June 2023 Activities for Teens

Summer Reading Program 2023

 We are “All Together Now” reading for fun at the Huntsville Public Library. The 2023 Texas Summer Reading Program will have a cool Kickoff registration event on Thursday, June 1. From 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. on June 1, Kona Ice will be at the Library!  One free snowcone per person will be given to everyone who registers for the Summer Reading Program while supplies last. The Summer Reading Program is for all ages so adults can get in on the fun, too. Just register at huntsvilletx.readsquared.com or on the READsquared app. The last day to log your reading in the READsquared app is Monday, July 31. Those who complete the program will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize. Let’s make literacy fun! For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Linda Huff at 936-291-5910.

Dungeons and Dragons

Once upon a time, there was a band of loyal misfits who came together despite their differences to achieve an important goal. What was that goal? Who were those misfits? That’s up to you! D&D is a table-top role-playing game that allows players to create their own characters and embark on an adventure they write together. But one thing’s for sure--there will be magic, dragons, monsters, and more fun than you can imagine at Huntsville Public Library! D and D also builds creativity, writing skills, and teamwork. This group will meet at 4 p.m. on Fridays. June dates are June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Teens 12-18 are welcome! No prior experience is necessary! For more information, please contact Teen Services and Outreach Coordinator Anthony Lane at 936-291-5912.

Video Game Day

 Tuesday is Video Game Day at Huntsville Public Library. As we work to create a competitive eSports team, join us every Tuesday for Video Game Day from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is for teens and tweens ages 11-18. Our June meetings will be June 6, 13, 20, and 27. For more information, contact Teen Services and Outreach Coordinator Anthony Lane at 936-291-5912.

Teen Book Club

Listen up, teen readers. Reading is great, but nothing quite beats discussing a book with someone else who has also read it. Our June book is Scythe by Neal Shusterman.The teen book club will meet every other Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m.in the new teen area. June dates are June 8 and 22. This program is suggested for ages 12-18. July’s meetings will focus on Huntsville ISD summer reading books. For more information, please contact Teen Services and Outreach Coordinator Anthony Lane at 936-291-5912.

Teen Ambassadors

Teen Ambassadors is a program for teens who want to be leaders. Ambassadors earn service hours and help to lead and design programs. Ambassadors can also work in the Children's Room, read to children, and assist patrons. This program accommodates several different interests. Applications are required for those interested in joining. Ambassadors meet weekly on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. June dates are June 6, 13, 20, and 27. This program is suggested for ages 12-18. For more information, please contact Teen Services and Outreach Coordinator Anthony Lane at 936-291-5912.

Unwind

 Relax and create. Unwind is a program designed to get teens engaged in creative projects as a way to disconnect from technology and connect with themselves. In this program, each meeting will have a theme and specific task designed to give participants a chance to unwind. During the summer, we will meet on Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. in the new teen area. June dates are June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. This program is suggested for ages 12-18. For more information, please contact Teen Services and Outreach Coordinator Anthony Lane at 936-291-5912.

Generation Focus

This program is aimed at teens who would like to experience podcast creation from the planning to publishing.  Podcasters meet every other Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the new teen area. June dates are June 3 and 17. This program is suggested for ages 12-18. For more information, please contact Teen Services and Outreach Coordinator Anthony Lane at 936-291-5912.

Manga Monday

Attention all tween and teen manga and anime lovers! This club embraces the art and storytelling of manga and anime. Each week, we will deconstruct a piece of art through the process of reading and presentation, followed by a group art or craft project, and closing with a video. Manga Mondays will build creativity and reading ability, as well as provide teens with a weekly social activity. This club meets every Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. June meetings are June 5, 12, and 26. This club is open for ages 11-18. For more information, contact Teen Services and Outreach Coordinator Anthony Lane at 936-291-5912.

Picture Book Creation Competition

An event for all ages. The Huntsville Public Library is sponsoring a Children’s Picture Book Creation Competition. This event will be divided into four specific age groups with a winner being selected from each group. Group 1 is ages 5-8; Group 2 is ages 9-12; group 3 is ages 13- 17; and group 4 is age 18+. Blank books will be available at the library beginning on June 15. Completed picture books will be due on June 29 by 6 p.m. Winners will be selected on July 13th. For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Linda Huff at 936-291-5910. 

Cookie and Cupcake Mania!

 Become a master cupcake and cookie decorator. Join us for delicate and delightful dessert decoration. And, of course, you can eat your creation. Yummy! This event will take place in the Rex Children’s Room on Thursday, June 22 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is recommended for children and teens. Registration is required at myhuntsvillelibrary.com. For more information, please contact Children’s Coordinator Linda Huff at 936-291-5910.