Teen Programs

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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.

Register online for youth programs: Click Here

As of January 8th, 2024, McIntosh Memorial Library offers online registration for youth, tween/teen, and adult programs!

Not all programs require registration. Those that do will explicitly say that “registration is required” in order to participate.

Click above to register up to 3 children from one household at the same time for any programs currently requiring registration. The average time to complete the form is less than 4 minutes.

Mondays: “Table Top Takeover”

First and third Mondays of the month. May through August from 4:00-6:00pm in the adult library.

Best for ages 12+. Note, the age range includes adults.

Participants select one of the available table top games to play independently or in groups!

This program is led by Maggie Strittmater, Adult Program and Outreach Coordinator.

No registration and no cost.

Wednesdays: “Chess Open Play”

On Wednesdays though October 16th 4:00-6:00pm in the Adult Library.

Best for ages 7+. Note, this age range includes adults.

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. Open Chess is player-driven, community-oriented time to independently organize to play chess!

No registration and no cost.

Wednesdays: “The Fellowship”

Hosted by Islands of Brilliance (IOB)

Wednesdays, February – September 2024 from 5:30 – 6:30pm in the program room.

Best for ages 16-24.

The weekly, 60-minute sessions run February through September and is led by a local educators and artists 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. To ensure individual attention, each community fellowship is limited to 10 participants.

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.

Registration is required (R/R). No cost.

Interested participants can connect with Islands of Brilliance directly to register: https://islandsofbrilliance.app.neoncrm.com/forms/connectwithus or call (262) 224-4230.

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.