Teen Events
Programs
Most of our programs will take place in the library Construction Room. Per library policy, masks must be worn inside the building, including during programs. Unless indicated, teen evens are for students in grades 6-12.
Friday Fun
Friday Fun is our monthly teens only program where teens hang out at the library. We put out board games and the Nintendo Switch. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to hang out for some or all of the time!
- December 3, 3:30-5 PM
- January 14, 3:30-5 PM
- February 11, 3:30-5 PM
Winter Fun
You've been to Friday Fun, but have you tried Wednesday Fun? We know it's Winter Break, and figured we'd give you bonus fun day!
- December 29, 2-3:30 PM
Life Skills
Practical life lessons that they don’t teach in school. This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Please stop in the library, call 414-302-8500, or register on our website westallislibrary.org/events.
- November 30, 6-7 PM : Stress Management
- January 11, 6-7 PM : Goal Setting
- February 22, 6-7 PM : Study Skills
Crafternoons
Join us to learn something new and create something fun to take home. This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Please stop in the library, call (414)302-8500, or register on our website westallislibrary.org/events.
- December 9, 6-7 PM: Winter Crafts: Snow Globes, Paper Snowmen, and Snowmen ornaments
- January 27, 6-7 PM: Cozy Crochet
Pageturners
Teen readers this event is for you! Join us for an afternoon of book recommendations, hot beverages (cocoa and tea) and reading! At our first event we’ll take a little bit of time to decorate mugs to use at other meetings! Bring a book to read, or pick up one at the library before you come to the program.
- January 21, 4-5 PM
- February 25, 4-5 PM
Dungeons & Dragons
New and experienced players are welcome. Meet us in the Constitution room for epic adventures.
Join our WAPL Teen Discord westallislibrary.org/teendiscord to discuss characters or find out more program info! Please stop in the library, call (414)302-8500, or register on our website westallislibrary.org/events.
- November 20, 2-4 PM
- January 22, 2-4 PM
- February 12, 2-4 PM
Anime Club
Join us to watch anime favorites and discuss the manga you are reading. Most episodes are for a suggested audience of ages 14+. Registration is not necessary.
- November 23, 6-7 PM
- December 14, 6-7 PM
- January 4, 6-7 PM
- February 1, 6-7 PM
Winter Teen Discord Writers Club:
January 4 - February 23
This January and February head to Discord for writing prompts. Each week, starting January 4th we’ll post a prompt or an activity for you to work on. Share your work, read what others have written, or just get advice! We’ll post new prompts on Tuesdays, and you’ll be able to share your responses. Be sure to join the Library’s Teens Only Discord before January!
Bookish Programs
Winter Reading
December 27, 2021-February 28, 2022
This program is for teens in grades 6-12. From December 27, 2021 to February 28th, 2022 keep track of the books you read. Every 2 books you read earns an entry into the grand prize drawing, up to 8 books read. Earn prizes and entries in to our grand prize drawing! Stop in the library at 4 and 8 books read to pick up prizes for reading! Write book reviews to earn extra entries. Every two book reviews (up to 8) earns you one more chance to win a deluxe book box! Reading prizes will be available January 3 through February 28th. Come in for a paper log or register and log online at Beanstack.
100 Books Before Graduation
Challenge yourself and read 100 books before you finish high school! Sign up at westallislibrary.beanstack.com or pick up a log at the library and list the titles of the books you've read. Be sure to stop in the library for prizes after reading 25, 50, 75 and 100 (of course) books for prizes.
Teen Lit Loot
Lit Loot is the library’s subscription box for teens in grades 6–12. Each FREE Lit Loot box is full of treats, surprises, and a hand picked library book, just for you. Pick up your Lit Loot box, enjoy, and return the book and the box—you keep the LOOT! You must have a library card in good standing to check out your kit! Registration starts the 1st of each month.
- December 15
- February 15
Your Next Read
Looking for personalized recommendations based on your interests? Fill out a form at westallislibrary.org/yournextread to get a book picked out just for you by one of our librarians!