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TEEN LIBRARY DISCORD
Want to hang out with your peers in a safe, online space? Our librarian-moderated Discord server is the place for you! We have spaces for you to chat with friends, participate in pop-up game nights, share your artwork and writing, and play Dungeons & Dragons! The full calendar of events is in the server, but most game nights occur on Friday evenings.
Teens ages 13-18 can join the server by filling out the form HERE.
Please contact teen librarian Raeann at macneilr@northlandlibrary.org if you have questions!
The Teen Library Discord Server is brought to you by these participating libraries: Brentwood, Bridgeville, Cooper-Siegel, Northern Tier, Northland, and Robinson.
TEEN FEATURED PROGRAMS – Registration required as noted.
HOME SCHOOL MEETUP – FIRE SAFETY
March 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Jeff Weisner, fire chief of the Town of McCandless, will present fire safety and prevention for homeschool children (Kindergarten and up) and their families.
This session of Homeschool Meet-up will take place at the Town of McCandless Town Hall.
Registration is required – Please register each person attending separately as space is limited. Please plan on staying with your child.
TEEN ONGOING PROGRAMS – No registration required
TEEN WRITING GROUP – First Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 108
March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2
Are you a Teen (age 13 to 18) who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests? Whether you are already deep into an ongoing writing project or unsure where to start, join us once a month for writing games, group writing exercises, and interesting prompts. Bring your notebook or laptop; there will be plenty on unstructured time to start a new project or continue working on an old one. A librarian-moderated Discord server is also available for you to share your work. Light snacks will be provided.
Registration is not required.
If no more than one participant is in the room at 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be cancelled.
NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB – Second & fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Room 148-2
February 24; March 10, 24; April 14, 28; May 12, 26; June 9, 23; July 14, 18; August 11, 25; September 8, 22; October 13, 27; 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 akenheadl3@northlandlibrary.org for more information.
TEEN TIME – First Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
March 5 (LAST SESSION of this program)
Teens age 12 to 18 can join us for a mystery activity! 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.
FANDOM FUN! – Second Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 16, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10
Teens ages 12-18 can join us for an activity related to one of your favorite fandoms! No registration required.
Fandoms:
March: Anime
April: Wicked
May: Fandom Showdown
June: Plants vs. Zombies
July: Survivor
August: Anime
September: Love Your Library
October: Vampires
November: Nintendo
December: Hunger Games
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. in Room 148-2
February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 23, August 20, September 17, October 15, 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 Fourth Thursdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
February 26, March 26, April 23, September 24, October 22
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.
If no more than one participant is in the room at 15 minutes past the program start time, the program will be cancelled.
