Teen Spot

Parkland Library’s “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Club

(children, teens and adults)
June 10 – August 14

Sponsored by Parkland Friends of the Library
Every person age 2 years through adult will receive a small gift for coming in and registering for the “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Club. Keep a log of books you read to earn prizes all summer. The more books you read, the more prizes you get! Keep reading all summer and earn prizes along the way. Must have a Parkland Library card to register. Register here.

Magic of Harry Potter Friday

Thursday, July 29 at 4 p.m. (age 8 and up)

Become a wizard for the day celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday while making your own wand and answering trivia questions. Parkland Library card required to register. Register here.

STEM Class: Shark Tooth Lab with South Florida Science Museum

Friday, August 13th, 11:30 (grades 6-8)

Student teams will utilize scientific observation to sort and classify genuine fossil shark teeth, examine real shark jaw specimens, learn about various shark habitats, and create their own shark tooth necklaces. Parkland Library card required to register. Register here.

Book Folding Craft (age 12 to adult)

Monday, August, 16th, 2:00 p.m.

Have a fun time making this novel but easy project: an artsy sculpture made by folding the pages of a book! No experience necessary. All materials will be provided. Parkland Library card required to register. Register here.

Sahaja Meditation (adults & teens)

Saturday, August 21st, 10:30 a.m.

Sahaja meditation is a simple, time-honored meditation that reduces stress and increases wellness. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it, and no equipment is necessary as this is done sitting comfortably in a chair. Apurva Puranik, a Sahaja Yoga Meditation practitioner since 2005, will lead this session. Registration required. Register here.

Keep Calm and BINGO On (Adults & Teens)

Wednesday, August 25th at 4:00p.m.

Are you feeling lucky? Want to have some fun? Try your luck at winning some fun prizes! Come join us and be ready to shout BINGO!! Parkland Library card required to register. Register here.

Cartooning with Cory via Zoom (age 7 and up)

Tuesday, August 31st, 5:30 p.m.

Local cartoonist Cory Laub will teach children to draw some of their favorite superheroes and cartoon characters while entertaining them with fun facts about animation and comic book trivia. It's a great time, and children will have a ton of fun while learning to draw! Parkland Library card required to register. Register here.