Teens

Welcome to the Teens page!

Whether you’re just starting middle school or about to graduate high school, we want you to feel comfortable and welcome everywhere in the library. We know you lead busy lives, full of homework and tests, part-time jobs, after-school clubs, sports, and more. We’re here to support you whether you want to hang out with your friends, study or read quietly, use the computers, or find books, movies, and music to borrow.

We have a Teen Space, for those in 6th to 12th grades, with a sweet picture window, comfy padded benches, cozy seating, and tables for homework and games. The teen area is for 6th-12th graders only.

Summer Teen Programs:

June 8th - August 31st: Summer Reading Program for Teens

Teens read 16 hours this summer! After 4 hours, teens get an entry into a drawing. Finish 8 hours, you get to pick a free book! Another 4 hours, you get another entry. Finally, read all 16 hours you get a coupon pack for fun things to do around Milwaukee.

Wednesday, June 17th from 4-5pm: Perler Bead Crafting

Perler bead fun! Create your own favorite Pokemon character, a dinosaur, or just be creative! For those entering 7th-12 grades. Location: storytime room.

Tuesday, July 23rd from 4-5pm: All About Rocks

Learn about all types of rocks and crystals. Then paint a rock portrait. For those entering 7th-12th grades. Location: program room

Monday, August 3rd at 2pm: Vinyl Spin Art

Create your very own Spin Art! By dripping multiple colors of paint onto a spinning vinyl record, an array of beautiful designs are created, for a one-of-a-kind piece of art to take home with you! For those entering 7th-12th grade. Location: program room

Wednesday, August 19th from 4-5pm: Glass Magnets

Create your own glass stone magnets to look like insects in amber. A great magnet for your school locker! For those entering 7th-12th grades. Location: storytime room