Shrewsbury
Massachusetts
Shrewsbury Public Library Teen News and Events - March 2023
Schools and Libraries
March 2, 2023
From: Shrewsbury Public LibraryTeen Room Updates
If you've visited the library recently you may know that I'll be on leave for a while! Don't worry, we'll still have excellent events in the Teen Room while I'm gone, and you'll see other members of the library staff helping out in the afternoons. I look forward to seeing everyone when I return and hearing about what you've been up to!
Events
FRIDAY AFTERNOON DOODLES
FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD & 31ST, 3:00-4:45 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
We bring the art supplies, you bring the doodles. Drop in for some unstructured art fun!
No registration necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
RUBIK'S CUBE CLUB
SUNDAYS, MARCH 5TH - 26TH, 2:00-3:00 PM
LEARNING CENTER
AGES 8+
Are you interested in a brain teaser? A way to challenge your mind and have fun at the same time? Or maybe you just want to solve a new puzzle! If you said yes to any of these questions, consider joining our Rubik's Cube Club! This weekly club is led by Rama B., an SHS junior and an experienced puzzle solver. Each week we'll work on new cube puzzles, so feel free to attend as many meetings as you'd like.
No registration necessary.
ANIMAL TRIVIA NIGHT
MONDAY, MARCH 6TH, 6:00-7:30 PM
MEETING ROOM A
ALL AGES
Trivia is back again! This month's theme is animals of the world!
All ages welcome. Register your team and save some room for pizza!
Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
SMASH TOURNAMENT
TUESDAY, MARCH 7TH, 1-3:00 PM
MEETING ROOM A&B
GRADES 5-12
Grab your friends and play Super Smash Bros. on the library's Nintendo Switch!
On the half day of school. For tweens and teens in grades 5-12.
No registration required.
YMCA YOUTH CORPS
TUESDAYS, MARCH 7TH-28TH, 6:30-8:00 PM
MEETING ROOM B
TEENS 13+
The Shrewsbury Public Library is excited to partner with the YMCA for a brand new leadership training program for high school students. This 4 week program will provide participants with leadership training, job readiness skills, and CPR & first aid training. All registrants will be required to complete a formal application that will be emailed to them.
Participants may choose to attend sessions at the library or at the Boroughs Family Branch of the Y and should register for the location that is most convenient. Please note that the session involving CPR training will only take place at the Y.
Register Through the YMCA Here!
IMPROV SKILLS FOR TEENS
WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 8TH-29TH, 7:30-8:15PM
MEETING ROOM A&B
GRADES 7-12
Did you know that improvisation isn't just for entertainment? Students who study improvisation train their minds to think more quickly and creatively in a variety of situations. They work better as a team and greatly improve their problem-solving skills. It's also a ton of fun! This improvisation workshop, led by Meredith Charles of Drama Out of the Box, is designed to challenge and inspire students to stretch their brains and limits. A great class for both the seasoned performer and those new to the world of theatre who are looking to try it out. This program will take place on March 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th - register for one or more sessions.
Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library
FRIDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE
FRIDAY, MARCH 10TH, 3:00-4:45 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
Celebrate the end of the week by relaxing with a movie and snacks! Movie TBD, stop by the Teen Office if you have a good suggestion.
No registration necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
PI DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
TUESDAY, MARCH 14TH, 3:30-4:30 PM
MEETING ROOM A&B
ALL AGES
Celebrate pi/e on Pi Day! Drop in for fun with baking pies, pie eating contests, and making pie crafts. Food and teen activities upstairs, Children's Crafts downstairs in the Children's program room.
No registration necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
FRIDAY CRAFTERNOON
FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH, 3:00-4:30 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
You made it through another week of school! Try a fun craft or activity that will change each month. No crafting experience (or talent) necessary, just try it out!
No registration necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
TEEN ADVISORY MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 20TH, 8:00-8:45 PM
TEEN ROOM
GRADES 5-12
What is Teen Advisory? It's a way for you to connect with the library and make your voice heard. It's a chance to see your ideas and opinions come to life. It's an easy way to earn volunteer credit by attending monthly meetings. Join us to meet some new people, eat snacks, and help us make our Teen Room (and library) THE BEST!
Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON VIDEOGAMES
FRIDAY, MARCH 24TH, 3:00-4:45 PM
MEETING ROOM B
GRADES 5-12
School is over - work off a little steam with videogames! We'll have some of the most popular multiplayer games for the Nintendo Switch, like Super Smash Bros, Mario Party, and Overcooked. Show up ready to play or just watch your friends!
No registration necessary.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
Volunteering
Want to stay on top of new volunteering opportunities for grades 5-12? Sign up for our new Teen Volunteering mailing list! Going forward this mailing list is where I will distribute information about Teen Advisory activities, volunteer opportunities, upcoming application deadlines, and more.