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STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY – 2026 – 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Northland Public Library is looking for a 2026 – 2027 high school or home-schooled junior or senior who resides in the Borough of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park Borough, Marshall Township, Town of McCandless or Ross Township to serve as a Junior Member on the Northland Public Library Board for a one-year term.

Application is available HERE and due by June 30, 2026.

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 to 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.


TEEN ONGOING PROGRAMS – No registration required

NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB – Second & fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Room 148-2
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 northlandadults@northlandlibrary.org for more information.

ARTISTIC AFTERNOONS – First Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
June 4, 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
May 14, June 11, 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:
May: Fandom Showdown
June: Plants vs. Zombies
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  
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 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.

Library Hours

Regular Hours 

  • Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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412-366-8100

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