TEEN AUDIENCES (AGES 13-17

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 Central Library | 972-205-2517

Teens can make a difference in their community and earn volunteer hours by joining the Teen Advisory Board. Attend a meeting to apply and discuss future library events, services and materials for teens.

TABLETOP ROLE-PLAYING GAMES 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 Central Library | 972-205-2517

Teens ages 12 to 17 can play tabletop role-playing games at the Central Library’s new monthly game event. The event will feature single-session tabletop role-playing games that encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity. Registration is required to play and is limited to 20 participants. To register, call 972-205-2517 two weeks prior to event date.

MIDDLE GRADE MAKERS (GRADES 4-8) 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov. 26 Walnut Creek Branch Library | 972-205-2585

Children in grades four through eight can participate in fun, hands-on STEAM activities. Registration required, begins two weeks prior to event date. Call 972-205-2585 to register. September project: Robotic Arms, October project: Miniature Pumpkin Launchers, November project: String Art.

ART HACKS 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 Central Library | 972-205-2517

Tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 will learn different art hacks as well as the science or ideology behind them. They will then try out the art hacks while making their own artwork. November project: Acid and Base Cloth Tapestry, December project: Holiday-Themed Wooden Sign. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to each event. To register, call 972-205-2517.

SILENT LIBRARY 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Central Library | 972-205-2517

Teens will be presented with STEAM challenges like making ice cream with set ingredients, building structures with limited supplies or moving items in a set amount of time. All challenges must be completed with as little noise as possible. Teens will work in teams and win prizes for their efforts. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, Nov. 2. To register, please call 972-205-2517.

TEEN AFTER HOURS 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 South Garland Branch Library | 972-205-3934

Teens will discover their inner detective, analyze evidence and follow clues in order to solve a mystery. Registration is required and begins Saturday, Nov. 5. Call 972-205-3934 to register.

NAILED IT SNACK CHALLENGE 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Central Library | 972-205-2517

Teens can participate in a holiday snack-craft challenge à la Netflix’s “Nailed It.” Teens will have a set amount of time to assemble and customize rice crispy trees or snowman cupcakes before the treats are viewed by judges. After judging, teens may eat their creations. Registration is required and is limited to 15 participants. Registration begins Tuesday, Dec. 6. To register, call 972-205-2517.