The Six Mile Regional Library District (SMRLD) is proud to provide high-quality service for all ages. Teen services focuses on providing programs, materials, and research help for ages 12-18. Youth services focuses on children 12 and under. See the Kids page for more information.

Things to Do: Event Calendar or Brochure

Teen Bad Art Night

For Tweens & Teens, Grades 5-12

Thursday, August 29
5 – 7 PM
2001 Delmar Ave

Drop in and make some art (good or bad) with provided supplies!

Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

TAG = Teen Advisory Group

TAG is for volunteers ages 13-17 who use their voice to improve the library’s teen services, materials, and so much more!

Meetings are at 12 PM Saturday,

Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9

at 2001 Delmar Ave

Tell us what you think!

Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720

 

Teen Origami Contest!

Open to teens, grades 7-12.

Pick up an origami kit at either library locations beginning Tuesday, September 3

While supplies last. Supplies provided by Tuttle Publishing.
Send a picture (png or jpeg) of your origami creation to [email protected] by Monday, September 16.

Vote for your favorite September 17 through 22 on our Facebook Page
Two Awards! Staff Favorite & Fan Favorite Awarded at Teen Unwind on September 25

Annual IHLS Library Crawl!

October 1st through 31st
Check out some of our neighboring libraries this Fall

The crawl passports will be available
September 30th at both libraries.
Visit 5 libraries by October 31st and you will be entered into a drawing for a Quick Trip gift card!
Passports must be turned in by November 2nd.

 

Teen Craft: Cat Costumes

for Grades 7-12

Wednesday, October 2
5:30-7:30 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Have you ever wanted to dress up a cat (ceramic figurine)? Here is your chance!
Call Youth Services at 618-452-6238 to register.

Tue, October 22 | 7 PM
Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds (Youth event)

• Registration open! https://bit.ly/ILP_JasonReynolds
• This event recording will be limited to registrants. The Vimeo link and password will be emailed to all Zoom registrants. Register for the event on Zoom, even if you cannot attend live.

Teen Glow Paint Pumpkins
for Grades 7-12
Wednesday, October 23
5:30-7:30 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave
Paint pumpkins in the dark using black lights and glow paint!

DIY Holiday Gifts for Tweens & Teens

Saturday, November 16
2-4 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Drop in, use our supplies to make your holiday gifts!

Teen Unwind

Open to Teens, Grades 7-12

Every Wednesday
5:30 PM
SMRLD, 2001 Delmar Ave

Snacks, Crafts, Games

Nintendo Switch

Every Saturday, 1-4 PM
Teen Room, 2001 Delmar Ave
Grades 7-12

Questions? Email [email protected]or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720