Library Event Ideas For Teens

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Planning engaging teen library programs this summer? I’ve put together some of the best library activities for kids and teens that will make any library week exciting. These school library activities include creative workshops, book-themed challenges, and interactive library games that keep high schoolers coming back for more. If you're organizing library events or brainstorming school library themes, these ideas will help you create a space where teens can connect, learn, and have fun. Plus, these public library programs encourage reading in a way that feels fresh and entertaining. Don’t miss out on these library programs for kids and teens—check out my list now and start planning some fun library activities today! Save this for later!

How to Run a Teen Book Club - Hermione's Secret Library
How to Run a Teen Book Club - Hermione's Secret Library

Library Calendar Events For Teens

Hello, Wild Things: The Dystopian Games: A Teen Library Event

April is #PoetryMonth! Stop in the @SouthEastJHIC library to create your own poem!

20+ Best Summer Library Program For Highschool Teens!
20+ Best Summer Library Program For Highschool Teens!
The Dystopian Games: A Teen Library Event
The Dystopian Games: A Teen Library Event

Library Programs For Teens Ideas

Now that midterms have passed and the end of the semester is in sight, my students are entering their high-stress period. Stress-relieving activities have been the trend in libraries for a while no…

a table topped with lots of different types of items on top of a red cloth
a table topped with lots of different types of items on top of a red cloth
Giant Jenga
Giant Jenga

10 library programs and services ideas to help get more patrons in the door!

Teen Program Ideas For Libraries

Need a new read? Come find a book suggestion in the Genre Jars at the library!

I don’t like dancing. Never been my thing. That being said, I love doing Library Dance Party. It’s storytime with no prep. The songs are the stories but you don’t have to do voice…

there is a book display made out of cardboard boxes and paper bags in the library
there is a book display made out of cardboard boxes and paper bags in the library
10 Unique Library Program Ideas
10 Unique Library Program Ideas
there are many jars with writing on them and some candy in the jar next to it
there are many jars with writing on them and some candy in the jar next to it
a sign that says please help us decorate our library with paper hearts and a toothbrush
a sign that says please help us decorate our library with paper hearts and a toothbrush
Library Dance Party–Playlists and Procedures
Library Dance Party–Playlists and Procedures
a table with jars and pink sticky notes in front of a sign that says book in a jar contest
a table with jars and pink sticky notes in front of a sign that says book in a jar contest
Nerdy Girl’s Night!
Nerdy Girl’s Night!
"Bookworm" Gummy Worm Library Guessing Jar Sign
"Bookworm" Gummy Worm Library Guessing Jar Sign
a sign that is on top of a table with some sort of book in it
a sign that is on top of a table with some sort of book in it
Choose Kind Library Program
Choose Kind Library Program

Nerdy Girl's Night

"Bookworm" Gummy Worm Library Guessing Jar Sign by HenRyCreated | TPT

A "Choose Kind" program at your library is an easy passive program that works literally year around!