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 1-4pm on May 3rd.

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.

Picky Pad Party
Thursday, April 24th from 7-8 p.m. Grades 7-12.

School or life got you feeling stressed out? Come to the library to make a picky pad. A picky pad is a sensory fidget toy that can be helpful for anxiety relief and reduce the urge to pick at skin or nails.

All materials provided. Registration Required.

Teen Culinary Club
Monday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. Grades 7-12.

Prepare a dish from the book “The Anime Chef Cookbook: 75 Iconic Dishes from Your Favorite Anime” and share it with fellow food lovers. Upon registration, please select a specific recipe from the book.

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. 

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.

• April 16
• 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!