Teen and Tween Programs

These library programs are designed for the library's teenage readers from grades 6-12 and tween readers in grades 4-6.

*Teen/Tween Programming will take place IN-PERSON unless otherwise noted. Please view the program description below for more information. All programs are subject to change.*

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Teens
Tuesday, June 6th at 6:00pm

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our Dungeons and Dragons Club. If you are interested in joining, please sign up for the waitlist and we will contact you. If you have any questions please contact Madeline Canales at 412-833-5585.

Tween Book Club
Monday, June 12th at 6:00pm

Tweens in grades 4-6 will be reading, Friendship List #1: 11 Before 12 by Lisa Greenwald. Please contact Madeline Caneles for more information.

2023 TEEN/TWEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Teens and tweens are invited to participate in this year's Summer Reading Program from Wednesday, June 14th - Wednesday, August 9th! Anyone that participates in summer reading and attends the Teen/Tween Summer Reading wrap up will have a chance to win a prize and be entered to win the grand prize of a 64 GB 9th generation iPad. In addition, teens/tweens will have the chance to win one of five $100 gift card from Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) that will be awarded at the end of summer.

Teen Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, June 14th at 3:00pm

Teens going into grades 7-12 are invited to our Summer Reading Kickoff Candy Bar Party. We will have a pizza party and a custom candy bar craft with melted chocolate and toppings! Come hear about our programs and prizes that you could win this summer! Invite your friends for a fun afternoon at the library!
Please register as space is limited.

Tween Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, June 14th at 3:00pm

Tweens going into grades 4-6 are invited to our Summer Reading Kickoff Candy Bar Party. We will have a pizza party and a custom candy bar craft with melted chocolate and toppings! Come hear about our programs and prizes that you could win this summer! Invite your friends for a fun afternoon at the library!
Please register as space is limited.

Teen Book Club
Monday, June 19th at 6:30pm

We will be finishing We Were Liars by E. Lockhart at this meeting. Our next book will be We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. If you are thinking of joining this book club, now is the time! Please email Madeline Canales for more information or stop by the front desk to get your copy of the book!

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Teens
Tuesday, June 20th at 6:00pm

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our Dungeons and Dragons Club. If you are interested in joining, please sign up for the waitlist and we will contact you. If you have any questions please contact Madeline Canales at 412-833-5585.

Teen Craft: Soap Making
Wednesday, June 21st at 1:30pm

Teens going into grades 7-12 are invited to our soap making event. Come join us at the library where we will be using melt-and-pour soap to make colorful and bubbly creations! Please register as space is limited.

Tween Craft: Soap Making
Wednesday, June 21st at 3:00pm

Tweens going into grades 4-6 are invited to our soap making event. Come join us at the library where we will be using melt-and-pour soap to make colorful and bubbly creations! Please register as space is limited.

Tween Book Club
Monday, June 26th at 6:00pm

Tweens in grades 4-6 will be reading our new book selection. Please contact Madeline Caneles for more information.

Teen Hang Tuesday: Taste Test Challenge Vanilla Ice Cream
Tuesday, June 27th at 6:30pm

Teens going into grades 7-12 are invited to join us for our monthly Taste Test Challenge! This month we will be tasting and ranking different flavors of vanilla ice cream including vanilla, vanilla bean, and french vanilla. Can you guess all three flavors? Please register as space is limited.

Teen Craft: Rock Painting
Wednesday, June 28th at 1:30pm

Teens going into grades 7-12 are invited to our rock painting craft event. Join us at the library where we will be creating masterpieces to keep and display in our very own painted rock garden! Please register as space is limited.

Tween Craft: Rock Painting
Wednesday, June 28th at 3:00pm

Tweens going into grades 4-6 are invited to our rock painting craft event. Join us at the library where we will be creating masterpieces to keep and display in our very own painted rock garden! Please register as space is limited.

Teen Book Club
Monday, July 3rd at 6:30pm

Teens in grades 7-12 will be reading We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. If you are thinking of joining this book club, now is the time! Please email Madeline Canales for more information or stop by the front desk to get your copy of the book.

