Teen Summer Programs

Teens, are you ready to Find Your Voice this summer?

Check out what programs we have going on below, or, check out our Children’s Monthly Calendar page for all our Summer Program goodness. (And the Summer Reading Book Lists will be updated the moment we get them!)

If you have questions or would like more information, please email our teen services librarian, Alison, at nevinsteens@nevinslibrary.org.

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Grooversity Samba Drumming Workshop (Workshop #2)

June 22 at 4pm & 5pm (Ages 11-18)

Learn about the exciting music of Brazilian drumming in this interactive workshop. Gain hands-on experience with samba (the music of Bahia and Carnival) and learn about Brazilian drumming concepts such as polyrhythm, the importance of community in a drumming percussion ensemble, and the role of music in everyday life! (There will be two workshops for this program. Please only sign up for one workshop!)

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Karaoke

June 27 at 4pm (Ages 11-18)

Find your voice and express yourself through music! Sing along with your favorite songs for this karaoke event.

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Mason Jar Frames

July 10 at 4pm (Ages 11-18)

Find your voice with this creative keepsake! Come decorate a mason jar picture frame. Mason jars and craft supplies will be provided. Please provide your own picture, 3 inches x 5 inches or smaller.

Note: Registration for this event opens Thursday, June 15

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Friendship Bracelets

July 17 at 4pm (Ages 8-18)

Find your voice through creating fun, creative, stylish jewelry! Come make a friendship bracelet for yourself or a friend!

Note: Registration for this event opens Thursday, June 15

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Popup Art School: Felted Rainbow Patches

July 19 at 11am (Ages 11-18)

Make a fuzzy felted patch with wool. Pick from four rainbow designs. Use the finished piece as a patch on a jacket, or frame it for a unique piece of art. Pop up Art School will show you how to use a barbed needle and wool roving to make this cool accessory. Needle felting is fun and easier than it looks!

Popup Art School will not allow participants younger than 11. Sharp felting needles will be used for this program.

Note: Registration for this event opens Thursday, June 15

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Kathak Dance Workshop Session 1 & Session 2

July 20 at 6pm & 7pm (Ages 12-18)

Learn Kathak dance! In this workshop, you will learn basic footwork, poly-rhythms and music of Kathak Indian dance.

There will be two workshops for this program. Please only sign up for one workshop!

Note: Registration for this event opens Thursday, June 15

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Improv Games

July 24 at 4pm (Ages 11-18)

Find your voice and express yourself through acting! Show off your acting skills by playing improv games! All skill levels are welcome to play!

Note: Registration for this event opens Thursday, June 15

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Tarot Basics

July 25 at 11am  (Ages 15-18)

Have you ever been curious to learn more about Tarot Cards? Interested in learning new ways to connect with yourself? In this two-hour class, Beverley will guide you on exploring the cards, creating self-empowerment practices, and utilizing the cards for self-connection. Tarot can be used to develop intuition and gain insight to aid decision-making. Students will feel confident in beginning their practice with the cards. No prior experience necessary; Tarot is for everyone!

Please bring your own set of tarot cards, if you have them. The library does have tarot sets to use, if needed. And please note that this program is only for Teens ages 15-18.

Note: Registration for this event opens Thursday, June 15

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Silent Disco

July 25 at 6pm  (Ages 11-18)

Find your voice and express yourself with music and dance! At a silent disco, you get to pick what music you listen to. Switch between the two DJs as often as you like. You get to listen to music as loud as you’d like with your headphones, but the library stays quiet!

Headphones that allow you to listen to both DJs will be provided for this event.

Note: Registration for this event opens Thursday, June 15

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Writer’s Workshop

July 31 at 4pm (Ages 11-18)

Find your voice and express yourself through writing! Take time to write your own story and share your work. Get pointers and feedback from your peers.

Note: Registration for this event opens Thursday, June 15

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Winterberry Homestead Presents: Plant Propagation Workshop

August 3 at 2:30pm  (Ages 8-18)

Did you know that plants can grow from cuttings and not just seeds? Would you like to learn how to graft scions and choose root stocks? What hormonal treatments or media should be used to encourage growth, and what is the science behind it?

Maybe you do not possess a green thumb, but always dreamed of having a beautiful garden. This program will inspire everyone to collect coleus, jade, violet, and other easy to propagate plants, and dive into citrus and other exotics to enrich their lives and give everyone the opportunity to grow an amazing garden. Participants may bring home cuttings and seeds to sow at home.

Note: Registration for this event opens Saturday, July 15

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Fantasy Terrariums

August 7 at 4pm (Ages 8-18)

Find your voice and express your imagination! Create a miniature fairytale land to keep at home!

Note: Registration for this event opens Saturday, July 15

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Mindfulness in Motion with Robert Rivest

August 16 at 2pm  (Ages 11-18)

Learn the basics of mindfulness in a fun, entertaining way. Listen and move along with simple stories and humorous tales that bring mindfulness principles to life .

Note: Registration for this event opens Saturday, July 15

2023 Methuen Public School Summer Reading
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