Teens

Each week there are opportunities for teens to participate in virtual program events. Some weeks will feature an online program on our designated Teen Discord server to where teens participate with the group via voice or text chat (the link will be sent after registration). Or teens are invited to tune in to Facebook Live (available every week) to participate. The video recording of the Facebook Live session will be available to watch afterwards.

Beginning on the Wednesday before each event, teens will be able to pick up a packet containing all the information and most supplies needed to complete each week’s program. You can pick your packet at either of our Library locations in person or via Curbside Service.

We are excited to offer some in-person, outdoor events this summer! To ensure everyone’s safety, we ask that participants follow these guidelines while attending Library programs:

~ Wear a mask and maintain a six-foot distance from other participants. We will have extra masks available if needed.

~ Snacks/drinks provided at our in-person events will be in sealed, individual packages. Please wash or sanitize your hands before and after and maintain social distancing if removing your mask to eat/drink.

~ Wash or sanitize your hands before and after handling program supplies provided during event.

~ Hand sanitizer will be available at every in-person event and Library bathrooms will be open to allow for hand washing.

Of course, the biggest part of summer reading is the actual reading! Participants can register for our summer reading challenge by going to wclibrarytn.beanstack.org OR by picking up a reading logs/book review forms from our Jonesborough or Gray location beginning May 24th!

You must finish a book to submit a log or review for it. You will earn points for your House and towards individual achievements. Reading logs accumulate at 1 point per 10 pages read. Book Reviews need to be at least five (5) sentences for 10-20 points.

Join us outside at the Jonesborough Library to kick off Summer Reading with a sidewalk chalk party! Decorate the sidewalk, eat snacks, and win prizes!   June 7, 6:30-7:30 pm

Join us outside at the the Library to listen as we read aloud from a different book each session and then discuss it. We will have snacks, coloring pages, and a book giveaway. No reading in advance required and you can participate in one or both sessions!

Jonesborough: Monday June 14, 6:30-7:30 pm

Gray Branch: Monday July 12, 6:30-7:30 pm

Join us on Discord as we learn about 3D modeling and design your own creations to be 3D printed at the Library!   June 21, 6:30-7:30 pm

Join us outside at the Jonesborough Library for water balloons and outdoor fun! Bring a towel!   June 26, 2-3 pm

We invite you online to play Among Us! You will need to have the game and access to our Teen Discord server.   July 9, 6:30-7:30 pm

Come roll dice and go adventuring! We will be playing online using Roll20 and our Discord server. This will be a 3rd level one-shot session and beginners are welcome!   July 19, 6-8 pm    *Registration is required

Join us outside the Jonesborough Library for and all-ages event to celebrate the end of our 2021 Summer Reading Programs! We will announce the winners of the Battle for the Library, recognize top readers, and have food, activities and fun!   July 24, 2-5 pm