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TEEN FEATURED PROGRAMS – Registration required as noted.
After-Hours Murder Mystery – Friday, July 10 from 6:30-8pm
THERE HAS BEEN A MURDER!!! Can you figure out who the culprit is before they strike again? Teens ages 12-18 are invited to take on the persona of murder suspects for this after-hours mystery. All registrants will receive an email with their assigned suspect prior to the start of this program for those ages 12 to18. Registration is required.
Registration is required and opens June 15
After-Hours Among Us – Friday, July 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
There is an impostor among us, and they’re bringing down the ship! Can you sus out who’s sabotaging you and finish your tasks in time? Sleuths ages 12 to18 can join us for this after-hours program where we play a live-action version of the popular mystery game. Registration is required.
July 17 – Registration opens July 1
Brilliant Birds Presented by the National Aviary – Thursday, July 23 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Unlock the hidden world of avian color and adaptation! In this interactive program, students dive into the vibrant lives of birds from ultraviolet vision to feather pigments and discover how these fascinating features help birds thrive. Through hands-on exploration and real-world connections, students aged 12 to 18 learn how color plays a powerful role in survival, communication, and the search for food and mates. Live animals will be present; registration is required.
Registration is required and opens July 15
Star Wars Glow Party – Friday, July 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
May the force be with you! Lightsaber battle with glow sticks, answer trivia, play Jedi vs. Sith, and find out once and for all who has the best Chewbacca impersonation. Costumes encouraged at this after-hours program is for those ages 12 to 18. Registration is required.
Registration is required and opens July 15
Cybersecurity for Kids by Kids – Wednesday, August 5 at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
The North Allegheny Cybersecurity Club will share experiences on internet safety and cyber security for middle school students aged 9 to 14. The workshop will include:
Internet safety, Internet Ethics, Forensics, Operation systems, Presentations from the 2024-25 CyberPatriot National Defense competition NA Team, Hands on experiences
Sessions are identical. Please register for only one.
1 p.m. Session – Registration opens July 15
3 p.m. Session – Registration opens July 15
TEEN ONGOING PROGRAMS – No registration required
Musical Mondays – Monday, July 27 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Swap favorite songs, build playlists, and work on activities focusing on different styles of music!
No registration is required for this program for ages 12 to 18.
July 27: Grand finale! Share a song that’s meaningful to you.
NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB – Second & fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Room 148-2
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 northlandadults@northlandlibrary.org for more information.
Dungeons & Dragons Adventures – Wednesdays, July 15, 22 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Calling all adventurers! Teens ages 13 to 18 can join us for a oneshot Dungeons & Dragons adventure. No experience is necessary!
Registration is required and players must register for each session individually. Players will receive an email with full adventure details no more than two business days after registration. Players MUST reply to this email no later than one week prior to the game or they forfeit their space.
July 15 – Registration opens July 1
July 22 – Registration opens July 1
ARTISTIC AFTERNOONS – First Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
July 9, August 6, September 3, October 1, 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.
FANDOM FUN! – Second Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
July 16, August 13
Teens ages 12-18 can join us for an activity related to one of your favorite fandoms! No registration required.
Fandoms:
July: Survivor
August: Anime
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
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 Second & Fourth Thursdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
September 10 & 24, October 8 & 22, November 12, December 10
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.
