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!
Seeking the next TEEN PETFLUENCER 2026
| Hey teens in grades 8 - 12 -- Does your PET have star power and a desire to promote awesome programs and services at the library? Nominate them for the Teen Library Petfluencer 2026! Create an application for your pet by giving them a motto or catchphrase, telling us what makes them special, and of course sharing their adorableness in a photo or two. Then the community of Stratford will vote on which pet they think will be best.
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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)
Tween Dinosaur Disaster (Grades 4 - 7)
Feb 20 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
In teams of five, race through the dark library completing challenges and survival puzzles while dinosaurs chase. Goodie bags for the winning team and snacks for everyone. Drop-in.
Trivia Night: Pop Culture Jeapardy
Feb 19 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Form a team of up to five family members or friends and enjoy a fun-filled night of trivia, free popcorn, treats, and mocktails.
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!
Chopped @ Home (grades 8 - 12)
Pick up your 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.
SUBSCRIPTION KITS
YA Loot Packs (Grades 8 - 12)
Pick up your 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 your 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.
March Break Create (Grades 8 - 12)
Pick up 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.
OTHER EVENTS - ALL AGES
2026 Movie Challenge
Feb 20 - 26
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.
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.