Enrichment Programs for Teens
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Sat, Nov 22, 10:15am - 5:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Decorate a card and write a kind message to a veteran. All cards will be donated to Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park. Family participation encouraged!

Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Learn letters and write your name with colorful craft sticks.

Mon, Nov 24, 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.)
This event is full

Mon, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Somerville branch
Each week, a different theme of items from the Somerville Local History Collection will be displayed. Explore our physical and digital collections from Somerville.

Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 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.)

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Raritan Public Library
Teens, it’s your time to shine... or squawk! Create your own ugly turkey using an apple as the base and a variety of wacky craft and food supplies. Who can make the ugliest turkey of them all?

Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch
Create something fun using the library's Perler beads.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch
SCLSNJ is an officially-designated passport application acceptance facility with passport processing hours set for your convenience. By appointment only. Schedule at https://sclsnj.org/passports/.

Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Do you still remember that clickety-clack sound of your old typewriter? Join us for a walk down memory lane as we view a variety of old typewriters on display. Or come see them for the first time!

Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 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, Dec 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Discover how to paint step-by-step using watercolors. Pre-packaged snacks and drinks will be served. Parents/guardians and their children must sign up individually.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Are you attending tonight’s tree lighting at 7 p.m.? Stop into the Meeting Room beforehand to stay warm, have a hot cocoa or snack, or work on a winter craft (while supplies last.)

Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
At this annual event, families may write and decorate a letter to Santa, and one (or more) to a service person overseas. All materials provided.

Tue, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manville branch - YA area
A free chorus concert presented by the students of Mrs. Nichole Maldonado-Gorsak, Elementary Music & Chorus Teacher at the Manville School District.

Tue, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room A
Make a difference by volunteering at the library.

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Manville branch
SCLSNJ is an officially-designated passport application acceptance facility with passport processing hours set for your convenience. By appointment only. Schedule at https://sclsnj.org/passports/.

Thu, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Make your own fluffy yarn snowball and chill with some hot chocolate and snacks!

Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Earn volunteer credit and connect with other teens as you create tiny art designs that will be on display around the library.

Fri, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Join us for a relaxing gathering of creative students grades 5-12 who enjoy needlework!

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Decorate fresh Duck Donuts with seasonal holiday toppings and icings!
This event is full

Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1
Drop in between 1 and 4 pm to make a holiday greeting card.

Mon, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 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, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Simple origami or easy-to-do paper crafts that everyone can enjoy!

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch
SCLSNJ is an officially-designated passport application acceptance facility with passport processing hours set for your convenience. By appointment only. Schedule at https://sclsnj.org/passports/.

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Somerville branch - Programs 2
Drop in between 3 and 4:30 pm to make a holiday greeting card.

Thu, Dec 11, 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 November 20.

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Earn volunteer credit and connect with other teens as you create tiny art designs that will be on display around the library.

Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Je me souviens, “Remember me,” proclaims the motto of Quebec, using the French word that gives us in English "souveniers." Remember the battles and blizzards of General Richard Montgomery.

Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Tis the Season! Using original photographs, vintage images, and live seasonal music, Kevin Woyce explores the history of favorite Christmas Traditions!

Fri, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Make new bookish friends during a group discussion of "Sunrise on the Reaping" alongside snacks and freebies.

Sat, Dec 13, 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.

Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 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, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Create your own hoop basket in this beginner-friendly sewing workshop. All necessary supplies will be provided, and participants may bring their own materials or equipment if desired.

Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room A
Make a difference by volunteering at the library.

Wed, Dec 17, 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.

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch
SCLSNJ is an officially-designated passport application acceptance facility with passport processing hours set for your convenience. By appointment only. Schedule at https://sclsnj.org/passports/.

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Decorate fresh Duck Donuts with seasonal holiday toppings and icings!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 26 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Create cool food concoctions you can actually eat! This month we will be making hot chocolate with all the toppings!

Thu, Dec 18, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
This group will meet monthly to share writing time while providing mutual feedback and support.
Registration opens Thursday, November 27 2025 at 5:15pm

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch
Share your art and inspiration with other artists!

Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Connect with other teens as you show off the art designs you made. Snacks and beverages will be served at the event.

Fri, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Join us for a relaxing gathering of creative students grades 5-12 who enjoy needlework!

Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Recharge your hit points while we watch the Dungeons and Dragons movie, plus DM office hours for new or aspiring players.
Registration opens Saturday, November 29 2025 at 1:00pm