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TEEN PROGRAMS

Except where noted, all programs are for teens, ages 12 - 18.
For more information, call 801-852-6661.

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FANDOM SMACKDOWN

May (all month)
Teen Corner

Vote each week in our Fandom Smackdown bracket and show support for your favorite fandom! At the end of the month, we'll crown winning fandom! See the Teen Corner podium to vote.

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BOARDGAME CONSTRUCTION NIGHT

Thursday, May 28
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Come design your own game! Don’t want to design? Test and play other games!

This program is presented by the Provo City Library's Teen Volunteer Board.

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SHOW, TELL, AND TANGENTS

Tuesday, June 2
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Join other teens for popcorn and show and tell 2.0! Bring a cool thing you made, an item you collect, a photo of your pet, or just come ready to talk about your latest obsession.

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TEEN LOCK-IN

Thursday, June 25
8:00 - 11:00 PM
Ballroom

Have a blast at the biggest teen event of the summer! Hang out with friends, eat food, play games, make crafts, help with a service activity, and more! Registration required.
 

Additional Details

  • Thursday, June 25th from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM in the Library Ballroom and adult Reference areas for ages 12-18 only.
  • No adults will be allowed entry (aside from Library staff and approved volunteers registered to help with this event).
  • There will be games, crafts, a service project (Stuffed Animal Sleepover), and a whole lot of fun!
  • Teens are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks. The Library will provide some snacks as well.
  • The building will be locked at 9:00 PM for the safety of both staff and participating teens. Teens will not be allowed to leave the Library between 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
  • The doors on the North side of the Library (facing 600 North) will be unlocked at 11:00 PM. Teens can be picked up at those doors.
  • ALL teens must complete online registration to attend the Lock-In. Registration closes 30 minutes before the event starts.
     
    If registration fills up, teens are welcome to add themselves to the waitlist and plan to attend. Due to limited supplies, wait-listed teens might not receive a Lock-In favor bag, however they will still be able to participate in Lock-In activities.
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TEEN VOLUNTEER BOARD

1st Thursdays
6:30 pm
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Come hang out with your friends while helping your library! Help librarians choose what books to order, help create fun teen programs at the library, volunteer for special library events, and more.

As a Teen Volunteer Board member, you can serve your community and gain valuable experience for job resumes and college applications. Pick up a Teen Volunteer Board application from the First Floor Reference Desk or print one online and bring it to your first meeting.

When is the next Teen Volunteer Board meeting?

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MAGIC MORNING

1st Saturdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Bring your cards, bring your friends, and play MAGIC: THE GATHERING!

For teens and adults.

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HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT FOR TWEENS & TEENS

2nd & 4th Tuesdays (September - April)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Shaw Programming Room, #260

An opportunity for tweens and teens (ages 9-18) to socialize as they play video games, board games, and other fun activities.


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TEEN MOVIE NIGHT

2nd Thursdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm (may change depending on movie length)
Small Programming Room, #156

Enjoy a free movie with friends every month!

Movies are selected by the Teen Volunteer Board.

May 14: Night at the Museum
June 11: Fellowship of the Ring (starts at 5:30)
July 9: WALL-E

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TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB

3rd Thursdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Join us for a night of D&D with communal storytelling, imagination, and improv. Any experience level is welcome to join our teen-run mini-campaigns or our tutorial campaign for beginners.

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THE WRITER'S GUILD

3rd Saturdays
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Shaw Programming Room, #260

A group for your inner-writer.

Teen writers are encouraged to bring their pieces to get peer feedback, and provide feedback to other teen writers.

Register Here

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TEEN MINECRAFT CLUB

Every Friday
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Shaw Programming Room, #260

Creators. Survivors. Come explore a new Minecraft world. Teen players of all levels welcome.

No account necessary.

Current world: Java edition 1.21.4 (survival mode)

Teen Programs
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Fri, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come design your own game! Don’t want to design? Test and play other games!

Fri, May 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Join other teens for popcorn and show and tell 2.0! Bring a cool thing you made, an item you collect, a photo of your pet, or just come ready to talk about your latest obsession.

Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come gain valuable experience for job resumes and college applications while helping your library and eating treats!

Fri, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Bring your cards, bring your friends, and play MAGIC: THE GATHERING! Adults & teens welcome.

Sun, Jun 07, All day
Supplies will be provided; you bring your creativity! Borrow the kit from the First Floor Reference Desk for use in the library. Questions? Call 801-852-6661

Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Small Programming Room #156
Enjoy a free movie with friends every month!

Fri, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Join us for a night of D&D with communal storytelling, imagination, and improv. Any experience level is welcome to join our teen-run mini-campaigns or our tutorial campaign for beginners.

Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
A group for your inner-writer.

Thu, Jun 25, 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Ballroom
Have a blast at the biggest teen event of the summer! Hang out with friends, eat food, play games, make crafts, help with a service activity, and more!
Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 8:00pm

Fri, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Lawn
Ready, Set, Spud! Calling all teens! Come build a potato car and race it in our first ever Provo Library Potato Derby! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 10:00am

Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come gain valuable experience for job resumes and college applications while helping your library and eating treats!

Fri, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Small Programming Room #156
Enjoy a free movie with friends every month!

Fri, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Come join us as we adventure outside of the Library for kickball at Lion's Park! Join the game or cheer players on; we will have a blast enjoying the park and cooling down with some ice-cold drinks!
Registration opens Saturday, June 13 2026 at 6:30pm

Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Join us for a night of D&D with communal storytelling, imagination, and improv. Any experience level is welcome to join our teen-run mini-campaigns or our tutorial campaign for beginners.

Fri, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the Minecraft World. Teen players of all levels welcome.

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
Put your creativity and engineering skills to the test in a series of fast-paced LEGO building challenges!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 11:00am

Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shaw Programming Room #260
A group for your inner-writer.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 3:00pm