
These programs are specifically designed for tweens/teens ages 12-18!
Summer Reading 2025 – Color Our World!
Click HERE for a digital version of our Summer Reading brochure for grades 7-12. Children’s Summer Reading info can be found HERE.
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Wed
04
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
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MEMBER ONLY MEETING. Have ideas for teen programs or want to make your voice heard at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board at Whiting Public Library! Teens ages 12 and up are invited to share feedback, help plan events, and earn volunteer hours. Your input helps shape what happens at your library—snacks provided!
Thu
05
Teen Gaming
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Game on! Join us at Whiting Public Library for teen gaming! — a relaxed space to hang out, make new friends, and play your favorite board games, card games, and video games. Whether you’re into Mario Kart, Uno, or Poetry for Herd Mentality, there’s something for everyone. Open to all teens 7th-12th grade.
Wed
11
LEGO Club
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Get creative and build something awesome at LEGO Club! This program is perfect for kids and families who love to design, build, and imagine. We provide the bricks—you bring the ideas! Each session features fun building prompts, or you can freestyle your own masterpiece. All ages welcome; no registration required.
Thu
12
Teen Anime Club
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Come and meet other teens who share your love of anime and manga. See the new manga we recently purchased, share your favorite series, and enjoy fun crafts. For Teens in 7th – 12th grade.
Tue
17
Family Game Night
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Bring the whole crew for Family Game Night! Enjoy a variety of board games for all ages—whether you love classics like Monopoly and Uno or want to try something new, we’ve got something for everyone. All games are provided. Just drop in, play, and make memories together!
Thu
19
Teen Lo-Fi Lab
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Need to unwind? Lo-Fi Lab is a chill space just for teens to relax, listen to lo-fi beats, and create calming crafts like painting, diamond art, or DIY stress balls. Come hang out, get creative, and take a break from the chaos. All supplies provided—just drop in and vibe! Open to all teens 7th-12th grade.
Tue
24
Family STEAM Squad
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Join the Family STEAM Squad for hands-on fun and learning! Each month, families work together on exciting STEAM-based activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) that spark curiosity and creativity. From building circuits to creating art with science, there’s something new to explore every time. All ages welcome—supplies will be out at 6pm. Drop in […]
Tue
24
Teen Pride Social Club
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A safe, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ teens and allies to hang out, connect, and be themselves! Join us for the Teen Pride Social Club, where you can enjoy crafting, snacks, and great conversation in a relaxed, judgment-free zone. Come as you are—everyone is welcome! Grades 7-12
Thu
26
Teen Library Sleuth Society
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Love mysteries? Join us monthly as we work together to solve the puzzles inside Hunt A Killer boxes! This club is open to all teens in 7th–12th grade who enjoy clues, teamwork, and cracking cases. Come be a detective and put your sleuthing skills to the test!
Wed
04
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
at –
MEMBER ONLY MEETING. Have ideas for teen programs or want to make your voice heard at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board at Whiting Public Library! Teens ages 12 and up are invited to share feedback, help plan events, and earn volunteer hours. Your input helps shape what happens at your library—snacks provided!