS.*
We hope to see you there!
All teen activities and events are for those ages 12 to 17, All craft supplies are provided. All you need to bring is yourself and maybe a friend!
by Patty Abel | Feb 27, 2019 | Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
We have LOTS of fun things planned for the teens in March! Here’s a breakdown of all the great things you’ll want to do:
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday, March 4 at 3:30 to 4:15 pm
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, March 7 at 4:00 pm – Join us to make some cool LED Cuff Bracelets!
TEEN TECH PARTY: Friday, March 8 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm – “Putting it all together!” 3D Pens! Robot races! Circuits! Snacks and more! Bring a remote control with you to program the robots…
TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, March 11 at 4:00 – “Once upon a time… I found a retold fairy tale.” Find a “retold” fairy tale, read it and the original tale, then join us for all things FANTASY where you can share your fairy tale adventure with everyone else!
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, March 21 at 4:00 pm – Come and learn how to do NOTAN art work.
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS: Monday March 24 at 4:00 pm – “Writing to an Editor’s Specifications”
We hope to see you there!
All teen activities and events are for those ages 12 to 17, All craft supplies are provided. All you need to bring is yourself and maybe a friend!
