TEEN EVENTS

Women in Local Politics

Date: March 7 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ages: Teen, Adult Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial Library & Zoom In honor of Women’s History Month, learn about the many women in different political seats, their roles, and how they help their communities. Registration is required to attend virtually.

SPL Arcade

Dates: January 9, 19, February 13, 16, March 13, 16, and April 17 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Ages: Teen Cost: Free Locations: North Suffolk & Morgan Memorial Library Get your game on at the library! Come play newer and retro console games with friends, no quarters or tokens required.

Don’t Get Screwed: What You Need To Know About Power Tools

Date: January 26 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages: Teens, Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library How many students does it take to change a light bulb? Well, after this, just one! In this program, we will cover tool safety, how to fix common issues yourself, and what you need in a tool set. Plus, get supervised, hands-on experience with power tools and ladders. Attendees will be entered to win a gift card to a home improvement store. Registration is required.

Magic: The Library Gathering

Dates: January 12, February 9, March 9, and April 6 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Ages: Teen, Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library It’s time for Thursday night Magic! Come out and play the collectible card game in a casual environment. Free starter decks provided for new players. All experience levels welcome.

Drawesome!

Dates: February 6, March 6, and April 3 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages: Elementary, Teen Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library Like to make art? Join us each month at North Suffolk Library for Drawesome! Express your creativity and have fun making art. Registration required. Upcoming themes are Gesture Drawing, Bouncing Ball Animation, and Stick Figures Are Art, Too!

What Am I Eating Tonight? What You Need To Know About Cooking

Date: April 19 Time: 6:00-7:00PM Ages: Teen, Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library Don’t rely on pizza rolls and ramen to get you through your 20s (or later)! Learn easy-to-cook, simple yet satisfying recipes for one with hands-on lessons. We will discuss grocery shopping and comparison shopping, meal prepping, and how to tell when something in your fridge is ready to throw out. Attendees will be entered to win a gift card. Registration required. Vegetarian accomodations will be planned. Please contact the organizers ahead of time with any food allergies or additional restrictions.

Dungeons and Dragons

Dates: January 31, February 28 Time: 4:00-6:00PM Ages: Teen, Adult Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library and Online Ready to take on the demogorgon and fight the mouthbreathers? Meet new people and forge your own collective stories with them. Teens and adults of all skill levels welcome. Registration required. Our Dungeon Master will lead the 5th edition D&D one-off sessions. We will be using Discord for online participants. New players can use D&D Beyond for basic rules and ideas for characters.

LARP with the Library: Naruto

Date: February 25 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM Ages: Teen & Elementary Cost: Free Location: Morgan Memorial Library Ready to become the Hokage of Hidden Leaf Village? You can Live Action Role Play (LARP) with Suffolk Public Library this Winter! Make new friends, solve puzzles, and try not to get caught by the villain! Come join us at Morgan Memorial Library for a Naruto-themed day! Join together with your team to locate the secret jutsu scrolls, fight off waves the evil ninjas of Akatsuki, and sneak into a secret base undetected! Believe it! Registration required.