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Tween Scene: Drink Design with Pulse 84
May
8

Tween Scene: Drink Design with Pulse 84

Join Pulse 84 and River Valley District Library to create our signature Summer Reading drink! Stop by River Valley District Library to mix and match flavor combinations provided by Pulse 84, then share your creation with friends. We’ll taste, vote, and crown one drink the official Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Drink of the season!

Ages 8-12

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Teen Craft Day!
Jan
19

Teen Craft Day!

Open crafts for teens! Bring your own project, or try out a new craft! We will have various supplies for teens to try, including painting, shrinkydinks, polymer clay, jewelry-making and more!

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Tween Scene: Giant Beaded Critters
Jan
16

Tween Scene: Giant Beaded Critters

Join RVDL for a creative adventure where we take those nostalgic beaded critters we loved as kids—and supersize them! Instead of tiny beads, we’ll be using colorful pool noodles to build HUGE, eye-catching critters you can proudly display!

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Tween Scene: Mini Golf Course Construction
Jan
2

Tween Scene: Mini Golf Course Construction

Join River Valley District Library to create a Mini Golf Course! The golf course participants create will be used for our Winter Reading Kickoff Future Mini Golf Event! Use neon/glow-in-the-dark paint, tape, paper and more to create a challenging Golf Course that the community can enjoy!

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Homeschool Tween D&D
Dec
26

Homeschool Tween D&D

Create a fantasy character and embark on an epic journey! This famous tabletop roleplaying game encourages creativity and imaginative play while helping kids sharpen their math and reading skills.
*This event has reached max capacity.

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K-Pop Party
Nov
21

K-Pop Party

Our K-Pop party is going to be GOLDEN! Grab your Soda Pop and come show us how it’s done-done-done! Be our idol and show off your favorite cosplay or K-Pop outfit while playing games, doing crafts, and listening to our favorite K-Pop hits.

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Bling Your Own Book
Nov
17

Bling Your Own Book

Get ready to give your beloved book a dazzling transformation at this interactive event! Using tiny rhinestones, you'll embellish various elements of a book cover, adding a unique touch of glamour and flair to your reading collection. Bring your own book, or take one from our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Hard cover and paperback books both work well for this program. When choosing a book, look for covers with simple designs and a few standout elements—sometimes, less is more! Due to the dexterity required and the use of strong glue, this event is intended for participants aged 13 and older.

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Teentober Red Carpet at the Putnam Museum
Nov
13

Teentober Red Carpet at the Putnam Museum

Looking for information about the Teentober Arts Contest, rules, and submissions? Visit bit.ly/2025teentober for details about this year’s competition.

The Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum' and Science Center's Theater is an event that honors and celebrates local teens who participated in the Teentober Arts Contest. Pizza will be served in the theater's lobby beginning at 6:00pm followed by a red carpet entrance into the theater at 6:30pm. In addition to viewing the video contest entries, the Librarians will also present a digital slideshow of art contest entries and share favorite lines from writing contest entries. 

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Magic Monday: Commander Night
Nov
10

Magic Monday: Commander Night

Step into the multiverse! Join us for a Magic: The Gathering program focused on Commander play. Experienced players are welcome to bring their own decks and battle it out, while new players can learn the ropes with the help of friendly library staff and volunteers. No deck? No problem—extra Commander decks will be available to borrow. Whether you're a seasoned planeswalker or just curious about the game, all are welcome!

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