Teens

Wednesday, March 5, 5:00-6:00 PM

Join the staff of NJ4S to create your own self-care flower and fortune teller!  All supplies are provided and light snacks will be served.

For families with kids in kindergarten and up.

NJ4S is a prevention program that supports youth mental wellness and can connect students and their parents/caregivers with other community resources beneficial to social, emotional, and mental health and well-being, including clinical and non-clinical resources.

A Teen's Guide To Better Sleep on Tuesday March 4 at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, March 19, 5:00-6:00 PM

Join NJ4S Middlesex and celebrate the amazing women who inspire you!  In recognition of Women's History Month, we'll highlight a powerful woman in your life and share why she's made an impact.  Whether it's a mentor, a friend, or a role model, let's come together to honor the strength, resilience, and everything else women do to make the world a better place.  Freebies, activities, and resources will be provided.

Thursday, March 27, 5-6:30pm

Join teen volunteer Sahana to learn a fun crochet bunny pattern! We will be collecting finished bunnies to donate to local food banks to hand out to children in April.

Some experience with basic crochet skills recommended (magic ring, single crochet, increase, decrease). Please bring your own crochet hooks. Yarn and stuffing will be provided.

Registration recommended, but some walk-ins may be accepted dependent on space.

Browse these resources to find videos, articles, and books that will help you learn about the difference between fear and anxiety, the various types of anxiety disorders that affect kids and teens, and how they are treated.

Attack Your Anxiety Booklist – Attack that anxiety right back and put it in its place with some of these great books for kids, tweens, and teens.

On this episode of Read, Watch, Listen, host Chris Barnes chats with teen library associate Sarah Zyto, whose love of books in many genres is undeniable!

Check out the items recommended using your EBPL or STELLA library Card.

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Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

March 30-April 27

Join teen volunteer Eliot to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons! This cult classic tabletop roleplaying game allows for immersive adventures in fantasy realms. Learn how to develop your own original character and then work together with other players to pursue buried treasure as a pirate crew!