Teen Events @ Fredricksen

Banned Books Bingo

Monday, September 23, 2019 - 4:30pm

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Children's Library

Banned Books is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Play book bingo with us and learn about some of the most commonly banned books. You can win books and book themed prizes! For teens ages 12 – 18. No registration necessary.

After Hours Hide and Seek

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 5:45pm

5:45 pm – 7:45 pm throughout the library

All teens ages 12-18 are invited to the library for a fun game of hide and seek among the stacks! Meet us in the Community Room at 5:45 pm before the library closes and get ready to play! No registration necessary.

Teen Reading Month

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 (All day)

You came to the library over the summer, but did you know we're also here during the school year? Join us during the month of October to celebrate Teen Reading Month! Stop by the book display in the YA section to get a challenge card and enter to win prizes!

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 10:00am

10:00 am – 11:00 am in the Kunkel Creation Station, Children's Library

Do you attend homeschool or cyberschool? Join us the first Tuesday of the month to meet up with your peers! The Kunkel Creation Station is located on the lower level in the back of the Pollock Children's Library. For teens ages 12 – 18. No registration necessary.

Plot Twisters (Teen Writers Group)

Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 6:30pm

6:30 pm - 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 6:30 pm - 7 pm. Shared work from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. For teens ages 15-18. Teen writers ages 12-14, please contact the Teen Programmer to submit a writing sample for consideration to join Plot Twisters.

Index Card RPG Nights

Friday, October 4, 2019 - 6:00pm

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but wished it was less time-consuming? Here is your chance to try the Index Card Role Playing Game (ICRPG). Join us on the 1st Friday of every month while we play in this new format. The game play is shorter and more interactive, the rules are simpler, there is minimal math involved, and it’s still a great time gaming together! Perfect for first-timers or gamers with busy schedules. Come give it a try as RPG expert/Game Master, Jon Langer, leads you through an evening of tabletop gaming. Ages 14 and older, please. Registration begins September 1 – limited seating!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting

Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 3:30pm

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Children's Library

Fredricksen's Teen Advisory Group is a service group that helps to plan teen events, choose books for our collection, and run special events. This is a great way for students to complete volunteer hours, make new friends, and give back to their community in a fun and rewarding way. Joining TAG is as easy as filling out a library volunteer application. Stop by a meeting to see what it's all about. Please come ready with any ideas for programs, volunteer opportunities, or topics you would like to discuss. For teens ages 12 – 18. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary.

Teen Shark Tank

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 4:30pm

4:30 pm in the Business and Career Center, Upper Level

Do you have a great business idea? Do you want to learn how to make that idea a reality? Join us for a small business contest for teens! Work with librarians and mentors from the community to create a business plan. Teens (ages 12 - 18) will then present their business plan to a panel of judges to win gift cards! Work individually or in groups up to 4.

Wednesday, September 18 @ 4:30 pm in the BCC HUB: Introduction and Brainstorming
Wednesday, October 9 @ 4:30 pm in the BCC HUB: Business Plan Lesson from SCORE
Wednesday, October 23 @ 4:30 pm in the BCC HUB: SCORE follow up Q + A

Every participant will learn how to design business cards, and will receive a free set of business cards!

Program presented in conjunction with SCORE.

Painting with Sphero

Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 5:00pm

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Lower Level

What happens when you drive a Sphero robot through a puddle of paint? Come find out with us and create your own unique work of art. Coding experience is a plus, but not required for this program. Be prepared to get a little messy! For teens ages 12 – 18. No registration necessary.

Twisted Stitchers

Monday, October 14, 2019 - 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. Twisted Stitchers will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month. 16 years and older, please. Registration is now open. When registering, please indicate which month's session you will be attending.

Plot Twisters (Teen Writers Group)

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 6:30pm

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

Teen Shark Tank

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 4:30pm

4:30 pm in the Business and Career Center, Upper Level

Wednesday, September 18 @ 4:30 pm in the BCC HUB: Introduction and Brainstorming
Wednesday, October 9 @ 4:30 pm in the BCC HUB: Business Plan Lesson from SCORE
Wednesday, October 23 @ 4:30 pm in the BCC HUB: SCORE follow up Q + A

Every participant will learn how to design business cards, and will receive a free set of business cards!

Program presented in conjunction with SCORE.

Creepy Crafts for Teens

Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 5:00pm

5 pm – 7 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level

Halloween is right around the corner, and it's time to decorate! Join us to decorate pumpkins, make haunted house shadow boxes, and a creepy doll craft! Bring your creativity, other materials will be provided. For teens ages 12 - 18. No registration necessary.

Teen Paint Night

Friday, October 25, 2019 - 5:30pm

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Lower Level

Join us for guided instruction to create our painting of the month or you can bring a picture of something you want to paint and get assistance as needed. For ages 11 – 14 with registration beginning Oct. 11.

Spooky Storytime for Teens

Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 5:00pm

5 pm – 7 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level

It’s Halloween, the spookiest time of the year! Join us to share our favorite spooky stories! Bring your own writing, your favorite author’s scary short story, or just come to listen. It will be a FRIGHTFULLY good time! No registration necessary.