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Teen Summer Reading

Start reading on June 2 and be entered to win a weekly prize basket!

Bookmarks & Prize Entry

  1. Pick up a bookmark or print one from home.
  2. Read 30 minutes a day and keep track on your bookmark!
  3. Submit your bookmark by 5 p.m. on Saturdays by dropping it off at the library or sending a photo via:
  4. Winners of the prize baskets will be drawn weekly.
  5. For every bookmark that you turn in, you'll receive a free book and a prize from the upstairs teen desk.

Log your reading progress with

Click the logo above to visit our Beanstack page, create a profile and start earning prizes!

EVENTS FOR TEENS
Teen Crafternoon - Beeswax Luminaries
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Use beeswax and water balloons to create the perfect additions to give your room a natural, low-light atmosphere! Decorate them with images of animals and plants to give your space a wilder vibe.
Peeps Diorama Contest Build Day
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Bring a shoebox, grab some Peeps (provided by the library!), and dig into our craft supplies to create a marshmallow masterpiece to enter in our Peeps Diorama Contest!
Budburst - Tracking Plants for Science
Sun, Apr 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room
Become a Citizen Scientist and help researchers study the growth of plants in the Black Hills! To take part, download the Budburst app on your phone and create an account. We'll show you the rest!
Creation Station - Visible Mending
Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Learn how to repair and give new life to distressed fabric with visible mending techniques! Bring your ripped shirts and torn jeans to repair, or practice on our fabric.
Tinker Teens - Self-Watering Planter
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D printing while creating a functional, self-watering planter! You can also choose a seedling to take home from the spring-ready Seed Library.
Teen #FandomFriday - Japanese Woodblock Art
Fri, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Explore the history and techniques of Japanese woodblock printing, then carve a design to create vibrant artwork!
Lakota Horse Tales - Art & Storytelling with Donald F. Montileaux
Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Join award-winning Lakota author Donald F. Montileuax for 'Tasunka: A Lakota Horse Legend,' followed by a hands-on workshop where you'll create your own 3D horse artwork inspired by the story!
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Welcome to The Library, a place for adventuring parties to convene and take part in glorious battles. Everyone's invited to play, whether it's your first time playing or you're a seasoned adventurer.
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night: Super Smash Bros.
Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Experience the excitement of a teen Super Smash Bros tournament, showcasing intense matchups and fierce battles for an adrenaline-fueled showdown!
10th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Libraries bring color, culture, and creativity to our community- now it's your turn! Celebrate 10 years of Peep-tastic dioramas and show your love for our library in our most colorful contest yet!
Student Tutoring Sessions with HelpNow
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services
Students can join the library in the upstairs teen section to learn about HelpNow, our on-demand homework help database.
Teen Book Bakes - Pancake Art
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Use batter to create masterpieces at this month?s Book Bakes! No need to be a master chef or professional artist- just come with an appetite and creativity.
Donuts & Documentaries - River
Sun, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
An exploration of the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth's rivers.
10th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Libraries bring color, culture, and creativity to our community- now it's your turn! Celebrate 10 years of Peep-tastic dioramas and show your love for our library in our most colorful contest yet!
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Crafternoon is the perfect place for teens and young adults to connect, indulge in delicious snacks, and unleash their creativity through crafting!
Open Art Session
Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful painting to take home. We'll provide the supplies and tutorials.
Teen #FandomFriday
Fri, May 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
The ultimate chill spot designed just for teens! Watch anime, delve into your beloved fandoms with crafts, and enjoy tasty treats!
Tinker Teens
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Get ready to *Level Up* at our epic teen gaming night! Compete in tournaments, try new games, and level up your skills with friends in a fun, laid-back setting.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Welcome to The Library, a place for adventuring parties to convene and take part in glorious battles. Everyone's invited to play, whether it's your first time playing or you're a seasoned adventurer.
Teen Book Bakes
Fri, May 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Where books and baking come together! Learn new kitchen skills, whip up delicious treats, and discover new recipes in this fun, hands-on teen event.
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, May 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, May 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Crafternoon is the perfect place for teens and young adults to connect, indulge in delicious snacks, and unleash their creativity through crafting!
Creation Station
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 10:00am
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Crafternoon is the perfect place for teens and young adults to connect, indulge in delicious snacks, and unleash their creativity through crafting!
Tinker Teens
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.
Teen #FandomFriday
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
The ultimate chill spot designed just for teens! Watch anime, delve into your beloved fandoms with crafts, and enjoy tasty treats!
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Welcome to The Library, a place for adventuring parties to convene and take part in glorious battles. Everyone's invited to play, whether it's your first time playing or you're a seasoned adventurer.
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night
Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Get ready to *Level Up* at our epic teen gaming night! Compete in tournaments, try new games, and level up your skills with friends in a fun, laid-back setting.
Teen Book Bakes
Fri, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Where books and baking come together! Learn new kitchen skills, whip up delicious treats, and discover new recipes in this fun, hands-on teen event.
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!
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