Teen and Tween Take-and-Make Packets
Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, ORAvailable May 17th Teen & Tween Take-&-Make Packets: Make your own DNA models out of toothpicks and candy!
Available May 17th Teen & Tween Take-&-Make Packets: Make your own DNA models out of toothpicks and candy!
Friday, June 3 @ 3:00-4:30 & June 17 @ 2:00-4:00 (drop-in)—LEGO Lab (All ages): Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.
Thursday, June 9 @ 4:30—Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt (Ages 12-18): Put your detective skills to the test—work together to find the “murderer” in this literary-themed scavenger hunt modeled after the board game CLUE. Snacks provided.
Thursday, June 16 @ 12:00-3:00 (drop-in)—Summer Reading Kick-Off! (All ages): Celebrate the beginning of summer with a bash @ the Library. Prizes, games, crafts, SRP Registration and more! Free sno-cones.
Friday, June 17 @ 2:00-4:00 (drop-in)—LEGO Lab (All ages): Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.
Friday, June 24 @ 2:00-4:30—Virtual Reality + (Ages 13+): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot or for more information.
Wednesday, June 29 @ 1:00—Card Making (Adults & Teens): Create beautiful handmade cards using our gorgeous supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Friday, July 1 @ 2:00-4:00 (drop-in)—LEGO Lab (All ages): Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.
Thursday, July 14 @ 5:00—Harry Potter Wands, Trivia and Potions (Teens & Tweens): Test your Harry Potter knowledge with themed trivia! Make your own wand and try your hand at potions! Snacks provided.
Friday, July 22 @ 2:00-4:30—Virtual Reality + (Ages 13+): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot or for more info.
Wednesday, July 27 @ 1:00—Card Making (Adults & Teens): Create beautiful handmade cards using our gorgeous supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 @ 1:00 (Adults) & 3:00 (Teens)— Crayoligraphy: Learn how to create modern and colorful calligraphy using markers and pens! Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot or for more information.
Thursday, August 18 @ 6:15—Writing Workshop + (Adults & Teens): Are you a writer or thinking about becoming one? Award-winning local author, Donna Hues, will offer a workshop to explore the fundamentals of writing. We’ll discuss writing bywords, like POV, and how our word choice impacts our readers. Bring up to three pages of your writing and receive feedback on...
Thursday, Aug. 25 @ 12:00—Escape Room (Teens & Tweens): Escape Room at the library! See if you can figure out puzzles, codes and riddles to "escape" the library! Snacks provided.
Friday, Aug. 26 @ 2:00-4:30—Virtual Reality + (Ages 13+): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot or for more info.
Thursday, Sept. 22 @ 4:30—Teen Movie Night (Middle & High School): Watch the first Twilight (PG-13) movie on the big screen while enjoying popcorn and soda!
Wednesday, Sept. 28 @ 1:00 (Adults) & 3:30 (Teens & Tweens)—Halloween Card Making: Create boo-ti-ful handmade Halloween cards using our ghoulish supply of rubber stamps and creepy decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Thursday, Sept. 29 @ 3:00-6:30— Virtual Reality + (Teens & Adults): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot or for more info.
Wednesdays @ 3:00– STEM Girls (1st & 3rd) STEM Guys (2nd & 4th) (Grades 5-8). Become a Bird Scout Citizen Scientist! Explore feathers, flights and the features that make birds unique. Use tools and technology to identify local species and help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe! Every session includes hands-on activities and active research....
Thursday, October 6 @ 4:30 (Teens & Tweens) 6:00 (Adults) — Paint Night +. Paint an autumn scene in a step-by-step class led by our own Katie! All supplies provided. Space is limited so registration is required. NOTE: Parents and teens may attend the 6:00 session together.
Thursday, Oct 13 @ 4:30— Halloween Nail Art (teens & tweens): Tap into your creativity and holiday spirit by making Halloween themed nail & string art! Snacks provided. Bring your own hammer.
