Teens

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.

How to be a Dungeon Master
Tuesday, April 2nd, 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Board Room
Grades 6-12
Registration required

Join Josh, Children’s Librarian and Dungeon Master, to learn how you can run your own DnD campaign.

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Fandom Club
Thursday, April 4th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room
Grades 6-12
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Come hang out, share your passion, and meet others who might have the same fandom. We’ll also do some simple fandom crafts and maybe play a few rounds of Smash or bring out the VR headsets!

Fandom Club is held the first Thursday of every other month.

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Paint Your Pet For Teens
Tuesday, April 9th, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Grades 6-12
Registration required

Create an original watercolor portrait based on a photo of your pet. This session is for teens entering grades 6-12, but there is a 6:30pm session open to adults ages 18+.

This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

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STEM Explorers: Chemical Engineering
Wednesday, April 10th, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Collins Room
Grades 5-8
Registration required

Choate Robotics is returning to the Wallingford Public Library to continue the STEM Explorers series centered around exploring different types of engineering. Each session, we will learn about a new engineering discipline, such as chemical, civil, environmental, robotics, or mechanical engineering, by completing a fun, hands-on project!

In this Spring Break session we’ll explore chemical engineering. Participants will step into the role of chemical engineers by performing guided experiments!

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Pompom Pokémon
Thursday, April 11th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Wonder Room
Grades 4-8
Registration required

Make your own cute Pokémon from yarn and felt!

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Trading Card Battle Club
Tuesday, April 23rd, 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.

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Mini Clay Succulents
Tuesday, April 23rd, 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the Collins Room
Grades 6-12
Registration required

Make a realistic miniature potted succulent garden out of polymer clay. It’s the perfect project for someone who doesn’t have a green thumb!

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Make Your Own Dice Set!
Thursday, April 25th, 2:30-3:30 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.Please note: due to the time resin needs to cure, you will need to pick up your dice the following week. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Note: April 25th is an early release day for Wallingford Public Schools.

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Game Night!
Tuesday, April 30th, 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the Collins Room
Teens & Adults
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Come play board games, video games, and trading card games at the library! We will have Super Smash Brothers, Magic the Gathering, and our collection of board games out for public use. Games from home are welcome as well. Bring some friends to game with or meet up with people at the library!

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