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 July 2019
Teen Calendar for June 2019
Teen Calendar for July 2019
Teen Calendar for June 2019
2019 Young Adult Summer Reading Club
Registration begins on June 18 @ 9AM
Don’t miss out on the chance to win some great prizes! Read as little or as much as you want! The Children’s Reference Desk has all the details on how to register! In-person registration begins Tuesday, June 18th at 9:00 AM.
You must be entering grades 6—12 and be a WAYNE RESIDENT to register.
CommuniTeens Meet: Design a UFO!
Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 5:30—6:30 PM
Fun, friends and food! Your unique UFO designs will be displayed in the Children’s Department this summer to go with the summer reading theme “A Universe of Stories.” Teens can also earn a community service hour. Open to Young Adults in 5th — 12th grade.
Online registration starts Thursday, June 6th at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 5:30—6:30 PM
Fun, friends and food! Your unique UFO designs will be displayed in the Children’s Department this summer to go with the summer reading theme “A Universe of Stories.” Teens can also earn a community service hour. Open to Young Adults in 5th — 12th grade.
Online registration starts Thursday, June 6th at 7:00 AM.
PEARL Observatory: Fossil Dig
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 5:15—6:00 PM
Come and be a Paleontologist. Clean & screen and dig fossils that are up to 20 million years old. Lucky sifters will get to keep found treasures!
Open to Wayne Y.A.s entering grades 6—12. Online registration starts Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00 AM.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 5:15—6:00 PM
Come and be a Paleontologist. Clean & screen and dig fossils that are up to 20 million years old. Lucky sifters will get to keep found treasures!
Open to Wayne Y.A.s entering grades 6—12. Online registration starts Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00 AM.
Fluffy Slime
Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 5:30—6:30 PM
It’s slime time! Join us as we have fun making fluffy slime. Open to Y.A.s entering 5th through 12th grade.
Online registration starts Thursday, June 13th at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 5:30—6:30 PM
It’s slime time! Join us as we have fun making fluffy slime. Open to Y.A.s entering 5th through 12th grade.
Online registration starts Thursday, June 13th at 7:00 AM.
Juggling Workshop
Monday, July 1, 2019 from 11:30—12:15 PM
Learn something fun this summer! Joe will teach us the art of juggling. Come join us as we learn the skill of catching continuously tossed objects in the air.
Open to Wayne young adults entering 5th through 12th grade. Online registration starts Monday, June 17th at 7:00 AM.
Monday, July 1, 2019 from 11:30—12:15 PM
Learn something fun this summer! Joe will teach us the art of juggling. Come join us as we learn the skill of catching continuously tossed objects in the air.
Open to Wayne young adults entering 5th through 12th grade. Online registration starts Monday, June 17th at 7:00 AM.
WPL Y.A Chessclub
Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 5:30—6:30 PM
*NEW TIME*
Come and develop your strategic skills and challenge a new opponent. Wayne Y.A.s entering grades 5th—12th are welcomed to play chess against our chess mentor Mr. J or each other.
Online registration starts Thursday, June 27th at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 5:30—6:30 PM
*NEW TIME*
Come and develop your strategic skills and challenge a new opponent. Wayne Y.A.s entering grades 5th—12th are welcomed to play chess against our chess mentor Mr. J or each other.
Online registration starts Thursday, June 27th at 7:00 AM.
ideaLabs STEAM Workshops
Saturday, July 6th, July 13th, July 20th & July 27th
11:15 AM—12:15 PM
The reduced rate fee is $10 per child. The Wayne Free Public Library Foundation is generously paying the other $10 per child.
This is a great opportunity to get your child involved in a STEAM Workshop! Children must be entering grades 4th—6th. Wayne residents only.
To register: You MUST attend the Idea Lab STEAM Workshop on Saturday, June 22nd from 11am — 1pm. Register online beginning Monday, June 24th at 7:00 AM.
Saturday, July 6th, July 13th, July 20th & July 27th
11:15 AM—12:15 PM
The reduced rate fee is $10 per child. The Wayne Free Public Library Foundation is generously paying the other $10 per child.
