Teen Events

Teen Anime

Every 3rd Thursday, 4:30-6:00 PM

Watch and discuss anime and manga with other anime enjoyers. Snacks provided.

For tweens and teens.

KPL Gamers

Every 4th Thursday, 4:30-6:00 PM

Play old and new video games and board games. Snacks provided. 

For tweens and teens.

Community Hobby Night

Mondays @ 5 pm

Community Hobby Night is your time to enjoy your hobby with others. Models, miniatures, board games, card games, fiber arts- share what you love.

 

Ending the Silence: Mental Health Talk for Teens (Part 1 of Teen Mental Health Bootcamp)

1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3rd

 

Ending the Silence is an engaging, evidence-based presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness that helps middle and high school aged youth learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.

 

This event is the first part of the Teen Mental Health Bootcamp, a challenge spanning the first week of the 2024 Summer Reading Program that provides resources and outlets for mental health. Everyone who attends ALL THREE boot camp events will receive a free fidget cube!

 

Seed Starting: Beginners' Gardening for Teens (Part 2 of Teen Mental Health Bootcamp)

2:00 PM on Thursday, June 6th

Seed Starting: Beginners' Gardening for Teens (Part 2 of Teen Mental Health Bootcamp)

Learn how to grow plants from seeds in this hands-on presentation from the Hays County Master Gardeners.

This event is the second part of the Teen Mental Health Bootcamp, a challenge spanning the first week of the 2024 Summer Reading Program that provides resources and outlets for mental health. Everyone who attends ALL THREE boot camp events will receive a free fidget cube!

Sound Journey Meditation with Lux Solaris for ages 12+ (Part 3 of Teen Mental Health Bootcamp)

4:30 PM on Friday, June 7th

Sound Journey Meditation with Lux Solaris for ages 12+ (Part 3 of Teen Mental Health Bootcamp)

The Sound Journey takes us into a state of deep relaxation, effortless meditation, rest, and renewal.  Everyone aged 12 and up is invited to join Josephine as she plays unique and specialized instruments such as the gong, crystal and metal singing bowls, drums, and chimes to promote mental, emotional, and physical restoration. For more information about Lux Solaris, visit josephineashford.com

This event is the third and final part of the Teen Mental Health Bootcamp, a challenge spanning the first week of the 2024 Summer Reading Program that provides resources and outlets for mental health. Everyone who attends ALL THREE boot camp events will receive a free fidget cube!

Teen Cosplay Contest & MiniCon

12:00 PM -3:00 PM on Saturday, June 15th

Teen Cosplay Contest & MiniCon

Show your stuff as a cosplayer! Both competitors and folks that want to pretend that they're at a real anime convention are welcome at this event. Ages 12-17 are eligible to compete in the cosplay contest—be sure to arrive early to register for the contest. Costumes must be at least 75% handmade by the contestant; contestants will be judged on construction, finishing, creativity, and presentation. The first-place prize for the Novice category is two badges to the Greater Austin Comic Con, and the first prize for the Advanced Category is two badges to DreamCon!

There will be activities, entertainment, photo ops, and snacks for competitors and bystanders!

Improv Comedy Workshop for Teens with Move Your Tale

4:00 PM on Friday, June 21st

Improv Comedy Workshop for Teens with Move Your Tale

Hone your improvisational comedy skills in this high-energy hands-on workshop for ages 12 and up! Improv is more than fast paced jokes. It teaches flexible thinking, creative collaboration and so much more.

To learn more about Move Your Tale, visit moveyourtale.com

Vermicompost for Teens (Composting with Worms!)

2:00 PM on Thursday, June 27th

Vermicompost for Teens (Composting with Worms!) 

Got worms? Learn how to compost with worms in this hands-on workshop for ages 11-17 from the Hays County Master Gardeners. Being eco-friendly is your excuse to come see some real worms up close and personal.

Juggling Workshop for Teens with Matt Tardy

Saturday, July 6, 1:00 PM

World-class juggling instructor Matt Tardy will provide a hands-on juggling workshop for everyone aged 12-17 looking to sharpen their minds and impress their friends. Juggling is not just a lot of fun. It’s also a skill that greatly develops focus, coordination, and perseverance.

Learn more about Matt Tardy here.

Creating Games in Twine: a T(w)een workshop

Tuesday, July 16, 4:30 PM

Want to learn the absolute basics of making a video game? Based on the work of Lecturer Anne Winchell at Texas State, this engaging workshop for ages 10-17 will introduce the fundamentals of creative writing for video games and the use of Twine, a free, easy-to-use, open-source, text-based platform for game creation that can be used on a home computer.

Learn more about Twine here.

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