Event List

Have some fun under the sun at our color run!!  Put on a white t-shirt and get ready to get messy as you dive into clouds of colored powder.

A dazzling STEM experiment where we create Fireworks in a Jar! Using simple household ingredients, we'll explore the science of density and solubility to make colorful bursts that mimic fireworks!

Unlock your creativity in a dynamic art program where teens can explore various artistic mediums and techniques. Discover new skills, experiment with colors, and bring your unique vision to life while connecting with fellow teen artists.

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.

A dazzling STEM experiment where we create Fireworks in a Jar! Using simple household ingredients, we'll explore the science of density and solubility to make colorful bursts that mimic fireworks!

Vinegar, Baking soda, bottles, water. Patrons will add all ingredients to bottle, minus the vinegar.

Join Tara and learn how to turn simple smears of paint into wonderful works of art!

Let’s have some fun making new covers for our favorite books! Whether it's capturing a character's essence or illustrating a particular scene, participants will give classic and contemporary books a fresh, vibrant look.

Ever wanted to reverse tie-dye?

Come make a little magic with us! We’ll be creating tiny fairy gardens inside glass jars—complete with moss, miniature decorations, and your own personal touch.

Join us to fold your own origami wallet—surprisingly sturdy, practical, and fun to make! All materials provided.

Transform trash into treasure!  Harness the magic of upcycling to craft your own sculptures using assorted materials.  Unleash your creativity and discover what amazing things your imagination can bring to life!

In The Color Lab, teens will explore the science behind colors, experiment with pigments and light, and develop hands-on projects that bring vibrant ideas to life.

Teens will dive into the world of sustainable style and exploring how we can make fashion choices that are both creative and kind to the planet.

Get messy with science as we make ooblek-a weird, gooey substance that acts like both a liquid and a solid!

Teens, get ready to create the ultimate summer scrapbook: a junk journal! 

Feeling stressed? Worn out from sharing your coloring books with the kids? Come relax, sip some coffee, and enjoy the simple joy of coloring—no pressure, just fun. All supplies provided, just bring yourself!

This week will be Shark Week.  Teens can construct an Aquarium using cups, gummies and poprocks.  You have to try this.  Come on down and join us.  Sure to be an hour of fun.

Join Tara as she shows patrons how to build their very own constellation "projector" out of household materials!

Join us for Tales to Tails, a heartwarming reading event in partnership with the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! Kids of all ages are invited to build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly, adoptable shelter dogs.

Don't miss out as we shoot for the stars making Cosmic Catapults!

Come join us and embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and innocation at our library's teen STEM programs.

Love to read? Want to meet other teens who do too? Join the Chapter Chasers, our teen book club made just for ages 13-17

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.