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February Teen Library Programs |
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Author Spotlight: Lamar Giles - is the author of Fake ID, Endangered, Spin, and more.
- wrote his first novel at 14 years old and sold his first short story at age 21.
- was inspired by The Phantom Tollbooth, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Fallen Angels, and Blood Brothers.
- would time travel to the 1991 NBA Finals if he could.
- enjoys movies from the 1980s including The Karate Kid, Back to the Future, and the John Hughes films.
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How to Get a Free Pizza! 8 to Explore (Idaho Reading Challenge) Athol, Bookmobile, Harrison, Hayden, Pinehurst, Post Falls, Rathdrum, & Spirit Lake Libraries Now through April 30th Grades 6th-12th Read 8 books in the following genres between now and April 30th, and earn a free pizza. Coupons will be distributed this Spring. Graphic Novel, Book Recommended by a Friend, #OwnVoices, Free Choice, Keeps You Up at Night, Classic, Memoir/Biography, and Re-Read Register HERE to enter the challenge! You will also be entered into a raffle to win a gift card once you finish all 8 books! |
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Young Author's Club Harrison Library Saturdays February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 2:00-3:30 pm Grades 6th-12th Come on out and join our Authors Club for Teens! We meet every Saturday until the end of February. Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Little Weird Painting Club Grades 6th-12th Rathdrum Library Tuesday, February 8th, 3:00-5:00pm Post Falls Library
Saturday, February 19th, 3:00-5:00 pm Are you a budding artist? Join us for painting club! Teens are invited to follow a tutorial and paint a different piece of art each month. Canvas and supplies provided. Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Dungeons & Dragons February Campaign Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Tuesday, February 8th, 6:00-9:00 pm Ages 13 and Up Information about joining this program will be emailed to all of the teens who attended one of the orientations. Want to join D&D Club? The next orientation will be in March. |
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Make Mayku Molds
Post Falls Library
Wednesday, February 9th, 1:00-3:00 pm
All Ages Come learn how to make Mayku molds! You will be able to design (and go home with) your own food-grade mold for making Valentine chocolates or gummies! Geared to ages 5 and up. All ages welcome. |
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Teen Craft Time: Valentine's Day Gnomes Athol Library Wednesday, February 9th, 4:00-5:30 pm Grades 6th-12th Teens are invited to the library to make Valentine’s Day sock gnomes. All supplies provided. Space is limited. Please call Athol Library at 208-683-2979 to sign up. |
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Middle School Anime Club Post Falls Library Thursday, February 10th, 4:00-5:30 pm Grades 6th-8th Teens in grades 6th-8th are invited to watch their favorite anime episodes, make pom-pom anime characters, and eat snacks. Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Post Falls Library Thursday, February 10th, 6:00-7:30 pm Grades 9th-12th only Teens in grades 9th-12th are invited to watch their favorite anime episodes, make pom-pom anime characters, and eat snacks. Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Classic Book Club Harrison Library Saturday, February 12th, 1:00-2:00 pm Teens and Adults
Whether reading for the first time, or re-reading as an adult, these books are as timeless & as thought-provoking as when they were first published. Come join our Classic book discussion! Open to teens & older. Members choose the next book & discussion date at the end of each meeting.
This month's book: The Call of the Wild
by Jack London |
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Mardi Gras Party!
Hayden Library
Friday, February 11th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Grades 6th-12th Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats, and excitement. It's one big holiday in New Orleans where people wear costumes or dress in purple, green, and gold, and adorn themselves with long beads caught from the floats. Celebrate Mardi Gras with us at the library by playing games to earn bead necklaces, enjoying kings' cake and making your own Mardi Gras mask. Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Marvel-Themed Bingo Post Falls Library (in Wilma's Realm) Monday, February 14th, 4:00-5:00 pm Grades 6th-12th Join us after school for Bingo featuring the theme of your favorite Marvel characters! Themed prizes will be given to all Bingo winners. Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Teen Grab & Go Kits
Athol Library
Pick up Feb. 15th-18th or while supplies last
Grades 6th-12th During the 3rd week of the month special grab & go kits will be available for teens (6th-12th). Please ask at the front desk for your kit. Limited quantities available. |
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Teen Cooking Club: Nachos Virtual (Live or Recorded) (Microsoft Teams) *Register by Wednesday, February 9th for your free kit. You will be emailed when your kit is ready for pick-up.
Tuesday, February 15th, 5:00 pm Grades 6th-12th Calling all aspiring chefs! Join us virtually to learn a new recipe each month and practice your cooking skills. Register by February 9th to receive a free kit of all the ingredients you will need to create your delicious masterpiece. This month, we will be making nachos! Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Rainbow Squad Location to be announced closer to the date of the program.
Saturday, February 19th, 6:30-8:30 pm Grades 6th-12th Teens who are Allies and/or members of the LGBTQ+ community are invited to attend monthly activities. This month, we will be hair chalking, painting nails, playing games, and having root beer floats. Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Rainbow Squad: Parent Edition Location to be announced closer to the date of the program. Saturday, February 19th, 6:30-8:30 pm Do you have a child in your life who belongs to the LGBTQ community or is an ally? Come to Rainbow Squad: Parent Edition to show your support, share stories, meet other like-minded parents, and ask questions. Refreshments will be provided. Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Cosplay Club Post Falls Library Thursday, February 24th, 4:00-5:00 pm Grades 6th-12th Do you love cosplay, fandoms and creativity? Come to Cosplay Club to learn about a new cosplay topic each month and develop a plan for creating your very own costume. Bring your latest project or ideas for a new costume and get started! Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Teen Hangout
Pinehurst Library
Monday, February 28th, 3:30-5:00 pm
Grades 6th-12th Participate in activities and crafts and meet new people! Register HERE to reserve your spot. Space is limited. |
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Teen Publishing Meeting for the Teen Magazine, Belles-Cadeau (Spring Edition) Post Falls Library Tuesday, March 1st, 3:30-5:00 pm Grades 6th-12th Calling all teens to help with the spring edition of the “Belles-Cadeau” magazine. Deadline for spring edition submissions is February 28th. We will accept original works by teen authors or artists of short fiction and narrative nonfiction up to 3,000 words, up to three pieces of poetry per author, and visual art submitted at a 300dpi resolution or greater. Anticipated distribution date of magazine: April 5th. |
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For more information or program updates, please visit our website www.communitylibrary.net or email us at teens@communitylibrary.net. We look forward to seeing you soon! |
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