Teen Events 2026
Next TAB meeting will be Tuesday, September (TBA), 2026 @ 5:30 – 6:30.
The first Tuesday of the month means it’s time for a meeting of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) here at the APL. What is TAB? It’s a group of teens in grades 6-12 who get together once a month to discuss the goings-on at the library! Interested in becoming a member? Stop by the library to grab a registration form at the front desk! Our Teen Advisory Board meetings are funded by the Friends of the Library.
CONTACT: Amy Matejka 781-982-2139 abtab@ocln.org
Teen Photo Challenge
Calling all Teen Photographers! We want to see your most creative shot that captures this summer’s theme
“Plant a Seed, Read.” Send it to abtab@ocln.org by August 6 to be included in the Teen Photo Challenge Gallery!
Mini Golf around the Library
Wednesday, June 24 from 4:00 – 7:00
Back by popular demand is mini golf at the library! Have you ever imagined what a mini golf course throughout the entire library would look like?! On Wednesday, June 24th, the APL will be transformed into a huge mini golf course for patrons of all ages to play. Our friends from One-Up Games will be here to set up an elaborate 18-hole course and provide all materials for friends and family to come and enjoy! This is a drop-in event; registration is not required.
Funds for this program have been provided by the Friends of the Library.
Teen Book Tasting
Monday, July 6 @ 6:30 – 7:30
Discover a new summer read after perusing titles from our young adult room. We’ll discuss our potential new favorite books over snacks.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.
Teen Crafternoon with Pop Up Art
Monday, July 13 from 6:30 – 8:00
Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment. Using colorful wool and a special barbed needle you will sculpt a fun green carnivorous plant complete with fangs and a bright red tongue, all rooted in a real terra-cotta pot. This playful needle felting project is a great introduction to a unique, tactile craft and results in a finished piece that’s equal parts quirky, cute, and display-worthy. This program is for teens entering grade 7 and up. Registration is required and begins in person on June 23rd and online on June 30th.
This program is funded by the Anderson Foundation.
Teen Sneaker Craft
Thursday, July 30 from 6:30 – 7:30
Teens entering Grade 6 and up are invited to join Miss Heidi and the Thursday night crew for an “out of the box” kind of craft night. Participants are asked to bring a pair of (clean) sneakers and we will provide the supplies to turn those ordinary kicks into something unique and amazing. Space is limited and registration is required. In person registration opens 7/13/26 and online registration will begin 7/16/26.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.
Comics & Graphic Novel Talk Back Book Club
Thursday, August 20 @ 7:00
Love comics books and chatting with fellow fans? Looking to dip your toes into the world of comics and graphic novels? Drop by for a relaxed sit down to discuss anything and everything comics. Join Jonathan to debrief on everyone’s current reads, past reads, and to-be-read lists. Fans of all genres are welcome!
This program is designed for adults and older teens.
No registration required.