Teen Craft: Candy Sushi
Wednesday, July 5th at 1:30pm

Teens going into grades 7-12 are invited to our candy sushi event. Join us at the library to make some sweet sushi using rice crispy treats, Swedish fish, and other colorful candies! Please register as space is limited.

Tween Craft: Candy Sushi
Wednesday, July 5th at 3:00pm

Tweens going into grades 4-6 are invited to our candy sushi event. Join us at the library to make some sweet sushi using rice crispy treats, Swedish fish, and other colorful candies! Please register as space is limited.

Tween Book Club
Monday, July 10th at 6:00pm

Tweens in grades 4-6 will continue to read our new book selection. Please contact Madeline Caneles for more information.

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Teens
Tuesday, July 11th at 6:00pm

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our Dungeons and Dragons Club. If you are interested in joining, please sign up for the waitlist and we will contact you. If you have any questions please contact Madeline Canales at 412-833-5585.

Teen Event: Buhl Planetariumi
Wednesday, July 12th at 2:00pm

Teens going into grades 7-12 are invited to the library to attend the Carnegie Science Center’s program World in Motion which explores what is in motion in our solar system. Using an HD projector and an inflatable dome, this program gives teens a fun, immersive experience! Join the Buhl Planetarium and learn how to recognize a planet in the night sky, and prograde and retrograde planetary motion.

Please register as space is limited.

Tween Event: Buhl Planetariumi
Wednesday, July 12th at 2:00pm

Tweens going into grades 4-6 are invited to the library to attend the Carnegie Science Center’s program World in Motion which explores what is in motion in our solar system. Using an HD projector and an inflatable dome, this program gives teens a fun, immersive experience! Join the Buhl Planetarium and learn how to recognize a planet in the night sky, and prograde and retrograde planetary motion.

Please register as space is limited.

Teen Book Club
Monday, July 17th at 6:30pm

Teens in grades 7-12 will be reading We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. If you are thinking of joining this book club, now is the time! Please email Madeline Canales for more information or stop by the front desk to get your copy of the book.

Teen Hang Tuesday: Taste Test Challenge - Cheez-It Crackers
Tuesday, July 18th at 6:30pm

Teens going into grades 7-12 are invited to join us for our monthly Taste Test Challenge! This month we will be tasting and ranking different flavors of Cheez-It Crackers. Do you think you can guess them all? Please register as space is limited.

Teen and Tween Craft - String Art
Wednesday, July 19th at 1:30pm

Teens and Tweens going into grades 4-12 are invited to join us for a string art craft event. Join us at the library to learn how to make a work of art using only string, nails, and a wooden board! Please register as space is limited.

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Teens
Tuesday, July 25th at 6:00pm

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our Dungeons and Dragons Club. If you are interested in joining, please sign up for the waitlist and we will contact you. If you have any questions please contact Madeline Canales at 412-833-5585.

Teen Cake Pops
Wednesday, July 26th at 1:30pm

Teens going into grades 7-12 are invited to join us for a cake pop making event. Join us at the library to learn how to make delicious cake pops! Please register as space is limited.

Tween Cake Pops
Wednesday, July 26th at 3:00pm

Tweens going into grades 4-6 are invited to join us for a cake pop making event. Join us at the library to learn how to make delicious cake pops! Please register as space is limited.

Teen Book Club
Monday, July 31st at 6:30pm

Teens in grades 7-12 will be reading We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. If you are thinking of joining this book club, now is the time! Please email Madeline Canales for more information or stop by the front desk to get your copy of the book.

 

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LIBRARY & BEYOND DIGITAL RESOURCES

On top of our virtual and in-person program offerings, here are some other online activities that teens can take part in—all for free.

POPULAR DIGITAL LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR TEENS
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SelectReads is a suite of online products that allows patrons to select from a variety of options to find out when new materials that interest them are added to the collection.

Teens are invited to sign up for this new library service to receive free monthly updates via e-mail on all the newest teen books! For more information, please visit the SelectReads website!