How to Even: Drop-In Relaxation & Crafts for grades 5-12

We’ve all had days when we can’t even. But anxiety, stress & depression are more than just being in a bad mood–they’re real health struggles that can impact you both mentally & physically. Whether you need a place to talk it out or just a place to unwind, drop-in any time between 3:30-4:30pm for a relaxation craft, meditation & other activities with Miss Sarah & Maggy Trapasso, LSCW from Branford Counseling & Community Services. The craft is open to all teens; Maggy will be available to provide information and answer any questions you might have.  This is a stress-free zone, so no signup is required, drop-ins welcome. Event made possible by Branford Counseling & Community Services. Meeting this month in the auditorium

TAG: Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

DnD 101: Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons for grades 5-12

Join Dungeon Master Spencer for a storytelling game where players create their own characters & go on an interactive adventure. No experience is necessary for this one day, one shot adventure. New & experienced players are all welcome! Space is limited, sign up is required for this event. Sign up here. Meeting in the auditorium

Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8

Gaming Cafe: a Tabletop Space for grades 5-8

Gaming as a group, sounds good to me! Join our gaming club where you can meet a bunch of middle school peeps to decompress, connect and laugh. Each month we will meet in-person to play a combination of multiplayer games that call for strategy, teamwork and plain old fun!

Space is limited & a waiting list will open when each event is full. Please be respectful of limited space & only sign up for events you can attend. We can’t wait to see you soon! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library

Teen Paint Night: Denizen of the Deep with Pam’s Picassos for grades 5-12

Create your own octopus, fierce & adorable denizen of the deep! Join artist Pam from Pam’s Picassos in this teen-only paint night on the Blackstone Library lawn. We’ll be painting step-by-step with a live instructor, so no artistic experience is required! Space is limited, sign up is required for this event. Sign up here.

Sponsored by the Branford Community Foundation

TAG: Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Found Photo Prompts with Amy Bowers for grades 9-12

They say a picture is worth a thousand words & local author Amy Bowers will put this idiom to the test by “developing” your writing around a selection of obscure found photos. We’ll use a combination of reading, writing & other activities to create our own stories, which would be perfect submissions for the Flotsam Creative Writing Contest! This program is being offered on two different dates, choose whichever works best for you! To sign up for Saturday, July 23, click here. To sign up for Monday, August 1, click here. Sponsored by the Branford Community Foundation. Meets in the auditorium

This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by Connecticut State Library

SUMMER Take-N-Make for grades K-12

Drop-in event. The program with no schedule is back for another season, this time for grades K-12! If you’ve enjoyed our TeenCraft Events & Take-and-Makes in the past, this program is for you. Each month, we’re putting together a different craft kit with an underwater theme, No sign up is required but kits are limited. Drop by to pick one up while supplies last!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library

Mantel Stories with Amy Bowers for grades 5-8

They say the author Mark Twain used to tell stories based on photos displayed on his fireplace mantel. With the help of local writer Amy Bowers, explore the library to find your own selection of lost photos. Then use a combination of reading, writing & other activities to create your own stories, which would be perfect submissions for the Flotsam Creative Writing Contest! This program is offered on two dates, choose whichever works best for you! To sign up for Saturday, July 30, click here. To sign up for Monday, August 8, click here. Sponsored by the Branford Community Foundation. Meets in the auditorium

This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by Connecticut State Library