VCL teens

Resources & Entertainment

Katrina Hohlfeld
Head of Teen Services
khohlfeld@rcls.org

Spring 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, May 15th at 5pm

Poetry Party!

Thursday, April 2 from 2-5pm

Drop in to the Teen Room for a celebration of all things poetic! Make a black-out poem collage, play poetry games, discover novels-in-verse, and more! If you would like to read or perform a poem, there will be an open-mic opportunity from 4-5pm. Snacks provided!

Smiles For Miles

Drop in to the Teen Room between April 6th and May 4th to make a card to appreciate local healthcare workers! This volunteer effort is organized by teen volunteer, Aminah Ishtiaq.

Special Card-Making Event! Wednesday, April 8 at 4:30pm

Snacks will be provided. Bring a friend!

Click here to learn more about this nonprofit organization.

Virtual Author Talk!

Thursday, April 30 at 7:00pm

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

This will be livestreamed in the Teen Room with snacks provided! Or, click here to register and view from home.

craft with pride

Wednesday, June 3
at 4:30pm

Come make a cuff bracelet and show off your pride!

boo! Spirit Battles Tournament

Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30pm

Come and play this easy-to-learn and fast-paced trading card game with ghosts and dice! Craft your team, bring your friends, and the battle is on! Tournament winners will receive a free starter pack to take home. Pizza will be served.

Mosaic Seed Art

Make your artistic vision come to life as a mosaic using a variety of seeds, beans, and grains.

Monday, May 4
at 4:30pm

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.