Teens

Event appropriate for grades 6-12.

Upcoming Teens Events

Teen Scene 03/25/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Teen Scene Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm Columbus Library 6th-12th graders only! March 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 make string art. March 25: Anime Afternoon Food and activities from your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by March 19th to register. April 8: 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 buttons. April 22: Earth Day Celebration Celebrate our planet with an afternoon of eco-friendly fun! May 6: 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 perler bead creations. May 20: Culinary Challenge Combine random food items into a creative dish! All supplies provided. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by May 14th to register. 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 04/08/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Teen Scene Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm Columbus Library 6th-12th graders only! March 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 make string art. March 25: Anime Afternoon Food and activities from your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by March 19th to register. April 8: 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 buttons. April 22: Earth Day Celebration Celebrate our planet with an afternoon of eco-friendly fun! May 6: 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 perler bead creations. May 20: Culinary Challenge Combine random food items into a creative dish! All supplies provided. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by May 14th to register. 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 04/22/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Teen Scene Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm Columbus Library 6th-12th graders only! March 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 make string art. March 25: Anime Afternoon Food and activities from your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by March 19th to register. April 8: 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 buttons. April 22: Earth Day Celebration Celebrate our planet with an afternoon of eco-friendly fun! May 6: 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 perler bead creations. May 20: Culinary Challenge Combine random food items into a creative dish! All supplies provided. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by May 14th to register. 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 05/06/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Teen Scene Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm Columbus Library 6th-12th graders only! March 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 make string art. March 25: Anime Afternoon Food and activities from your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by March 19th to register. April 8: 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 buttons. April 22: Earth Day Celebration Celebrate our planet with an afternoon of eco-friendly fun! May 6: 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 perler bead creations. May 20: Culinary Challenge Combine random food items into a creative dish! All supplies provided. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by May 14th to register. 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 05/20/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Teen Scene Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm Columbus Library 6th-12th graders only! March 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 make string art. March 25: Anime Afternoon Food and activities from your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by March 19th to register. April 8: 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 buttons. April 22: Earth Day Celebration Celebrate our planet with an afternoon of eco-friendly fun! May 6: 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 perler bead creations. May 20: Culinary Challenge Combine random food items into a creative dish! All supplies provided. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by May 14th to register. 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
03/25/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

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

March 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 make string art.

March 25: Anime Afternoon
Food and activities from your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by March 19th to register.

April 8: 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 buttons.

April 22: Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate our planet with an afternoon of eco-friendly fun!

May 6: 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 perler bead creations.

May 20: Culinary Challenge
Combine random food items into a creative dish! All supplies provided. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by May 14th to register.

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
04/08/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus