Event appropriate for grades 6-12.

Upcoming Teens Events

Teen Scene
05/21/2025 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

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

March 12: Hang Out
Video & board games, snacks, make button art

March 26: Girl Scout Cookie Pairings
Registration required – email jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up

April 9: Hang Out
Video & board games, snacks, perler bead creations

April 23: Spring Fling BINGO
Registration required – email jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up

May 7: Hang Out
Video & board games, snacks, make resin fidgets

May 21: Cooking Class – Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Registration required – email jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up

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

Teen Painting Workshop
06/10/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Painting Workshop
Tuesday, June 10, 2-4pm
Columbus Library
Rising 6th-12th Graders Only!

Join local artist Samantha Bell as she guides us in creating a landscape with a sunset and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Registration is required for this event and space is limited – to sign up, please email Jen at jdickenson@polklibrary.org.

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

 

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
06/18/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Alternating Wednesdays, 2-4:30pm
June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30
Columbus Library
Rising 6th-12th graders only!

Registration is required for this four-session series and space is limited – please 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.

Teen Hang Out
06/24/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Hang Out
Tuesday, June 24, 2-4pm
Columbus Library
Rising 6th-12th graders only!

Spend time with your friends and play video games, board games, or just hang out. We will also tie dye t-shirts! Email your t-shirt size to Jen by June 15th at jdickenson@polklibrary.org. Free snacks!

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
07/02/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Alternating Wednesdays, 2-4:30pm
June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30
Columbus Library
Rising 6th-12th graders only!

Registration is required for this four-session series and space is limited – please 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.

Teen Comic Book Workshop
07/08/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Comic Book Workshop
Tuesday, July 8, 2-4pm
Columbus Library
Rising 6th-12th graders only!

In this interactive workshop with Do Art Productions, we will explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within speech bubbles. After seeing how easy cartooning and creative expression can be, we will generate a comic together. 

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
07/16/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Alternating Wednesdays, 2-4:30pm
June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30
Columbus Library
Rising 6th-12th graders only!

Registration is required for this four-session series and space is limited – please 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.

Teen Hang Out
07/22/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Hang Out
Tuesday, July 22, 2-4pm
Columbus Library
Rising 6th-12th graders only!

Spend time with your friends and play video games, board games, or just hang out. We will also celebrate “Christmas in July” with themed crafts, activities, and snacks. Dress for the occasion to win a prize!

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
07/30/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Alternating Wednesdays, 2-4:30pm
June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30
Columbus Library
Rising 6th-12th graders only!

Registration is required for this four-session series and space is limited – please 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.