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Banana Bread Baking for Teens

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Is there any food better than a fresh warm piece of banana bread? Learn how to make your very own at home!

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Program Description:

Is there any food better than a fresh warm piece of banana bread? Learn how to make your very own at home!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

BookTok TBR - Teen Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Love books but hate assigned reading? Join the BookTok TBR Teen Book Club at Washington Park Library, where we dive into the trendiest, most-hyped books and share our personal must...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Love books but hate assigned reading? Join the BookTok TBR Teen Book Club at Washington Park Library, where we dive into the trendiest, most-hyped books and share our personal must-reads!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Teen After Hours - Eggstreme Egg Hunt

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

It's is almost Easter. Join us after hours for an Egg Hunt with a touch of eggcitement!

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

It's is almost Easter. Join us after hours for an Egg Hunt with a touch of eggcitement!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. This program requires a parent or legal guardian to sign a permission form before underage attendee can participate.

Teen Seed Bombs

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

It's amost earth day and spring is springing, so lets plant flowers in a super fun way! Seed bombs are an easy and unique way to grow flowers and have some fun in the process. They...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

It's amost earth day and spring is springing, so lets plant flowers in a super fun way! Seed bombs are an easy and unique way to grow flowers and have some fun in the process.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Blue Borders with the words teen bingo stickers! Snacks! gadgets! Gizmos! whosits! Whatsits! Galore! Washington Park Library Thursday April 24 3-5pm

Teen Bingo!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Ready to test your luck and win some awesome prizes? Join us for Teen Bingo! at the Washington Park Library and win snacks, stickers, keychains, and more!Grab your friends, mark yo...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies
Program Description:

Ready to test your luck and win some awesome prizes? Join us for Teen Bingo! at the Washington Park Library and win snacks, stickers, keychains, and more!

Labyrinth movie image with David Bowie

Teen Movie Night: Labyrinth

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Teens, it is time for a Throwback Thursday Movie night at East Hills Library. We'll have pizza and popcorn and watch the 80's classic Labyrinth starring David Bowie!For ages 12-18,...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Program Description:

Teens, it is time for a Throwback Thursday Movie night at East Hills Library. We'll have pizza and popcorn and watch the 80's classic Labyrinth starring David Bowie!

Crochet Cherries on an orange background, with the words Washington Park Library Slay Crochet! Thursday, May 8 5:30 PM For Ages 12-18 All Supplies Provided

Slay Crochet! - Teen Crochet Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Ready to stitch, slay, and create? Join us for Slay Crochet, a teen crochet club at Washington Park Library! This session, we’re making adorable amigurumi cherries—perfect for begi...

Required
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Ready to stitch, slay, and create? Join us for Slay Crochet, a teen crochet club at Washington Park Library! This session, we’re making adorable amigurumi cherries—perfect for beginners and pros alike!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Teens Taste Terrible Tik Tok Trends

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Have you ever seen a food combination on Tik Tok that looks terrible, but the poster swears it tastes delicious? Well, let's try some of these out. Are they tasty or nasty? You dec...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Have you ever seen a food combination on Tik Tok that looks terrible, but the poster swears it tastes delicious? Well, let's try some of these out. Are they tasty or nasty? You decide. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

BookTok TBR - Teen Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Love books but hate assigned reading? Join the BookTok TBR Teen Book Club at Washington Park Library, where we dive into the trendiest, most-hyped books and share our personal must...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Love books but hate assigned reading? Join the BookTok TBR Teen Book Club at Washington Park Library, where we dive into the trendiest, most-hyped books and share our personal must-reads!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Teens Taste - Different Lays Flavors

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

There are over 200 flavors of lays. Can you identify the ones that we have picked out? Try your hand at guessing which flavor is which!

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Games/Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

There are over 200 flavors of lays. Can you identify the ones that we have picked out? Try your hand at guessing which flavor is which!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Teen Bingo Night!

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Ready to test your luck and win some awesome prizes? Join us for Teen Bingo Night at the Washington Park Library and win snacks, stickers, keychains, and more!Grab your friends, ma...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Ready to test your luck and win some awesome prizes? Join us for Teen Bingo Night at the Washington Park Library and win snacks, stickers, keychains, and more!

Teen Taste Foreign Foods - Thailand

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Taste outside your comfort zone with some food that you may have never tried before! Thai food is considered one of the world’s finest cuisines and has been adapted by many culture...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Taste outside your comfort zone with some food that you may have never tried before! Thai food is considered one of the world’s finest cuisines and has been adapted by many cultures.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Terrarium Building

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Learn how to construct and care for your own terrariums using natural materials! Glass jars, soil, moss, stones and other materials are provided. However, participants are wel...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Learn how to construct and care for your own terrariums using natural materials! 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Teen After Hours: Nerf War

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Join us after the library is closed for a Teen After Hours Nerf War! Pizza and snacks provided.For ages 12-18, registration required.If you have not already filled one out, please ...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Miscellaneous
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Join us after the library is closed for a Teen After Hours Nerf War! Pizza and snacks provided.

For ages 12-18, registration required.

A+ Readers Training

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Attention all High School students that need A+ tutoring/mentoring hours that love books and reading! The St. Joseph Public Library is offering the A+ Readers volunteer program for...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Program Description:

Attention all High School students that need A+ tutoring/mentoring hours that love books and reading! The St. Joseph Public Library is offering the A+ Readers volunteer program for the second year.

A+ Readers

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. i...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

A+ Readers

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. i...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

A+ Readers

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. i...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

A+ Readers

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. i...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

Summer Reading Ice Skating Party at Bode Ice Arena

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Program Description:

Cool off with the staff from the St. Joseph Public Library for an end of Summer Reading Ice Skating Party at Bode Ice Arena.  Admission is free!  The fun is priceless!&nb...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Cool off with the staff from the St. Joseph Public Library for an end of Summer Reading Ice Skating Party at Bode Ice Arena.  Admission is free!  The fun is priceless!  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Anime Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Can't get enough Anime? Meet at the library for two hours of socializing and communally enjoying your shared passion of Anime! Anime Club is moving to the fourth Monday, every...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Program Description:

Can't get enough Anime? Meet at the library for two hours of socializing and communally enjoying your shared passion of Anime! Anime Club is moving to the fourth Monday, every other month.

For ages 12-17, no registration required.

Anime Club

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Can't get enough Anime? Meet at the library for two hours of socializing and communally enjoying your shared passion of Anime! Anime Club is moving to the fourth Monday, every...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Program Description:

Can't get enough Anime? Meet at the library for two hours of socializing and communally enjoying your shared passion of Anime! Anime Club is moving to the fourth Monday, every other month.

For ages 12-17, no registration required.