Teen Programs

The Library offers a lot of programs for teens ranging from book clubs, chess clubs and drama clubs to poetry slams and finding scholarships to body art and murder mystery nights.

This Week’s Programs

Thursday, July 24

Main Library
Homework Central's Brain Camp
NEW! Don't lose all that you've learned this year - come to our Brain Camp and get ready for next school year. At Brain Camp, students will enjoy fun lessons, computer activities, author studies, and independent and small group tutoring centered on a weekly theme. Bring your summer homework if you have any! Group size is limited to ensure individual attention, so register early! Call 369.3121 for more information or to register. Homework Central. July 21-25: Writer's Workshop
1:00–4:00 p.m., Grades 6–8
Advance registration required.

Main Library
Native American Sand Painting
Create your own work of art using this traditional Navajo Indian technique. TeenSpot.
3:00–5:00 p.m., Ages 12–18

Blue Ash
Book and a Movie
Read the book Golden Compass by Philip Pullman, and then see the movie .
2:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Sponsored by the Kersten Fund.

Bond Hill
Knit Wits Knitting Group
4:30 p.m., Ages 12 & up

College Hill
Teen Time
Teen Art Explosion
2:30–4:30 p.m., Ages 12–18
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

Green Township
Westside Teen Players Playhouse
The Westside Teen Players are back! Join them in performing an all new skit for our preschool patrons! Must attend all 3 sessions.
2:00–4:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Advance registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

Harrison
Anime Night
Movies, manga, munchies & friends!
6:00–8:00 p.m., Ages 13–18

Mt. Healthy
Gaming @ Mt. Healthy
Mario Kart: Double Dash
6:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Sponsored by the Kersten Fund.

Oakley
Talent Show Rehearsal
Show off your talents for friends and family. To perform sign up for a five-minute time slot at the Oakley Library and attend the rehearsal.
6:30–7:30 p.m., Ages 9–18

Symmes Township
Red Cross Babysitting Class
4:00–6:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Advance registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

Friday, July 25

Bond Hill
Teen Cool Off, Cool Down Movie
Cool off with a movie and a snack!
3:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

Delhi Township
After Hours Gaming
Guitar Hero and more favorites on three stations! Food and fun after the library closes!
6:30–8:30 p.m., Ages 12–18
Advance registration required.
Summer programs sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library and the Kersten Fund.

Hyde Park
Teen Chill Out
Fun, snacks & relaxation. Activities posted a week ahead of time.
3:00 p.m., Ages 12–18

Sharonville
Stephenie Meyer Twilight Prom
Get ready for the release of Book 4, by celebrating all things Twilight with us. Fan fiction story contest! Art contest! Come dressed as your favorite character!
6:30–8:30 p.m., Ages 12 & up
Sponsored by the Kersten Fund.

Symmes Township
Red Cross Babysitting Class
3:00–5:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Advance registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

Saturday, July 26

Main Library
Knitting for Beginners & Beyond
with LaQuetta Kinebrew. Supplies provided, or bring your own project! Popular Library Reading Lounge.
3:30–6:00 p.m., Ages 16 & up
Sponsored by the Library Programs Fund.

Avondale
Yu-Gi-Oh
Bring your cards and stop by for a friendly round.
3:00 p.m., Ages 12–18

Cheviot
Comic Drawing Basics
with local comic illustrator Matt Parmenter.
4:30 p.m., Ages 12–18
Advance registration required.
Summer programs sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library and the Kersten Fund.

Covedale
Tie-Dye Fun for Teens and Tweens!
2:00 p.m., Ages 10 & up
Registration suggested or available, but not required.
Summer programs sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library and the Kersten Fund.

Groesbeck
Stage Combat
with Amazing Portable Circus!
1:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Summer programs sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library and the Kersten Fund.

Miami Township
Anime Club
Movies & snacks!
3:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

North Central
Unrated Scholastic Chess Tournament
Registration will be from 11:00 a.m.-Noon, Play begins at Noon. Prizes will be awarded in all age groups. Snacks served!
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., All ages
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

North Central
Chess Club
1:00–3:00 p.m., Ages 12–18

Price Hill
Yu-Gi-Oh Club
2:00 p.m., Ages 12–18

Monday, July 28

Main Library
Just Write Creative Writing Club
Anything from journaling, blogging, short stories and poetry. We'll provide you the tools, you provide the imagination. TeenSpot.
3:30 p.m., Ages 12–18
Sponsored by the Kersten Fund.

Avondale
Entertain Your Brain With Video Games
Test your skills at Mario Party and Mario Kart.
2:00 p.m., Ages 12–18

Bond Hill
Teen Talk Book Club
Call 369-4445 for title.
6:30 p.m., Ages 12–18

Mariemont
New Driver Car Basics: Safety & Maintenance
With the "Car Guy" Adam Dehne. For new drivers who want the basics on how to keep their cars in good working order & stay safe on the road.
6:30 p.m., Ages 15 & up
Advance registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

Walnut Hills
In the ReadQuest Drum Zone
Entertain Your Brain - Join Andy on the first and last Monday evenings of the month for drumming!
3:00 p.m., Ages 10–18

Wednesday, July 30

Bond Hill
Anime Club
4:30 p.m., Ages 12–18
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

Delhi Township
Acting Out
Improv theatre workshop for teens by teens.
3:00–4:30 p.m., Ages 12–18
Advance registration required.
Summer programs sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library and the Kersten Fund.

Green Township
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Think you're smarter than a 5th grader? Come out and test your brain and you just might win the big prize!
6:00–8:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

Greenhills
Stage Make-Up & Costumes
with New Edgecliff Theater.
3:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Summer programs sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library and the Kersten Fund.

Madeira
The Art of Mendhi
Learn more about the ancient art of henna tattoo designs with John Rapach from Love Harvest.
3:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Advance registration required.
Summer programs sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library and the Kersten Fund.

Symmes Township
Beaded Jewelry Craft
4:00–5:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.

Westwood
Shades Spectacular
Bling out your own unique set of shades.
3:00 p.m., Ages 12–18
Advance registration required.
Sponsored by the Dater Fund.

For a complete list of programs and locations, check out the Schedule of Programs.