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 Poorly Worded Summary
Think you have what it takes to guess the book by a poorly worded summary? To test your knowledge, click here.
Teen Game Night
6-7:30 PM, Tuesdays, September 17 and October 15
Play trivia, Family Feud, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, karaoke, and more with friends! No registration required.
Teen Hangout
1-5 PM, Friday, October 18
Stop in or hang out the whole time while school is out! There will be snacks, games, and more!
Two Sentence Horror Story Contest
October 1-31
Try your hand at sending shivers through a two sentence horror story and at winning a gift card! Winner will be decided first week of November. Submit your stories through this form. (Form opens Oct 1st)
Teentober Reading Challenge
October 1-31
Complete at least 3 of the 10 activities to complete the challenge for a chance to win the grand prize! Register on Beanstack or pick up a paper log.
Teen Halloween Scavenger Hunt
October 23-31
Find at least 8 of the 10 Halloween Icons for a chance to win a grand prize!
Teen After Hours- Mystery Night
5-8 PM, Friday November 8
Join us for a night of fun and thrills. Register to receive your character and see if you can figure out who dunnit. Registration required.
Take Home Mystery Kits
Teens & Up
November 1-30
Pick up an envelope of clues from the library and see if you can solve the mystery. Return with a correct guess for a chance to win a grand prize. (While Supplies Last)
Crafts & Chill: Cross Stitch Ornaments
6-7:30 PM, Tuesday, December 10
Try your hand at a new craft! This month we are making Cross Stitch ornaments. Registration required.
Friends of the Library Holiday Book & Bake Sale
9:30 AM-3 PM, Saturday, November 23
1-3 PM, Sunday, November 24
Join the Friends of Pauline Haass Public Library for their annual Holiday Book & Bake Sale!
Preview Sale: Friends of the Library get first dibs from 4-6 PM on Friday, November 22. If you’re not already a Friend, join at the door for $5/person or $10/family to access the Preview Sale.
4th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
October 1: Rules & guidelines will be available online and at the library.
November 30: All gingerbread houses must be dropped off at the library by the end of the day.
December 2-31: View the gingerbread houses on display at the library and vote for your favorites!
Enter the popular Gingerbread House Decorating Contest as an individual or as a team with friends or family!
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!