Teen Crafternoon

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No- Sew Halloween Plushies Friday, October 30 3:30-5:30pm Make something spooky, silly, or seriously cute! Join us to craft a Halloween-themed plushie without picking up a needle or thread. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.

Teen Advisory Board ( TAB)

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Monday, October 26 4-5pm Want to earn an easy volunteer hour every month? TAB is looking for more members! Help us make decisions about teen crafternoons, movies, book displays, and more! Make new friends and help your library!

Teen Taste Test: Pumpkin Spice Showdown

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Friday, October 23, 3:30-5pm Did someone say pumpkin? Think you can handle pumpkin everything? Join us for a lineup of pumpkin flavored snacks. Taste. Rate. Pick your favorite. All snacks will be provided while supplies late. For grades 6-12.

Teen Writers Club

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Do you like to write short stories, poetry or pose? If so, come join us for Teen Writers Club. Open to ages 13 to 19. Monday, October 19 from 4 to 5 pm.

Stem Club

Talcott LibraryChildren, Programs

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Thursday, October 15  from 4 to 5 pm. Join us for an hour of fun exploration with members from Hononegah’s Stateline Robotics team as we explore and learn the basics of robotics. Open for kids ages 10 and up.

Why We Celebrate: Hispanic Heritage Month

Talcott LibraryAdult, Programs

Why We Celebrate: Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm This month we turn our attention to Hispanic Heritage Month, exploring its origins, evolution, and continued significance. The lecture will be presented by Alexis Baldacci, Assistant Professor of History at Rockford University. A Q&A session will follow the presentations. About the Presenter: Alexis Baldacci earned a PhD in Latin American History from … Read More

The Scribble Society

Talcott LibraryChildren, Programs

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Big Stories Start Here. Thursday, October 8, 3:30-4:30pm A new club for young readers, writers, and big imaginations. Come scribble with us! This monthly club is for 1-6th graders who love listening to great stories and want to write, draw, and create alongside their friends. Each month, we’ll read, imagine, and make something new together!

Teen Movie Matinee

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Friday, October 9, 3:30-5:30pm Join us for a showing of Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Treats will be served. Rated G. Are you brave enough to face the Were-Rabbit?

Lego Club

Talcott LibraryChildren, Programs

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Thursday, October 1 3:30-4:30 pm Come in & have fun creating a masterpiece! LEGOS provided by the library. Open to ages 7-13. No sign-up required.

Teen Book Club

Talcott LibraryPrograms, YA

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Monday, September 28, 4-5 pm One book, One month: The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Itrube What to explore different book genres and share your love of reading with other readers like you? Grab a copy of September’s book pick at the front desk anytime before September 28. For grades 6-12.