Teen Program

Teen Programs

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Summer Reading Club
June 1 - August 1

Join the teen Summer Reading Club starting June 1. Simply sign up at the library or with the Beanstack app and track your reading minutes. You may read any material you want, as long as it comes from the library.

Teen Prizes
200 minutes - brush shaped pen
500 minutes - watercolor set
additional 500 minutes - a free Frosty at Wendy's (good through end of year)

See the Summer Reading Club page
for all the details.


Teen & Adult Tiny Art

eisleJoin us in coloring our world by creating your own masterpiece!

Use any method of art you want, as long as it fits a 6"x6" area. You may pick up your mini canvas at any branch starting June 2.

Return your art to your branch by July 18. Art will be on display at your local library branch until our Tiny Art Show at Charlestown Library on July 24.

Tiny Art Show
Charlestown Library
Thursday, July 24 from 5-7 pm


Tween Harry Potter
Book Club

Students going into grades 4-7 are invited to a book club centered around Harry Potter. There will be crafts and snacks.

Registration is required.

bookSellersburg Library
4:00-5:00 pm

Friday, June 6 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Friday, July 11 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 


Teen/Adult Crochet Club

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Teens and adults are welcome to join and crochet with us. All new members will receive a basic crochet kit.

Sellersburg Library
on select Tuesdays at 5:30-6:30 pm

June 3 & 24


Inklings

be creativeA creative group for teens in grades 8-12. Writing, painting, drawing and all creative arts are welcome.
 

Sellersburg Library
Fridays at 3:00-4:30 pm

May 16


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The Extra Special Social Club
Color Our World

paintingA structured 1 hour program for individuals 13+ years old with intellectual developmental disabilities. Activities include reading a story, games and crafts. Come on in and join the fun! Meet new people. No registration required.

Charlestown Library
Thursday, June 5 at 3 pm
Inclusive Dance with The Louisville Ballet

Create our own town! & Colors Versus Shapes by Mike Boldt
Thursday, Jun 19 at 3 pm

Mini Canvas Art & The Dot by Peter Reynolds
Thursday, July 3 at 3 pm

Paint with watercolors & A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Thursday, July 17 at 3 pm


Summer Reading Club Kickoff Event
Make a Stepping Stone

stepping stoneJoin us in the Charlestown Library's new memorial garden to make your own stepping stone. All supplies will be provided while supplies last. Limit one per family.

This is a drop-in event open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Charlestown Library - Saturday, June 7 drop-in between 11 am - 1 pm


Teen Bad Art

bad artJoin us and make some bad art. Then vote for the worst art and the winner gets a special prize. All materials provided.

Registration is required. Open to grades 6-12.

Sellersburg Library - Tueday, June 10 at 5-6pm
Henryville Library - Wednesday, June 11 at 4-5pm
Charlestown Library - Thursday, June 12 at 5-6pm


Register for programs on the library calendar or by calling the library.


Teen Canvas Painting

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Join artist Jennifer Cook as she leads canvas painting. All materials provided. Registration is required. Open to students going into 6th-12th grades. Only one painting session per teen.

New Washington - Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30-7:30pm - dragons
Charlestown - Wednesday, June 18 at 5:30-7:30pm - cat
Borden - Thursday, June 19 at 1:30-3:30pm - spiderman
Henryville - Thursday, June 19 at 5:30-7:30pm - Snoopy
Sellersburg - Monday, June 30 at 3-5pm - Snoopy
Sellersburg - Monday, June 30 at 5:30-7:30pm - Axolotl


Bookend Painting

bookendsDrop by and paint a bookend for the library. All materials provided.

Open to all ages. Registration not required.

Sellersburg Library
Tuesday, June 24
drop in any time from 2:30-4:30 pm


Register for programs on the library calendar or by calling the library.


Harry Potter Trivia

triviaCompete against other teams and test your Harry potter knowledge.

Registration is required.
Open to teens in grades 6-12.

Charlestown Library - Tuesday, July 1 at 6-7pm
Sellersburg Library - Wednesday, July 2 at 6-7pm
New Washington Library - Tuesday, July 8 at 6-7pm
Borden Library - Thursday, July 10 at 3-4pm
Henryville Library - Thursday, July 10 at 6-7pm


Teen & Adult Open Art Night

paintCrafts from previous Crafty Creations programs will be available. Or you can work on your Tiny Art canvas for our Tiny Art Show. Or bring your own craft to work on.

No registration required.

Charlestown Library
Wednesday, July 9
4:00-7:30 pm

Glow in the Dark Party

neonThe library will celebrate the color NEON this summer with our glow in the dark party. This event will feature crafts, stories, treats, games and more. This is a drop-in family event and no registration is required.

Charlestown Library
Friday, July 11 drop in between 10 am - 12 pm


Chalk Art

chalk artFamilies can stretch their artistic muscles and create cool pictures on the library's sidewalk during our chalk art party. This is an outdoor program, it will happen weather permitting.

This is a drop-in family event and no registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Charlestown Library - Wednesday, July 16 drop-in between 10-11 am


Tie Dye Party

tie dyeHenryville Library will be hosting a tie dye party.

All ages are welcome to attend. Registration is required. Children 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must bring their own white shirt or socks.

Henryville Library
Monday, July 21 at 4:30-6:00 pm