Things to Do
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Summary of teen events for all locations:
Athens Drive Community Library
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 233-4000.
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Cameron Village Regional Library
- Teen Thing
Thursdays from 3-5 p.m.
Come join us for crafts, movies, or just to hang out. A different event each week. Sign up at the library or by phone 856-6723.
- July 3 – Duct-Tape Wallets
Make your own wallet out of the most useful stuff in the universe: Duct-Tape!
- July 10 – Movie: The Place Promised in Our Early Days
Set in an alternate universe, this sci-fi story centers around three teenagers, a rip in the space-time continuum, and the perseverance to keep a promise against all odds.
- July 17 – Altered Books
Turn a book into a work of art. This may be the only time the library will every ask you to destroy a book!
- July 24 – Movie: Train Man
Hopeless nerd Densha Otoko falls hard for the girl he rescued on the commuter train and seeks dating advice from net-friends through an online forum – igniting an Internet phenomenon!
- July 31 – Button Bouquets
Turn buttons into flowers in this unique craft event.
- August 7 – Movie: 5 Centimeters per Second
A breathtakingly vivid tableau of young love, desire and hope told in three heartbreaking chapters.
- August 14 – Bottle Cap Magnets
It’s recycling at work! They’re more than fun, they’re useful, too!
- Yoga For Teens
Wednesdays in July from 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Yoga is an ancient Indian practice; today, yoga poses and breathing exercises are used to develop physical strength and flexibility and to reduce stress and promote inner calm. Students will learn yoga basics, including breathing, poses and stretches.
Instructor Allison Myers has been doing health work with teenagers since 1999 and has been practicing yoga on and off the mat since 2002. She has a Master of Public Health from UNC-Chapel Hill and is a 2008 graduate of Go Deep Yoga Teacher Training (led by Ti Harmony) in Carrboro, N.C. Yoga classes with Allison are fun-loving and relaxed; everyone is welcome. Please arrive on time, wear comfortable athletic clothing and, if you have one, bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Parental permission is required – download the flier/permission slip here. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up at the library or by phone at 919-856-6723.
- Murdery Mystery Night
Saturday, July 12, 6 p.m.
“She was her prom's Queen of the Nile until the accident...or was it attempted murder?” Come solve our murder mystery! Prizes will be awarded. Please call 919-856-6723 to register or sign up at the Library.
- Cameron Village Anime Club
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Every month we'll be discussing our favorite titles, learning about new series and screening and reviewing anime. For more information or to be added to our e-mail list, contact Nicole at 919-856-6723.
- Teen Advisory Board
Meets the first and third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Do you need to complete volunteer hours for school? Do you want to have a say in services and events for teens at the Cameron Village Library? Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board. If you would like more information, contact Katy or Nicole at 919-856-6723.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 856-6723. You may also call to register for an event.
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Cary Public Library
- The teen bookclub will meet on the following Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.:
- Clothing Transformation Workshop: July 12 at 3 p.m. Bring in your old clothes and make something new! Sign-up is required.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 460-3350. You may also call to register for an event.
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Duraleigh Road Library
- Check back soon for more events!
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 881-1344. You may also call to register for an event.
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East Regional Library
- East Region Teen Art Explosion Results!
Teens from Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon showed off their many artistic talents at our annual Teen Art Explosion! See a list of the participants and the winners! on the second page
- Beat the Heat: Board Games and Snacks
Tuesday, July 1 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
If it’s too hot out there, come where it’s cool…the library! Join a bunch of teens for an afternoon of board games and more. Bring your friends and a snack to share.
- Radical Recyclables
Tuesday, July 15 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Take any recyclable items, duct tape and aluminum foil and make a new use for it – a new piece of clothing, bug monster sculpture, helmet, shoes or a purse.
- Iron Chef Challenge call 217-5317 for the secret ingredient
Tuesday, July 29 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
All invited to participate – bring your food creation with the secret ingredient for judging and tasting and of course EATING! Have fun cooking and being creative.
- Pizza and Pages!
Tuesdays @ 4 p.m.: July 8, July 22, August 5 right after TLC meetings
Come hang out, eat pizza and talk about books and other stuff. Also, there will be pizza. The books for this summer haven't been chosen yet. Check here for more info soon. Don't forget about the pizza!
- Get Involved!
Teen Library Corps TLC ages 13-18
Tuesdays @ 3 p.m.: 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5
Join East Regional Library’s TLC! Plan activities for teens, help librarians and earn community service hours. Members must attend weekly meetings and teen library events. Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick up an application or download it.
- Teen Volunteering, ages 12 and up
Help out @ the library and earn community service hours! Up to 10 volunteers work one day per week up to two hours, Monday through Friday. Teens may volunteer for a three-month period with the next session beginning July 1-September 30, followed by October 1-December 31. Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick up an application or download it!
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 217-5317.
