Totally Tweens

Special programs aimed at independent learners in 3rd-6th grade. Leave parents and younger siblings at the door, and do your own thing. Learn new skills, make new friends and have fun at the library.

Upcoming events

Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Tweens are invited to a monthly book club to listen to a graphic novel read-aloud. We'll enjoy a 30-minute excerpt of a different book each month, and then do an activity based on the book. Plus, cookies will be served! For our May meeting, we...

Tweens Book Discussion

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Calling all science lovers in 3rd-6th grade! Every Wednesday from June 11 - July 16, join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on activities about physics, the scientific study of matter and energy. Figure out how gravity works, experiment...

Tweens Science & Technology

Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Tweens, dive into summer with a fin-tastic hangout involving sparkling ocean-themed slime; a sandy seaside message in a bottle; an upcycled, glowing coral reef craft; and a fish-themed snack mix. Get ready to shell-ebrate in style! This program is...

Tweens

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Calling all science lovers in 3rd-6th grade! Every Wednesday from June 11 - July 16, join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on activities about physics, the scientific study of matter and energy. Figure out how gravity works, experiment...

Tweens Science & Technology

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Calling all science lovers in 3rd-6th grade! Every Wednesday from June 11 - July 16, join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on activities about physics, the scientific study of matter and energy. Figure out how gravity works, experiment...

Tweens Science & Technology

Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Are you a fan of Squishmallows, the plush toy that's loved the world over for being super soft, huggable, round, and adorable? Join us to make a piece of fan art celebrating Squishmallows at our painting party! Upon arrival, select from one of...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Gaming & Pop Culture

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Calling all science lovers in 3rd-6th grade! Every Wednesday from June 11 - July 16, join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on activities about physics, the scientific study of matter and energy. Figure out how gravity works, experiment...

Tweens Science & Technology

Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Celebrate Disability Pride Month by learning about the life of Judith Scott, a renowned fiber sculptor who was Deaf and had Down Syndrome, then making a variety of fiber art pieces. We'll weave and wrap, cut and twist to create stunning art...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Calling all science lovers in 3rd-6th grade! Every Wednesday from June 11 - July 16, join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on activities about physics, the scientific study of matter and energy. Figure out how gravity works, experiment...

Tweens Science & Technology

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Roughly translated as "cuteness," kawaii describes the Japanese cultural trend of celebrating all things tiny and adorable. Join children's librarian Casey for a tutorial and experiment with drawing your favorite Pokemon characters...

Tweens