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 919-233-4000.
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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 919-856-6723.
- 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!
- 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 919-856-6723. 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.:
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 919-460-3350. 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 919-881-1344. 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
- Pizza and Pages!
Tuesdays @ 4 p.m.: 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.: 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 919-217-5317.
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Eva Perry Regional Library
- Metamorphosis Teen Summer Reading Finale House Party! (Middle and High School)
Saturday, August 16, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Cameron Village Library
Eva Perry teens are invited to celebrate the end of summer at a special after-hours teen event at Cameron Village Library. Teens from all over the county will be there for video gaming, food and drinks, an art gallery, an altered book station, board games, and a grand prize drawing. Don't miss the fun!
- Teen Library Council (Middle and High School)
Thursday, August 21, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Come join this group of teens that will plan events for the library!
- Teen Movie Night (Middle and High School)
Friday, August 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Come see a 1980s movie about a famous superhero. He lives a double life as a millionaire playboy by day and a caped hero by night. The film is rated PG-13 for mild language and mild sensuality. Popcorn will be served. Free tickets will be handed out beginning 15 minutes before show time.
- 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 919-387-2100. You may also call to register for an event.
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Fuquay-Varina Library
- 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 919-557-2788
by the Friday prior to each event.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 919-557-2788.
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Green Road Library
- 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 919-790-3200.
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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 919-577-1663 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 919-577-1663 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 919-577-1663 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 919-577-1663 for more information.
- 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 919-577-1663 to preregister.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 919-577-1660. You may also call to register for an event.
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- Teen Movie Night
Thursday, August 14, at 7 p.m.
Come watch an animated movie based on a popular fantasy book by Diana Wynne Jones. Can you guess which book/movie it is? Snacks and beverages will be provided.
- American Red Cross Babysitting
Friday, August 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All participants will earn a handbook full of information and resources and an American Red Cross certificate upon completion. The fee for the course is $50. For ages 11 to 15 years. To register, please call the Red Cross at 919-231-1602.
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 919-870-4018. 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 919-856-5720.
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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.
- August 7 – Homemade Ice Cream
- 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 919-662-2263. You may also call to register for an event.
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Southgate Library
- 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 919-856-6598.
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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. 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 August 7, 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 919-554-8498.
- After the Eclipse: A Vampire Prom in celebration of the release of Breaking Dawn
Friday, August 1 @ 7 to 9 p.m.
Join us for an evening of vampires and werewolves, love and hate, red and black, waltzing and chess. Please either wear black and red or dress up as a vampire, werewolf, or your favorite character. Please register!
- Snoring Beauty
Monday, August 4 @ 6 p.m.
A play written and performed by Wake Forest teens. Please register!
- 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 919-554-8498. 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
Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 919-365-2600.
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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.: 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
- 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 919-463-8500. 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. Find out about our Storytimes and Kids' Events, or call the library directly at 919-404-3610.
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