Teen Services
Find your next great read!
Are you a teen stuck in a reading rut? Not sure what to read
next? Team up with the Teen Librarian to find your next
great read! Teens are invited to reserve a time to meet with
Melissa to talk about books you might enjoy reading next.
For ages 12 – 18.
How does this work?
- Fill out the questionnaire about your reading interests and appointment availability
- Melissa will contact you to set up an appointment at the library.
- Meet in person for 20 – 30 minutes to talk about the books she thinks you might enjoy based on your answers to the survey. During that time you can talk about what you think of those suggestions and even read the first few pages or so of each book. If they aren’t grabbing your attention, take this time to browse the shelves together to find something different you might like even better.
- Pick some books to take home and read. Remember to bring your library card along so you can check things out on the day of your meeting.
First Reader’s Club
Teens ages 13 and up are invited to join our First Reader’s Club
at Willmar Public Library.
To participate in this new club, you will read the newest books we’ve
added to our Young Adult (YA) section, and then do a short review
of the book when you are done. These reviews will then be on display
at the library so other teens can use them to decide if they would also
enjoy the book. (Only your first name and age will be included on the review.)
You may do one review per month, and you will receive a small thank
you gift after every 4th review you submit. Participants will also be
invited to meet in person at the library every couple of
months to discuss books with other teens.
To participate, take a look at the list of new books and see what
grabs your attention. Each book listed is linked to our online catalog
where you can see a picture of the cover and a summary that might
help you make a decision. (Due to the content of some YA books,
please be sure to check the age range listed for the book
you select to ensure it is a good fit for you.)
After you’ve chosen the book you’d like to read for the month,
email Melissa and she will put the book on hold for you. When you
pick up the book, you’ll also get your review sheet to fill out when
you are finished reading. When you return the book, please return
the review sheet directly to a library staff member to be sure
it gets to Melissa so you get credit for the review.
Still have questions? Contact Melissa and she will be happy to help.
Teen Event – Snack Attack!
Tuesday, April 21 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Join us to learn how to make easy, low-cook/no-cook
snacks with friends. We’ll make and eat the snack, and
you’ll get to take the recipe home with you to make
again for family and friends! This month we are making
No Bake Cheesecake Cups. This program is open to teens
ages 12-18. This new event will be held every other month,
on the third Tuesday. Disclaimer(s):Food Allergies – We
cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not
come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
*Registration is required. Please use this form to register.
Tween & Teen Craft Night:
Block Print Totes
with Meredith Semel
Wednesday, April 22 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
We are welcoming our guest artist, Meredith Semel,
back to the library to teach us how to make block printed
tote bags on Earth Day! Choose your design and make
your bag to reflect your personality. We ask that you
please register for this event as space and supplies are
limited. This program is best for kids ages 8 – 18.
This opportunity is brought to you with a grant from
Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. Wear
clothing that you don’t mind getting messy.
Please use this link to register.
Fun Friday for Teens
Friday, April 24 | 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Are you looking for something to do after school?
Bring some friends to the library and hang out in the
multipurpose room. We will plan an event on the
fourth Friday of each month specifically for teens ages
12 -18. This month we will be playing video games and
board games. Chips and drinks will be provided. (Board
games are provided by Prairielands Library Exchange.)
Teen Event:
Read & Relax Book Club
Monday, April 27 | 5:00 – 6:30 pm
This book club was our Cocoa & Cozy Books event, just
re-branded to meet all year long! Join us in the
multipurpose room to meet new friends, enjoy treats
while you read, and talk about what you’ve read.
If you’d prefer not to discuss what you’ve read, there is
no pressure to participate – you are welcome to just listen. Bring a blanket and/or pillow to help you be comfy.
Stop in to read with us and unwind for a while at the
library. You may stop in or leave at any time as your
schedule allows.
Teen Tuesday in the Makerspace:
No-Sew T-Shirt Totes*
Tuesday, May 5 | 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Bring a T-Shirt that you’d like to up-cycle into a tote bag.
We will provide scissors, instructions and embellishments,
you will provide the T-Shirt. (If you don’t have a T-Shirt
available to transform, we can provide one for you –
just let us know in the registration that you’ll need one.)
Be sure to arrive on time so that you have enough
time to plan and make your tote bag.
*Registration is required due to limited materials and equipment.
Register online here
Boba & Anime
Friday, May 8 | 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
We will be changing things up a little for this month’s
Boba & Anime. Thanks to Creativebug, a subscription
service available to all Pioneerland library account
holders, we will use videos to learn how to draw
Manga style while we enjoy some boba tea and snacks.
This program is for teens 12 – 18 only.
Drawing supplies will be provided.
No registration is required but please plan to arrive
on time so you don’t miss out on your boba tea.
Messy Minds, Creative Souls:
Tween & Teen Art Therapy
with The Healing Project of MN
Monday, May 11 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tweens, teens, and families are invited to join us
for a fun, creative session! Express yourself, de-stress,
and explore your creativity in a welcoming space.
All materials are provided, just bring yourself,
a friend, or a neighbor!
This is a collaboration project between
The Healing Project of MN, LLC and the library.
Career Workshop with Central
Minnesota Jobs & Training Services
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us as we partner with Karly from Central Minnesota
Jobs & Training Services to present to you a free
career workshop for teens and young adults.
The workshop is open to people 14 to 24 who are
looking for guidance on careers and employment skills.
The topic for May is applications and resumes.
Attendees will learn how to accurately and completely
fill out applications and create an eye catching resume.
If you have questions please contact Karly at (320) 894-5320.
Teen Movie Night:
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
Wednesday, May 20 | 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
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t (PG-13).
Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
This program is for teens 13 – 18 only. No registration
is required but we ask that you arrive on time out
of respect for everyone watching the movie.
Fun Friday for Teens
Friday, May 22 | 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Are you looking for something to do after school?
Bring some friends to the library and hang out in the
multipurpose room. We will plan an event on the fourth
Friday of each month specifically for teens ages 12 -18.
This month we will be having a Lego Day! Free build
with Legos, or challenge friends to see who can make
the tallest towers. You can also enjoy a Lego
movie and snacks while you create!
Teen Event:
Read & Relax Book Club
The library will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
There will be no Read & Relax Book Club this month.
Our next Read & Relax Book Club for Teens
will be Monday, June 22, at 5:00 p.m.
