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 Play: Bookish Bingo
Compete in rounds of traditional and book-themed bingo to win teen books, graphic novels, and comics! Ages 12-18 or grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Teens Make: Resin Art
Create and decorate custom bookmarks or keychains out of resin. Open to the first 10 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Stephany G. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Chesnee 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.
Teen Crafternoon: Airdry Clay Charades
Use air dry clay to create the challenge on the card for your team to guess correctly. For teens 12-18 or grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Alice R. Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teens Game: Just Dance
Show off your moves and Just Dance with your friends. For ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Woodruff 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.
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.
Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters 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.
Teen Art Show Reception
Meet our summer teen artists, Daisy Taylor, the teen photographers of Photovoice, and Nora Murray, plus enjoy live music by teen musicians, Raven LeBon. All ages are welcome at this event.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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.
Teen Pop Culture: Korea
Listen to K-pop music, vote on a K-drama to watch and make pins and patches for your ita bags. Rated TV-G to TV-14. For teens age 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.
Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Teens Play: Bingo
Play both classic and different patterns of bingo to win prizes. For teen ages 12-18 or grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Stephany Gutierrez. Contact Phone: 864-461-2324.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chesnee Library.
Teen Silent Book Club & Book Box
Reading can be solitary, so let’s read together! Bring a book or choose one of ours, grab a quiet snack, and get cozy. We’ll begin and end with a quick chat about books, but otherwise we’ll read on our own (together).
Teens who attend are guaranteed the Sky-Dwellers Book Box that includes snacks, trinkets, and a book perfect for teens who love fantasy, magic, or Studio Ghibli.
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, September 7th at 11:59pm, and you can find it here: https://forms.gle/PPB1KEZDoMFowuDj6
For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen DIY: Fuse Bead Photo Frame
Use our Instax printer or camera to print a photo, then make a magnetic frame for it out of fuse beads. Open to the first 12 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Woodruff 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 attend D&D on Thursday, August 14 to sign up early or click the Sign Up button to register starting August 15. 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: Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Taste Test: Takis
For the hot chip fans - try Takis flavors and rank them on a tier list. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Tessa Russell. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Inman Library.
Teens Write On: Scenes
Compose a scene that incorporates all five senses with a fun writing exercise perfect for new and experienced writers. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Teens Paint Along: Wednesday
Learn to paint a scene from Netflix’s Wednesday to celebrate the release of season 2. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Teens Play: Trivia
Put your knowledge to the test with a variety of trivia categories for a chance to win fun prizes. Open to the first 15 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Amani. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Landrum Library.
TAG: Teen Advisory Group
Join us virtually or in person to share your ideas and give feedback! Meet our new Teen Intern, help plan Teen Pizza Night, vote on books for upcoming Book Boxes, and discuss the future of Teen Open Mics. To sign up to attend virtually, click the sign-up button. New teens are always welcome (and we have donuts). For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Friends & Advisory Group Meetings. Contact Name: Susan. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
ONLINE & In person (Headquarters Library).
Teen Treats: Caramel Apples
Personalize your own apple with an assortment of toppings! For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Noelle. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cowpens Library.
Teens Play: Ticket to Ride
Collect cards of various types of train cars and use them to claim railway routes in North America. The longer the routes, the more points you earn! For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Alice R. Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teen Homeschooled: Kick-Off Party
Eat donuts, play games, and share your ideas for this year’s events for homeschoolers! For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Jessie. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Yoga
Break out a yoga mat or bring a towel and join us for some relaxing yoga stretches. Permission slips signed by a parent/guardian are required for this event. Pick one up at the circulation desk. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Teens Play: Trivia
Test your pop culture knowledge of everything from K-Pop to Star Wars to win prizes! For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Finn. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Cosplay Workshop
Get a crash course in cosplay basics, then make a small project to practice your skills! For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Murder Mystery: Unsolved Case Files
Harmony Ashcroft was found murdered the night before her wedding, but her killer remains loose, and the case has gone cold. Eat donuts and work with other detectives to analyze clues and solve the mystery once and for all. For ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Teens Make: LEGOs
Challenge yourself to make the most interesting LEGO creation. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Devin Gray. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Teens Make: Fuse Beads Keychains
Use fuse beads to create a keychain of your favorite book, character, or fandom. Open to the first 15 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Amani. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Landrum Library.
Teens Make: Junk Journals
Use unique stickers, pressed flowers, and more to turn blank books into personalized journals. For teen ages 12-18 or grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Stephany Gutierrez. Contact Phone: 864-461-2324.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Chesnee Library.
Teens Play: Bingo
Play both classic and different patterns of bingo to win prizes! Program presented by 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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Gamer Club
Play games like Minecraft, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cyrill-Westside Library.
Teen Crafternoon: Decorative Bookends
Paint and design your own bookends for your room or the library's teen space! For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Alice R. Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teen Crochet Club: Upcycling T-Shirts
Upcycle your T-Shirt with crochet edges, learn the basic stitches, or socialize and work on your own projects. Shirts or cloth will be provided to learn on, but you are welcome to bring your own shirt. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Sara. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Inman Library.
Teens Geek Out: Epic: The Musical
Celebrate your love of this viral musical retelling of The Odyssey with themed crafts, karaoke, and more! For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Finn. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens To-Go: Artober Drawing Kit
Challenge yourself to draw every day in October! Each kit includes a journal, art supplies, and daily prompts to inspire your artistic practice. 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 Phone: 864-596-3506.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Volunteer Drop In
Do you need volunteer hours or are just interested in the behind-the-scenes of the library? Drop in anytime between 11-1 PM and assist us with tasks like decorating the Teen Area and prepping for programs. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Cyrill-Westside 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, September 29, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Teen Board Game Cafe
Enjoy cider, cocoa, and other sweet treats while playing a variety of new board games with friends. For teens age 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Teens Make: Origami Twinkle Lights
Add origami lanterns to a strand of lights to brighten up your room! Open to the first 12 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.