Library: Teen
Main Library
The Homeschooler's Club
This program provides supplemental
education through learning activities
and games, and it includes a variety
of STEAM activities, book club
discussions and activities, games, crafts
and art projects. Program is for kids
ages 5 to 17, though children younger
than 5 are welcome. Most activities are
developed for children who can read.
• Thu., Jan. 2, 16, Feb. 6, 20, Mar. 5,
19, Apr. 2, 16
• 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Youth Thursday Tours
Schools and large groups are invited
to schedule a tour of the Clearwater
Main Library before the library opens
in the mornings. See behind the scenes
of the Circulation Department, view
the art gallery, browse the library
book store, visit the Youth Discovery
and Multimedia Studio and take in
the view from the library rooftop.
Elementary-aged tour guests will
read a short story and create crafts.
Tours are for groups of 7 or more. To
book a tour, email crystal.mathews@
myclearwater.com.
• Thu., Jan. 9, 23, Feb. 13, 27, Mar.
12, 26, Apr. 9, 23
• 9-10 a.m.
Library
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STEAM Lab
Explore science, investigate new
technologies, engineer projects, create
art and infuse math during the library’s
spring STEAM Labs. For kids ages 7
to 17.
• Thu., Jan. 9, Feb. 13, 27,
Mar. 12, Apr. 9, 23
• 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Game On!
Play video games, board games,
Dungeons & Dragons and trading card
games. Gaming consoles and board
games will be provided. Bring your
own trading card decks and handheld
gaming devices. For teens ages 13 to 18.
• Wed.
• 5-7 p.m.
Nerdy Yoga with Hillary
Join us for a Harry Potter-themed
yoga session. Dress up as your favorite
Wizard or Muggle and pose with us at
the library. Space is limited.
• Sat., Jan. 18
• 12:30-1:30 p.m.
North Greenwood
Library
Sunshine State Reader Book Club
This book club will feature titles
from grades 6-8 of the Sunshine State
Readers selections. Join us each month
for a discussion and related craft or
activity. Book copies can be checked
out, and some titles are available
for digital download on Hoopla or
Overdrive.
• Thu.
• Jan. 2: “24 Hours in Nowhere,” by
Dusti Bowling
• Feb. 6: “Elephant Secret,” by Eric
Walters
• Mar. 5: “Small Spaces,” by
Katherine Arden
• Apr. 2: “Breakout,” by Kate
Messner
• 5-5:45 p.m.
Kids’ Crafternoon
Get crafty at the library. Attendees
will create fun and vibrant crafts that
reflect each event’s theme. Program is
recommended for ages 8 to 18.
• Wed., 5-6:30 p.m.
• Jan. 15: Dr. Martin Luther King
poster portraits
• Jan. 29: Perler Beads™ bonanza
• Feb. 26: Secret message watercolor
painting
• Mar. 11: Perler Beads™ bonanza
• Mar. 25: Abstract chalk art
• Apr. 8: Spring path step-by-step
painting
• Apr. 22: National Library Week
Teen Game Time
Enjoy PS4, WiiU and table-top games
at the library. This program is designed
for teens ages 13 and older.
• Wed., Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1
• 6-7 p.m.
Hair We Go!
Local stylist Leslie Coley will
demonstrate how to create a fresh, new
hair style each month. All ages and
hair-textures are welcome.
• Wed., Feb. 19, Mar. 18, Apr. 15
• 30-7 p.m.
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