Teen Hangout
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Open teen hangout.
Middle and high school kids ages 13 – 18 can come on their own after school to talk, play, and just hang out.
The SAL Room will be available as a safe and welcoming space for teens to just be themselves. Youth will be expected to adhere to the library’s behavior policy.
(Ages 13-18)
A Monthly Book Club for Queer & Allied Youth.
(ages 12-18)
Queer Reads is an LGBTQ-friendly book club for kids 12-18. It’s a safe place to share thoughts around books we are reading and to talk about ideas and issues.
If you have any questions please contact Anathe (Ana-Tay) Parkes @ Anathe@waterburypubliclibrary.com or call the library help desk @ (802) 244-7036.
Please stop by the youth desk for a copy of the current months book.
March Discussion Book and Date:
I kissed Shara Wheeler
March 4th
by: Casey Mcquiston
Chloe Green is so close to winning. After her moms moved her from SoCal to Alabama for high school, she’s spent the past four years dodging gossipy classmates and a puritanical administration at Willowgrove Christian Academy. The thing that’s kept her going: winning valedictorian. Her only rival: prom queen Shara Wheeler, the principal’s perfect progeny.
But a month before graduation, Shara kisses Chloe and vanishes.
On a furious hunt for answers, Chloe discovers she’s not the only one Shara kissed. There’s also Smith, Shara’s longtime quarterback sweetheart, and Rory, Shara’s bad boy neighbor with a crush. The three have nothing in common except Shara and the annoyingly cryptic notes she left behind, but together they must untangle Shara’s trail of clues and find her. It’ll be worth it, if Chloe can drag Shara back before graduation to beat her fair-and-square.
Thrown into an unlikely alliance, chasing a ghost through parties, break-ins, puzzles, and secrets revealed on monogrammed stationery, Chloe starts to suspect there might be more to this small town than she thought. And maybe—probably not, but maybe—more to Shara, too.
Fierce, funny, and frank, Casey McQuiston’s I Kissed Shara Wheeler is about breaking the rules, getting messy, and finding love in unexpected places.
April Discussion Book and Date:
Séance Tea Party
April 1st
by: Reimena Yee
Growing up sounds terrible.
No one has time to do anything fun, or play outside, or use their imagination. Everything is suddenly so serious. People are more interested in their looks and what others think about them than having fun adventures. Who wants that? Not Lora.
After watching her circle of friends seemingly fade away, Lora is determined to still have fun on her own. A tea party with a twist leaves Lora to re-discovering Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house — and Lora’s old imaginary friend! Lora and Alexa are thrilled to meet kindred spirits and they become best friends . . . but unfortunately, not everything can last forever.
Reimena Yee brings to life a story about growing up, childhood, and what it means to let go. A fantastical story following lovable characters as they each realize what it means to be who you are.
Discussion Group Question Sheets:
Bloom by Kevin Panetta, and Savanna Ganucheau
Crush by Tegan and Sara Quin, Tillie Walden
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Teen Makerspace
Third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us in the SAL for a social evening of crafting. Bring your own craft or project, or just come to hang out!
Busy Bees Playgroup
Most Thursdays from 10 – 11:30 AM.
For ages 0-24 Months.
Caregivers and babies alike will love this opportunity to socialize and learn from each other, and to get excited about reading together.
Drop in for free play. Siblings are welcome.
Little Mouse Storytime
Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 AM in the SAL room.
*Temporarily Cancelled*
For ages 2-5 with caregiver.
Little Mouse Storytime features early literacy activities including stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that are designed to develop your child’s language, socialization skills, and love of reading.
Just drop in, no registration necessary.
