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!
Monthly Game
Guess The Book By The First Line
Think you have what it takes to guess the book by the emojis. To test your knowledge, click here.
“Color Our World” Summer Reading Program
May 30-August 9
Join the “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program for kids, teens, and adults! All ages are invited to read for prizes from May 30-August 9.
Starting May 30, sign up and begin tracking your progress on the Beanstack Tracker app or Beanstack online. Prefer tracking your reading on paper? Ask a librarian for a paper log.
Community Art Project
June 2: Tile pick-up begins
June 30: Deadline to return completed tile
July 1-August 9: View the community’s masterpiece at the library!
Help us “Color Our World” this summer by recreating classic works of art. Pick up a tile starting June 2, create something in the requisite colors using the medium of your choice, and return it by June 30.
See the community’s masterpiece on display from July 1-August 9.
No registration required. Tiles available while supplies last.
Dungeons and Dragons One Shot
1-3 PM, Tuesday, June 17
Join us for a DnD one shot! You can bring you own character or choose from a collection of premade characters. No experience needed. Registration is required.
After Hours: Mystery Night
5-8 PM, Friday, June 20
A night of mystery and fun! Participants will be assigned a character upon registering. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Registration is required.
Nerf Wars
2-4:30 PM, Tuesday, July 15
Compete in good old-fashioned games with friends. This event will be taking place at the Civic Center next door. Registration is required.
Crafts & Chill
1-2:30 PM, Wednesday, July 23
Try your hand at making Yarn Paintings. All supplies are provided. Registration is required.
After Hours: Back to Kindergarten
1-3 PM, Saturday, August 2
An after hours program that will transport you back to kindergarten with hide and seek, tag, and more! Registration is required.
Taste Testing
June, July, August
Can you guess the flavor? Try a new treat at the Adult Reference Desk each month.
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 Books and Company Gift card. Visit the library or log into your Beanstack account to sign up.
Happy reading!
Library Loot Boxes
Request one today!
PHPL is offering a monthly box for teens with books, snacks, and crafts. Simply request a box each month, swing by to pick it up, and return the box and books when you’re done. The rest is yours to keep!