New teen programs are in the works! Stay tuned for details.
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
Every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm
Weekly drop-in for teens (12-18) to be creative, meet new people, engage in a game or two, chat about books or just hang out.
FREE. Snacks provided
- October 22 – Button Making
- October 29 – Teen Pumpkin Carving Contest
- November 5 – Movie: Spider-Man: Far From Home (Rated PG)
- November 12 – Decorating for Christmas
- November 19 – Upcycled Christmas Décor
- November 26 – Movie: X-Men Dark Phoenix (Rated PG)
Teen Pumpkin Carving Contest
Tuesday, October 29, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Explore your creativity and your Halloween spirit! We’ll supply the pumpkins, tools and supervision! Pumpkins will be on display at the library through October 31st for voting. Prizes for most creative pumpkin, scariest pumpkin and people’s choice. Ages 12-18.
FREE. Drop-in program.
MPL Snapchat Scavenger Hunt
October 15 – 18
We’ve hidden golden tickets all over the library. Find them and win a prize. Follow us on Snapchat at Midland_Library for daily clues.
Lit On Tour Midland: A School Visit with Author S.K. Ali
Wednesday, October 23
Award-winning storyteller S.K. Ali (Love From A to Z) decided she wanted to be an author at age 11. On October 23, she will share her knowledge and experience with the next generation of writers at a high school in Midland, ON.
FREE. This event is exclusively available to St. Theresa’s Catholic High School and Georgian Bay District Secondary School students.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
1st Wednesday of the Month @ 4:30 PM
Our Teen Advisory Group is a new team leadership group at MPL – programming for teens by teens.
If you know what you want to see in the library, have suggestions for books to order or programming you want to attend – then TAG is for you!
Earn community service hours (required for graduation) for all TAG meetings, plus earn extra for TAG led activities.
Learn to Play Ukulele for Teens
Thursday, December 5, 7-8pm
Our instructor will show you the basic notes and techniques to be able to play popular tunes! with out new lending and learning collection, you’ll even be able to borrow a ukulele to take home and practice! Ages 12-18.
FREE. Registration is required.
Special thanks to Huronia Community Foundation for their support of this program.
Teen Review Program
Teens now have a new way to earn volunteer hours – by becoming a volunteer reviewer! You can review your favorite book, movie or video game.
FREE!
If you are interested in this position, visit our website to apply!