Teens

By admin, Fri, 10/09/2026 - 07:00

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Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?

Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.

Each session includes:

Homework help A safe, welcoming study space A simple, fun craft Snacks

Come get your homework done, take a creative break, and spend time with friends at the library. We hope to see you there!

By admin, Thu, 10/08/2026 - 22:00

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Join us as the Friends of the Fairbanks Branch Library hold their Fall Book Sale.

There will be a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books, paperbacks, and coffee table books. We also have several items signed by authors that we will be selling. 

All books are in excellent, like-new condition for used book prices.

We accept cash, check, Zelle, Venmo and Paypal. 

By admin, Thu, 10/08/2026 - 22:00

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Teens! Need service hours? Wanting to support and show up for the community? Pick up your volunteer application packet the last week of every month to attend the volunteer orientation. Apply to be a volunteer at the library this summer, and help support the community for Summer Reading Program at the HCPL-West U. Branch Library! Overview Swing by the library and pick up a volunteer application packet to volunteer and earn service hours this summer.  Applications 
By admin, Thu, 10/08/2026 - 19:00

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This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut operation and software in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut.

  • This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Registration required.
By admin, Thu, 10/08/2026 - 19:00

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This orientation session is intended for teen volunteers and a completed, intact, and ready application packet is required to be admitted to the orientation.  To apply to be a teen volunteer at the HCPL-West University Branch Library, applicants must: complete a printed copy of the application packet, ( LINK TO APPLICATION PACKET HERE )be between the ages of 15-18, have their guardian’s permission, attend one orientation session.
By admin, Thu, 10/08/2026 - 19:00

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Join us after school for a Halloween celebration inspired by Over the Garden Wall! Enjoy games, crafts, themed snacks and drinks, and a screening of the award-winning series! 

Over the Garden Wall (PG) follows two half-brothers, Wirt and Greg, who become lost in a strange forest called the Unknown. The two must travel across the mysterious forest with the occasional help of the wandering and elderly Woodsman and Beatrice, a talking bluebird.

Teens