Teens
Upcoming Teen Programs
Teens age 12-18 are invited to join us for fun, free programs!
OCTOBER (HallowTEEN)
Teen BOO! Bags
Grab a Teen BOO! Bag to get yourself in the Halloween Spirit! Each bag contains 2 creepy YA books, a craft, some treats, and a link to a digital haunted house escape room.
Available NOW for pick-up at the Check-Out Desk, while supplies last! Must have a current library card.
Teen Drop-In: Haunted Library Digital Escape Room
Do you have what it takes to survive a night in a haunted library? Try your hand at a digital escape room to find out and get entered to win a Halloween prize pack!
Enter here if you dare! Contest closes on Friday, October 26th at 5 p.m.
Teen Drop-In: Haunted Candy Houses
Move over gingerbread – candy houses are getting a makeover! Come and create your own spooky structure made out of sweet treats.
Join us near the Young Adult collection (2nd floor) on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30-7 p.m.
Teen Makerspace Drop-In: Pet Ghosts
Ever wanted to live in a haunted house? Now is your chance! Make your own pet ghost to turn any home into a haunted house! Tell your friends! All supplies are first-come-first-served.
Join us in the Makerspace (2nd floor) on Thursday, October 15th from 5:30-7 p.m.
Teen Drop-In: Underground Orillia Screening
Ever wondered what lies below Orillia? Come and find out at a special screening of D.F.F. Production’s documentary Underground Orillia followed by some local spooky stories and terrifying treats.
Join us in the Family Dept. Program Room on Thursday, October 22nd from 5-7:30 p.m.
Teen Drop-In: Pumpkin Decorating
Get your porch ready for Halloween! Decorate a pumpkin using paints and other craft supplies! Vote on each others’ pumpkins for the chance to win a Halloween prize pack!
Join us near the Young Adult collection (2nd floor) on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30-7 p.m.
NOVEMBER
Teen Drop-In: Board Game Café
Drop-in for an afterschool hangout with snacks, drinks, and games! Bring your friends to play old favourites, or learn a new game!
Join us in the Family Dept. Program Room on Wednesday, November 25th from 3-5 p.m.
Teen Makerspace Drop-In: Pony Bead Tapestries
Want to upgrade your room décor? Learn how to turn your pixel-art designs into custom, handmade wall hangings. All supplies are first-come-first-served.
Join us in the Makerspace (2nd floor) on Thursday, November 19th from 5:30-7 p.m.
Volunteering at the Library
Want to learn more about volunteering at the library? Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page for more info.
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