For Teens

The Library offers teens much more than just a place to study.
We give young people opportunities to learn, gain leadership skills, fulfill community-service commitments — and have fun, too.
Check out our programs below.

If you’d like to keep up-to-date with our monthly teen events, sign up for our e-newsletter.

Register for teen programs here. 

Dungeons & Dragons
From 1-4 p.m. on May 3rd. Grades 7-12.

In this classic role-playing game, choose how your character interacts with the story, using dice to decide the outcome. All players are welcome to join, no experience necessary. Each session will be a one shot adventure. Registration Required.

Teen Study Night with Therapy Dogs
Saturday, June 7th from 7-8 p.m. Grades 9-12.

Is school stressing you out? Maybe petting dogs will help! After the library closes to the public, the library will remain open for students in grades 9-12. Pizza will be provided. No registration required.

Cupcake Wars!
Wednesday, June 25th from 6:30-8 p.m. Grades 6-8.

Test your decorating skills during our cupcake showdown! For this challenge you’ll have a set amount of time, ingredients and cupcakes to come up with designs to fit our themes and impress our panel of judges. Registration Required.

Happy Little Painting Party
Thursday, June 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. Grades 7-12.

Find that happy little feeling as local artist Katie Rothley teaches us how to create our own happy little masterpieces. All supplies will be provided.  Registration Required. 

Teen Culinary Club
Monday, July 28 at 7 p.m. Grades 7-12.

Prepare a dish from the book “The Ultimate Gamers Cookbook: Recipes for an Epic Game Night” and share it with fellow food lovers. Upon registration, please select a specific recipe from the book.

Join our subscription box service for grades 4-12 and receive a surprise library book along with snacks and other goodies. Sign up by the 3rd Tuesday of the month to receive your box on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Subscriptions last for 3 months and there is no limit to how many times you can sign up! Fill out this form to subscribe now.

Grades 7-12
1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

The first 10 to register will receive a free paperback book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library. Pizza will be provided. Registration required.

• May 1: As Long As the Lemon Tree Grows by Zoulfa Katouh
• June 5: Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher
• July 3: Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

Grades 6-8.
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

The first 10 teens to register will receive a free book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library. Snacks will be provided, registration required.

• May 14: Front Desk by Kelly Yang
• June 11: Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao
• July 9: The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes

Grades 7-12

The Teen Cozy Writers Club is on the Third Monday of the Month from 4:30-5:30pm.

• May 19
• June 16
• July 21

The Cozy Teen Writing Club is a writing club for teens who wish to join the pantheon of wordsmiths that we as a library hold in glorious esteem. Come join us as we develop our craft and to give feedback to one another.

Grades 6-12

Animanga Club meets on the Third Wednesday of the Month from 7-8pm.

• May 21
• June 18
• July 16

Join us at Animanga Club for anime watch parties, fandom discussions, new manga recommendations from fellow readers and snacks. No prior experience or knowledge is required—just a love for the art and a willingness to have fun!