Wednesdays @ 3:00– STEM Girls (1st & 3rd) STEM Guys (2nd & 4th) (Grades 5-8). Become a Bird Scout Citizen Scientist! Explore feathers, flights and the features that make birds unique. Use tools and technology to identify local species and help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe! Every session includes hands-on activities and active research....
Thursday, Oct. 20 @ 3:00-6:00— Virtual Reality + (Teens & Adults): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot or for more info.
Thursday, Oct. 27 @ 6:00-6:45— Writing Workshop (Teens & Adults): Are you a writer or thinking about becoming one? Award-winning local author Donna Hues, will offer a workshop to explore the fundamentals of writing. Bring up to three pages of your writing and receive feedback on your work.
Thursday, Nov. 10 @ 5:00pm—Teen Advisory Board & Game Night (Grades 7-12): First Teen Advisory Board meeting! Come learn what TAB is all about, play some fun games, and enjoy pizza!
Thursday, Nov. 17 @ 6:30-8:00pm—Middle School Family Science Night + (Middle Schoolers and families): Work together to explore mass, volume, density and chemical reactions with fun, hands-on activities for the entire family. Space is limited to the first 20 families, so register today by calling 503.845.6401. NOTE: another night will be scheduled if there is sufficient interest.
Thurs., Dec. 1 @ 5:00—Teen Crafts (Grades 6 & up): Make your own hot chocolate bombs! Snacks provided!
Thurs., Dec. 8 @ 3:00-6:30— Virtual Reality + (Teens & Adults): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot or for more info.
Thurs., Dec. 22, @ 5:00—Paint Night + (Teens & Adults): Follow along step by step and learn how to paint a beautiful winter scene! Registration required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot.
Thursday, Jan. 5 @ 4:30pm—Dragon Escape Room (Grades 6-12): Do you have what it takes to escape the dragon's lair? Join us in a teen/tween Dragon themed escape room! Snacks provided.
Thursday, Jan. 19 @ 4:30pm—Teen Advisory Board (Teens): Calling all teens to join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games and more. Snacks provided!
Thursday, Jan 20 @ 3:00-5:00pm— Virtual Reality + (Teens & Adults): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot.
Thursday, Jan. 26 @ 6:00pm— Writing Workshop (Teens & Adults): Are you a writer or thinking about becoming one? Award-winning local author Donna Hues, will facilitate a workshop to explore the fundamentals of writing. Bring up to three pages of your writing and receive feedback on your work.
Thursday, Feb. 9 @ 4:30pm--Teen Advisory Board (Ages 12-18) Calling all teens to join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games & more. Snacks and PIZZA provided!
Thursday, Feb. 16 @ 4:30pm--Origami Star Jars (Teens & Adults) Make a wish! We'll be writing wishes, affirmations, and thoughts of gratitude, then making cute origami stars to keep in a positivity jar. May all your dreams come true! All supplies provided.
Friday, Feb 17 @ 2:00-4:30pm--Virtual Reality (Ages 13+): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503 845-6401 to reserve your spot or for more info.
Thursday, Feb. 23 @ 4:30pm - Candy Sushi (Ages 12-18): Come make cute and yummy Candy Sushi! (We promise only the fish will be gummy!) All supplies provided.
Thursday, Feb. 23 @ 6:00pm - Writing Workshop (Teens & Adults): Are you a writer or thinking about becoming one? Award-winning local author Donna Hues will facilitate a workshop to explore the fundamentals of writing. Bring up to three pages of your writing and receive feedback on your work.
Wednesday, March 15 @ 1:00—Volunteer Orientation (Teens & Adults): Are you a teen or adult interested in helping out at the library? Attending this orientation is the first step. Call 503.845.6401 to register.
Thursday, March 16 @ 4:30pm—Teen Advisory Board (Ages 12-18): Calling all teens to join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games & more. Pizza provided!
Saturday, March 18th @ 1:00—Volunteer Orientation (Teens & Adults): Are you a teen or adult interested in helping out at the library? Attending this orientation is the first step. Call 503.845.6401 to register.
