The Wallingford Library Teen Area is specially designed for teens in grades 6-12. We offer a great collection of fiction, graphic novels, and manga. We even offer Comics Plus to read on your tablet or phone. Enjoy free wi-fi, a device charging station, and 11 teen computers. Check the online calendar for a listing of programs for teens.
Teen Cuisine: Cups of Dirt
Wednesday, August 14th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Learn how to make chocolate pudding from scratch to upgrade this classic dessert! We’ll add the pudding to layers of oreos and top with gummy worms or other eerie toppings.
Make a Scrolling Painting
Friday, August 16th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Collaboratory
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Paint a piece of art meant to be moved along- a sunrise/sunset, going underwater, a walk through the woods, anything you can think of! You could even paint text. Once your painting is done, you’ll assemble a laser cut box that will hold your painting. You’ll put the two together and have your own scrolling painting!
Trading Card Battle Club
Tuesday, August 27th, 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Wonder Room
Grades 4-8
Registration encouraged
Calling all trading card sharks! If you have the urge to battle, come bring your Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering cards down to the library to test your skills and compete for prizes. Premade decks can be provided by the library but bringing your own is encouraged.
Make Your Own Dice
Wednesday, September 4th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Collaboratory
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Use resin to create your own dice set for Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop games! Each participant will make a full set of custom dice. Due to the time resin needs to cure, you will need to pick up your dice the following week.
Please note: this is a repeat program due to high demand, please do not register if you have attended previously.
Create Your Own Stickers
Thursday, September 12th, 3:15-4:45 p.m. in the Collaboratory
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Did you know you can make your own stickers in the Collaboratory? Learn the simple process to create your own sticker sheet by utilizing the Collaboratory’s photo printer and the Cricut Maker 3.
Teen Volunteer Open House
Thursday, September 19th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Grades 9-12
Registration encouraged
If you want to complete your community service hours at the library, stop by this open house and learn about the opportunities available. Volunteering here is so much more than just shelving books!
You can volunteer for a variety of projects, including:
- making videos for the library’s TikTok
- a variety of DnD opportunities (make character sheets, DM, even be a player with a first time DM!)
- teach other teens about your passions
- run a VR program
- make art for the teen area
- participate in a new Debate Club
We’re even introducing a Volunteer-for-a-day program so you can fit tasks in as your schedule allows.
All attendees will be given community service hours for attending the open house.
Can’t make it? Contact Janelle, Volunteer Coordinator, at jrosales@wallingfordlibrary.org to learn more about volunteering at the library.
Visible Mending for Teens
Saturday, September 21st, 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the Collins Room
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Darning is the technique of mending a hole in cloth with a needle and thread alone. The process incorporates basic stitching and weaving to create beautiful, functional repairs. With a visible mending approach, we will learn the basics on a provided fabric sample, incorporating embroidery stitches, weaving patterns, and color theory along the way. Everyone will go home with a completed sample and small kit to continue their mending at home.
Optional: bring a personal garment that needs mending to consult on the best approach.
Trading Card Battle Club
Tuesday, September 24th, 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Wonder Room
Grades 4-8
Registration encouraged
Calling all trading card sharks! If you have the urge to battle, come bring your Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering cards down to the library to test your skills and compete for prizes. Premade decks can be provided by the library but bringing your own is encouraged.
Needle Felted Bookmarks
Thursday, September 26th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Collaboratory
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Experiment with 2D needle felting by making a corner-style bookmark! We’ll needle felt onto a sturdy felt base and do some embroidery to finish the bookmark.