Why should little kids have all the fun? Teens can do fun stuff at library and win prizes too this summer too! Whether you read one book or ten, you’ll earn chances to win. Attend programs at the library in person and you may win extra chances. The library is open all summer and usually has working a/c. We have a place on the first floor by the far windows for teens to hang out. Saturday hours in July & August switch to 10am-2pm only. Respect the space. Respect each other. Respect yourselves.
Why should I read? It is a great escape. It can be funny or sad or exciting. We have books at all levels about so many things. Learn about other people and places. Learn how to be good at something. Reading has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. Reading will help you succeed in life. Get better at it. If you think it’s boring, you have the wrong book. Seriously, give it a try.
(Beanstack will be available June 15)
To get started, download the free Beanstack app to log reading minutes and be entered to win $25 gift cards throughout the summer. (Choose the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Teen Challenge.) Audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines, reading to your little cousin, required reading for school…it all counts. You can also submit reviews and see what other teens are reading on Beanstack.
Next, check out our teen events by clicking on the maroon event tab above and filtering the audience for “teens”. Find the day, time, and description of all our events. Don’t be bored. Try something new. Grab a friend or come alone. Mystery & Escape Room programs require registration! Email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org with questions. Sign up by email to Jeanne or through the event listing on our website calendar.
RECURRING SUMMER EVENTS FOR TEENS:
Make-It-Mondays: 1-4pm, a different creative project each week.
6/17-yarn painting, 6/18-rainbow butterfly wall decor, 7/1-fish watercolors, 7/8 collage boxes, 7/15-Frida Kahlo paintings, 7/22 Tissue art, 7/29 Olympic Art, 8/5 Backpack keychains
Tuesday Pokemon Trading & Tournaments: 4pm each week. Experience is not required to get started.
Wednesday Indoor Recess: 2pm Teens (4pm Kids), Competitions, Backyard games, 4-square, etc.
Morning Mind Games: Alternating Tuesdays at 11am, tinker with the library’s STEM stuff, play games, fiddle with chain reactions, do puzzles. This is not a STEM class.
Mystery Fridays: 1pm in our community room, registration is required for these alternating mystery games and escape rooms.
6/28-Werewolf Escape, 7/12 Nancy Drew Mystery at Magnolia Gardens, 7/26 80’s Escape Room, 8/9 Unsolved Case of Honey the Bunny
Friday Afternoon Gaming: 3-5pm every Friday in the teen area, play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with up to 8 players or check out the newest titles for our Playstation 5.
Novel Knockout Smash Brothers Tournaments: 12-4pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month, ages 13+ only
Comic Fest Art Studio: Every Saturday in July, Supplies will be out upstairs for teens who want to work on submissions for our art contest.
Comic Fest Volunteer Team: 11am, Wednesdays, July 10th & 24th, help us create and prepare our space for Comic Fest. Email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org to sign up.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Bridgeport Family Game Night: 6:30pm on Friday, June 14th at Bridgeport Borough Hall
Make Music Day: June 21st (noon drum workshop at the library followed by various live performances, other performances around town)
Drum Workshop, loops: 1pm on Tuesday, July 16th, professional musician Tony Flagiello will bring a selection of drums and other equipment for teens to try out
Bollywood Dance lesson: Monday, July 22nd, ages 7-17
Henna Workshop: 2:30pm, Monday, July 22nd, ages 7-17
COMIC FEST: 10-3, Saturday, August 3rd, cosplay, trivia, art games, artist alley merch sales, character appearances, all ages. It’s a thing.
Team Puzzle Contest: 6pm, Monday, August 5th, all ages. Register to bring a team of 2-4 people to compete against other teams to complete the same puzzle.