Thursday, March 23 @ 5:30pm— Spring Mini-Wreath Making (Teens & Adults): Prepare for the Spring Equinox by making a cottage-core mini-wreath. All supplies provided.
Friday, March 24 @ 12:00-4:30pm—Virtual Reality (Ages 13+): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot.
Wednesday, March 29 @ 3:00pm—Geek Crafts (Teen & Adults): Come make a perler bead magnet using templates of your favorite characters from Pokémon, Disney, comic books, anime, or video games! All supplies provided.
Thursday, April 6 @ 6:00 — Paint Night (Adults & Teens with an adult): Come learn how to paint a spring scene based on the Woodburn Tulip Festival! All supplies included. Pre-registration required. Call 503.845.6401
Friday, April 7 @ 4:00—Teen Blackout Poetry and Fruit Pizza (Ages 12-18): Make your own “fruit pizza” out of cookies and fruit, then participate in some fun blackout poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month!
Thursday, April 13 @ 5:30pm— Beaded Earrings (Teens & Adults): Make your own earrings using our large collection of beautiful beads. All supplies provided.
Thursday, April 20 @ 5:30pm—Teen Book Club (Ages 12-18): Join us for our first ever book club! This meeting we will be discussing which book we would like to choose. Come share your favorite books/authors with us!
Thursday, April 20 @ 4:30pm—Teen Advisory Board (Ages 12-18): Calling all teens to join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games & more. Snacks provided!
Wednesday, April 26 @ 6:30pm—Friends of the Library Annual Meeting: The Friends of the Library is a group of community members who support quality library service in the community through fund raising, volunteerism and serving as advocates for the library. All interested folks are welcome to attend.
Thursday, April 27 @ 6:00pm—Writers Group (Teens & Adults): Gather and chat with a group of fellow writers! Bring up to three pages of your work to read and get feedback on, and get tips on publishing or performing your work.
Tuesday, May 16 @ 5:00pm—Mindfulness and Soothing Crafts (Teens & Adults): May is Mental Health Awareness Month so let's take some time to practice mindfulness, an easy meditation, and a couple of soothing art techniques
Wednesday, May 17 @ 3:30pm—Crafting Calm (Grades 5-12): In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we'll take some time to relax and make mindfulness jars, cover journals with washi tape, and concoct anti-stress scented putty.
Thursday, May 18 @ 5:30pm—Irish Traditional Music Slow Session (Adults and Teens): Are you interested in traditional Irish music? Do you play fiddle? Guitar? Recorder? Mandolin? Concertina? Flute? Whistle? Harp? Or, dare we ask, Bodhrán or Bouzouki? Would you like to try playing in some way with others? If so, come join us! It doesn't matter if you read music...
Thursday, May 25 @ 4:30pm— Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6+): Calling all interested teens to join our monthly meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games and more. Snacks provided! Followed by our first Teen Book Club @ 5:30: This month we will be discussing The Queens Assassin by Melissa de la Cruz. If you haven’t read the...
Thursday, May 25 @ 6:15pm—Writers Group (Adults & Teens): Gather and chat with a group of fellow writers! Bring up to three pages of your work to read and get feedback on. We'll have fun with writing prompts and share our favorite reads.
Thurs., June 8 @ 4:30—Manga/Anime Lesson (Ages 7+): Do you love manga? Come learn how to draw anime & manga with step-by-step instructions and support from our knowledgeable library staff! Pre-registration required, call 503 845-6401 to save a spot!
Thurs., June 22, @ 5:30—Irish Traditional Music Slow Session (Adults & Teens): Do you play a folk instrument? Let's play traditional music together! It doesn't matter if you read music or not. All levels are welcome! Bring a music stand.
Thursday, June 29 @ 4:30pm— Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6+): Calling all interested teens to join our monthly meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games and more. Snacks provided!
Thursday, June 29 @ 6:00pm—Writers Group (Adults & Teens): Gather and chat with a group of fellow writers! Bring up to three pages of your work to read and receive feedback. We'll have fun with writing prompts and share our favorite reads.
