Teen Programs
Programs are held at the Main branch of the Wayne Public Library & Wayne residents get preference for sign-up availability. Registration can be done online by visiting the Event Calendar above, beginning at the designated time on the registration date.
NOTE: If you are unable to attend a program, please kindly call the library in advance. This will allow others on the waiting list to attend the program, as well as prevent waste of materials.
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Teen Calendar for December 2019
Teen Calendar for January 2020
Teen Calendar for December 2019
Teen Calendar for January 2020
History Mystery Hunt with Jason Edwards
Friday, December 6, 2019 from 5:00—7:00 PM
Search for a historic treasure just like Indiana Jones, Lara Croft and Carmen Sandiego! Follow mysterious trails, uncover hidden clues, decode secret messages, and solve baffling riddles to track down the treasure chest!
Open to Wayne kids in grades 3rd through 12th. Online registration begins Friday, November 22nd at 7:00 AM.
Friday, December 6, 2019 from 5:00—7:00 PM
Search for a historic treasure just like Indiana Jones, Lara Croft and Carmen Sandiego! Follow mysterious trails, uncover hidden clues, decode secret messages, and solve baffling riddles to track down the treasure chest!
Open to Wayne kids in grades 3rd through 12th. Online registration begins Friday, November 22nd at 7:00 AM.
The Art of Dawn: Name Fun
Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5:15—5:45 PM
Come join in the fun and decorate an igloo as the Penguins get ready for a party at the South Pole. Using a variety of candies we will make and decorate a holiday igloo and partying penguins. It’s party time at the South Pole. Allergy information: Although none of the items used contain nuts, some are processed in a facility that also process tree nuts and/or peanuts.
Open to young adults in 5th through 12th grade. Online registration starts Thursday, November 28th at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5:15—5:45 PM
Come join in the fun and decorate an igloo as the Penguins get ready for a party at the South Pole. Using a variety of candies we will make and decorate a holiday igloo and partying penguins. It’s party time at the South Pole. Allergy information: Although none of the items used contain nuts, some are processed in a facility that also process tree nuts and/or peanuts.
Open to young adults in 5th through 12th grade. Online registration starts Thursday, November 28th at 7:00 AM.
Edible Arts! Party at the South Pole
Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5:15—5:45 PM
Come join in the fun and decorate an igloo as the Penguins get ready for a party at the South Pole. Using a variety of candies we will make and decorate a holiday igloo and partying penguins. It’s party time at the South Pole. Allergy information: Although none of the items used contain nuts, some are processed in a facility that also process tree nuts and/or peanuts. Open to young adults in 5th through 12th grade.
Online registration starts Thursday, November 28th at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5:15—5:45 PM
Come join in the fun and decorate an igloo as the Penguins get ready for a party at the South Pole. Using a variety of candies we will make and decorate a holiday igloo and partying penguins. It’s party time at the South Pole. Allergy information: Although none of the items used contain nuts, some are processed in a facility that also process tree nuts and/or peanuts. Open to young adults in 5th through 12th grade.
Online registration starts Thursday, November 28th at 7:00 AM.
Teen Films!: Teen Spirit
Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 2:00—3:30 PM
Rated PG-13, ©Automatik, 2018 - 1 hr. & 34 mins.
A shy teenager dreams of escaping her small town and pursuing her passion to sing. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a local singing competition that will test her integrity, talent and ambition.
Open to young adults in 5th through 12th grade. Online registration starts Saturday, November 30th at 7:00 AM.
Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 2:00—3:30 PM
Rated PG-13, ©Automatik, 2018 - 1 hr. & 34 mins.
A shy teenager dreams of escaping her small town and pursuing her passion to sing. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a local singing competition that will test her integrity, talent and ambition.
Open to young adults in 5th through 12th grade. Online registration starts Saturday, November 30th at 7:00 AM.
Ready--Set--Go--To-- College
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
A workshop for middle school, ninth, and tenth graders on how to prepare for eleventh grade college search. This will be an informative interactive discussion on how you can be the best candidate for college acceptance with experience director Mr. Gilbert, from College Search Counselor at College Choice.
Open to young adults in 8th through 11th grade. Online registration starts Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 AM.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
A workshop for middle school, ninth, and tenth graders on how to prepare for eleventh grade college search. This will be an informative interactive discussion on how you can be the best candidate for college acceptance with experience director Mr. Gilbert, from College Search Counselor at College Choice.
Open to young adults in 8th through 11th grade. Online registration starts Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 AM.
Join CommuniTEENS!
Earn volunteer hours by joining the CommuniTeens! Call for more details.
• Be an advocate for the library among peers
• Create library programs and advise on the collection
• Gain valuable volunteer experience
• Looks good on resumes and college applications
• Make new friends and have fun!
