Event appropriate for grades 6-12.

Upcoming Teens Events

Stranger Things Cookie Decorating Class
12/30/2025 , 4:30 PM at PCPL Saluda

Stranger Things Cookie Decorating Class
Tuesday, December 30 @ 4:30pm
Saluda Library

Get ready for the Stranger Things finale in the sweetest way possible! Teens and adults will learn how to turn plain cookies into Hawkins-worthy creations in this beginner-friendly decorating class taught by Joyful Llama Cookie Company. Space is limited and registration is required – email jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Krampus Katastrophe
12/31/2025 , 12:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Krampus Katastrophe
Wednesday, December 31
12:30-5pm
Columbus Library

6th-12th graders are invited to join us for a level three Dungeons & Dragons one-shot game!

Deep in the north snowflakes fall, the sky darkens, and festive cheer has turned to quiet. Your group has been tasked with solving this wintery mystery and bringing joy and warmth back to the land. How you manage that is up to you and your group, but if the residents here are to brave the bleak winter, they will need your help.

Registration is required and space is limited – email Jen at jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up.

Dungeons & Dragons is the world’s most popular tabletop roleplaying game. It is a cooperative, storytelling game where you and other players take on the roles of different characters within a story. As you play, your character will make friends and enemies, fight monsters, discover loot, and complete quests. Playing D&D provides numerous benefits, including fostering social skills, promoting creativity, and enhancing problem-solving abilities.

Please note that adults other than library staff and presenters are not permitted to stay in the meeting room during teen programs.

Teen Scene
01/14/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Scene
Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm
Columbus Library
6th-12th graders only!

Jan 14: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and make vision boards.

Jan 28: Anime Afternoon
Food and fun with your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by Jan 22 to register.

Feb 11: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and Valentine’s Day activities.

Feb 25: Super Smash Bros Tournament
Compete with your friends on the Nintendo Switch! A trophy will be awarded to the winner, but we’re all here to have fun.

Teen Scene is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries!

Please note that adults other than library staff, volunteers, and presenters are not permitted to stay in the meeting room during teen programs.

Teen Scene
01/28/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Scene
Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm
Columbus Library
6th-12th graders only!

Jan 14: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and make vision boards.

Jan 28: Anime Afternoon
Food and fun with your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by Jan 22 to register.

Feb 11: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and Valentine’s Day activities.

Feb 25: Super Smash Bros Tournament
Compete with your friends on the Nintendo Switch! A trophy will be awarded to the winner, but we’re all here to have fun.

Teen Scene is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries!

Please note that adults other than library staff, volunteers, and presenters are not permitted to stay in the meeting room during teen programs.

Teen Scene
02/11/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Scene
Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm
Columbus Library
6th-12th graders only!

Jan 14: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and make vision boards.

Jan 28: Anime Afternoon
Food and fun with your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by Jan 22 to register.

Feb 11: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and Valentine’s Day activities.

Feb 25: Super Smash Bros Tournament
Compete with your friends on the Nintendo Switch! A trophy will be awarded to the winner, but we’re all here to have fun.

Teen Scene is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries!

Please note that adults other than library staff, volunteers, and presenters are not permitted to stay in the meeting room during teen programs.

Teen Scene
02/25/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Scene
Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm
Columbus Library
6th-12th graders only!

Jan 14: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and make vision boards.

Jan 28: Anime Afternoon
Food and fun with your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by Jan 22 to register.

Feb 11: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and Valentine’s Day activities.

Feb 25: Super Smash Bros Tournament
Compete with your friends on the Nintendo Switch! A trophy will be awarded to the winner, but we’re all here to have fun.

Teen Scene is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries!

Please note that adults other than library staff, volunteers, and presenters are not permitted to stay in the meeting room during teen programs.