Teens

Teen Advisory Board

Join Northland Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board! Teens ages 14 to 18 who are Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members will work together to create, plan, and implement a large program during the children’s summer reading program. They will also evaluate and offer feedback on existing library services.

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Featured Programs

AFTER-HOURS WEREWOLF

Friday, November 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

AWWWOOOOOO! The werewolves are attacking the village! Can you figure out who they are and make it through the night alive? For teens ages 12-18 only.

Registration is required and opens on October 15.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING – All Ages
Thursday, December 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Get into the holiday spirit with a sweet night of family fun at the library! Join us to decorate your very own gingerbread house while enjoying holiday music, cookies, and hot chocolate. Each registered participant will receive their own individual gingerbread house to decorate and take home, and we’ll provide all the decorating supplies, just bring your creativity!

Cost: $5 per person. Registration begins November 15. Registration and payment must be completed in person at the Ask a Librarian Desk on the second floor.

Everyone attending must register and pay the $5 fee to receive a gingerbread house. This is not a drop off event, all children must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the program.

All ages are welcome, come create something sweet and celebrate the holiday season with us!

COIN COLLECTING FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Tuesday, December 29th from 6 to 7:45 p.m.

Curious about coins? Members of the North Hills Coin Club will provide students from kindergarten through 12th grade with the knowledge and tools needed to get started in this fascinating hobby.

If you have attended previous programs, please bring your coin folders with you!

Registration – opens December 1

TEEN AFTER-HOURS COZY MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, January 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Put on your comfiest pajamas and bring a blanket, because this movie night is all about being cozy! We’ll watch a feel-good movie, eat some snacks, and have an assortment of simple activities. For ages 12 to 18.

Registration is required for this after-hours program.

Registration – opens on January 1

ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY
Friday, February 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Ew, gross, ROMANCE!! Celebrate everything EXCEPT romantic love at our Anti-Valentine’s Day Party! Make friendship cards for your best buddies, eat smelly snacks to make your breath stink, and see if we can sink the Good Ship Romance. For ages 12 to 18.

Registration is required for this after-hours program.

Registration – opens January 15

MARCH MADNESS TOURNAMENT
Friday, March 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Who’s ready to game on? Join us for library-friendly versions of your favorite sports and see who will win the title of March Madness Champion! Make sure to wear comfy clothes and tennis shoes, because we WILL be playing SPORTS! For ages 12 to 18.

Registration is required for this after-hours program.

Registration – opens on February 15

MINUTE TO WIN IT CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday, April 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Happy April Fools Day!! Play some silly minute-to-win-it games to celebrate the silliest holiday. For ages 12 to 18.

Registration is required for this after-hours program.

Registration – opens on March 15

HOMESCHOOL FIRE SAFETY
April 23, 2027 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Jeff Wissner, the McCandless Fire Marshal, will present a fire safety program for homeschool students and their families. Because this program is being presented at an off-site location, everyone attending is expected to register.

Registration

Please note this program will be held at the McCandless Township Municipal Building at 9955 Grubbs Road, 15237.

MAY FLOWERS PAINT NIGHT
Friday, May 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

April showers bring May flowers! Paint a flower pot and bring home a flower grow kit to plant in it. We’ll also have canvases to paint and snacks will be provided. For ages 12 to 18.

Registration is required for this after-hours program.

Registration – opens on April 15

Ongoing Programs

VIDEO GAME CLUB

Every Monday (January through May) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Conference Room 218
January 4, 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24

Your island adventure awaits! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in and game with us on the Nintendo Switch.

– The first Monday of the month we’ll play Animal Crossing.
– The second Monday of the month we’ll play Tomodachi Life.
– The third Monday of the month we’ll play Nintendo Switch Sports.
– The fourth Monday of the month is a wildcard! We’ll either repeat one of the other three games, or try something new!

You do not need to bring your own Switch, but feel free to do so for Tomodachi Life and Animal Crossing to show off your own islands!

Registration is not required. For ages 12 to 18 only.

If no more than one participant is in the room at 15 minutes past the program’s start time, the program will be cancelled.

NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB

Second & fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Room 148-2
November 10, 24; December 8, 22

Meaningful opportunities for life-long learning, social connections, and community inclusion for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Books are provided. Readers of any level are welcome to join us to read aloud and discuss the stories! Email northlandadults@northlandlibrary.org for more information.

ARTISTIC AFTERNOONS

First Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Room 148-2
November 5, December 3

Teens ages 12 to 18 can join us for an hour of artistic expression and crafting! No registration required.

If no more than one participant is in the room at 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be cancelled.

TEEN GAME ROOM

Third Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Room 148-2
November 19, December 17

Teens age 12 to 18 can join us for an hour of gaming! No registration is required.

If no more than one participant is in the room at 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be cancelled.

TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Select Second & Fourth Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Room 148-2
November 12, December 10, January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25, March 11 & 25, April 8 & 22, May 13 & 27

Teens ages 12 to 18 can join us for an hour of D&D adventuring! No experience necessary! We have everything you need to get started playing.

No registration is required. For ages 12 to 18 only.

If only one participant is in the room at 15 minutes past the program’s start time, the program will be cancelled.

TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – FALL 2027