Earn volunteer hours by joining the CommuniTeens! Call for more details.
• Be an advocate for the library among peers
• Create library programs and advise on the collection
• Gain valuable volunteer experience
• Looks good on resumes and college applications
• Make new friends and have fun!
WPL Y.A. Chess Club
Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 5:30—6:30 PM
Come and develop your strategic skills and challenge a new opponent. Young adults in grades 5—12 are welcome to play chess against our chess mentor Mr. J or each other.
Online registration starts Thursday, December 12th at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 5:30—6:30 PM
Come and develop your strategic skills and challenge a new opponent. Young adults in grades 5—12 are welcome to play chess against our chess mentor Mr. J or each other.
Online registration starts Thursday, December 12th at 7:00 AM.
Teen Film! Spider-Man: Far From Home
Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 2:00—4:15 PM
Rated PG-13, ©Columbia Pictures, 2019 – 2h & 9min
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.
Open to young adults in 5th — 12th grade. Online registration starts Saturday, December 21st at 7:00 AM.
Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 2:00—4:15 PM
Rated PG-13, ©Columbia Pictures, 2019 – 2h & 9min
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.
Open to young adults in 5th — 12th grade. Online registration starts Saturday, December 21st at 7:00 AM.
Teen Creates! Dodecahedron Calendar
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 4:00—5:00 PM
It’s 2020! Let’s celebrate the New Year by make a unique and useful calendar. In geometry, a Dodecahedron is any polyhedron (a solid figure with many plane faces) that has twelve flat faces.
Open to young adults in 5th — 12th grade. Online registration starts Wednesday, December 18th at 7:00 AM.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 4:00—5:00 PM
It’s 2020! Let’s celebrate the New Year by make a unique and useful calendar. In geometry, a Dodecahedron is any polyhedron (a solid figure with many plane faces) that has twelve flat faces.
Open to young adults in 5th — 12th grade. Online registration starts Wednesday, December 18th at 7:00 AM.
MAJOR + MONEY + ME = COLLEGE
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 4:00—5:00 PM
The beginning of a search for a college that fits the needs and wants of a student is one of the most important steps in the college search process. This interactive workshop will encourage a student to choose what they want their college experience to look like. We will explore three distinct aspects of the process: MAJOR + MONEY + ME = COLLEGE. Open discussion in each section is welcomed and encouraged. Each student will actively work in their own workbook and leave the workshop with the crucial elements needed to begin their unique college search.
Open to young adults in 9th—12th grade. Online registration starts Wednesday, January 1st at 7:00 AM.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 4:00—5:00 PM
The beginning of a search for a college that fits the needs and wants of a student is one of the most important steps in the college search process. This interactive workshop will encourage a student to choose what they want their college experience to look like. We will explore three distinct aspects of the process: MAJOR + MONEY + ME = COLLEGE. Open discussion in each section is welcomed and encouraged. Each student will actively work in their own workbook and leave the workshop with the crucial elements needed to begin their unique college search.
Open to young adults in 9th—12th grade. Online registration starts Wednesday, January 1st at 7:00 AM.
Tech-Help From Teens for Your Electronic Devices
Monday, January 20, 2020 from 1:30—2:30 PM
(Wayne schools closed today)
Do you have a gadget you need to know better? Get Device-Advice from our CommuniTeens. Register and bring your portable electronics and questions for one-on-one help.
ADULTS: REGISTER in advance with the Children’s Dept. starting Monday, January 6th.
TEEN TECH HELPERS: Young adults in grades 5—12 interested in volunteering their time & tech skills should register online or contact Lisa to enlist.
Call 973-694-4272 ext. 5301 OR email jorgensenl@waynepubliclibrary.org for more information and to sign-up. Online registration starts Monday, January 6th at 7:00 AM.
Monday, January 20, 2020 from 1:30—2:30 PM
(Wayne schools closed today)
Do you have a gadget you need to know better? Get Device-Advice from our CommuniTeens. Register and bring your portable electronics and questions for one-on-one help.
ADULTS: REGISTER in advance with the Children’s Dept. starting Monday, January 6th.
TEEN TECH HELPERS: Young adults in grades 5—12 interested in volunteering their time & tech skills should register online or contact Lisa to enlist.
Call 973-694-4272 ext. 5301 OR email jorgensenl@waynepubliclibrary.org for more information and to sign-up. Online registration starts Monday, January 6th at 7:00 AM.
Develop Smart Money Habits
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Learn all about how money works, how to start your first checking/savings account and how to create a budget. Open to young adults in grades 5th through 12th.
Online registration starts Wednesday, January 8th at 7:00 AM.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Learn all about how money works, how to start your first checking/savings account and how to create a budget. Open to young adults in grades 5th through 12th.
Online registration starts Wednesday, January 8th at 7:00 AM.
