Tweens

By admin, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 22:00

Join us for our Tween Book Club! We will discuss the book of the month, have snacks, and enjoy book related activities. This month we will be reading "The Forgotten Five: Map of Flames" by Lisa McMann.

On Friday, April 17th, we will discuss the first half of the book (around page 192).

On Friday, May 1st, we will discuss the second half of the book.

This book club is intended for children ages 8-12. Online registration is required; space is limited. 

By admin, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 13:00

*For grades 6-12 only*

We will be planting marigolds (using seeds). Take your marigold pot home!

All materials provided. All library programs are free of charge!

Limited supplies available. First come, first serve.


Disclaimer: If no program participants show up before 4:50 pm, the program will be canceled automatically. No exceptions. Please be on time.



By admin, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 13:00

*Must be in grades 6-12*

Feeling a little stress with finals and standardized testing coming up? De-stress by making bouncy balls at the Fairbanks Library. We will be using Borax. 

Monday, April 13 ~ 4:30 PM


Disclaimer: If no program participants show up before 4:50 pm, the program will be canceled automatically. No exceptions. Please be on time.

By admin, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 13:00

*For grades 6-12 only*

Fake snow in April?! Why yes, we will be making fake snow! De-stress by playing with fake snow.

All materials provided. All library programs are free of charge. 


Disclaimer: If no program participants show up before 4:50 pm, the program will be canceled automatically. No exceptions. Please be on time.

By admin, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 04:00

Dive into color with Water You Painting?! Kids and tweens will explore watercolor painting through fun techniques, creative prompts, and plenty of artistic freedom. Come experiment, paint, and see where your imagination flows!

No experience needed — all supplies provided.

*For ages 7-13

By admin, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 04:00

Dive into color with Water You Painting?! Kids and tweens will explore watercolor painting through fun techniques, creative prompts, and plenty of artistic freedom. Come experiment, paint, and see where your imagination flows!

No experience needed — all supplies provided.

*For ages 7-13

By admin, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 01:00

🍫🪱 Teens Cook: Dirt Cake! 🪱🍫

It might look like dirt… but it tastes AMAZING. 😋

Teens, come recreate the iconic Dirt Cake from the TV show Ruby and Max! Layer crushed cookies, creamy pudding, and gummy worms to make a dessert that’s messy, hilarious, and seriously delicious.

Grab your friends, get creative with your “dirt,” and see who can make the coolest (and tastiest) cake.

⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Stratford Branch Library

Looks gross.
Tastes awesome.
Come cook with us! 🍪🍫🪱