DROP-IN Tween/Teen CRAFTERnoon

Quick, easy and fun!

Hypertufa planters in photos Photo of beach with doodling graphics written in the sand

It's the WFL TWEEN/TEEN CRAFTERNOON program!

Kids between 11 and 18 are welcome to join us for a great make-and-take project - the only limit is your imagination!!

6/20 - In the HYPERTUFA WORKSHOP, participants will learn to make their own backyard planter(s). Plants are NOT included.

This program if for youth and adults (aged 12+ years), has limited space requiring registration HERE, and requires a $5 materials fee per person.

7/11 & 8/8 - SANDoodling at Onset Beach

Join us from 3:30-4:30pm for a little mindful meditation and creative doodling in the sand. With diverse tools we'll be writing down our wishes, anxieties, and whatever makes us happy/unhappy - our goal is to let the tide take it all away leaving us with a clean slate and a fresh perspective!

This FREE program is for tweens & teens only.

No registration is required, just show up prepared to have fun.

TEEN BANNED BOOK CLUB - virtual author talks

Discussion guides and other resources too!

Asian young man with fish/mermaid grapics

NEWS ALERT!

Now in its second year, The New York Public Library's National Teen Banned Book Club shines a spotlight on YA books that have been banned or challenged, and invites teens across the country to read together. Each title comes with free downloadable discussion materials and access to YA authors for schools, libraries, and community book groups so we can have positive and meaningful conversations about young adult literature, identity, censorship, and more. Learn more.

This year's Teen Banned Book Club focuses on graphic novels. Each book club culminates in an online author talk made available to watch anytime

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen - watch the event!
Go with the Flow by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann—watch the event!
Run: Book One by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by L. Fury and Nate Powell—watch the event!
Flamer by Mike Curato—watch the event!

This information has been taken directly from (Teen Banned Book Club at NYPL | the New York Public Library, n.d.).

2025-26 MASS Center 4 the Book Student Reading Challenge

Join readers statewide for great reading prompts and PRIZES!

12 months of book prompt challenges with graphics of kids reading

How the challenge works (for families):

Students and families can choose a book that fits the monthly challenge.
Local libraries and independent bookstores are great places to seek recommendations! See if your school, library, bookstore, or other community organization is participating by searching through the Reading Partners list below.
Each month, the student (and parent/guardian if student is under 13) can fill out a short form to tell us about the book.
Mass Center for the Book will run drawings for prizes. Monthly participation determines eligibility.
Have fun!

This is a FUN challenge and anyone can participate! We'd LOVE to hear your feedback and recommendations if you would like to "sound off" about any of your choices.

PHOTO GALLERY

Catching our crafters in action!

Crafternoon participants with friendship bracelet looms weaving

Friendship Bracelet w/Loom

Crafternoon participants with Zentangle drawings Teens at Crafternoon with Mason Bee Habitats

Zentagles Yarn Butterflies Mason Bee Habitats

Whipped Cream dyed Easter Eggs 3 children with dyed eggs and dyed photo paper 2 children with peeps mini-wreaths 3 children with peeps mini-wreaths Kindness Rocks