TEENFEST

Thu | Oct 1 | 5:30 PM
El Toro Library
Celebrate Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn how to make your own piñata. Materials provided while supplies last. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please contact the library to register.

Tue | Oct 6 | 4:00 PM
Stanton Library
Have your favorite Pokémon come to life in this 3D Pokémon card making workshop.

Tue | Oct 6 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Let's have some fun creating your version of candy sushi! This delightful treat resembles authentic Japanese sushi crafted from rice krispy treats or marshmallows, fruit roll-ups, and vibrant gummy candies.

Wed | Oct 7 | 3:30 PM
Laguna Beach Library
Teens are invited to explore a variety of fun, hands-on crafts. Get creative, experiment with different materials, and see what you can create. Refreshments provided.

Thu | Oct 8 | 4:00 PM
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
Join our trivia event and get a chance to win prizes.

Thu | Oct 8 | 4:00 PM
Seal Beach Mary Wilson Library
Create “sushi” out of all kinds candy and sweets! All supplies provided. Ages 11-17.

Sat | Oct 10 | 2:00 PM
Fountain Valley Library
What better way to cheer up after a hard day than having some ramen? Test a variety of instant ramen and discuss with your peers to see which one is the best, and what toppings you’d think would work well with specific types!

Sun | Oct 11 | 2:00 PM
Laguna Niguel Library
Autumn is upon us! Join us to paint your very own pumpkin to bring home and bring autumn cheer to your living space. Pumpkins and painting materials provided by the library. No registration required.

Mon | Oct 12 | 6:00 PM
Tustin Library
Teens, join us for author talk with Trish Lundy! Trish Lundy grew up in Rochester, New York and now calls the West Coast home. Her debut YA thriller, The One That Got Away with Murder, is currently in development for television at Hulu. Her second YA thriller, The...

Wed | Oct 14 | 4:00 PM
Aliso Viejo Library
Teens and Tweens are invited to come get crafty. We'll provide the space and supplies, you bring the creativity. 

Wed | Oct 14 | 4:00 PM
Cypress Library
Make a colorful felt zombie locker magnet or backpack keychain buddy. 

Wed | Oct 14 | 4:30 PM
Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Library
Teens! Join us to learn a little history on the art of Henna. Create your own Henna Art. Registration required, space is limited.

Wed | Oct 14 | 5:00 PM
El Toro Library
Experiment with molecular gastronomy! Modern scientific methods and ingredients make this ice cream solid when it is hot, and melt as it cools. All materials provided. No registration required. Space is limited. While supplies last

Wed | Oct 14 | 5:00 PM
San Juan Capistrano Library
Join us for a spooky food demonstration where you can learn how to make pizza skulls! All supplies will be provided. No registration is required. Ages: 10-18

Thu | Oct 15 | 4:00 PM
La Palma Library
Join us as we make beaded animal keychains!

Thu | Oct 15 | 5:00 PM
San Clemente Library
Create DIY colorful yarn tassels and transform them into tiny witches and ghosts with mini accessories. Hang them individually or create a festive garland. Registration is required, call 949-492-3493.

Fri | Oct 16 | 10:00 AM
Laguna Woods Library
Join us for a stress-free, relaxing morning workshop where we explore the art of Zentangle. No art skills required! Using classic symbols of Autumn as your canvas, you can let creativity flow through classic Zentangle ink designs or create your own.

Sat | Oct 17 | 2:00 PM
Villa Park Library
Teens and tweens are invited to create their own DIY stickers to celebrate spooky season! Make cute pre-printed designs or draw freehand.

Mon | Oct 19 | 3:30 PM
Ladera Ranch Library
Calling all teens, tweens, and older kids! It's time for the Annual Mini Pumpkin Painting Party! Bring your own pumpkin or choose one of ours while supplies last. TAB members can earn service hours by helping to set up before and/or clean up after the event...

Mon | Oct 19 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Fountain Valley Library
Get into the holiday spirit by painting plaster pumpkins provided by Indigo Cook Crafts! All supplies will be provided. While supplies last.

Mon | Oct 19 | 5:00 PM
El Toro Library
Use recycled materials to craft ghostly portraits in honor of spooky month! All materials provided. No registration required. Space is limited. While supplies last.

Tue | Oct 20 | 3:00 PM
Library of the Canyons
Create origami kusudama flowers and share your own origami creations.  Make a Halloween or fall-themed flower or whatever suits your imagination.  Supplies, space, and instruction provided. For teens, tweens, and adults.

Tue | Oct 20 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Sugar skulls, known as calaveras de azucar, represent the departed souls during the Dia de los Muertos celebration. Join us in creating and personalizing your very own sugar skull.

Wed | Oct 21 | 4:30 PM
Westminster Library
Explore a new art medium every month. In October, attendees will have the chance to experiment with all things watercolor.

Thu | Oct 22 | 4:00 PM
Foothill Ranch Library
Tweens and teens can get into the spooky spirit with an afternoon of creepy-cute crafts, like tote bag decorating, bracelets, and more, while snacking on some tasty treats - a great way to hangout with friends. While supplies last.

Sat | Oct 24 | 2:30 PM
Brea Library
Are you a tween or teen who wishes to learn more about basic electronic circuitry? Create your own keycap fidget circuit, where clicking the switch will turn on a mini LED light. This program is limited to the first 20 tweens or teens, suggested ages 12-18.

Mon | Oct 26 | 4:30 PM
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
Whether you want to explore new art techniques, work on an independent project, or just hang out with fellow creative peers, this is your time and space. We’ll supply the art materials, music, and snacks—you bring the creativity.

Tue | Oct 27 | 4:00 PM
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
Teens and tweens are invited to work together and solve puzzles in our haunted escape room.

Thu | Oct 29 | 4:00 PM
Dana Point Library
Celebrate TeenFest with us! Turn a mason jar lid into a magnet. Use decorative papers and recycled graphic novels and magazines to create your magnet. While supplies last. Ages 10-17.

Thu | Oct 29 | 5:00 PM
Garden Grove Chapman Library
Calling all crafty teens! Turn trash into treasure by making your very own junk journal. All supplies provided, while supplies last.