Teen Programs & Events

Henna Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Wednesday June 28th, 5-7pm

Kick off the Summer Reading season with Jamilah Henna Creations! Jamilah is back this year to teach us about the history of henna, and give each participant their own henna tattoo. Space is limited, so registration is required. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Please note- Due to the unpredictable nature of construction timing, this program may need to be moved off-site. An email will be sent to each registrant prior to the program to confirm the location of our event!

Register HERE beginning June 14th

Teen Soap Making

Tuesday July 11, 6-7pm

Miss Kristen will lead teens in the process of making their own scented soaps.

All materials will be provided! Registration is required, as materials are limited.

For teens entering grades 6-12.

Register HERE beginning June 27th

Beginner ASL Course for Teens

Wednesdays July 12th, 19th & 26th, 6-7pm

To celebrate this year’s theme “Find Your Voice,” we’re going to celebrate how others use their voices!

Mary Beth Yager, a Speech Pathologist with the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, CT will teach our teens the basics of conversational ASL, giving them the opportunity to broaden the way they use their own voices.

This course will be progressive, register once and attend all 3 classes!

Registration is required as space is limited. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Register HERE beginning June 28th

Paint a Pokemon with Pam’s Picassos

Tuesday July 18th, 3:30pm

Join Pam from Pam’s Picassos for a guided paint class, where each participant will paint their own Pokemon character!

All materials will be provided. Registration is required as space is limited. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Register HERE beginning July 5th

Teen Candle Making

Tuesday July 25th, 6-7pm

Miss Kristen will lead teens in the process of making their own scented soaps.

All materials will be provided! Registration is required, as materials are limited. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Register HERE beginning July 11th

Cookie Decorating for Teens

Tuesday August 8th, 6-7pm

Join Jenna from My One Delight for a class on cookie decorating!

All materials will be provided, and participants will be able to bring their work, and any extra supplies home with them!

Registration is required as space is limited. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Register HERE beginning July 25th

Teen Book Box

Fill out the form (https://tinyurl.com/DPLTBB ) to receive a monthly Teen Book Box from the Durham Public Library.

(If you leave the optional questions blank we will just surprise you with a pick)

Inside you’ll find;

  • YA title checked-out to you
  • Surprise(s) 
  • Candy
  • A Sticker

We will email you when your box is ready. Stop by the front desk to pick up your box. When you are finished simply return the book (and the box if you’d like to help us recycle). You may keep the rest of the items in your box!

You will be notified when each month’s Teen Book Box is ready for you. You will have one week to come and pick up your box.

Books will be checked out to you for two months, however, in order to receive the next month’s box you MUST have returned the book to the library!

Miss a month? That’s ok we will be in touch again the following month. If you miss two pick-ups in a row we will just remove you from our list. You are welcome to register again if you want to re-join the program.

Make & Take Crafts

Stop by the teen library each month to make a new craft! Feel free to leave your creations behind on the craft cart to be displayed around the teen library! All materials will be provided, while supplies last! No registration required.