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Teen DIY: Speed Crafting

Craft against the clock to make pinback buttons, jewelry, marble magnets, and bouncy balls! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Boiling Springs Library.

Teens Make: Alcohol Ink Crafts

Use vibrant alcohol ink to make custom coasters, a set of magnets, and bookmarks! Open to the first 12 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jessie. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Landrum Library.

Teen Reptile Encounter

Meet a bearded dragon, a turtle, a gecko, and other friends from the Spartanburg Science Center! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

Teens Play: Life-Sized Clue

Become the characters to solve the mystery of who done it, with what, and where! Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Alice. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Pacolet Library.

Teen Murder Mystery: Bloodwood Masquerade

The Ravenwood Castle masquerade ball is sold out and you didn't buy a ticket...but then one appears in your mailbox. Costumes encouraged, but no weaponry. Attendance is limited to 15 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Sara and Tessa. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Inman Library.

Teens Play: BeanBoozled Bingo

Test your luck in a fun twist on the classic game and eat either yummy or yucky jellybeans to win prizes! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Amanda. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Woodruff Library.

Teen Anime & Cosplay Party

Compete in a cosplay* contest, play games, and make anime-themed crafts! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. *Costumes cannot include weapons (even fake ones) and masks can only be worn while at the party, not in the rest of the library. Thank you for your cooperation. Room: Teen Hub. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Michelle. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Friday, June 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teen Wildlife Geeks

Get up close to a hedgehog, chameleons, and more! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Kourtney and Gray. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Monday, June 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed

SCPL Events Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Independence Day. Category: Closings. Friday, July 4, 2025. All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.

Teen Shark Week Party

Sink your teeth into an indoor beach party with shark crafts, games, and Jaws! Rated PG. For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Kourtney and Gray. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Monday, July 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Teens Make: Tie-Dyed Tote Bags

Transform a plain cotton tote into a funky bag of your own design! Open to the first 15 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Wear clothes that can get messy! This program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Stephany. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423. Monday, July 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Chesnee Library.

Teens Make: Mini Masterpieces

Create tiny paintings to display on tiny easels! For the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Landrum Library.

Teens Make: Woven Baskets

Learn to weave bamboo and kudzu into a basket to take home! Open to the first 12 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Noelle. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Cowpens Library.

Teens Make: Teacup Gardens

Create a cozy, mini cottagecore home and garden for fairies and woodland creatures! Attendance is limited to 10 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Sara and Tessa. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Inman Library.

Teens Taste Test: Astronaut Food

Experience foods that astronauts eat like freeze-dried fruits, candies, and even ice cream! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Amanda. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Woodruff Library.

Teens Play: Bingo

Play both classic and different patterns of bingo to win prizes! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teens Make: Dragon Crafts

Decorate your space with a dragon-themed lantern and dragon eggs! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Monday, July 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

Teen Gamer Day

Eat pizza, play on the Xbox Series X or Switch, and compete in games like Uno and Hues & Cues to win prizes! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Boiling Springs Library.

Teens Make: Polymer Charms

Create and bake charms out of clay to make custom bracelets! Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Finn. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Compete for a medal and bragging rights as the Super Smash Bros. Champion! Open to the first 20 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Alice. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Pacolet Library.

Teens Explore: Pop-Up Planetarium

Experience space in a pop-up planetarium! Open to the first 25 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Stephany. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423. Friday, July 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Chesnee Library.

Teen Anime Society: "Your Name"

Enjoy fun snacks like Pocky and watch the anime film "Your Name!" Rated PG. For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Kourtney and Gray. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Monday, July 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Teen Board Game Party

Try out a few games, then choose your favorite to play as you snack on Krispy Kreme donuts! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Michelle. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Landrum Library.

Teen Escape Room: The Curse of Ashford Manor

Unravel a tragic vampire love story and solve the mystery! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Noelle. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Cowpens Library.

Teens Paint Along: Bob Ross

Learn how to paint a beach scene from a certified Bob Ross Instructor! Wear clothes that can get messy. Attendance is limited to 12 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Alice. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Pacolet Library.

Teen Cat Cafe

Enjoy bubble tea and play with adoptable cats from the Spartanburg Humane Society! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Amanda. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Woodruff Library.

Teen Open Mic

Perform a talent, sing karaoke, or just enjoy the show! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. This program was made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (www.imls.gov), administered by the South Carolina State Library (www.statelibrary.sc.gov). Category: Music Programs. Contact Name: Sara and Tessa. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Inman Library.

Teens Taste Test: International Snacks

Try a variety of snacks from around the world and rate your favorites on a tier list! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Friday, July 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teens Play: Musical Bingo

Compete for prizes and enjoy a coffee bar while you play! For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Monday, July 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

Teen Escape Room: Art Heist

Solve puzzles with other teens to find a lost art piece and race against the clock to escape the museum! Open to the first 10 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Boiling Springs Library.

