Teens

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to the 3D printing services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a 3D printer at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer in the future.

This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our Laser Cutter Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to the laser-cutting services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a laser cutter at any HCPL branch that has one. 

Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a laser cutter in the future.

Registration is required.

Calling all brick builders, are you up for a challenge? Teens and Tweens will work to creatively complete a different build mission in an hour each month! Grades 4 to 12.

Decompress from a long day at school every Tuesday by playing video games at the library! Challenge your friends to a competition or just come hang out!

No registration is required. This event is open to ages 11 to 18.

Ready to play? Drop in for our monthly teen game night featuring Nintendo Switch battles and a selection of your favorite board games. Whether you're here to compete or just relax, we'll have snacks and a great time waiting for you! Open to tweens and teens in 6th grade through 12th grade (ages 11-18).

Home-schooled and remote-learning teens and tweens ages 11 - 17 are invited to a social hour with games, crafts, and fun! Registration is preferred but not required—feel free to drop in! 

Join us for an evening of tabletop gaming! We have games available or BYOG (Bring Your Own Game)!

This program is for teens in grades 6-12.

Teens!  Using a needle and felting wool, design and create an artistic landscape or a 3D animal!

Program begins at 1pm in the Teen Lounge on the 2nd floor. 

(they can stay as long as they like...just clean up)

*No registration required

Take a break from homework and studying and hang out in the teen space with puzzles, board games, and snacks! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school.