Dec
16
Mon
ANIMATE a NAME! Hour of Code using Scratch!
Dec 16 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Using Scratch, we will  make a name come to life through animation, sound and music. It can be a nickname, the name of a favorite sports team, place, activity or anything else you can think of-use your imagination! Space is limited, registration is required. Ages 7+

Jan
18
Sat
Sumo Bots for TEENS!
Jan 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Show your Skills in the Ring!

Students learn to create a vehicle that can compete in a SumoBot tournament. Each robot attempts to push the others out of the ring while avoiding falling out. In addition to the coding, students have an engineering challenge to create attachments that can increase the defensive or offensive capabilities of their SumoBot. This workshop develops teamwork and cooperation as well as friendly competition during the tournament! Ages 12+

Feb
19
Wed
PAJAMA PARTY! Stories, Songs, and Snacks! Music with Andy!
Feb 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Wear your PJ’s! Bring a new pair of PJ’s to donate! We are participating in the Boston Bruins PJ Drive to help DCF local offices and Cradles to Crayons. We will have stories, songs, and snacks to enjoy together. Andy will supply music and songs for everyone! Bring your stuffie, wear your jammies, and come ready to have fun!!

Feb
21
Fri
Ultimate Smash Tournament for Teens!
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Show us your moves! The Library will be hosting a friendly video game tournament featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. We’ll be using mostly-official rules, with a special prize for the ultimate winner! All equipment and refreshments will be provided, and participation is free. Ages 12+.
Mar
6
Fri
CANCELLED: Novel Characters-Diversity Book Club for TEENS
Mar 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join our NEW Book Club for a monthly discussion and snacks at our Young Adult Area.

Mar
21
Sat
CANCELLED: Interactive Graphic Novels with Holyoke Codes for TEENS!
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Combine art and literature with coding and computational thinking to create compelling narratives. We  will conceive a story, illustrate it, and bring it to life using Ren’Py, an open source visual novel engine to tell their interactive digital stories. The Ren’Py scripting language is based on Python, a widely used programming language that enables students to create a unique story that allows readers to make choices that affect the story outcome.

Apr
3
Fri
CANCELLED: Novel Characters-Diversity Book Club for TEENS
Apr 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join our NEW Book Club for a monthly discussion and snacks at our Young Adult Area.

Apr
8
Wed
CANCELLED: UKULELE for TEENS!
Apr 8 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join our local musician, Andy and begin to learn how to play the Ukulele! We will have some here for you to try, bring yours if you have one. Pre-registration is required. Ages 12+

Apr
22
Wed
CANCELLED: UKULELE for TEENS!
Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join our local musician, Andy and begin to learn how to play the Ukulele! We will have some here for you to try, bring yours if you have one. Pre-registration is required. Ages 12+

May
1
Fri
CANCELLED: Novel Characters-Diversity Book Club for TEENS
May 1 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join our NEW Book Club for a monthly discussion and snacks at our Young Adult Area.