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.
Watercolor Portraits for Teens
Thursday, October 24th, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Please Note: Wallingford Public Schools have an early release on October 24th.
Create an original watercolor portrait based on a photo of yourself or another person.
Note: You must bring a 5×7 photo of yourself or another person to the program. Library staff can print a 5×7 color copy of your photo, but you must email the photo in advance to ksprague@wallingfordlibrary.org or wplcollaboratory@gmail.com with “Watercolor Portrait” in the subject line. Please call us at (203)265-6754 if you have questions about the photo specifications.
Make Your Own Dice
Saturday, October 26th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 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.
Make Your Own Potions
Saturday, October 26th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Collaboratory
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Concoct your own set of potions for a fun decoration or to bring a little magic to the Halloween season.
Trading Card Battle Club
Tuesday, October 29th, 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.