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Teens
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Teen Night: Adulting 101
For everything school can't teach you! Learn basic cooking, home repair, employment and other valuable life skills. Great for students going away to college! This is a free event for teenagers 12-18.
Teen Night: Epicurious?
Adventurous? Like to try new things? How about a starfruit? Sample an assortment of foods maybe you've never tried before! Please be aware of any food allergies. This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Talk Saves Lives – Suicide Awareness
Join us for a presentation by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about the warning signs and risk factors associated with mental health and suicide. September is Suicide Awareness Month. This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Pumpkin Painting Craft
We're painting pumpkins for Halloween! Stop in and get creative with the help of the Young Adult Librarian. We'll have all the supplies you'll need. This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: DIY Bookmarks
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesTo kick off "Teen Read Week", we're creating our very own bookmarks. Make it personal! Make it fun! Whatever you have planned, we'll have the supplies you'll need. Not sure what you make? We'll also have some ideas ready, so don't fret. Stop by and get creative! This is a free craft for teens ages […]
Teen Night: Horror Movie Night
We'll be watching the 80s cult classic, Gremlins! Who can say no to Gizmo?! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided! Movie starts at 5:30PM. This event is free to attend and is for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Stop Bullying
Please join us in welcoming Mike Walters, a retired school principal, as he presents ways to stop bullying. This free program is for all ages; parents are welcome to join.
Teen Night: Halloween Party
Trick or Treat at the Library! Show off your costume and be entered into our costume contest! Refreshments will be provided! Prizes for best costumes! This event is for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Game Night
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesWe're taking game night to a whole new level! Stop in with your friends or meet new friends for Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, or pick from our collection of classic board games. There will be free pizza and snacks! This event is for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Internet Safety – What You Need To Know
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesDo you know who you're talking to online? Do you know what's attached to that email? Or what's in that download? Are you being cyberbullied or asked to share personal information? These are all important questions worth asking, and we'll help answer them for you. This event is for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: DIY Christmas Ornaments
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesMake your very own, one-of-a-kind, marbled swirl or melted crayon ornament. Super easy to make and beautiful to hang or give as a gift!
Teen Night: Holiday Movie Night
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesWe'll be watching the Muppet Christmas Carol! The Muppets' version of the Charles Dickens holiday classic about an old and bitter miser who's visited by three spirits for a chance at redemption. Featuring all your favorite Muppets and Michael Caine too! This event is free and for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Holiday Bingo Party
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesWhether you've been naughty or nice, don't think twice! We're going to eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season! Join us for a special game of bingo with prizes, hot cocoa, and other sweet treats. Let's dress festively and enjoy this wonderful time of year! This event is for all teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Marvel Movie Madness
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesWe'll be watching Ant Man and the Wasp. Stop by for free popcorn, snacks, and drinks. Movie starts at 5:30 PM. This event is free for all teens 12-18.
Teen Night: Game Night
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesBack by popular demand! We’re taking Game Night to a whole new level! Stop in with your friends or meet new friends for Dungeons and Dragons, Magic—The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, or pick from our collection of classic board games! Pizza and snacks provided! This event is free for all teens 12-18.
Teen Night: Cupcake Wars
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us for a friendly competition to see who is the most creative Cupcake Designer! We'll have all the icing, sprinkles and other delectable toppings you'll need. This event is free for all teens 12-18.
Teen Night: Fact or Fiction
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesCan you tell the difference between Fact and Fiction? What about all of the "Fake News"? Stop in and we'll teach you about common misconceptions and ways you can tell the difference between fact and fiction. This event is free for all teens 12-18.
Teen Night: Legos and Eggos
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesHas there ever been a better combination for a good time? Stop in for a night of building, getting creative and free breakfast too! You're never too old for Legos! This event is free for teens 12-18.
Teen Night: Love Stinks Anti-Valentines Day Party
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesI'm not yours, you're not mine, won't you be my anti-Valentine? Tired of pink hearts and sickeningly sweet cards? Celebrate everything anti-romance with us! We'll be making voodoo dolls, listening to moody music, playing games, and still enjoying some chocolate! This event is free for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: DIY Picture Frame Craft
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesWe'll have the supplies to let you decorate 1-4 style picture frames! Paint, glitter, buttons, and more...oh my! Whatever your style is, we'll help you make something special! This event is free for teenagers ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Movie Night – Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesDreamy delivery girl Ramona captures Scott Pilgrim's heart, but he must vanquish all seven of her evil exes in martial arts battles to win her love. This movie is for anyone who's been through a breakup and loves video game references! This event is for teenagers ages 12-18. The run time of the movie is […]
Teen Night: Stop Motion Animation Workshop
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesAre you a fan of Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, The Lego Movie, or Wallace and Gromit? Interested in how they make these movies? Stop by this program to learn all about stop motion animation. We'll even create our own video! This is a free event for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Money Talks, Learn Its Language
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesIf you want to get ahead in the world, you need to understand money: What to do with it and what not to do. This program hopes to help teens understand financial literacy to effectively manage their financial resources for a lifetime of financial well being. This free program is open to teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Nerd Night
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesAre you and your friends the nerdiest nerds in town? Prove it! Stop in for our Nerd Trivia Contest! This event is for teens ages 12-18.
Teen Night: Earth Day Seed Bombs
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesSpread these bombs of love Upon a world we're all a part of. Toss a few about your place, Or anywhere that need some grace. The Earth, it needs our love a lot 'Cause it's the only one we've got! For Earth Day, we'll be making seed bombs. We'll also be talking about Earth Day […]
Teen Movie Night: Spiderman, Into the Spider-verse
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesWe're watching Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse. There will be free popcorn and snacks!
Teen Night: Game Night
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesIt's back again! Games and pizza! How can you say no to this good time?!
Teen Night: DIY Wall Art
Osterhout Free Library - Central Branch 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThis DIY program turns those old lace doilies into beautiful dreamcatchers. We'll have all the supplies needed. This is a free program for teens 12-18.