Enrichment Programs for Teens
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Fri, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Join us for a relaxing gathering of creative students grades 5-12 who enjoy needlework!

Fri, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Decorate fresh Duck Donuts with Valentine's Day toppings and icings!
This event is full

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Celebrate Lunar New Year and create a blow ink plum blossom craft.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Meet some animal ambassadors and learn how some animals prepare for, survive through, and even thrive in the Winter.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Celebrate Lunar New Year with festive card-making for all ages. All materials provided. Everyone is welcome! This is a drop-in event.

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Decorate fresh Duck Donuts with Valentine's Day toppings and icings!

Mon, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables,Craft Studio
Learn to make a chocolate mug cake in a microwave. You can choose to make your cake vegan if you would like! Please bring a microwave safe mug.

Mon, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Montgomery branch
Free 45-minute homework help sessions provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits (MLBL), students from MHS. Please bring your study materials to your session (textbooks, assignments, etc.)

Mon, Feb 09, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Montgomery branch
Free 45-minute homework help sessions provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits (MLBL), students from MHS. Please bring your study materials to your session (textbooks, assignments, etc.)

Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Montgomery branch
Free 45-minute homework help sessions provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits (MLBL), students from MHS. Please bring your study materials to your session (textbooks, assignments, etc.)

Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Learn basic knit and crochet skills and enjoy crafting with friends! Please BYO yarn and knitting needles/crochet hooks, although some limited supplies will be available to borrow during the program.

Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Simple origami or easy-to-do paper crafts that everyone can enjoy!

Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Make a difference by volunteering at the library.

Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1
Drop by the library to design a Valentine's Day card, featuring the Cricut.

Wed, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Bring friends and family or play against our friendly teen volunteers. Screen-free activities from 3:30-5 p.m. and Nintendo Switch games from 5-7 p.m.

Thu, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Skip the mushy stuff and hang out after school for trivia, crafts, games, and snacks. Celebrate Anti-Valentine’s Day with friends—or come solo and have fun your way!

Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. Registration is required by visiting the Youth Services desk or call 908-458-8430 ext. 4. Registration begins January 29.

Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Earn volunteer credit as you connect with other teens as you create illusion art that will be on display around the library.

Fri, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Join us for a relaxing gathering of creative students grades 5-12 who enjoy needlework!

Fri, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Tweens and teens are invited to celebrate Valentine's Day early by making delicious love potion ice cream floats, eating snacks, and putting together a simple craft!

Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Learn how to make your own seed planter from newspaper and plant a seed that you can take home and watch grow!

Fri, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Make new bookish friends during a group discussion of "Warcross" alongside snacks and freebies.

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
Join our cartoon drawing group! All ages and skill levels welcome. Show your creativity and learn new techniques from fellow amateur artists.

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Somerville branch - Programs 2
A welcoming and relaxed space for tarot enthusiasts of all levels of experience to learn, practice, and connect.

Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
A teens-only movie screening of Warm Bodies (rated PG-13). Snacks and activities while supplies last.

Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
After school, make a Stranger Things faux stained glass window with foil and markers! Enjoy snacks and get hyped for Friday’s after-hours teen Lock-In!

Thu, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Thu, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Make creepy Demogorgon donuts inspired by Stranger Things! Get in the spirit for our upcoming Stranger Things Lock-In with spooky treats and fun.

Thu, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Help the library out for an hour. Attendees will earn one hour of service time.

Thu, Feb 19, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
This group will meet monthly to share writing time while providing mutual feedback and support.

Thu, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board.

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
An hour of informal play. All skill levels welcome. Please note that this is not an instructional program - it is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge of chess.

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Earn volunteer credit as you connect with other teens as you create illusion art that will be on display around the library.

Fri, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
Get locked in the library after hours! Team up to tackle a Stranger Things scavenger hunt, then hang out, play games, and eat snacks while the Upside Down stirs.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Visit between the listed times to craft a cute pipe cleaner lantern in celebration of Lunar New Year (while supplies last.)

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Decorate fresh Duck Donuts with seasonal toppings and icings!
This event is full

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peapack and Gladstone branch
Meet some animal ambassadors and learn how some animals prepare for, survive through, and even thrive in the Winter.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Somerville branch - Programs 2
Spend time working and talking with others who share your passion for yarn and other fibers. For experts, novices, and everyone in between. Please note, there is no instructor for this program.

Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
3-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!

Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
The Family & Friends CPR program teaches how to perform CPR in adults and children and how to help an adult or child who is choking.

Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Somerville branch - Programs 2
Each month, staff member Rachel will teach you a different skill that will help you become more self-sufficient and gain confidence in your DIY abilities.

Mon, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Montgomery branch
Free 45-minute homework help sessions provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits (MLBL), students from MHS. Please bring your study materials to your session (textbooks, assignments, etc.)

Mon, Feb 23, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Montgomery branch
Free 45-minute homework help sessions provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits (MLBL), students from MHS. Please bring your study materials to your session (textbooks, assignments, etc.)

Mon, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Montgomery branch
Free 45-minute homework help sessions provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits (MLBL), students from MHS. Please bring your study materials to your session (textbooks, assignments, etc.)

Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Learn about wolf conservation and natural history, then have a chance to meet one or two of the wolfdogs from Howling Woods Farm.

Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Make a difference by volunteering at the library.

Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your drawing level is!

Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover the world of anime and manga while hanging out with fellow teens.

Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your drawing level is!

Fri, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Watchung branch - Wilson Memorial Church
Learn how to create your own manga, from character design, to story development, to awesome page layout and panel composition, to publishing your manga online!

Sat, Feb 28, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Winter Reading Challenge

Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Learn how to sew a pillow with two bandanas! All materials and tools will be provided.

Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Join us for a fast-paced, hands-on workshop packed with team challenges, creative problem-solving, and the chance to work on your leadership skills!

Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1
Stop by the library to bead a bracelet with clay heishi and alphabet beads. All supplies are provided.

Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Level up your room with a DIY heart pillow you make yourself! Just tie knots, add stuffing, and boom: the cutest pillow ever. It’s fun, fast, and totally beginner-friendly.

Mon, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Connect with others as you play games and get a special performance from WHRHS Script and Cue of their spring play the Lightning Thief.
Registration opens Monday, February 9 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Discover what is happening at the library for teens. Connect with library staff, ask questions, or just hang out. Snacks and beverages will be available in the Teen Area, 2nd floor.

Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Join plein air artist, Sumita Chatterjee, from the Open Air / Open Space art exhibit for a workshop exploring pen & ink drawing techniques.

Sat, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
3-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!
Registration opens Saturday, February 14 2026 at 9:00am