Join us for some wild fun this year for teens & tweens! From super fun events, to monthly creative kits, and more!! And check out the fun during our March Break Escape!
Announcing the next TEEN PETFLUENCER 2026
Teen Volunteer Opportunities (Grades 9 - 12)
Fill out the volunteer application by February 27th. Make sure to check the Teen Programs checkbox.
Winter/Spring Teen Volunteering
- Crafting For A Cause (Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 20)
- Library Event Crew (March 17 & 19)
Score community service hours while having a blast! We have some fantastic opportunities to fit your interests and schedule. These volunteer programs are for teens (14 - 18 years old) only.
WINTER EVENTS (Jan - Mar)
Teen Maker Marketplace Applications
Apply by Mar 16
Calling all highschool artists and makers! MAKE MONEY from your creations! RECEIVE valuable volunteer hours! LEARN to start a small business! Interviews from Mar 16 - 20. Chosen applicants notified Mar 23. Includes weekly training sessions Apr 14 - May 19 (6:30 - 7:30 PM). Vendor Show is May 23 (1:00 - 3:30 PM).
March Break Escape (all ages)
Mar 16 - 19 | Daily Events
Join us each day (and some evenings) for fun for all ages. Including a KPop Demon Hunters Party and Glow-in-the-Dark Karaoke!
SUBSCRIPTION KITS
YA Loot Packs (Grades 8 - 12)
Pick up kits: Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12
Turn reading into a gift with our book subscription kits for teens. Sign up each month for three books in the genre of your choice, goodies (candy, buttons, stickers), a craft or activity. Return the books but keep the goodies. Registration required.
Tween Lit Kits (Grades 4 - 7)
Pick up kits: Feb 18, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 20
Turn reading into a gift with our book subscription kits for tweens. Sign up each month for three awesome tween books, goodies (candy, buttons, stickers), a craft or activity. Return the books but keep the goodies. Registration required.
Tween Break-In Bags (Grades 4-7)
Pick up kits: Mar 5, Apr 9, May 7
Solve the themed puzzles each month to unlock the bag of goodies each month. Keep all the goodies but return the lock and bag! Registration required.
March Break Create (Grades 8 - 12)
Pick up kits: Mar 16 & 19
Dive into two art projects over March Break. Sign up for Monday's kit and make a pineapple candle. And/or Thursday's kit and make a Galaxy Snow Globe. Registration required.
Chopped @ Home (grades 8 - 12)
Pick up kits: Mar 30, Apr 27, May 25
Each month, pick up your pre-packed basket of ingredients kit and use to make a new twist on that month's theme. Send a pic of your creation so the public can vote on their favourite. Each winner receives a kitchen gadget prize. Registration required.
OTHER EVENTS - ALL AGES
2026 Movie Challenge
Feb 1 - 28
Prepare for "Academy Award season" and challenge yourself! Pick up a card at our display to track each film you watch in February, then receive a stamp from our staff for each of them. Enjoy films from our in-house collection, digital film archive, or Kanopy.
Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremonies Viewing Party
Mar 6 | 1:30 PM | Main Floor Screen & Auditorium
Join us again to celebrate the opening of The Winter Paralympics with us on the screens.
Winter Paralympics Tiny Polar Bear Hunt
Mar 6 - 13 | Drop-In | Main Floor
Tiny polar bears have been hidden around the main floor of the library. Find up to FIVE polar bears on the main floor and return them to the desk to get FIVE ballots in the prize draw. Three prize categories: Kids, Teens, Adults.
Chess Knight at SPL (All Ages - on-going)
Mondays | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Drop-in and gather on the main floor of the library, where all ages come together to enjoy a chill night of playing chess and drinking tea. BYOBoard if you have one -- if you don't, come anyway. (Youth under 12 must be accompanied by adult.)
Questions?
Email Brooke at bwindsor@splibrary.ca or call 519-271-0220 x131.