Teen Services at Seekonk Public Library
Summer Reading Program for Teens
Tweens and Teens in rising grades 6 and up, you’re invited to join Seekonk Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge in-person and online! Log into the free Beanstack app to sign up for the “Read, Renew, Repeat” challenge and collect virtual badges for logging your reading, writing reviews, and participating in activities. Each badge earns one or more raffle tickets that you can enter into weekly online drawings as well as a variety of grand prize drawings. You’ll also want to come visit the library in-person for the fun and unique teen programs listed below, as well as to participate in a drop-in scavenger hunt and pick up a weekly pop-in charm for your bracelet (or shoes).
Iron-On T-Shirts
Thursday, July 11, 2 PM
Create a custom iron-on decal using Silhouette Studio software and our Silhouette Cameo 4 cutting machine and make a t-shirt with your personalized design to take home! T-shirts and vinyl will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own Windows or Mac laptop and download the free design software for use during the program.
This 2-hour event is free and open to tweens and teens in rising grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.
For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.
Crafternoon
Thursday, July 18, 2 PM
Get it? It’s a craft...in the afternoon... Join us for a relaxed session of creativity and exploration. Choose from a variety of craft supplies and see what inspiration comes to you! We’ll also browse through Creativebug, a subscription-based arts and crafts resource provided free to patrons through Seekonk Public Library.
This 2-hour event is free and open to tweens and teens in rising grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.
For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.
Improv Workshop
Thursday, July 25, 2 PM
Experience the fun of improvisational acting in this two-hour workshop. Deej Shafer of Kismet Improv will go over the basics of improv, then he’ll lead the group in some games and short scenes. No acting experience needed!
This 2-hour event is free and open to tweens and teens in rising grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.
For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.
Henna Workshop
Thursday, August 1, 2 PM
Discover the beauty and tradition of henna, a plant-based material used in the ancient form of temporary body art called mehndi. You’ll get your own henna design from artist and workshop instructor Rani MacNeal, and you’ll even learn how to do it yourself!
This 2-hour event is free and open to tweens and teens in rising grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.
For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.
Magic & Merriment
Thursday, August 8, 2 PM
Hear ye, hear ye! The final program of the summer is a tribute to imagination and adventure! Join us for a fantasy-themed party with games, snacks, and prizes. Bring your love of magic and monsters, fairies and folklore, and feel free to dress up! If you’ve been keeping a wizard’s cloak or elf ears in your closet, now is the time to bring them out!
This 2-hour event is free and open to tweens and teens in rising grades 6 through 12. Registration is required.
For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email teens@seekonkpl.org.
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