February 2023
Be happy and healthy!
Teen Room Updates
If you've visited the library recently you may know that I'll be on leave for a while! Don't worry, we'll still have excellent events in the Teen Room while I'm gone, and you'll see other members of the library staff helping out in the afternoons. I look forward to seeing everyone when I return and hearing about what you've been up to!
Events
FRIDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 3:00-4:45 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
Celebrate the end of the week by relaxing with a movie and snacks! Movie TBD, stop by the Teen Office if you have a good suggestion.
No registration necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
SELF IMPROVEMENT CLUB
FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 3RD - 17TH, 4:00-4:45 PM
MEETING ROOM A
GRADES 5-8
Have you ever questioned whether anything you learn in school will be useful? This self-improvement club is for you, because topics like productivity, mental and social wellness are 100% sure to be helpful for your future. Students are invited to join us to explore self improvement, productivity, self reflection, and happiness. You will be sure to learn something useful while also having fun! These sessions are led by Arnav N. and Harish R. of Shrewsbury High School. A new topic will be presented at each meeting.
No registration necessary.
RUBIK'S CUBE CLUB
SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 5TH - 26TH, 2:00-3:00 PM
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM ROOM
AGES 8+
Are you interested in a brain teaser? A way to challenge your mind and have fun at the same time? Or maybe you just want to solve a new puzzle! If you said yes to any of these questions, consider joining our Rubik's Cube Club! This weekly club is led by Rama B., an SHS junior and an experienced puzzle solver. Each week we'll work on new cube puzzles, so feel free to attend as many meetings as you'd like.
No registration necessary.
BROADWAY & HAMILTON TRIVIA NIGHT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 6:00-7:30 PM
MEETING ROOM A
ALL AGES
Do you go around singing show tunes throughout your day, or perhaps enjoy a night out at the theater? This Trivia Night is for you! Test your Broadway show knowledge, with a round devoted to Hamilton! A little combo breaker, forgoing the Picture Round for a Music Round where you'll guess the show that the song came from!
All ages welcome. Register your team and save some room for pizza!
Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
SMASH TOURNAMENT
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 1-3:00 PM
MEETING ROOM A&B
GRADES 5-12
Grab your friends and play Super Smash Bros. on the library's Nintendo Switch!
On the half day of school. For tweens and teens in grades 5-12.
No registration required.
YMCA YOUTH CORPS
TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 7TH & 14TH, 6:30-8:00 PM
MEETING ROOM B
TEENS 13+
The Shrewsbury Public Library is excited to partner with the YMCA for a brand new leadership training program for high school students. This 4 week program will provide participants with leadership training, job readiness skills, and CPR & first aid training. All registrants will be required to complete a formal application that will be emailed to them.
Participants may choose to attend sessions at the library or at the Boroughs Family Branch of the Y and should register for the location that is most convenient. Please note that the session involving CPR training will only take place at the Y.
Register Through the YMCA Here!
FRIDAY AFTERNOON VIDEOGAMES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 3:00-4:45 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
School is over - work off a little steam with videogames! We'll have some of the most popular multiplayer games for the Nintendo Switch, like Super Smash Bros, Mario Party, and Overcooked. Show up ready to play or just watch your friends!
No registration necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
FRIDAY CRAFTERNOON
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 3:00-4:30 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
You made it through another week of school! Try a fun craft or activity that will change each month. No crafting experience (or talent) necessary, just try it out! This month's activity is decorating gingerbread people!
No registration necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
WATERCOLOR CRAYONS PAINTING
WITH BURNCOAT CENTER FOR ARTS AND WELLNESS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2R3D, 3:00-4:00 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
Join Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness Worcester at the library for some art fun! Teens choose from either a blank piece of watercolor paper to draw their own image, or choose one of our pre-drawn images. They then will color the image with watercolor crayons, then paint with water and paintbrush and watch the paint come to life and fill in their piece of art work.
For teens in grades 5-12. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
TEEN ADVISORY MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 8:00-8:45 PM
TEEN ROOM
GRADES 5-12
What is Teen Advisory? It's a way for you to connect with the library and make your voice heard. It's a chance to see your ideas and opinions come to life. It's an easy way to earn volunteer credit by attending monthly meetings. Join us to meet some new people, eat snacks, and help us make our Teen Room (and library) THE BEST!
Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
Volunteering
Want to stay on top of new volunteering opportunities for grades 5-12? Sign up for our new Teen Volunteering mailing list! Going forward this mailing list is where I will distribute information about Teen Advisory activities, volunteer opportunities, upcoming application deadlines, and more.
If you have questions about anything, email a librarian!
If you need anything, reach out.
Email: splteens@cwmars.org
Phone: 508-841-8609 x 5
Instagram: @ShrewsburyLibTeens
