Unless otherwise stated, these programs are only open to teens in grades 7-12. All events are free; some events require registration. If you have questions or would like to register for a program, call the library at 262-246-5181.

Want to volunteer at the library? Learn how to become a teen volunteer here!

Taste Testing

March, June, July, and August

Can you guess the flavor? Try a new treat at the Adult Reference Desk each month.

Make It Teen

April and May

Love crafts? Pick up a take home craft from the Adult Reference Desk on starting the first of the month while supplies last.

Library Loot Boxes

June, July, and August

Three books will be picked just for you and wrapped for a surprise! Each month enjoy a different craft and snack with your personalized books. Request a Library Loot Box by the 20th of the previous month to secure your box!

24 Books Reading Challenge

January 1-December 31

Happy New Year! For this year, why not try a new year-long reading challenge. Read 2 books a month or 24 books total from our prompts. If you finish the challenge, you get an exclusive Pauline Haass Public Library bookmark and entered to win a grand prize. Visit the library or log into your Beanstack account to sign up.

Happy reading!

Tiny Art Show – All Ages

Registration opens March 9
Public Display: April 13-May 15
The fourth annual Tiny Art Show is a month-long community art project. The twist? All art must be tiny! As of April 7, all canvases are gone but you are welcome to provide your own!  Rules and guidelines are available here.

Roars and Rolls – Teen Dino Themed TTRPG

1-3PM, Tuesday, June 16 (Registration opens 5/18)

This session is a Teen only program. If you are looking for the Adult session, please check the Adult events page.

A tabletop roleplaying game where you get to step into Jurassic Park and explore a world of dinosaurs, danger, and dice-rolling excitement.

If you are unfamiliar with the Jurassic Park movie, you can find some world building information here.

Teen Read-A-Thon

1-5 pm, Friday, June 26

Drop in for a bit or stay the whole time. Every hour that you read is a ticket into the hourly prize drawings and the grand prize at the end.

Snacks will be provided.

Sponsored by The Friends Of The Library

 

Crafts & Chill: Dinomite Edition

2-3:30PM, Tuesday, July 7 (Registration opens 6/15)

A variety of dinosaur themed crafts including:

Yarn woven dinosaur pouch/bag, plantasaurus, dino bookends, and more!

 

Game On

1-3 PM, Tuesday, July 14 

Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun!

We will have board games, card games, game shows, trivia, and more!

Bring the competitive fun and win prizes!

 

After Hours – Tales In The Stacks

5-8 PM, Friday, July 24 (Registration opens 6/29)

What’s summer vacation without a bit of campin’ fun?

An evening of forts, snacks, stories, and more around the ‘campfire’ await!

If you want to build a fort, please make sure to bring your own blankets and/or sheets!

 

Knit-Teen

2-3:30 PM, Tuesday, July 28

Drop in with your current fiber arts project such as cross stitch, embroidery, crochet, knitting, etc.

Or come to learn a new one!

 

Slides and Snacks

2-3:30 PM, Tuesday, August 4 (Registration opens 6/29)

Do you have a subject that you’re passionate about?

Is there a theory that you have that you want others to know about?

Join us for an afternoon of powerpoint fun!

Design a presentation about a subject you wish people knew more about or even something fun/funny that you want to present! (Presentation subject matter is subject to library policy)

 

Nerf Wars

2-4 PM, Saturday, August 22 (Registration opens 7/20)

Back again by popular demand!

Join us for an afternoon of fun!

You are welcome to bring your own Nerf blaster or borrow ours. Personal equipment must be capped at stock performance; 100FPS (Feet Per Second). Leave your darts at home; we will provide them!