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Eva Perry Regional Library
- Wizard Rock Concert (All ages)
Sunday, July 6, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Hear four great wizard rock bands at this concert sponsored by Camelot Treasures. The concert will be held outside the library and is free of charge. Refreshements will be sold. See our Wizard Rock Concert Info page for more details.
- The Murder Game Mystery Play (Rising 7th through 12th grade)
Friday, August 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
It's the 1920s and Ann Nonomous has been found murdered. Can you help our cast solve the mystery of where and why this murder was committed? Come dressed in 1920s gear if you like: flapper dresses, fedoras, and swanky suits. Please call 387-2120 or stop by the Youth Services desk to preregister for this program. Seats are limited.
- Teen Advisory Board (Ages 13-17)
2nd Saturday of the month, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
No meeting in June or July; Next meeting in the fall of 2008
Help plan programs for other teens. All teens are welcome to attend meetings. To become an official member of the Teen Advisory Board, see our Teen Advisory Board page for an application and other details. E-mail Lindsey.Dunn@co.wake.nc.us for more information.
- Mock Newbery Book Club (Grades 6-9)
Book club members meet regularly from April through January to discuss current books and compile a list of books they feel should be contenders for the Newbery Award. The Newbery Award is given for distinguished literature for children by a U.S. author. E-mail mchoate@co.wake.nc.us for more information.
- Mock Printz Award Book Club (Grades 9-12)
Book club members meet regularly from April through January to discuss current books and compile a list of books they feel should be contenders for the Printz Award. The Printz Award is given to books of literary excellence written for young adults. E-mail Valerie.Nicholson@co.wake.nc.us for more information.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 387-2100. You may also call to register for an event.
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Fuquay-Varina Library
- Singstar Pop Karaoke
Monday, July 7, at 4 p.m.
Are you the next lead singer or just a wannabe?
- Chocolate Fondue Party
Monday, July 28, at 4 p.m.
Come and eat chocolate!
- Teen Movie Matinee
Monday, August 11, at 3 p.m.
Stay cool inside with a flick.
Please sign up at the front desk or call 557-2788
by the Friday prior to each event.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 557-2788.
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Green Road Library
- Teen Game Night
Tuesday, July 22, at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your own board games to share or try some of ours. Interested Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome.
- Teen Paperback Book Swap!!
Come swap your used paperback novels for other used paperbacks one-for-one at the Teen book display.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 790-3200.
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Holly Springs Library
- Pizza and a Paperback (Middle School)
Last Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Join our book club for middle school students! Read a different book each month and then discuss each book over pizza with friends. Please call 577-1663 to preregister for this program.
- Anime Club (Middle and High School)
2nd Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m.
Join us for anime movies, manga and more in our monthly anime club! Please call 577-1663 to preregister for this program.
- Dungeons and Dragons (Middle and High School)
Selected Saturdays from noon until 2 p.m.
Join us for a game of Dungeons and Dragons – no experience is required, and all supplies are provided! Please call 577-1663 for schedule or to preregister for this program.
- Teen Advisory Board (Middle and High School)
First Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
For teens who are interested in planning events for kids and teens at the library. Have fun and get volunteer hours, too! Requires a one-year commitment to join. Please call 577-1663 for more information.
- Wii Gaming Event (6th Grade and up)
Friday, July 16, 2-4 p.m.
Come get your game on and play Wii games in a tournament. Please call 577-1663 to preregister.
- Teen BYOB&S Club – Bring Your Own Book and Snack to Share (Ages 11 and up)
Thursday, July 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Come and enjoy book talking your favorite most recent read and bring a bagged snack to share! Please call 577-1663 to preregister.
- Metamorphosis Origami (Ages 12 and up)
Monday, July 14, 3-4 p.m.
Come make some cool origami creations! Please call 577-1663 to preregister.
- Bugalicious Cook-Off for Teens (Ages 11 and up)
Friday, August 15, 3-4 p.m.
Enter your own bug themes food creation infor a cooking contest. Taste-off and judging with prizes for winners. Please call 577-1663 to preregister.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 577-1660. You may also call to register for an event.
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- Teen Library Corps
Are you between 13 and 16 years old and would like to commit to 50 hours of volunteer work at North Regional Library Then the Teen Library Corps may be for you! Members of the TLC volunteer during the summer for 8 or 12 hours a week in the Youth Services department for a total of 50 hours. Teens will be responsible for shelving, labeling books, preparing craft projects for programs and assisting with our Summer Reading Club. Members will receive valuable work experience, a TLC T-shirt and more! The TLC volunteer program is sponsored by the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh. Applications will be available from May 1 through May 12 at the Youth Services desk. The eight available slots will be filled by a lottery drawing shortly thereafter. If you have any questions, please call 870-4018.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 870-4018. You may also call to register for an event.
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Richard B. Harrison Library
- Check back soon for more events!
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 856-5720.
