Programs and Events

TBR: to be read subscription service

August form open from August 1-25

This service, for ages 13-21, is available every other month. Complete the form with your reading interests and preferences then we will gather library materials for you to read then return. You have the option to choose a free book to keep OR the freebie/craft of the month. Each customized box also comes with snacks and a list of book suggestions related to your reading interests. Request up to two boxes during the same month.

Resubmit this form each time you would like another TBR box. Complete details are available on the form or by contacting Youth Services staff.

Comic Club

Wednesday, September 24 5-6:30pm – Back to School
Wednesday, October 15 5-6:30pm – Witches, Ghosts, and Shapeshifters
Wednesday, November 19 5-6pm – visit the display in the Teen Area or attend September’s date to vote for this month’s theme
Wednesday, December 17 5-6pm – visit the display in the Teen Area or attend September’s date to vote for this month’s theme

This isn’t your stereotypical book club! Join us in the Wissota Room for snacks and discussion about comics, manga, and graphic novels. We’ll offer an optional hands-on activity, art project, and/or game for interested participants to do during our meet up. Everyone is welcome, even if you didn’t finish the book.

Click the theme next to the date above to view that month’s 10 suggested titles. Stop by the library to pick up the book(s) you want to read or place a title on hold through the catalog. Can’t find something that appeals to you? You’re welcome to read a title of your choice within that theme.

Walk-in program, free of charge, grades 6-12. Please contact Youth Services staff in advance if you need accommodations.

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Teen Fandom-onium

4:30-6pm

September 29

November 24

More dates TBD

NEW! Every other month we’ll offer a revolving variety of unstructured activities, including but not limited to coloring, painting, button-making, puzzles, Switch games, sticker-making, Perler beads, knitting, etc while you hang out and chat about your favorite shows, movies, books, games, anime, musicians, and more. Participants will vote for the shows or movie we will watch that day. Snacks will be available.

Advanced registration is recommended but not required. All 6-12th graders are welcome. Please contact us in advance if we can assist with accommodations or food allergies.

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Save the dates and coming soon!

We’re busy organizing an assortment of teen events and programs for the rest of 2025. Watch for more details about:

-a cooking program

-movie nights on Fridays, October 3 & 10

-something spooky on October 29

-structured and unstructured events during Thanksgiving break

-International Games Month activities and events in November.

If you are in 9-12th grade and would like to assist Youth Services staff with brainstorming, organizing, and prepping activities and events for middle and high schoolers, please contact Jenna.

Spooky Movie Nights

Ages 13-18

Friday, October 3 – ice cream bar**

Friday, October 10 – pizza party**

5:15-8pm (ish)

Back by popular demand! Get those scary season vibes with not one but two interactive spooky movie nights. Interactive means we’ll be tossing stuff in the air, making sounds, and more while watching the movie. An ice cream bar will available on October 3 and a pizza party on October 10.

Please arrive by 5:15pm. For safety, the doors will be locked at 5:30pm and readmittance will not be allowed if you choose to leave the library. Complete details are on the registration forms. Vote for your top horror types and subgenres plus your favorite food choices when you register in advance. Registration is not required but is highly recommended so we have enough food and can get your input. Please register or contact Youth Services if we can assist with accommodations or if you have severe food allergies.

**Registration forms will be active on September 2 and will close two days before the event.

Teen Makerspace:

The YA Area offers space and seating reserved for grades 6-12. Drop in to enter the monthly raffle and for self-service activities, board games, and projects during library hours. These materials and items rotate periodically. This summer’s projects and supplies may include (but are not limited to) coloring tools, fabric painting (please provide your own fabric), embroidery floss, watercolors, 3D pens, button making, color your own stickers, breakout boxes, jewelry making, and more.

Calling Teen Artists!

We would love to showcase your art in the Teen Area. Accepted artwork may be in a variety mediums, including but not limited to photography, sculpture, woodworking, painting, and collages. Learn more about sharing your creation with the public.

Kits and More

Games & Science Kits– CFPL has games and science kits that you can check out then play in the library or at home.

Resources & Services