Teen Programs & Events



B.Y.O.Book Club

Thursday October 3rd, 3-4pm

10/03, 11/07, 12/05, 3-4pm

Not your typical book club! Bring whatever book you’re currently reading, and join Kristen once a month for silent reading as a group, then a discussion about each book! Do you love it or hate it? Would you recommend it to a friend? A great way to set aside time for required school reading. Registration encouraged, but not required.

Questions? Email Kristen at kslepecki@durhamlibrary.org


Cozy Crafts: Crochet Crescent Moon Pillow

Tuesday October 8th, 5-6:30pm

For beginners and experienced crocheters alike! Learn the basics of crocheting and create an easy crescent moon shaped pillow.

For teens in grades 6 & up, registration required.

All materials will be provided.

Questions? kslepecki@durhamlibrary.org


Half-Day Hangout

October 10th 11:30am-2pm

Come hang out at the library after your early dismissal on Thursday October 10th!

We’ll have snacks, games, activities, crafts and the Nintendo Switch will be available for use in the teen library!

No registration is required, just stop in.

For teens in grades 6 & up only please.


Wand Making

Thursday October 17th, 5-6pm

Need a Witch or Wizard’s wand for your Halloween costume? Just want to make a magic wand? Join us to create your own personal wand.

Registration required. Limit 15 each session.

Meets at 5:30PM for grades 3-5 and at 6:30PM for Teens.


Divination: Design a Crystal Ball

Wednesday October 23rd, 5:00pm & 6:30pm

Part of our Welcome to Hogwarts Series!

Join Miss Kristen in designing your very own crystal ball!

All materials will be provided. Registration is required.


Teen Art Kits

Love doing art, but have a hard time getting to the library for our scheduled programs? We’ve got you!

Each month we’ll have a new art kit filled with the instructions and supplies you’ll need to create a beautiful piece of art! Come any time on the designated week to pick up your kit, and do your art whenever you have the time.

For teens entering grades 6-12. 

Registration is required for each project.


Teen Test Kitchen: Hot Cocoa

Tuesday November 19th, 6-7pm

Join Miss Kristen in making your own Hot Cocoa Mix!

We’ll be making the base mix together, and you’ll create your individual flavor profile with a variety of mix-ins. When we’re finished we’ll test our creations! Give your finished product as a gift, or keep for yourself!

Registration required beginning November 5th.

For teens in grades 6 & Up.


Teen Book Box

Fill out the updated 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.