BPL Teens

BPL Teens

The Bristol Public Library has its own Teen Space for tweens and teens ages 11-18 to enjoy!

11/02/2024

Here's our Teen Space schedule and hours for this coming week, November 3-9! Please note that the Bristol Public Library will be closed Tuesday, November 5.

10/31/2024

Join us Wednesdays in the BPL Teen Space for Gaming Club! From 3-6 pm, play video games and board games, enjoy snacks, and hang out. This month's Gaming Club tournament will be held November 20, and we'll be playing Splatoon! Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome!

10/30/2024

Join us tomorrow, October 31, for 5th Thursday Movie Night! Every 5th Thursday of a month, teens are invited to watch a different movie and enjoy snacks and popcorn. This month, we're watching a funny and spooky film about three witches. Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome!

Photos from BPL Teens's post 10/29/2024

Check out our teen events this November in the BPL Teen Space and at Avoca Branch Library! Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome. If you have any questions about any of our programs, please give us a call at 276-821-6192 or email us at [email protected].

10/29/2024

Check out our newsletter for info about our November teen events at Bristol Public Library! - https://mailchi.mp/8f984f9d282a/march-2023-programs-10146401

10/28/2024

Don't forget to join us at Avoca Branch today at 4 pm to make Halloween Lanterns! Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome.

10/26/2024

Here's our Teen Space schedule and hours for this coming week, October 27-November 2!

10/26/2024

If you're a member of our Teen D&D Group, don't forget to join us today for a session at 3 pm!

Our Teen Dungeons & Dragons group meets from 3-5 pm on October 5, 19, & 26! Due to the popularity of the group, it is currently closed to new members, but you can email [email protected] to be added to the wait list and notified if a spot opens up.

10/21/2024

On October 30, we'll be holding our monthly Gaming Club Tournament in the BPL Teen Space! This month is a Pokkén Tournament DX tournament. We'll have practice time beginning at 3 pm, with matches starting at 3:30. Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome!

10/19/2024

Here's our Teen Space schedule and hours for this coming week, October 20-26! Don't forget to sign up for the Teen Halloween Party at https://forms.gle/K9AsTNEB1vDgUmNDA

10/17/2024

Our Teen Halloween Party will be held Thursday, October 24 in the BPL Teen Space from 5-7 pm! We'll have lots of activities including games, crafts, and pumpkin carving! Eat pizza and enjoy candy and treats. Don't forget to wear a costume and compete in our costume contest!

If you plan to attend, please register at https://forms.gle/K9AsTNEB1vDgUmNDA. Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome!

10/15/2024

Knitwits meets this Thursday, October 17, at 6 pm! Join us in the BPL Teen Space to knit, crochet, or work on other fiber arts projects. If you're a beginner, we'll provide the supplies you need to get started and teach you the basics! Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome.

10/12/2024

Here's our hours and schedule of teen events for the BPL Teen Space this week, October 13-19! Please note that the library will be closed Monday and Friday.

10/08/2024

Cook & Book Group will be held at 4 pm on Thursday, October 17 in the BPL Teen Space and Monday, October 21 at Avoca Branch. Join us to read from "In the Wild Light" by Jeff Zetner, a novel about a boy from small town Appalachia who struggles with grief and family as he attends an elite boarding school and begins writing poetry. We'll read aloud, discuss the story, and explore where we're from through poetry like the protagonist. We’ll also make cheesecake dip to enjoy with apples and crackers. No reading in advance is required, and participants will get a free copy of the book to keep at the end of the program. Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome!

10/07/2024

Join us this Thursday, October 10 from 3-5 pm for Art Club! This month, make your own mini diorama with altoid tins and Halloween miniatures.

10/06/2024

Board Game Club is this Tuesday, October 8 in the BPL Teen Space, from 6-8 pm! Come hang out and play board and card games with us! Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome.

10/06/2024

Here's our schedule of teen events and the BPL Teen Space hours for this coming week, October 6-12! Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome. If you have any questions, let us know at [email protected].

10/05/2024

Our teen LGBTQ+ group meets twice monthly in the BPL Teen Space, and LGBTQ+ teens and allies ages 11-18 are invited to come socialize, learn, and have fun!

On Thursday, October 10 we'll have a planning and discussion meeting from 5:30-7:30 pm. We'll be starting early and painting gear for Pride! We'll provide bandanas or you can bring a shirt or other clothing to paint. On Tuesday, October 22 from 6-7:30, we'll be listening to and discussing a podcast while painting mini pumpkins!

10/03/2024

Our Teen Dungeons & Dragons group meets from 3-5 pm on October 5, 19, & 26! Due to the popularity of the group, it is currently closed to new members, but you can email [email protected] to be added to the wait list and notified if a spot opens up.

10/02/2024

Join us every Wednesday in the BPL Teen Space for Gaming Club! From 3-6 pm, play video games and board games, enjoy snacks, and hang out. This month's Gaming Club tournament will be held October 30, and we'll be playing Pokkén Tournament DX. Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome!

09/30/2024

Join us today, September 30 at Avoca Branch Library for Block Printing! From 6-7 pm, come learn to carve rubber blocks and use them to make prints on paper and fabric. This program is free and we'll provide all the supplies you'll need; everyone ages 11-18 is welcome!

09/28/2024

Here's our schedule of teen events and the BPL Teen Space hours for this coming week, September 29-October 5! Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome. If you have any questions, let us know at [email protected]!

Photos from BPL Teens's post 09/26/2024

Check out our teen event schedule this October in the BPL Teen Space and at Avoca Branch Library! Everyone ages 11-18 is welcome. If you have any questions about any of our programs, please give us a call at 276-821-6192 or email us at [email protected].

09/26/2024

Check out our newsletter for info about our October teen events at Bristol Public Library! - https://mailchi.mp/def089f6b33b/march-2023-programs-9523017

09/23/2024

Try out block printing this Thursday, September 26 in the BPL Teen Space! From 4-5:30 pm, come learn to carve rubber blocks and use them to make prints on paper and fabric. This program is free and we'll provide all the supplies you'll need; everyone ages 11-18 is welcome!

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