July Teen Newsletter

July and August Teen Events

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5 from 1:30-4:30pm

Come play the popular RPG - D&D at the Library. Snacks will be provided.

This free program is for teens entering grades 6-12. No sign up required.

Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Yoga Mats

Tuesday, July 9 from 3-4pm

We'll take an ordinary yoga mat and paint an out of this world design.

This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.

Session is full. Add yourself to the waitlist.

Celebrating 50 Years Since the First Moon Landing

Wednesday, July 10 from 7-8pm

Join us for a presentation that will review some of the trivia, local connections and the drama surrounding NASA's fledgling efforts, and the race to the moon. We'll also discuss some of the science that came out of these missions. Then, we'll review some of NASA's current efforts to explore another tantalizing rocky terrestrial body - Mars - and how efforts to return to the Moon afford a prelude to manned missions to the Red Planet.

Weather permitting, attendees will even have an opportunity to step outside and view the moon for themselves through a telescope.

This presentation will be given by M.J. Johnson, a NASA Solar System Ambassador. This discussion does not require a technical background, is open to all ages, and should be accessible to broad audiences with an interest in space exploration.

Event Location: Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, Room D

Creative Commons

Friday, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9 from 3-4:30pm

Need time and space to be creative? Join us at the Library for an afternoon to relax and create. Work on your craft projects, color, draw, write, plan and more with others. We will have a selection of basic supplies including: paper, glue, markers, colored pencils, stickers and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials and projects.

This free program is open to adults and teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is not required.

Teen Program: Galaxy Cookies

Saturday, July 13 from 2:30-3:30pm

Learn how to create a galaxy on the top of a cookie.

This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.

Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Gear

Tuesday, July 16 from 3-4pm

Turn a plain t-shirt, article of clothing, tote bag, or pillowcase into something cosmic.

This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12.

Sign up is required. Participants will be given one pillowcase but are encouraged to bring up to TWO of their own items. Items can include: shirts, totes, socks or other small cloth items to transform. Darker colors prefered.

Teen Movie Night: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Wednesday, July 16 from 6:30-8:30pm

In Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet, Ralph and Vanellope risk it all be traveling to the world wide web - which may not survive Ralph's wrecking. Snacks will be served. Rated PG.

This free program is only for teens entering into grades 6-12. Teens interested in seeing the movie with younger siblings should attend the Family Movie Night showing of Ralph Breaks the Internet on Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30pm.

Teen Program: Perler Planets

Friday, July 19 from 1-2:30pm

A returning favorite - perler beads! Participants will get a chance to create their own planet, alien, or anything else with these fuse beads.

This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.

Fun in the Sun

Saturday, July 20 from 4-7pm

Nelson Park

Free family fun! Enjoy games, music, food, and more. Be sure to stop by the Library's booth and say hi!

Teen Crafternoon: Constellation Art

Tuesday, July 23 from 3-4pm

Create a piece of art of your favorite constellation - or come up with your own constellation.

This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up required. All supplies will be provided.

A Tour of Tufts Wildlife Clinic

Tuesday, July 23 from 5:30-6:30pm

50 Willard Road

Have you ever wondered where wild animals go when they are sick or injured? Tufts Wildlife Clinic is the place where nearly all of New England's wild species can go when they need to be seen by a doctor. Come visit the clinic and get a virtual tour: you can meet our patients, see what is done behind the scenes, and learn how you can help wildlife right in your own backyard!

This free program is open to all ages: children, teens and adults. Sign up is required.

Teen Movie Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Wednesday, July 24 from 6:30-8:30pm

Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask. Snacks will be served.

This free program is only for teens entering into grades 6-12. Teens interested in seeing the movie with younger siblings should attend the Family Movie Night showing of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30pm.

Boston Children's Hospital Bloodmobile

Saturday, July 27 from 10-3pm

Stop by the Library and hop on the Boston Children's Hospital Bloodmobile. A short 30-minute whole blood donation can help as many as 4 children.

To donate you must be in good health and weigh at least 110 lbs. In MA, 16 year olds may donate blood but are required to have a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to donating. Print a bring a copy of this form if you need it. If you are 17 and older, you just need to bring a form of photo ID with you.

More information.

Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Boxes and More

Tuesday, July 30 from 3-4pm

Transform an ordinary box into something out of this world.

This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.

Teen Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Wednesday, July 31 from 6:30-8:30pm

When the appearance of a Light Fury dragon coincides with the darkest threat they have faced, Hiccup and Toothless must journey into a hidden world to discover their destinies. Snacks will be served.

This free program is only for teens entering into grades 6-12. No sign up required.

Demogorgons and Zenomorphs: The Horror that Influenced Stranger Things

Thursday, August 1 from 7-8:30pm

Netflix's hit horror/fantasy series owes a lot to the creators that came before it. From 80's horror films, to classic horror fiction, this presentation examines what inspired the chills in "Stranger Things."

This free program is open to adults and teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is required.

This program will be at the Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road in Room D.

Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Lanterns

Friday, August 2 from 1-2:30pm

Light up the night with a lantern - create your own planet or galaxy.

This free program is for teens entering in grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.

Teen Crafternoon: Galaxy Memo Boards

Tuesday, August 6 from 3-4pm

Design an out of this world memo board that's both magnetic and dry erase.

This free program is for teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.

Teen Movie Night: Captain Marvel

Wednesday, August 7 from 6:30-8:30pm

Captain Marvel takes you on a spectacular adventure from the 90s, tracing the path of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes. When a galactic war reaches Earth, she meets young agent Nick Fury at the center of a maelstrom, leading to her ultimate destiny as an Avenger! Snacks will be available.

This free program is only for teens entering grades 6-12. No sign up required.

Teen Crafternoon: Taste of the Universe

Saturday, August 10 from 2:30-3:30pm

Sample candy and snacks from around the world and even space!

This free program is for teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up required. Not all food labels will be in English. Teens with food allergies are discouraged from attending.

Teen Program: DIY Stationary Supplies

Tuesday, August 13 from 2:30-3:30pm

Get ready for back to school by making your own stationary supplies. Project choices include: feltie paper clips, duck tape pouches and pens and more.

This free program is for teens entering grades 6-12. Sign up is required. All supplies will be provided.

Museum of Science Rocket Workshop

Thursday, August 15 - Sessions at 2pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm

Create an air rocket that launches across the room and engineer a way for a payload to return safely to Earth. This hands-on workshop explores the science behind rockets and space exploration. Use your imagination to plan, build, and test your own design.

This program is appropriate for adults, teens, and children (entering Kindergarten and above). Sign up is required.

This program will be at the Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, in the Gym.