VCL teens

Resources & Entertainment

Katrina Hohlfeld
Head of Teen Services
khohlfeld@rcls.org

books & bites

First Meeting
October 20th!

at nhs

Join us once a month as we discuss books and do activities while enjoying lunch and snacks!

lunch time in the GLC!

art Fusion

Select Mondays at 5pm

Join Art Fusion to come and make art with fun prompts and challenges. We will explore different styles and mediums. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your own preferred art supplies or use the library’s. Program created and run by teen volunteer, Franchesca Luciano.

September 22: Portraits

October 13: Manga Style Drawing

October 20: Beyond the Canvas

November 3: Draw a Buddy

November 17: Vision Boards

December 1: Paint & Pass

Register for each session separately

supernatural storybook circle

This new book club for high school students will dive into exciting works of fantasy, both classic and contemporary. Join the first meeting and cast your vote for the second title we will read! Program created and run by teen volunteer, Madeleine Pence.

First Meeting
October 19th!

Select Sundays at 3pm

Game Night

Come play a bunch of fun board games at the library. Bring your favorite from home or pick one from our huge collection. Snacks provided!

October 8th at 7pm

Laser Tag Lock-in

Have you ever played Capture the Flag? Have you ever played it in the library after dark with a laser? Now’s your chance! Pizza provided.

Spooky After hours scavenger hunt!

Take over the library after closing to explore, solve riddles, and compete for prizes in this library-wide scavenger hunt! Pizza will be served.

Friday, October 17th at 5pm

creative writing club

Select Tuesdays at 4pm

Register for each session separately

All middle schoolers are invited to participate in our new creative writing club! We will engage in fun writing games, prompts, and have the opportunity to discuss our writing. Snacks will be provided.

September 16

October 21

November 18

December 16

Teen Room
Time Capsule

Would you like to leave something for the future teens of Valley Cottage Library? Our brand-new teen room has a hidden door for a time capsule!

We are taking suggestions for what to include. Submit your ideas today!

Submit Your Idea Here!

teen grab bag

Not sure what you want to read these days? Fill out this quick form and have your teen librarian build a custom bag of library material just for you! You will be notified via email when your bag is ready so you can schedule a pick-up.