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Programs & Events for Teens

Summer Nights, Cosmic Sights: Exploring the Summer Sky - An Evening with the Great Lakes Astrophotography Society

Tue, Jul 15, 9:00pm - 11:00pm

Friends Pavilion

Experience the wonders of the cosmos as we put state-of-the-art telescopes into your hands, allowing you to explore planets, nebulas, galaxies, star... more

Experience the wonders of the cosmos as we put state-of-the-art telescopes into your hands, allowing you to explore planets, nebulas, galaxies, star clusters, and more. Ages 10 and up.

Sensory Friendly Spectacular Magic Show - Presented by Cody Clark

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Porter Room

Magician & autism advocate Cody Clark combines his experiences as a performer & autistic adult to create a magic show accessible to all. Ages 8 & up with... more

Magician & autism advocate Cody Clark combines his experiences as a performer & autistic adult to create a magic show accessible to all. Ages 8 & up with grown up. Adults with disabilities welcome!

Teen Maker Wednesdays - Level Up at Your Library Makerspace!

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Makerspace,Technology Training Lab

Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a different Makerspace project each week—a sticker, fidget star and tote bag. Ages 11-15.

This event is full

WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Library Board meetings fall under the "sunshine laws" of Ohio and are open to the public. Public guests are welcome at any regular Board meeting.

WPPL's Annual Egg Drop

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Friends Pavilion,Porter Room

Celebrate engineering during STEAM week with your design for the egg drop. Building starts at 11 AM in the Porter Room. Join us at noon in the Friends... more

Celebrate engineering during STEAM week with your design for the egg drop. Building starts at 11 AM in the Porter Room. Join us at noon in the Friends Pavilion for the official egg drop.

Papermaking with 3D Printed Tools

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Use 3d printed mould & deckles to create your own handmade paper!

This event is full

Virtual Author Talk - Marie Lu - "Legend"

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us online. Streamed live. Part of the K-12 Summer Series. Grades 9-12, all ages welcome.Register

Family Photography Walk @ WPPL

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reading Garden

Enjoy a low impact walk around library property, starting in the Reading Garden. Dress for the weather and bring water! All ages.

Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:45am

Porter Room

Celebrate STEAM week and attend a virtual program with the Greater Cleveland Aquarium.

Family Gaming Event - Presented by Games Done Legit

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Porter Room

Share vintage video games with your favorite gamer in grades 2-12 or have them show you around their current modern game of choice. For families with... more

Share vintage video games with your favorite gamer in grades 2-12 or have them show you around their current modern game of choice. For families with children in grades 2 and up.

Jewelry Junction: You and Me Wire-Wrapping - Wire Wrap a Pendant: Beach Glass and Shell

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Craft Room

Learn how to wire wrap pendants, beach glass and shells. Leather cord provided. This class is for an adult with a teen or tween.

Teen Maker Wednesdays - Level Up at Your Library Makerspace!

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Makerspace,Technology Training Lab

Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a different Makerspace project each week—a sticker, fidget star and tote bag. Ages 11-15.

This event is full

Virtual Author Talk - Rex Ogle - "Free Lunch"

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Join us online. Streamed live. Part of the K-12 Summer Series. Grades 6-8, all ages welcome.Register

Teen Foodies

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Craft Room

Aspiring teen chefs, come try out our new kitchen cart as we practice advanced kitchen skills. Grades 7-12.

Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 9:00am

Life-Size Mario Party

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Porter Room

Come enjoy an IRL version of Super Mario Party with family and friends. All ages, family

Body Art Bash

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Porter Room

Drop in for face painting, henna design, and temporary tattoos! Ages 5 and up.

Teen Whine and Paint Night

Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Craft Room

Sometimes we all need to let off some steam. Join us at the library for a creative outlet combined with an emotional one. Grades 7-12.

Random Acts of Kindness

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dover Room,Friends Pavilion

In this all ages event, Paul Johanni Sr. will share stories from his decades of experiences with random acts of kindness and teach participants to notice... more

In this all ages event, Paul Johanni Sr. will share stories from his decades of experiences with random acts of kindness and teach participants to notice the helpful actions of those around them.