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Southeast Regional Library
- Teen Craft Explosion! (Middle and High School)
Thursdays, June 19 through August 7, at 2:30 p.m.
- July 3 – Terrariums
- July 10 – Inspiration Cards
- July 17 – Friendship Bracelets
- July 24 – Masks
- July 31- Soapmaking
- August 7 – Homemade Ice Cream
- Wii Night at the Library (Middle and High School)
Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m.
Play with or against your friends! Put your skills to the test. Registration required.
- Teen Movie Matinee – Transformers
Thursday, August 14, at 3:30 p.m.
Come see the movie Transformers on the big screen!
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 662-2263. You may also call to register for an event.
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Southgate Library
- Change your Score – Wii Gaming Night
Wednesday, July 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Come play with us. Bring your own game or try out Wii. Will you be the champ? For ages 12 and up.
- Morph your Threads
Wednesday, July 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bring a dark T-shirt to undye it! For ages 12 and up.
- Alter your Consciousness – Relax!
Wednesday, August 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Make your own bath salts and lotions. For ages 12 and up.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 856-6598.
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Wake Forest Library
- East Region Teen Art Explosion Results!
Teens from Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon showed off their many artistic talents at our annual Teen Art Explosion! See a list of the participants and the winners! on the second page
- Pizza and Pages! 6th- to 12th-graders
Select Fridays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Come hang out, eat pizza and talk about books. Our discussion of the The Book Thief will be on July 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration for this book club is required so we know how much pizza to order! More info coming soon!
Call for more information and to register: 919-554-8498
- FLIP the Page
Thursdays through July 31, 4 to 6 p.m.
Come each week to hang out with friends, work on different crafts, and to work on the SRP Metamorphosis Challenges. For more information, contact michelle.stover@co.wake.nc.us or call 554-8498.
- Teen Advisory Board
The Teen Advisory Board meets every other Thursday to plan teen events, give input on library services for teens, and to write the Zen newsletter. Pick up an application at the library or call 919-554-8498 for more information and meeting dates.
- Teen Library Corps
Love the library Volunteer for fun or for service hours. Pick up an application at the library or call 919-554-8498 for more information.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 554-8498. You may also call to register for an event.
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Wendell Library
- East Region Teen Art Explosion Results!
Teens from Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon showed off their many artistic talents at our annual Teen Art Explosion! See a list of the participants and the winners! on the second page
Challenge Yourself – Change Your Life – Metamorphosis
- Iron Chef Challenge
Thursday, July 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
All are invited to participate – bring your food creation with the secret ingredient for judging and tasting and of course EATING! Have fun cooking and being creative. Call 365-2600 for the secret ingredient.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 365-2600.
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West Regional Library
Events @ West
View our printable flier of all teen events being offered at West Regional! .pdf document
- Teen 2 Teen Advisory Group Meetings
2nd Friday of the month at 7 p.m.: July 11, August 8
When’s the last time someone listened to your ideas? Come to Teen 2 Teen and let your voice be heard! We will be working on planning some great events for you! Service or volunteer credit available. Download an application. Questions? E-mail Michele at michele.glasburgh@co.wake.nc.us
- Let Them Eat Cake! Cake Decorating Class*
Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m.
Let them eat cake, but it better be beautiful! Learn cake-decorating skills so you can change a plain cake into a work of art. Please bring one, pre-baked, round cake layer. All other materials provided. Ages 12 and up.
- Food Fear Factor Contest*
Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m.
How much can your stomach take? Compete with other teens to become the “nasty food champ.” Eat your way through several difficulty levels to win a fabulous prize. If gross food isn’t for you, come cheer on the contestants. They are going to need all the help they can get! Register soon, limited space.
- Origami Basics*
Saturday, August 9, at 2 p.m.
Fold your way to becoming a paper artist by transforming plain flat paper into 3-dimensional works of art! Janet will teach you origami basics to get you started making animals and boxes. All supplies are provided.
- Game and Trivia Night
Friday, August 15, from 6-8 p.m.
Join us for electronic games (Guitar Hero for PS2 and the Wii and other Wii games) and a trivia game that will knock your socks off! Snacks will be provided. Ages 8
- Teen Summer Reading Program Finale*
Saturday, August 16, at 4:30 p.m., at Cameron Village Library
Did you compete in our 30 Challenges in 30 Days Online Contest? We’re going to be announcing the winners and handing out prizes, so don’t miss it! Food (and fun!) will be provided.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 463-8500. You may also call to register for an event.
* Advance sign-up required, please!
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Zebulon Library
- East Region Teen Art Explosion Results!
Teens from Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon showed off their many artistic talents at our annual Teen Art Explosion! See a list of the participants and the winners! on the second page
- Challenge Yourself – Change Your Life – Metamorphosis
Wednesday, July 23, from 3-4:30 p.m. Express yourself by taking book and making into something new that represents you! All supplies provided. Read and see altered books here. Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 404-3610.
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