Teen Programs/Events for Both Marion and Old Fort Library
Welcome to the Teen Page where you’ll find upcoming events, programs, and resources for youth in Middle and High School age groups.
To see a full list of programs for all ages, check out our Program Calendar.
Summer Reading Ends Friday, July 31st!
-All reading logs, activity logs, and tickets need to be turned in by 5:30 pm on July 31st.
Diggery Diggers Dino Show
Thursday, July 30th from 3-4 PM at the Marion Library
Join us for our last Summer Reading event presented by “Diggery’s Dinosaur Adventure”.
-Get ready for a ROARING good time filled with fun, excitement, and a Dino-sized adventure!
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Teen D&D/ D&D para adolescentes
Tuesday, July 7 and July 21| 5-7 PM | Old Fort Library
Come join up for the next adventure at our weekly D&D club! Beginners are always welcome, and the group is level 5. This program is made possible by donations from community members and our friends at MagiKids.
¡Sumérgete en los inmundos misterios de los Pantanos Willowdim en nuestro club semanal de D&D! Los principiantes son siempre bienvenidos y el grupo es de nivel 4. Este programa es posible gracias a las donaciones de los miembros de la comunidad y nuestros amigos de MagiKids.
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Shrinky Dink Art/ Arte con Shrinky Dink
Thursday, July 2nd | 4-5 PM | Marion Library
Teens are creating personalized art they can use as accessories like key chains, zipper pulls, earring or bookmarks.
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Fossils in a Jar/Fósiles en un frasco
Thursday, July 9th| 4-5 PM | Marion Library
Create your own prehistoric fossil sample! Teens will fill jars with soil, sand, moss, and dino fossils to design a miniature Jurassic-style scene to take home.
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Build a Monochord/Hacer un monocordio
Tuesday, July 14th| 5-7 PM | Old Fort Library
The monochord, meaning “one string,” is a musical instrument invented in Ancient Greece, where it was used to research fundamental concepts of what we now understand as Western music theory. Come build your own, then see what it can teach you!
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Keepsake Coasters/ Posavasos de recuerdo
Thursday, July 16th| 4-5 PM | Marion Library
Create your own keepsake coaster. Bring in any photo or picture that you want to cherish. You can email photos ahead of time to printing@mcdowellpubliclibrary.org with your First and Last name along with Teen Keepsake Coaster as the subject.
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Michael Albert Pop Art/ Arte pop de Michael Albert
Tuesday, July 21st | 3 PM | Marion Library
Join us as pop-artist Albert shares insights into his artistic journey, influences, and the evolution of his collage techniques. He shows numerous examples of his work in the form of posters he has self-published over the past 25 years.
Participants of all ages can engage in creating their own collages using recycled materials, particularly cereal boxes, fostering creativity and environmental awareness.
Acompáñanos mientras el artista pop Albert comparte reflexiones sobre su trayectoria artística, sus influencias y la evolución de sus técnicas de collage. Muestra numerosos ejemplos de su obra en la forma de carteles que ha autopublicado en los últimos 25 años. Participantes de todas las edades pueden crear sus propios collages utilizando materiales reciclados, en particular cajas de cereales, fomentando así la creatividad y la conciencia medioambiental.
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Pocket Pets/ Mascotas de bolsillo
Thursday, July 23rd | 4-5 PM | Marion Library
Create a tiny pocket-sized home for your pet! Teens will design and decorate miniature homes for their chosen pets small enough to carry in a pocket, backpack, or keep on a desk.
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Genealogy Lab/ Laboratorio de genealogía
Friday, July 24th | 3 PM | Marion Library
Learn how to navigate resources, overcome roadblocks, and document your family history.
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Teen Movie Night/ Noche de cine
Tuesday, June 30th| 5 PM | Old Fort Library
Cap off our Old Fort teen programs for the summer with a movie night in our Old Fort branch! Of course, popcorn and other snacks will be provided.
Teen Time/Adolescentes: Teen’s End of Summer Pizza Party!/ Fiesta de pizza de fin de verano
Thursday, July 30th | 4-5 PM | Marion Library
Wrap up an awesome summer of reading with our Teen Pizza Party! Join us for a fun, laid-back celebration where you can hang out with friends, play games, and enjoy some delicious pizza. It’s our way of saying thanks for being part of Summer Reading, come celebrate everything you’ve accomplished!
All Ages!/ Todas las Edades!
Pioneer Day
Friday, July 3rd | 10 AM | Old Fort
The Mountain Gateway Museum is having its first Pioneer Day since Hurricane Helene. It will have traditional Appalachian crafts, live music, food trucks, farm demonstrations, children’s games, and much more. It will also coincide with the state’s “America 250 NC” celebration on the July 4th weekend. As always, admission is free!
Do you know about our StudentAccess Program?
All students enrolled in a public school for the current school year, as of September 20th, can use their Student ID number.
StudentAccess allows students access to:
- Check out up to 10 books or audiobooks at a time. No late fines!
- ACT/SAT Prep
- Live Tutors online
- eBooks and Audio Books
Test Prep Resources for the ACT and SAT
Explore the LearningExpress Library from EBSCO to improve your test scores for the SAT and ACT. Use your library card or Student ID to get access.
- Authentic practice tests
- Test-taking strategies and tips
- Interactive tutorials with full-length pre-tests, unit quizzes and post-tests
- Essay practice with sample essays, annotations and scoring guides
- Detailed answer explanations
- Simulated test options designed to mimic test-day conditions
- Personalized study plans identifying strengths and areas that need further practice and review
- Diagnostic score reports
Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
