Friday Fun is our monthly Teens Only program where teens hang out at the library. We put out games, including the Nintendo Switch, as well as some snacks and coloring sheets. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to hang out for some or all of the time.
September 22nd, 3:30-5 PM
October 20th, 3:30-5 PM
November 17th, 3:30-5 PM
Teen Art Club
Do you need an artistic outlet? Then join us for Teen Art Club! Each month, we will work on a collaborative art project, or you can work on a project of your own!
September 26th, 7-8 PM
October 24th, 7-8 PM
November 28th, 7-8 PM
Duel & Dice
Meet up in the STORYTIME ROOM! There is no registration but it will be first come, first play. We might play Dungeons & Dragons, Munchkins or even Magic the Gathering! Come prepared to join in on some nerdy fun! If you are a teen interested in being the Dungeon Master, please contact us on Discord or email gdevecchis@westalliswi.gov.
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.
September 12th, 6:30-7:30 PM
October 10th, 6:30-7:30 PM
November 14th, 6:30-7:30 PM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
September 5th, October 3rd, November 7th (4:30-5:30)
Join our Teen Advisory Board at the West Allis Public Library. Students in grades 7-12 that are interested should fill out an interest form and return it to the library. Find the interest form on our website or pick one up at the reference desk. Learn more on our website westallislibrary.org/tab.
Special Events
Random Fandom: Taylor Swift
September 28th, 6:30-8 PM:
Are you a Swiftie? Then join us for our own versions of the Eras Tour! Whether you got tickets, or just enjoyed videos online, we'll listen to our favorite songs, make and trade friendship bracelets, and celebrate all things Taylor Swift. To ensure we have enough supplies for all our fans, registration is required, and will open on September 14th!
Teen Halloween Party
October 19th, 6:30-8 PM
We will be watching Hocus Pocus! Come in costume, eat snacks, and have a CHILL-ingly good time.
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.
Lit Loot
November 15th. Sign up is on the first of the month. Lit Loot is the library’s subscription box for teens in grades 8–12. 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! Priority will be given to teens that have not yet had the opportunity to enjoy Lit Loot.
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!
Teen Space Discord Server
Join our WAPL Teen Space Discord Server! We share updates about programs and ask you for suggestions. Find out more!
