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Upcoming Events
Button Making - Pronouns
Make your own custom 2.5" buttons for your backpack or bag.
We'll have blank buttons for you to design and decorate, and pronoun buttons that you can color.
All ages are welcomed!
This program will take place on the main floor
Bee Hives, Lip Balms, and Honey Tasting for Teens
This event is for teens in high school, ages 13-18. Interested in learning about bees, honey, and hives? Join us alongside Bee U NYC with bee experts and enthusiasts for a live hive demonstration, honey tasting, and lip balm making workshop.
This program will be held in both the…
Game On: Board Games
Play board, card, and tabletop games at Dyker Library! Come grab one from the information desk and bring back all pieces in their box when you're done.
You must leave a library card to get a game. Cards will be returned upon return of the game.
Teen Time
Teen Time: Come to the Ulmer Park Library to hang out.
Join us for a fun afternoon of games with your friends and make new friends. Snacks will be provided.
Teen Study Time!!
Teens!
Need a quiet place to study!
Look no further have we got the place for you!
Come and study at the Bedford Teen Study Hour!
See you there!
Teen Fun Time: Games, Conversations & Good Vibes
Join us at the library to play UNO, Bingo, Jenga, and more. Connect with friends, meet new people, and enjoy relaxed conversations about sports, fashion, and current trends. A welcoming space to unwind, socialize, and have fun.
Ages 13 - 18
Free Snacks will be provided!
Teen Chess Club
Learn or practice chess with Coach Bah! Players of all levels are welcome. Bring your friends!
Coach Bah is a National Chess Master with over 8 years of experience teaching and coaching students in public schools, private schools, after-school programs, and community…
Anime Club!
Join us as we watch anime while drawing and coloring our favorite characters!
This program is for teens ages 13-17. We meet every week!
Teen Tech Time
Join us at Park Slope Library for video games and tech exploration every Thursday from 4-5pm.
This program is for teens: 6th - 12th grade
FREE SNACKS!
Teen Tech Time
Join us for video games! Snacks will be given at the end of video games.
Play favorites like NBA 2K and Nintendo Smash, or discover a new favorite. For teens grades 7-12.
