Teens

Teens age 13-18 are invited to join us for fun, free programs!

FEBRUARY

They Love Me/They Love Me Not - Teen Bags: Friday, February 7

Celebrate Valentine’s Day- or not by picking up your choice of a 'They Love Me' bag including 2 YA Romance books, treats, and crafts, or a 'They Love Me Not' bag, including 2 Romance-free YA books, treats, and crafts. Available for pick up at the Check-Out Desk beginning Friday, February 7 while supplies last! (Must have a current library card.)

GC Teen OUTreach: Wednesday, February 12

This is a monthly drop-in group for youth ages 12-19 who are looking for a supportive space to explore their identity and build community. Each month will feature a new activity to do together while chatting about life and getting to know one another. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

No registration required; youth can come and go as they please. Find us in Library Program Room 2 from 3-5 p.m.

For more information about this group, email: Kat - katb@gilbertcentre.ca or Silas - silasf@gilbertcentre.ca or call: 249-535-0585.

(CANCELLED) Teen Makerspace Night: Thursday, February 13

(This program has been CANCELLED) Let lonely crafts find new love this Valentine’s season. Choose from a variety of leftover projects while enjoying snacks. There will be a craft to interest everyone! Join us for "Lonely Leftovers" from 6-7 p.m. in the Makerspace (2nd Floor). Registration is not required.
(Supplies are first come, first serve.)

MARCH

VolunTEENS: Wednesday, March 5

Are looking for a low commitment way to earn Community Involvement Hours at the Orillia Public Library? Then VolunTEENs is the perfect program for you! Each month we will have a registered workshop and/or presentation that you can attend and learn how to make a difference in your community!

Love media and marketing? Want to take a step towards addressing racism and discrimination in Simcoe County? “#ITSTARTS is a public awareness campaign designed to take a proactive step towards addressing racism and discrimination in Simcoe County. #ITSTARTS works to promote a unified community that encourages collective action against racism and discrimination.” (simcoe.ca)

Join us, on Wednesday, March 5 from 3-4:30 p.m., to create content for our #ITSTARTS campaign. Plan and create Instagram content, book lists, and displays. PLEASE REGISTER. Meet in Library Program Room 2.

Teen Escape Room in a Box: Tuesday, March 11

Teen ages 13-18 are invited to solve riddles, crack codes, and work together to complete an Escape Room in a Box! Meet in the Family Dept. Program Room on Tuesday, March 11 from 2-4 p.m. to help us escape the Cursed Labyrinth!

This program is drop-in and free.

GC Teen OUTreach: Wednesday, March 12

This monthly drop-in group is for youth ages 12-19 who are looking for a supportive space to explore their identity and build community. Each month will feature a new activity to do together while chatting about life and getting to know one another. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

No registration required; youth can come and go as they please. Find us in Library Program Room 2 from 3-5 p.m.

For more information about this group, email: Kat - katb@gilbertcentre.ca or Silas - silasf@gilbertcentre.ca or call: 249-535-0585.

Teen Makerspace Night: Thursday, March 13

Join us to "Rock Your Socks" with dye pastels and fabric paint from 6-7 p.m. in the Makerspace (2nd Floor); no registration is required. All supplies are provided and are first come, first serve.

Volunteering at the Library

Looking for information on how to volunteer? Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

To stay up to date on our latest Teen programs, services, and opportunities, follow us on Instagram at teens.opl.