Young Adult Programs
Most programs are for Grades 6 and up only . Register at the Youth Services Desk unless noted otherwise . Check the Teen Facebook page and Teen Pages on our website @ ptlibrary . org for updates .
Tournaments
Super Smash Bros Wii U Tournament
Second and Fourth Fridays of the Month , 3:30 to 4:30 p . m .
As part of Gamers Unite , we host two Smash Bros . Tournaments a month ! The fourth Friday is an ALL AGES tournament , so bring your younger siblings !
Programs
Art Programs
Valentine ’ s Day Cupcake Cake Boss
Tuesday , Feb . 14 3 to 5 p . m .
Back by popular demand ! Display your best cupcake decorating skills as we decorate cupcakes . Staff will vote on the most creative cupcake and winners will receive a prize .
Blind Date with a Book
Check out our special display in the Teen Room during February . Just like going on a blind date , take a book home without knowing what the title is . Each book has a brief description and is labeled with the genre . Enjoy the discovery !
30 Day Photography Challenge
In honor of Teen Tech Week in March , we are challenging teens to practice their digital photography skills with a 30 day challenge . Each day a new challenge will be posted on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram by following @ PTPL Teens .
Sculpey Clay
Ages : 6 ½ to 13 4 weeks , Mar . 7 through 28 Tuesdays , 4 to 5:30 p . m . Limit : 15 children Cost : $ 20 plus supplies
Students will learn basic techniques with sculpey clay . Register at the Circulation Desk . Please see supply list when registering .
Email or bring in your photos at the end of the month for a chance to win a prize basket . The challenge will run from Mar . 1 through 30 . Registration is required . Email spauley @ ptlibrary . org to join the email list .
On-Going Programs
Dungeons and Dragons
Sundays , 1 to 3 p . m .
This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens .
Teen Lego Building
Mondays , 3 to 5 p . m .
Stop by and create something AWESOME out of the library ’ s Lego pieces !
Teen Crafternoons
Tuesdays , 3 to 5 p . m .
Join us for a special craft in the Teen Room .
Teen Corn Hole
Wednesdays , 3 to 5 p . m .
Test your tossing skills with a game of Corn Hole .
Trading Card Club
Thursdays , 3 to 5 p . m .
Join us for casual trading card games with Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh .
Gamers Unite
Fridays , 3 to 4:45 p . m . Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video or board games .
Pencil / Charcoal Drawing
Ages : 6 ½ to 13 4 weeks , Apr . 4 through 25 Tuesdays , 4 to 5:30 p . m . Limit : 15 children Cost : $ 20 plus supplies
Students will learn basic drawing techniques with pencils and charcoal . Register at the Circulation Desk . Please see supply list when registering .
Teen Afternoon Movie
Must be in 6th grade or up to attend . First Friday of the Month , 3 to 5 p . m .
Join us for great popular movies ! Check the Teen Room and Teen Facebook page for the latest updates . Some movies may be rated PG-13 .
Culinary Creations
First Saturday of the Month , 1 to 2 p . m .
All teens who love to cook and / or EAT join us monthly to create a yummy recipe ! All materials will be provided for you .
Youth Advisory Council
First Saturday of the Month , 11 a . m . to Noon
WE NEED NEW MEMBERS ! Looking for volunteer hours or leadership opportunities ? Come to the monthly meetings of the library ’ s Youth Advisory Council , and help your library to serve you better ! Email Shannon Pauley , Youth Services Librarian , for details at spauley @ ptlibrary . org
InstaBookClub
Follow PTPLTeens on SnapChat , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter or Pinterest ! Log in throughout the month on any or all of our Social Media Networks to discuss our book of the month ! Check the book out from the library . Feb .: Going Home by A . American Mar .: The Eye of Minds by James Dashner eters Township
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