Teen Services

Free programs and resources for Grades 6–12!

Teen Programs

See something you're interested in? Check out the calendar to see specific dates and times.

Artist Block

Hang out and make some art. Low key and unstructured (not a class). We’ll supply everything you need, just bring yourself and your creativity. You can also bring your own sketchbook and share your work (if you want to). There will be snacks.

Free! No sign-up needed.

Anime Club

Anime. Art. Gaming. Share your favorite series or discover something new! Expect crafts, snacks, and shenanigans.

Free! No sign-up needed.

Attack on Typing

Meet in-person to start writing creatively or further develop your writing in stories, poems, nonfiction, essays, fanfiction, or whatever you feel like! For all styles and experience levels. Join us for writing exercises, prompts, constructive feedback, and rants about characters/plot/series.

The goal of a writer's group is to encourage writers to write and share their works with the group. But don't worry, there's no pressure: you don't have to share your work as long as you're willing to listen and give feedback!

Free! No sign-up needed.

Cozy Craft Core

Join us for some nature-y crafts (aka cottage core). Each meeting features a new super cozy and wholesome project for you to take in whatever creative direction you want. We’ll bring all the supplies and supervision, you bring the cozy vibes and creativity.

Free! No sign-up needed.

Gamer Gathering

Play the classics or try something new! Super Smash Bros. tournaments, couch co-op, high score challenges, prizes and MORE!

Free! No sign-up needed.

Spill the Tea

Join us for a low-key PowerPoint Party in the teen section of the library. Drink tea, talk about life, workshop ideas for future events, and present a Power Point or TedTalk about a ridiculous topic you know too much about (or take too seriously) and never get the chance to discuss. No pressure. Good vibes only.

Bring something prepared or start when you arrive.
*Presentations subject to approval, so keep it wholesome!

Spill the Tea IS:
- A low-key PowerPoint party in the teen section!
- A 5-minute slideshow or poster presentation on a topic you know a lot about but never get to discuss!

Spill the Tea is NOT:
- Gossiping about real people
- Yelling over other people's presentations.
- Making fun of anyone's interests.

Free! No sign-up needed.

Survivor

What do you do when bad things happen? Join us at our Goshen Library to expand your outdoor skills whether for camping, hiking, or the zombie apocalypse.

Learn from expert speakers on special topics like how to build your own shelter, how to find water, and basic first aid.

Sign up at oldhampl.org/Events

Young Writers

VIRTUAL on Discord!

Meet with us virtually to start writing creatively or further develop your writing in stories, poems, nonfiction, essays, fanfiction, or whatever you feel like! For all styles and experience levels. Join us for writing exercises, prompts, constructive feedback, and rants about characters/plot/series.

The goal of a writer's group is to encourage writers to write and share their works with the group. But don't worry, there's no pressure: you don't have to share your work as long as you're willing to listen and give feedback!

Sign up at oldhampl.org/events

VolunTEENs

Join a group of communiy-minded teens and obtain volunteer hours along the way at this monthly program series!

Application required. Request an application by visiting oldhampl.org/Events and filling out the form on a VolunTEENs session.

Find Me a Book!

Need something to read? Fill out this quick form if you would like to have an OCPL Teen Librarian pick out some totally not-awful books for you from our Young Adult section. (Grades 6-12).

Find Me a Book

Super Teen Card

The Super Teen Card is a special library card that gives extra lending privileges to library patrons ages 13-18 years old. A guardian must sign for this card, but once registered, teens can check out DVDs and video games on their own account. For more information, visit your local library!

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Have questions about teen programs or services? Contact Youth Services Librarian James Filchak at jamesf@oldhampl.org
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