Teen Programs
The Tween/Teen Area is located across from our main Circulation Desk. Inside the Teen Area we have provided flexible furniture, a television for gaming, and a growing collection of books, graphic novels, audio books, and video games. The Tween/Teen Area is a safe and fun space for local youth to gather in. We denote the Tween/Teen age group as 11 – 17 years old.
We’re Hiring!
Summer Teen Intern
Looking for a summer job? Do you have an interest in libraries? Apply for McIntosh Memorial’s Summer Teen Intern paid position! This position will pay one teen, between the ages of 16-19, $13.00 and hour. The intern will work on Mondays and Fridays from 2:00-5:00pm. The intern will be paid to job shadow different employees at the library, work as a library page (shelving books), and have the opportunity to produce a program for the public that is based upon their own personal interests!
We are very committed to interviewing all applicants. We ask that the teens who apply think broadly and proudly about their skills and background and how that may be useful in their work at the public library. Teens from all backgrounds and abilities are welcome to apply! If you think you would be a good fit for this position- we want to hear from you!
How to Apply for the Teen Summer Intern position:
- Download and print the application (find it below).
- Or, come to the library’s front desk and ask for an application.
- Fill in the application. Include something interesting about yourself!
- Submit the completed application online by emailing it to: [email protected]
- Or, drop the completed application off at the library’s front desk with a label that says “Care of Laci Sheldon”
- Last day to submit an application is Monday, May 20th by 6:00pm.
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Youth Summer Program Kick Off & Book Giveaway!
Let summer begin! McIntosh Memorial Library invites children and their families to come to the library’s program room on May 28th and 29th from 10:00am to 2:00pm to kick off the library’s Youth Summer Program! Attendees can choose free books, DVDs, and CD Audio Books to keep! Plus, pick up summer reading logs and summer program schedules. Enjoy snacks and boba tea too!
Tweens and teens, we’re holding special books just for you!
Snake Discovery
Thursday TLC Meet Ups
McIntosh Memorial Library will host “Tween Leadership Committee Thursday Meetups” in June & July from 3:30-5:00pm in the Library’s Lobby for tweens and teens ages 10 plus.
The activities have been planned by tweens for tweens! Each meet up will have a different activity including:
June 6: a movie, root beer floats, and pizza party (gluten free and vegan options available)
June 13: a boba tea and jewelry making activity
June 20: faux candy sushi rolling with crispy treat cereal and candy fish
July 11: an adventure themed escape room done in small groups in the Conference Room
July 18: mixing Japanese Kracie Popin’ Cookin’ kits in pairs
July 25: a chips & salsa competition- mild, medium, and hot!
All materials are provided for attendees. Items which are made can be kept. There is no registration & no cost.
TLC Meet Ups are for children entering middle school or are already in middle/high school.
In addition, tweens are welcome to hang out, chat, draw/color, listen to music and relax in the lobby and tween space during TLC Meet Ups.
Please call Christopher Olson, Youth Services Associate, with questions. (608) 637-7151 x. 9. Or, email at [email protected]
Nintendo Switch Gaming Tournaments
Register to have your name added to the tournament bracket! You can bring your own Switch consoles, but only the library’s consoles will be used for tournament-play. You can use your own Switch console while you wait your turn to play. Matches are 3-minutes long, but depends on the amount of people that sign up.
All games are rated E for Everyone.
Mermaid Pool Party
McIntosh Memorial Library hosts a “Mermaid Pool Party” at Bigley Pool in Viroqua on Wednesday, July 31st from 1:00-3:00pm. Real life mermaids greet children pool-side. They also grant wishes and offer special gifts! Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission for all. No registration is required.
Wednesday, July 31st is also the last day to submit Youth Summer Program Reading Logs to claim a prize book!
The Fellowship
Islands of Brilliance:
Small Group Classes for Those on Autism Spectrum
Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the McIntosh Memorial Library.
This program will bring together neurodiverse teens and young adults in the Viroqua area.
Interested participants can connect with Islands of Brilliance directly at: https://islandsofbrilliance.app.neoncrm.com/forms/connectwithus or call (262) 224-4230. To ensure individual attention, each community fellowship is limited to 10 participants.
The weekly, 60-minute sessions run February through September and will be led by a local educator and artist who have been hired and trained by IOB. Many of the Brilliant Fellows identify as neurodivergent and/or have close ties to the autism community.
The Fellowship is held in-person on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the McIntosh Memorial Library. The classes couple a creative hands-on activity with a technology component that helps students express themselves and encourages them to develop positive interaction skills. In addition, attendees will establish connections with peers and mentors in their community, which can help address the isolation that neurodiverse teens and young adults often face.
Funding for the program came from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services through a grant using American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
Summer Open Chess
On Wednesdays in June, July and August “Summer Open Chess Game Playing Time” will happen at McIntosh Memorial Library from 4:00-6:00pm. Players ages 7 through adult are welcome to check out chess boards from the library’s front desk and organize in the Adult Library for game playing. Coaches will be present per their availability. Registration is not required as library staff will not be directly supervising the game playing. Open Chess is player-driven, community-oriented time to independently organize to play chess!
Volunteer Opportunities!
Are you in middle or high school and looking for a great way to volunteer at the library? Have volunteer hours to fulfill? The library is your place to do so! Flexible hours and interesting opportunities!
Connect with the Library’s Youth Services Director, Laci Sheldon, at [email protected] or call 608-637-7151 x.5.
