Teen Programs & Events

Teen Polymer Clay Workshops

Join Debbie Jaffe, a professional artist, and learn how to create art with polymer clay!

This program is designed for teens and a trusted adult to do TOGETHER. Each registration is for an Adult/Teen PAIR.

Registration is required for each class, but each class is designed to progress your skills, so feel free to register for all 3! Space is limited.

For teens in grades 6+ with their adult.

October 28th- Spooky Boxes: Each Participant will make their own Halloween-themed Spooky box to hide little trinkets in. This project has it all, sculpture, surface texturing and can be adjusted for any whim. Some sharp cutting tools are required. Award winning polymer clay artist Debbie Jaffe will guide you through the whole process all while making you laugh. 

Register for Spooky Boxes HERE

November 19th- Thanksgiving Mini Foods: Please join award-winning polymer clay artist Debbie Jaffe in this fast pace program to create a lifelike Thanksgiving lunch of leftovers, including a turkey sandwich, salad, and pie. These are not edible, but they sure look yummy. No experience is required. All tools and materials are included. 

Register for Thanksgiving Mini Food HERE

December 10th- Succulent Garden:  In this fun and fast paced workshop, each participant will create their very own polymer clay permanent succulent garden. Each participant will learn how to create 3 different realistic faux plants, and “plant” them in a flower pot. The creations will be so realistic that you may be tempted to water them. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels and abilities. No artistic talent needed. Award winning polymer clay artist Debbie Jaffe will guide you through the whole process all while making you laugh. 

Register for Succulent Gardens HERE

This program is made possible by a generous grant from Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation, thank you!

Bring Your Own Book Club

Fridays 9/12, 10/10, 11/7, 2:30-3:30pm

Teens in grades 6+ are invited to a new kind of Book Club right after school! This club doesn’t have any required reading- bring whatever book you want to read and the discussion at the end will include all the individual books we’re all reading. The discussion is best when there is a variety of books to talk about!

This is a great way to add to your TBR, hang out with friends AND earn volunteer credits for school (ask Kristen for details)!

Registration is strongly requested, but not required. For teens in grades 6+ only please.

For more information on earning volunteer credits email Kristen- kslepecki@durhamlibrary.org

PLEASE NOTE– I’ve been told STRONG SCHOOL’s dismissal time makes the timing of this program difficult for some. Please feel free to come when you can to the first one, and we will reevaluate the time for the remainder of the meetings based on our participant’s needs!

9/12 Register HERE
10/10 Register HERE
11/7 Register HERE

Watercolor Art Kits

Pick Ups begin 9/29, 10/4, 11/10

Interested in our art programs, but struggle getting here? We’ve got you!

Learn the basics of watercolor painting- each month your kit will highlight a different skill or technique. The kits will include all necessary materials along with simple instructions and links to artists who inspire me!

Pick up your kit during our regular business hours on the given week and create your beautiful works of art when you have the time.

For teens in grades 6+ only. Registration is required, and begins September 1st.

Register for SEPTEMBER Kit HERE
Register for OCTOBER Kit HERE
Register for NOVEMBER Kit HERE

Crafts & a Movie

Wednesdays 10/8, 10/22 & 11/5 5-7pm

Join Miss Kristen for some crafts while we watch a movie of your choosing! All materials will be provided.

For teens in grades 6+, registration required.

10/8 Register HERE
10/22 Register HERE
11/5 Register HERE

Teen Bingo Night

Tuesday 10/14, 6-7pm

Join us for a night of Bingo, prizes and snacks!

For teens in grades 6+, registration required.

Bingo Register HERE

Teen Halloween Art Kit

Pick Up October 27th-31st

A special Halloween themed art kit! Want to do art, but have a hard time making it to our programs? We got you!

Pick up your kit any time during regular business hours the week of Halloween, and create art when you have the time.

For teens in grades 6+, registration is required.

Halloween Art Kit- Register HERE

Auror Training

Tuesdays November 11th, 5-6pm

The Ministry of Magic is opening their elite training program to a select few!

Join today to learn the basics of Spycraft and Defense Against the Dark Arts!

For teens in grades 6+, registration is required.

Auror Training Register HERE

Teen Comic Drawing Workshop

Monday November 17th, 6-7:30pm

Check back soon for more information!

Teen Comics Workshop- Register HERE

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.