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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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teen" 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.

Upcoming
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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

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

Teen Writing Workshop (Teens)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kovarik 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!

Upcoming
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.

Upcoming
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! 

Upcoming
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

Upcoming
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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Saturday Afternoon Movie

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Community Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adult
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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Advanced Division Battle of the Books (Teens)

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

Upcoming
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 11, 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

Seed Spree (Teens)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Teen

Help us sort peas, beans, flowers, and other seeds that will be available to our community’s gardeners as part of our seed library!

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

Upcoming
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 12, 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

Sole Mates: Valentine Socks (Teens)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, STEM
Age Group:
Teen

Design your own Valentine’s socks with fun Cricut vinyl designs—it’s the perfect way to put some love on your toes!

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

Scooter Highway (Teens)

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Build the set for our own version of Scooter Highway! During the first two sessions, teen volunteers will use art supplies to construct the road and immersive town for children to drive through.

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

Beginning Sign Language (Teens)

Monday, February 16, 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