Teen Booklovers Party & Book Box

Decorate bookends, diamond paint book covers, make custom bookmarks, and win stickers, bookmarks, and books! For teens ages 12-18 or in entering grades 7-12. Attendees are guaranteed the Fireworks Book Box that includes snacks, trinkets, and a book perfect for readers who love music and light romance! Leftovers will be available by lottery after the program with priority given to teens who have never received a Book Box before. The form will be open until Sunday, August 3 at 11:59 p.m. and can be found here: https://forms.gle/2jQ4N5j1b7D7jxTD7. Room: Teen Hub. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Susan. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teen Music Party

Celebrate the songs you love and discover new favorites by competing in music Bingo, making a “playlist in a jar,” speed dating other teens’ playlists, and eating donuts. Program planned and presented by Mia, our Teen Intern. For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12 only. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Jessie. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Friday, August 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teens Play: Bingo

Play both classic and different patterns of Bingo to win prizes. Program presented by Mia, our Teen Intern. For teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12 only. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Monday, August 4, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teen Hangout: Book Swap & DIY School Supplies

Bring books to swap or just bring yourself to shop our selection of freebies and hangout while we snack and decorate school supplies. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Monday, August 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

Teens Geek Out: Minecraft

Participate in a building competition to win prizes, make crafts, and celebrate all things Minecraft. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teen Open Mic

Perform a talent, sing karaoke, or just enjoy the show with friends. Both performers and audience members must be teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Music Programs. Contact Name: Finn. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teen Gamers Club

Play Minecraft, Mario Kart, and more on our Nintendo Switch OLED or hang out and watch in Let’s-Play style. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Tessa Russell. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Inman Library.

Teens Make: Personalized Letters

Personalize your bedroom or embellish your locker with your initial covered in yarn, beads, or a collage of everything that represents you. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Monday, August 11, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Teens Make: Diamond Art

Use tiny rhinestones to create a sparkling coaster, sticker, or magnet. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Anna. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Landrum Library.

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Join us virtually or in person to share your ideas and give feedback. This month, find out who won the Teens Write contest, decide on a prize for the bookmark design contest, get the new teen swag you voted for, and say goodbye to our Teen Intern, Mia. To sign up to attend virtually, click the sign-up button. New teens are always welcome. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Friends & Advisory Group Meetings. Contact Name: Susan. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. ONLINE & In person (Headquarters Library).

Teens Play: The Price is Right

Come on down to compete against other teens for a grand prize. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Noelle. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Cowpens Library.

Teens Play: D&D

Work together to explore dungeons, fight monsters, and locate treasure in the fantasy world of Dungeons & Dragons. New players and all experience levels are welcome. Space is limited, so click the Sign Up button to register starting July 14. All characters must be level 3. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Finn & Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Adulting for Teens: Get the Job

Looking to apply for a part-time job? Stop by and learn to write a resume and cover letter. Open to the first 8 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Educational Workshops. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Monday, August 18, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Teens Make: Painted Book Edges

Choose a book to keep, then transform its edges with paint to create a unique design to display on your bookshelf. Open to the first 12 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teens Play: D&D

Calling all adventurers. Embark on a role-playing journey that will test your wits and luck. Beginners welcome. Open to the first 8 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Sara & Tessa. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363. Thursday, August 21, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Inman Library.

Teens To-Go: DIY Zine

Learn how to turn a single piece of paper into a mini 8-page zine (pronounced "zeen" and short for magazine) about anything you want. Zines are homemade, but designed to be photocopied and shared. Available in the Teen Hub while supplies last and given out to teens age 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. One per teen. Room: Teen Hub. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Susan. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Friday, August 22, 2025, 4:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teen Anime Society

Vote for the anime you want to watch and chat about the anime you're into. Rated TV-PG to TV-14. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Devin Gray. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759. Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Middle Tyger Library.

Teen Escape Room: The Werewolf Experiment

You have one hour to unlock the antidote before the evil Doc Gnaw turns you into a werewolf in this fun tabletop adventure. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Anna. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Landrum Library.

Teens Make: K-Pop Crafts

Bring your photocard binder to make or decorate a new cover, swap photocards, embellish toploaders, listen to K-Pop music, and enter to win K-Pop prizes. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Headquarters Library.

Teen Cat Café

Enjoy bubble tea and play with adoptable cats from the Spartanburg Humane Society. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Cyrill-Westside Library.

Teen Crochet Club: Cat Bookmarks

Make an adorable reading accessory, learn the basic stitches, or socialize and work on your own projects. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Sara. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Inman Library.

Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed

SCPL Events Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Labor Day. Category: Closings. Monday, September 1, 2025. All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.