This is a great opportunity to get your child involved in a STEAM Workshop! Children must be entering grades 4th—6th. Wayne residents only.
To register: You MUST attend the Idea Lab STEAM Workshop on Saturday, June 22nd from 11am — 1pm. Register online beginning Monday, June 24th at 7:00 AM.
Mind Reading Game Show with Flavian
Monday, July 15, 2019 from 2:00—2:45 PM
Flavian will read your mind and make you laugh as he reveals answers to some very funny questions! Come and experience an “Out of This World” entertainment experience that is new, different, fun and exciting!
Open to Wayne kids & Y.A.s entering grades 3rd —12th. Register online beginning Monday, July 1st at 7:00 AM.
Monday, July 15, 2019 from 2:00—2:45 PM
Flavian will read your mind and make you laugh as he reveals answers to some very funny questions! Come and experience an “Out of This World” entertainment experience that is new, different, fun and exciting!
Open to Wayne kids & Y.A.s entering grades 3rd —12th. Register online beginning Monday, July 1st at 7:00 AM.
Krypton Warriors into Orbit
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 6:00—7:00 PM
Join the Krypton Warriors as we explore space and technology. Are you ready? Do you have what it takes to go INTO ORBIT? T-minus 3, 2, 1 BLAST OFF!
Open to Wayne kids entering 3rd grade & up. Online registration begins Tuesday, July 2nd at 7:00 AM.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 6:00—7:00 PM
Join the Krypton Warriors as we explore space and technology. Are you ready? Do you have what it takes to go INTO ORBIT? T-minus 3, 2, 1 BLAST OFF!
Open to Wayne kids entering 3rd grade & up. Online registration begins Tuesday, July 2nd at 7:00 AM.
Artistic Braids at the Library!
Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 12:00—1:15 PM
Open to Young Adults ages 9—13. Don't get tangled! Join is for a hands-on hair braiding tutorial led by stylist Michele Arnold. Please come with freshly brushed, detangled hair. Please bring a hair brush (sanitized combs will be provided for braiding).
Online registration starts Tuesday, July 9th at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 12:00—1:15 PM
Open to Young Adults ages 9—13. Don't get tangled! Join is for a hands-on hair braiding tutorial led by stylist Michele Arnold. Please come with freshly brushed, detangled hair. Please bring a hair brush (sanitized combs will be provided for braiding).
Online registration starts Tuesday, July 9th at 7:00 AM.
Tech-Help from Teens for your Electronic Devices
Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 2:30—3:30 PM
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 Department starting Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:00 AM.
TEEN TECH HELPERS: Wayne young adults entering grades 6th—12th interested in volunteering their time & tech skills should register online starting Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:00 AM or contact Lisa to enlist.
Call 973-694-4272 ext. 5301 OR email jorgensenl@waynepubliclibrary.org for more info & to sign-up.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 2:30—3:30 PM
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 Department starting Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:00 AM.
TEEN TECH HELPERS: Wayne young adults entering grades 6th—12th interested in volunteering their time & tech skills should register online starting Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:00 AM or contact Lisa to enlist.
Call 973-694-4272 ext. 5301 OR email jorgensenl@waynepubliclibrary.org for more info & to sign-up.
Space Quest Treasure Hunt
Friday, July 19, 2019 from 5:30—7:00 PM
Have a Grand Adventure as you reveal hidden clues, solve baffling riddles, unlock buried secrets, follow mysterious trails, and overcome challenging obstacles to recover a priceless alien treasure! Cadets will build observation, puzzle solving, and research skills as they search for clues that lead to the lost treasure.
Open to young adults & kids entering grades 3rd—9th. Online registration starts Friday, July 5th at 7:00 AM.
Friday, July 19, 2019 from 5:30—7:00 PM
Have a Grand Adventure as you reveal hidden clues, solve baffling riddles, unlock buried secrets, follow mysterious trails, and overcome challenging obstacles to recover a priceless alien treasure! Cadets will build observation, puzzle solving, and research skills as they search for clues that lead to the lost treasure.
