September 2026 Teen Services

Teen Drop In Community Service
Tuesdays, beginning September 15, 5:30-7:30pm
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Drop in at Riverside Branch for Teen Service time! Tasks vary from week to week, depending on library needs. For EP students in grades 6-12.

LIMBO:Teen Hangout (homeschoolers welcome)
Wednesdays, beginning September 9, 2:30-5 pm
Weaver Library
LIMBO /ˈlimbō/ (noun) For us it means: a place to hang out between school and home.Drop in Wednesdays after school for snacks and activities during our teen hangouts. Play video games with our Switch, use laptops, craft, play the ukulele, do homework, or community service; it’s up to you. This program is intended for middle and high school students. Drop in.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Campaign w/Midsummer Games
Saturday, September 19, 2:30-4:30 pm
Weaver Library
While the Bubbling Isles has a respected and healthy community of Werefolk all bets are off on a "Three Were Moon." Anyone with a Were curse is thrown into a violent frenzy when the moons are full. Tonight is one such night, and whispers speak of a clan of Werefolk that have broken into the old Lunar Temple...that can't be good right?
No experience necessary! Dice and Character Sheets Provided.
(Experienced players may bring their own complete Level-3 Character using rules from the Player's Handbook)
Experience immersive tactical combat with miniatures and terrain!
Brandon Morgan is a professional Dungeon Master with over 7 years of professional experience, and creator of all original program content. Midsummer Games has been providing Youth RPG Programs since 2019, serving Rhode Island and beyond!
Ages 12+. Please register.

Teen Tech Sessions
Tuesdays, September 15, 29, 5:30-7:30 pm
Fuller Creative Learning Center
How do programmers design things like video games, digital displays, and other devices? How do they combine hardware and software to make a thing…do a thing? Not sure about your laptop or computer? Join Freelance IT consultant and educator Peter Ferlazzo for a teen tech session and find out! You’ll learn to code a MicroBit microcontroller using online and mobile platforms and discover just some of the fun and useful things you can make it do. Help with Google Classroom, coding, 3D printing, and more! For grades 6 through 12.

Magic the Gathering
Saturday, October 3, 2-4:45pm
Weaver Library
Teens and Tweens ages 12+ are welcome to join us for our first Magic the Gathering meetup! No experience required, all materials provided. Leave with your own deck!
If you have experience playing Magic, or you'd like to bring your own deck, great! But don't worry if you've never played, we'll teach you! Please register.

Teen Cooking Class
Thursdays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15 (4 weeks) 3:30-4:30 PM
Weaver Library
Healthy Habits, Healthy Teens! Teens aged 13+ are invited to join the RI Food Bank to learn how to cook! Teens will select the recipes, and learn how to make them! Registration is required.

Teen & Tween Clay Dragon Eyes
Monday, September 28, 3-5 PM
Riverside Branch Library
Teens and Tweens ages 10+ are welcome to join us in making dragon eyes out of air dry clay! All materials provided, please register.

Teen Hip Hop Dance
Wednesdays, September 30, October 14, 28, 5-6 PM
Weaver Library
Get moving with the latest hip-hop styles in this high-energy, supportive class! Learn fresh choreography, build confidence, and develop strong fundamentals like grooves, musicality, and foundational moves. You'll challenge yourself, make new friends, and have a blast. No experience needed- just bring your energy and be yourself! Presented by Endicott Dance

Teen K POP Dance
Wednesdays, September 30, October, 14, 28, 6-7 PM
Weaver Library
Step into the energy! This high-powered class blends street style with the sharp, expressive choreography of K-pop. You’ll build confidence, precision, and performance flair—all in a fun, welcoming space. Perfect for dancers of all levels, you can expect dynamic moves, teamwork, and a burst of joyful energy every time you hit the floor! Presented by Endicott Dance.

Teen Creative writing Group
Wednesdays, beginning October 7, 5:30-7 PM
Weaver Library
No writing experience required! Curious about creative writing and just getting started? Or maybe you've been writing fan fic for years and you're hoping for some guidance? Maybe you'd just like to meet new friends who share the same creative interests? This Teen Creative Writing Group is for you! If you'd like critique, prompts, writing exercises and the like, our Teen Librarian will facilitate this program and provide those options for you. Alternatively, if you'd like a space to just come and write without prompts, that's great too! It’s ok to come late/leave early. Drop in!