Howe Library offers programs for teens that foster creativity, learning, and social connection.
For a detailed list of current and upcoming programs (and library closings) check our events calendar, and for more information contact Youth Services at childrens.services@thehowe.org or 603-640-3268.
Glowforge – Laser Cut Pendant
Sign up to create a pendant on our glowforge!
You’ll design the pendant before the program and during the program be able to watch your pendant be cut!
**you must register to attend this event**
Tuesday May 21
3:30-5:00 PM
Teens aged 12-19
Outside Studio H
Summer Programs!
We are offering a wide variety of programs for teens this year in addition to a Teen specific Summer Reading Game and an inhouse Scavenger Hunt! Most of these exciting summer programs require registration so sign up today if you’re interested!
YA Author Talk!
Three YA Authors are Zooming in to talk about their writing!
A R Capetta (The Heart Break Bakery) + Isaac Blum (The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen) + Shawnelle and Shawnee Gibbs (Ghost Roast)
This panel discussion is moderated by Melissa Hicking of the Avon Free Public Library in Connecticut and is available to us through our book vendor Baker & Taylor.
Thursday June 20
4:00-5:00 PM
Teens aged 12-19
Outside Studio H
Mono-Printing and Bookmaking Workshop
Create beautiful one-of-a-kind mini-books in this two day workshop. On the first day, we will create a variety of monoprints and on the second day, we will turn those prints into books!
This program is being offered in twice this summer. Register for only one of the two sessions and plan to attend both days.
Session one: June 24-25th 10:30am-12:00pm
Session two: August 12-13th 2:00-3:30 pm
Registration Required – Register on June 24 for both days.
Monday & Tuesday
June 24 & 25
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Teens aged 12-19
Murray Room
Design Your Own Library Tote Bag!
Design a library tote bag for all your library swag! Using our Cameo Silhouette machine and Heat Transfer Vinyl, you can make the tote bag of your dreams!
This program is being offered twice this summer! Please only register for one of the two sessions.
Session 1 July 2nd 3:00-4:30pm
Session 2 July 31 3:00-4:30pm
Tuesday July 2
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tweens and Teens aged 9-16
Murray Room
Zine Workshop
Do you love to write, make art, and share your creations? If so, you should try making zines ) – self published magazines. In this thee day workshop, you’ll be encouraged to write, draw and create your own zines that you can share! You’ll be provided with supplies, prompts, and good company to inspire you to get creative!
Registration Required – Register on July 16 for all three days.
Tuesday – Tuesday
July 16, 17, & 18
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tweens and Teens aged 9-16
Murray Room
Beginning Quilting
Jump into quilting in this friendly beginning quilting workshop. We will work through four bookish projects scaffolded to help you learn the basics of quilting! No previous experience in quilting or sewing is necessary.
This is a five day workshop – please sign up to attend all 5 days July 22-26 – NOTE Registration is made on Event Date July 22nd only for all 5 days of the workshop.
We will have a limit of 5 participants for this workshop so sign up early if you’re interested – we anticipate it will fill quickly.
Note – We will be using rotary cutters and sewing machines in this workshop. Please send any questions you may have about the workshop to our Teen Librarian, Kim at kim.baker@thehowe.org
Note – this is for older teens ages 14-19
Registration Required – Register on July 22 for the whole week.
Monday – Friday
July 22 – 26
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Teens aged 14-19
Studio H
Creating Dungeon Maps 101
Do you want to make beautiful, unique maps for your D&D (and other RPG) campaigns? In this workshop. you’ll learn the basics of creating your own dungeon maps!
Monday July 29
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Teens aged 12-19
Murray Room
Design Your Own Library Tote Bag!
Design a library tote bag for all your library swag! Using our Cameo Silhouette machine and Heat Transfer Vinyl, you can make the tote bag of your dreams!
This program is being offered twice this summer! Please only register for one of the two sessions.
Session 1 July 2nd 3:00-4:30pm
Session 2 July 31 3:00-4:30pm
Wednesday July 31
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tweens and Teens aged 9-16
Murray Room
Mono-Printing and Bookmaking Workshop
Create beautiful one-of-a-kind mini-books in this two day workshop. On the first day, we will create a variety of monoprints and on the second day, we will turn those prints into books!
This program is being offered in twice this summer. Register for only one of the two sessions and plan to attend both days.
Session one: June 24-25th 10:30am-12:00pm
Session two: August 12-13th 2:00-3:30 pm
Registration Required – Register on August 12 for both days.
Monday & Tuesday
August 12 & 13
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Teens aged 12-19
Murray Room