Open to young adults & kids entering grades 3rd—9th. Online registration starts Friday, July 5th at 7:00 AM.
Teen Edible Arts: Mossaic Space Ships
Monday, July 22, 2019 from 1:30—2:00 PM
Miss Marianne from Edible Arts presents “Blast Off” art project that is out of this world and fun to eat! *Allergy note: although the items we will be using do not contain nuts, some of the products may be processed in a facility that also process nuts.
Open to Wayne Y.A.s entering grades 6th — 12th. Online registration starts Monday, July 8th at 7:00 AM.
Monday, July 22, 2019 from 1:30—2:00 PM
Miss Marianne from Edible Arts presents “Blast Off” art project that is out of this world and fun to eat! *Allergy note: although the items we will be using do not contain nuts, some of the products may be processed in a facility that also process nuts.
Open to Wayne Y.A.s entering grades 6th — 12th. Online registration starts Monday, July 8th at 7:00 AM.
Wayne JDroids: Robotics Institute
Friday, July 26, 2019 from 3:00—5:00 PM
Wayne young adults entering grades 6th through 12th are welcome to join us as we introduce to you the world of robotics with STEM/JDroids/FTC/Worlds. You will see a demonstration of our State Championship robot and participate in an innovation design challenge.
Online registration starts Friday, July 12th at 7:00 AM.
Friday, July 26, 2019 from 3:00—5:00 PM
Wayne young adults entering grades 6th through 12th are welcome to join us as we introduce to you the world of robotics with STEM/JDroids/FTC/Worlds. You will see a demonstration of our State Championship robot and participate in an innovation design challenge.
Online registration starts Friday, July 12th at 7:00 AM.
Pearl Observatory: The Planetarium Experience
Monday, July 29, 2019 from 12:30—1:15 PM
Come and learn all about our solar system. We will see the night sky, the moon, locate planets, constellations & more!
Open to Wayne Y.A.s entering grades 6th — 12th. Online registration starts Monday, July 15th at 7:00 AM.
Monday, July 29, 2019 from 12:30—1:15 PM
Come and learn all about our solar system. We will see the night sky, the moon, locate planets, constellations & more!
Open to Wayne Y.A.s entering grades 6th — 12th. Online registration starts Monday, July 15th at 7:00 AM.
Yoga Magic
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 from 1:00—1:45 PM
Debi, our yoga instructor, will teach the benefits of yoga. Learn about your own energy and become aware of an ancient art that can help your focus. Please bring a large towel or mat.
Open to Wayne young adults entering grades 4th—12th. Online registration starts Tuesday, July 16th at 7:00 AM.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 from 1:00—1:45 PM
Debi, our yoga instructor, will teach the benefits of yoga. Learn about your own energy and become aware of an ancient art that can help your focus. Please bring a large towel or mat.
Open to Wayne young adults entering grades 4th—12th. Online registration starts Tuesday, July 16th at 7:00 AM.
Morris Museum presents Musical Instruments from Around the World
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 12:00—12:45 PM
Sometimes a cappella is not enough—so what can we use to make music besides our voices? Participants will experience a multi-sensory exploration of music by seeing, hearing and touching instruments as diverse as the Brazilian cuica, Polynesian pu’ili sticks, American Indian flute, and a German zither, and learn a bit about the culture that created each instrument.
Open to Wayne children entering kindergarten—8th grade. Register online beginning Monday, July 22nd at 7:00 AM.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 12:00—12:45 PM
Sometimes a cappella is not enough—so what can we use to make music besides our voices? Participants will experience a multi-sensory exploration of music by seeing, hearing and touching instruments as diverse as the Brazilian cuica, Polynesian pu’ili sticks, American Indian flute, and a German zither, and learn a bit about the culture that created each instrument.
Open to Wayne children entering kindergarten—8th grade. Register online beginning Monday, July 22nd at 7:00 AM.
