Lit Lounge
Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.
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Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
High school students in grades 9–12 can earn volunteer hours by planning teen programs, promoting library books and services, and helping with activities for younger children.
High school students in grades 9–12 can earn volunteer hours by planning teen programs, promoting library books and services, and helping with activities for younger children.
High school students in grades 9–12 can earn volunteer hours by planning teen programs, promoting library books and services, and helping with activities for younger children.
Explore fantastical worlds through collaborative storytelling, character creation, and classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. Teens in grades 6–12 can learn the rules, join a campaign, or try running one.
Explore fantastical worlds through collaborative storytelling, character creation, and classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. Teens in grades 6–12 can learn the rules, join a campaign, or try running one.
Explore fantastical worlds through collaborative storytelling, character creation, and classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. Teens in grades 6–12 can learn the rules, join a campaign, or try running one.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Silly and clever word-association rounds invite high school students to match cards, make the group laugh, and compete for points in a relaxed library game night.
Silly and clever word-association rounds invite high school students to match cards, make the group laugh, and compete for points in a relaxed library game night.
Silly and clever word-association rounds invite high school students to match cards, make the group laugh, and compete for points in a relaxed library game night.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
Build a glowing magic wand while exploring circuits and electricity in a hands-on STEM activity for teens in grades 6–12. No-cost program encourages creative making and beginner electronics skills.
Build a glowing magic wand while exploring circuits and electricity in a hands-on STEM activity for teens in grades 6–12. No-cost program encourages creative making and beginner electronics skills.
Build a glowing magic wand while exploring circuits and electricity in a hands-on STEM activity for teens in grades 6–12. No-cost program encourages creative making and beginner electronics skills.
Follow a guided, step-by-step sunset painting tutorial designed for beginners, with a relaxed creative session that helps high school students build confidence using color and basic painting techniques.
Follow a guided, step-by-step sunset painting tutorial designed for beginners, with a relaxed creative session that helps high school students build confidence using color and basic painting techniques.
Follow a guided, step-by-step sunset painting tutorial designed for beginners, with a relaxed creative session that helps high school students build confidence using color and basic painting techniques.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
Practical discussions for Apple device owners and curious beginners cover changing topics, everyday device use, troubleshooting, and an open question-and-answer session in a welcoming public library setting.
Practical discussions for Apple device owners and curious beginners cover changing topics, everyday device use, troubleshooting, and an open question-and-answer session in a welcoming public library setting.
Practical discussions for Apple device owners and curious beginners cover changing topics, everyday device use, troubleshooting, and an open question-and-answer session in a welcoming public library setting.
Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.
Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.
Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Practice hand-sewing basics while stitching colorful felt into a one-of-a-kind monster. This hands-on creative workshop helps middle and high school students build crafting confidence and take home their creation.
Practice hand-sewing basics while stitching colorful felt into a one-of-a-kind monster. This hands-on creative workshop helps middle and high school students build crafting confidence and take home their creation.
Practice hand-sewing basics while stitching colorful felt into a one-of-a-kind monster. This hands-on creative workshop helps middle and high school students build crafting confidence and take home their creation.
Learn the rules of Exploding Kittens, a strategic, cat themed card game inspired by Russian Roulette. Designed for grades 6–12, the library game night brings teens together for playful competition.
Learn the rules of Exploding Kittens, a strategic, cat themed card game inspired by Russian Roulette. Designed for grades 6–12, the library game night brings teens together for playful competition.
Learn the rules of Exploding Kittens, a strategic, cat themed card game inspired by Russian Roulette. Designed for grades 6–12, the library game night brings teens together for playful competition.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.
Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.
Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.