Teen Programs | Benbrook Public Library

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Kind of confused about car maintenance? Fretful over finances? Stressed about crafting the perfect resumé?

Worry not! Adulting 101 is a series of presentations aimed at young adults who want to hone the skills necessary for navigating the tasks of the adult world. Those ages 16 and older are encouraged to attend and learn about different topics to make adulting a little easier. Whether you're just starting out or need a refresher, join us monthly for new skills and topics.

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Register to receive a Novel-Teen Book Box, and the youth services librarians will select a book perfectly suited to your tastes.

BPL Novel-Teen Book Box is a free single-month subscription service. Each box will contain one book, an assortment of novelty items, and snacks all based on a theme. Once you have successfully registered, a survey will be sent to your email address. Your completed survey will inform the librarians of your reading preferences. They will select a book based on your survey answers and prepare your Novel-Teen box.

The box and its contents will be yours to keep (forever!), so no need to return anything to the library.

This program is limited to Benbrook resident and non-resident cardholders.

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Join us as we learn about the culture and history of Japan.

When: 2^nd Thursday of the month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Calling all crafty and artsy teens! During Teen Crafternoon, there will be crafts and casual conversation -- painting, beading, and everything in between. Make something for yourself or a friend during this monthly program!

Crafts vary each month. All instruction and materials will be provided.

Registration Required

When: 3^rd Thursday of the month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Nearly everything we do in life is improvised, so why not hone our craft in a fun and stress-free environment? Improv is a form of unscripted comedic theater which is created spontaneously by the performers.

In this workshop, we'll play silly games and do exercises that will help us learn to take risks and think on our feet while laughing a lot along the way!

When: 1^st Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Code Club supports STEAM education and gives kids the opportunity to develop meaningful life skills, such as creative thinking, problem solving and digital literacy

To join Code Club, click here, select sign up and register for free. Start programming immediately. Nothing to download. The program is all web-based.

When: 1^st Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Recommended Ages: 7-18

Registration Required

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Have fun being a part of a team as you learn to build a robot and code it to complete missions autonomously.

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