Teen Services
TeenTober Event:
Bookmark Contest
Teens ages 11-18 are invited to create a bookmark highlighting reading or the Willmar Public
Library and the activities you enjoy doing here. Stop by the library to pick up an entry form.
The deadline for all entries is Oct. 24. Bookmarks will be on display (with no names showing)
the week of Oct. 27 and patrons will vote for the winner. The winner will be announced on
Monday, Nov. 3, and a gift card prize will be awarded. The winning design will be used to
make Willmar Public Library bookmarks for patrons.
This event is made possible with a TeenTober grant from Prairielands Library System.
October Lit Loot:
Fall Fun
Available starting October 1
How it works: You’ll receive a library book personally selected based on your interests and a bag
of goodies that go with the theme! This program is for teens only (ages 12-18). One bag/book per
month. You will need to re-register each month that you’d like to receive a lit loot. After you are
notified your Lit Loot is ready, you have 2 weeks to pick it up from the library. Return the book after
reading, but keep the loot!
Registration online here
Teen Take and Make:
Sock Pumpkin
Available October 6
Use a sock to make a fall pumpkin.
You will be given all the supplies needed except for glue.
Boba and Anime
Saturday, October 11 | 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Note date & time change for this month only
Join us to make your own boba tea that you’ll get to enjoy while watching anime.
This program is for teens only (ages 11-18). No registration is required.
Teen Movie Night
Wednesday, October 15 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Hang out with us at the library and enjoy a free movie with your friends!
We will be watching Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (PG). Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
This program is for teens only (ages 11-18). No registration is required.
TeenTober Event:
Make and Take – T-shirts and Tote Bags
Friday, October 17 | 2:30 – 4 p.m.
No school today! Come to the library and create your own tote bag or T-shirt in the
Makerspace! You will choose which project you want to make at the time of
registration. We will provide all materials, including the T-shirts and totes. Choose
from 3 different designs and learn how to use our Cricut machine and T-shirt press.
This event is for teens ages 11 – 18. Registration is required by Tuesday, Oct. 14
due to limited space and supplies.
This event is made possible with a TeenTober grant from Prairielands Library System.
Teen Take and Make:
Paper Bag Halloween Lantern
Available October 20
Be creative and decorate a paper bag with your own jack-o-lantern face
or use the templates that we give you.
A small LED candle will light up your artwork.
TeenTober Event:
Cookies & Creativity
Wednesday, October 22 | 3:30 – 4:30
Create a craft project of your choice using a variety of our supplies. We will provide:
markers, beads, wire, die-cut shape paper punches, stickers, ribbon, cardstock, glue
and more. You provide the creativity! This event for teens ages 11 – 18 is a drop in
event; stay for the whole hour or leave when your project is finished.
No registration is required.
This event is made possible with a TeenTober grant from Prairielands Library System.
Teen Tuesday: Pumpkin Palooza
Tuesday, October 28 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate all things pumpkin at the library! Bring some friends and make pumpkin
crafts, decorate a pumpkin, eat pumpkin snacks, and watch a pumpkin movie!
This event is for teens ages 11 – 18. Registration is required.
This event is made possible with a TeenTober grant from Prairielands Library System.
