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Code a Videogame: Tower Defense (Teens)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games, STEM
Age Group:
Teen

Create your own Tower Defense game using Scratch!

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Getting Ready To Babysit (Teens)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teen

This course is designed to help teens develop the skills necessary for the responsibility of being a sitter—child safety, developmental stages of children and how to plan activities that are age appropriate.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Family Service League Social Worker

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Study Room 4 at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, One-on-One
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult

A social worker from Family Service League will be available to assist with referrals to community agencies, health and social services, financial assistance services, food resources, immigration and residency information and unemployment assistan

Cancelled
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International Snack Taste Test (Teens)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Lecture
Age Group:
Teen

Embark on a delicious adventure as teens taste-test and rate unique snacks from around the world, discovering new flavors and cultures along the way!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
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This event is in the "Teen" group
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DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Advanced Division Battle of the Books (Teens)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Do you like reading and trivia? Then join us for Advanced Division Battle of the Books! This year, we’ll be reading two different books: The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas and Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Dog Toys For Donation (Teens)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Design rope toys that will be donated to our local animal shelter!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for 1 hour of community service.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Knight Life Chess Club (Teens)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a fun and engaging chess meet-up just for teens! Try your hand at chess puzzles, play friendly games with other players, and sharpen your skills by learning openings and tactics.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Frosty Figures Winter Clay Sculpture (Teens)

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Join artist Chris Vivas and get creative this winter as you mold your own frosty masterpieces with Sculpey clay! Shape clay masterpieces that will brighten up your space. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Family Service League Social Worker

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Study Room 4 at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, One-on-One
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult

A social worker from Family Service League will be available to assist with referrals to community agencies, health and social services, financial assistance services, food resources, immigration and residency information and unemployment assistan

This event is in the "Teen" group

Bookstormers: Book Club for 7th, 8th & 9th Graders (Teens)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community Service, America 250
Age Group:
Teen

Join the Teen Services Librarians for a monthly book club where we play games, eat snacks, and talk about awesome books! This month, we'll discuss: 

We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963 by Sheila P. Moses

Open
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Family" group
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DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

Cancelled
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Writing Workshop (Teens)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Program Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teen

Whether you love or love-to-hate romantic reads, this workshop is for teen writers ready to sharpen their skills!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Advanced Division Battle of the Books (Teens)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Do you like reading and trivia? Then join us for Advanced Division Battle of the Books! This year, we’ll be reading two different books: The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas and Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Candle Making Workshop (Teens)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, America 250
Age Group:
Teen

Learn how to make beautiful candles from a candle-making expert. Choose your winter theme, scent and colors and let your creativity light your way! 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY @ makerLAB **APPOINTMENT ONLY**

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Family, Teen, Adult

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Talking Newsletter (Teens)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

We have a link on our homepage so that visually impaired patrons can click n’ listen to our newsletter being read to them. We need teens who are willing to read the Children’s and Young Adult sections of our newsletter out loud while we recor

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Shimmer and Shine Valentine Diamond Art (Teen)

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Create sparkling valentines in this relaxing diamond art class for beginners! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Saturday Afternoon Movie - Sketch

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult

(Family/Adventure, 2025, PG, 94 mins.)

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Family Service League Social Worker

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Study Room 4 at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, One-on-One
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult

A social worker from Family Service League will be available to assist with referrals to community agencies, health and social services, financial assistance services, food resources, immigration and residency information and unemployment assistan

This event is in the "Teen" group

Beginning Sign Language (Teens)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teen

Join teacher Jennie Sardone to learn the basics in this beginners class for American Sign Language. 

Upcoming
Registration Required