Teen Events @ Fredricksen

Teen Meetup

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 2:00pm

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level

Drop by our Teen Meetup to catch up with your friends and meet new people each Wednesday. Each session has a unique theme. For teens 12 -18 years old. No registration necessary.

Movie - Call for title - July 5

Book Bingo - July 12

Make and Take Jewelry - July 19

Board Games - July 26

Quidditch World Cup U.S.A. vs. Britain

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 6:30pm

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY!

6:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Atrium

The Quidditch World Cup comes to Fredricksen Library! U.S.A. vs Britain featuring alumni from Hogwarts and Ilvermorny playing their hearts out in our atrium. We will play 2 rounds which means we have room for 4 teams of 7 players each. You can register as a team or individually by emailing the Teen Services Coordinator cdavies@ccpa.net. We will award The Quidditch World Cup after a showdown between the winning Seekers of each round. There will be plenty of room for spectators.

*** This event takes place after normal library hours. No library services will be available during the event. For players ages 15 and up (including adults). Registration only for players begins June 5. All ages are welcome as spectators.

Teen Movie Matinee

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 2:00pm

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level

Don’t miss our matinee movies with popcorn, drinks, prizes and friends.

Ratings and parents viewing guide information are available at the Reference Desk. For teens ages 12-18. No registration necessary.

Plot Twisters (Teen Writers Group)

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 6:00pm

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Plot Twisters is a dynamic group of teen writers. Beginners and writers of all genres are welcome. Join us to share your work, your struggles, your successes and lots of laughs as we work through plot problems, editing issues and seek constructive feedback. Quiet individual work from 6:00 pm - 7 pm. Shared work from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. For teens ages 15-18. No registration necessary.

Plot Twisters (Teen Writers Group)

Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 6:00pm

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

CANCELLED - Teen Short Story Workshop

Monday, August 7, 2017 - 7:00pm

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Take a shot at short story writing this summer! This workshop will cover the fundamentals of workshopping and editing by focusing on two short stories per session. For teens 16-18 years old. Registration begins June 5.

Plot Twisters (Teen Writers Group)

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 6:00pm

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Final Summer Fling & Concert on the Lawn with Sonia De Los Santos!

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 7:00pm

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Outside on the Lower Lawn

We are ending our summer programming with a bang this year! This is one evening you do not want to miss as we welcome award-winning, family-friendly musician, Sonia De Los Santos! She was recently named as one of the 5 Artists to watch at the Latin Alternative Music Conference and is highly-acclaimed for her music for all ages! Sonia was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico and since 2007 has been touring the world and lighting up the stage with Grammy Award winning group Dan Zanes And Friends. Her unique collection of old and new songs shares a universal musical story and her messages of joyful community and cultural bridge-building inspire and excite children and grown-ups of all backgrounds. In addition, we’ll have some fun summer activities during the concert! It is rare to find Sonia in this area, so do not miss this exciting end to our summer celebration! (Rain location: inside) No registration necessary. Learn more at soniadelossantosmusic.com. Sponsored by the McCormick Family Foundation.

Games of Deduction: Garibaldi

Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 1:30pm

1:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Come out and exercise your brain by having fun. No previous experience required. The game rules will be explained, and help provided by the game host if requested. Based on an actual historic event that occurred during August 1849 around Venice. In Garibaldi, the players must deduce Giuseppe Garibaldi's current location and apprehend him before he escapes. But he moves hidden on the map, only leaving traces of his presence for the last four turns. There's room for five players. For teens 15 -18, and adults of any age. Check-out the game on the website: www.boardgamegeek.com. Registration begins July 15.

Twisted Stitchers - Stitch for a Cause

Monday, August 14, 2017 - 6:30pm

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Join us for an informal and fun gathering centered around knitting and crochet. As part of our Summer Program, Build a Better World, we will be offering the option of working on a project for a cause at each Twisted Stitchers. When you sign up for the month, we will send you a pattern you can knit or crochet so you can decide if you'd like to work on that. Of course, you are welcome to work on anything else you choose, as well! Twisted Stitchers will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month. 16 years and older, please. Registration for August begins July 15.

Plot Twisters (Teen Writers Group)

Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 6:00pm

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Safe Sitter Workshop- This program is FULL

Friday, August 18, 2017 - 10:00am

10:00 am to 4:30 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level

SORRY - THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. CHECK BACK IN THE COMING MONTHS FOR MORE SESSIONS. Geisinger Holy Spirit will be presenting this babysitter training program for ages 11-13. To register call Cheryl Sola at 763-2427 and leave a message including your name, address, and phone number. A registration packet will be mailed to you. You must attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion. There is a $30 fee which will include a manual, a backpack and additional supplies. T-shirts and sweatshirts will also be available for purchase. Bring a bag lunch.