Teen Room Updates

Happy New Year! I'll admit it's gotten off to a slightly bumpy start here, which is why the monthly newsletter is reaching y'all a bit late. But! We are now ready to spring into action with new programs, new books, and new ideas.

What better way to start the month than with a half day? We're looking forward to seeing a lot of you tomorrow, and thus I'm directing this note towards the parents of middle school students. Please help us by being aware of our policies and of your child's plans for the half day. Parents of fifth and sixth grade students are reminded that their child must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or parent's representative (15 years old or older) when visiting the library. Unaccompanied fifth and sixth graders arriving at the library will be asked to call their parents and will not be able to stay at the library. Parents of seventh and eighth grade students are reminded that their child may remain at the library unaccompanied for a maximum of two hours. If your child plans to visit the library on the half day please make sure they also have a plan for where they will go when they leave the library. You can view our complete Child Safety Policy here. 

Event

SCAVENGER HUNT
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2ND - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31ST
TEEN ROOM
GRADES 5-12
Try our monthly Scavenger Hunt! Find all the hidden items and you’re entered to win a fun prize. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt answer sheet from the windowsill, have fun searching, then return the completed sheets to the drop box. This month’s prize is a kiwi Squishmallow!

No registration necessary.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE BOOK CLUB
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 6:00-7:00 PM
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM ROOM
GRADES 4-6
Don't worry, you don't need to have read the book! We'll be reading out loud one book from the Choose Your Own Adventure® series at each meeting. Club members will work together to navigate our path through the story! Pizza will be served at each monthly meeting ?.

Participants will receive raffle tickets for each meeting they attend!

Registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.

Register Here!

WORKING WITH WAX
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 7:00-8:30 PM
MEETING ROOM A
GRADES 5-12
Wax is used in art for a variety of purposes, from making paintings (encaustic) to casting metal (lost wax method). In this class participants will be given a brief introduction to the variety of different uses of wax in art making and will be given materials to apply learned methods and techniques in creating their own wax projects, from jewelry to candle making.

This class is being presented by The Jazz Robot Studios, a local arts non-profit, and will be led by Jonathan Larkin. Jonathan studied fine art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and regular works with wax in his painting and metal working projects in his studio in Shrewsbury.

Registration required.

Register Here!

FRIDAY ACTIVITY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 3:30-4:45 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
You made it through another week of school! Try a fun craft or activity that will change each month. No crafting experience (or talent) necessary, just try it out.

No registration necessary.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.

FRIDAY SNACK CRAFT
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH,  3:30-4:45 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
What’s more fun than food? School is over - come hang out and create something delicious. A new seasonal snack creation each month! This month we're making our own bubble tea. Those with food allergies should please exercise caution.

No registration necessary.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.

TEEN ADVISORY MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 8:00-8:45 PM
TEEN ROOM
GRADES 5-12
What is Teen Advisory? It's a way for you to connect with the library and make your voice heard. It's a chance to see your ideas and opinions come to life. It's an easy way to earn volunteer credit by attending monthly meetings. Join us to meet some new people, eat snacks, and help us make our Teen Room (and library) THE BEST!

Registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.

Register Here!

FRIDAY TRIVIA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 3:30-4:45 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
Drop in for trivia fun! We'll do trivia lightning rounds - try one or stay for the whole game!
No registration necessary.

Volunteering

Want to stay on top of new volunteering opportunities for grades 5-12? Sign up for our Teen Volunteering mailing list! This mailing list is where I distribute information about Teen Advisory activities, volunteer opportunities, upcoming application deadlines, and more.