Teen Programs/Events

Teen programs by category:

Teen Programs are developed and run with the assistance of our Teen Advisory Group.

For a complete listing of our programs, including registration deadlines, please pick up a copy of our @ your library guide available at all branches.

Excerpts are available from the @ your library guide for the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer Teens Programs.

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Creation Zone Open Studios

Stop by the Iroquois Ridge Creation Zone every other Wednesday* for a fun and interactive Open Studio session!

Every Other Wednesday*
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge, Creation Zone
Cost: Free/Drop-in
Ages: All Ages

Virtual Reality

Drop in to the Creation Zone every other Wednesday between 6-8pm to try out virtual reality and chat with our Creation Specialist.

Every Other Wednesday
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Branch, Creation Zone
Cost: Free/Drop-in
Age: All Ages

Newcomer Youth Tutoring

Free one-on-one tutoring for newcomer youth between 11-19 years old (grades 6-12). Volunteer tutors help students complete homework assignments and assist with essay writing. Subject-specific tutoring (e.g. math, science) is also offered.

  • Thursdays, January 10 – March 7
  • Thursdays, March 21 – June 13

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Branch
Cost: Free
Age: 11Y-19Y

To register call Halton Multicultural Council Connections at 905-464-5778.

safeTALK Suicide Alert Education

Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through safeTALK alertness training, you can learn to recognize important signs and take action by connecting people with life-saving intervention resources. Join us for this half-day alertness training that prepares anyone 15 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper.  Lead by safeTalk educator Marcus Logan.

  • Saturday, October 6
    12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Course Code: 239992
  • Saturday, February 16
    12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Course Code: 240050

Central Branch

Cost: Free

Age: 15Y+

 

Teen Book Club

The Teen Book Club will be reading seven incredible titles, voted on by YOU at our first session. Books will be provided for borrowing – bring your library card!

Meeting Dates:

  • Wednesday, October 10
  • Wednesday, November 14
  • Wednesday, December 12
  • Wednesday, January 9
  • Wednesday, February 13
  • Wednesday, March 13
  • Wednesday, April 10
  • Wednesday, May 8

7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Central Branch
Cost: Free /8 meetings
Grades: 9 – 12

Course Code: 240003

Meet & Knit

Starting in November come by the Creation Zone on Thursdays with your needles & thread for a social knitting and crochet drop-in.

Thursdays
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Branch, Creation Zone
Cost: Free/Drop-in
Age: 12Y+

Exceptions: Thursday December 27, January 3, March 7

Teen 3D Modelling

A hands-on introduction to 3D design software and the basics of 3D modelling and printing.

  • Monday, December 3
    6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    Course Code: 240002
  • Saturday, February 23
    2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Course Code: 240057

Iroquois Ridge Branch, Creation Zone
Cost: $8
Age: 12Y+

Learning Excel with Lynda.com

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel with the various resources available to you through Lynda.com in this hands-on workshop.

  • Saturday, January 12
    10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    Central Branch
    Course Code: 240028
  • Monday, February 25
    10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    Iroquois Ridge Branch, Creation Zone
    CourseCode: 240029

Cost: Free

Age: 16Y+

Job Search Strategies

Join Employment Halton to learn about job search strategies, such as using the hidden job market, social media, networking, cold calling, and informational interviews. We will also look at identifying relevant sources of job leads and how to further research companies, positions, and contacts.

Monday, February 11
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Branch
Cost: Free
Age: 14Y-18Y
Course Code: 240026

Colouring 2.0

Wind down with colouring and then we’ll show you how to bring your artwork to life using iPads and Osmos.

Saturday, March 2
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Branch, Creation Zone
Cost: Free/Drop-in
Age: All Ages

Two-Hour Tinker

Check out our new Two-Hour Tinker Loanable Tech Toys:

Visit Iroquois branch of Oakville Public Library to explore new technologies and creation. With your FREE library card you can sign out and play with a Code-A-Pillar, Ozobot, Cubelets, Snap Circuits and much more. The length of sign out is two-hours with most of the tech toys to be used in the Creation Zone at the Branch.

Where: Iroquois Ridge Branch, 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, L6H 6Z4

When: During library hours

 

Kids Coding Workshop – Scratch

Do you love creating games and solving problems? Learn fundamentals of coding using a Scratch, a fun programming language using blocks. You will learn to setup a scratch account, create a game, and also build and demo your first Scratch project. Just drag and drop your scratch blocks and in minutes you will learn to code, build games, puzzles, and much more!

Saturday, October 27
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Branch, Creation Zone
Cost: Free
Age: 9Y-14Y
Course Code: 240372