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. 

Middle School Half Day Matinee: The Greatest Showman
Wednesday, September 3 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. Grades 6-8.

Head to the library after your half day of school for pizza and a movie! Registration required. 

Dungeons and Dragons
Saturday September 6, October 11, and November 8 from 1-4 p.m. Grades 7-12.

Returning by popular demand! 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. Snacks will be provided. Registration required for each session. 

Self-Care Night
Wednesday, September 24 from 7-8 p.m. Grades 6-8.

Unplug and take a break from the new school year stress with a Self-Care Night! Make a DIY Body Scrub, journal, listen to music, color, and drink tea to relax. Registration Required.

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
Pizza and Pages meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Registration required.

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

• September 4: Give Me A Sign by Anna Sortino
• October 2: Gather by Kenneth Cadow
• November 6: Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

Grades 6-8.
Paperbacks and Snacks meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Registration required.

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

• September 10: Words on Fire by Jennifer Nielsen
• October 8: Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
• November 12: The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands

Grades 7-12

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

Please only register one time. This will sign you up for the 3 summer meetings.

• September 15
• October 20
• November 15

This 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. Drinks and snacks provided.

Summer 2025
Short Story Contest

Teen Writing Contest Guidelines

Submission Form (form will open on July 1)

Grades 6-12

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

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! 

• September 17
• October 15