December Teen Events at Tewksbury Public Library

Here is a look at all the events happening for teens in grades six through 12 at the Tewksbury Public Library this month:

• Teen Animanga Club - Are you interested in Japanese culture? Want to explore Japanese anime (animation) and manga (graphic novels)? Teen Otakus: want to share your latest anime and manga discoveries? Join us at Teen Animanga Club! We will watch anime, share manga & eat treats! Bring friends - new Animanga members and (optional) cosplay welcome! We meet every other Saturday afternoon from 2-3:15 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Upcoming Saturdays: Dec. 5-19.

• Teen Geek Club: Get Your Geek On! - Do you enjoy Dr. Who, Sherlock, Minecraft, Star Wars, Supernatural, LOTR, Agents of Shield, DC, Marvel, gaming, reading, creative writing, and lots more! At Teen Geek Club we discuss our favorite books, TV shows, movies, games and participate in fun activities (with snacks!)! Optional cosplay welcome! Bring your friends! We meet every other Saturday afternoon from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in the Meeting Room after Teen Animanga Club. Upcoming Saturdays: Dec. 5-19.

• Game on! Gaming for Teens - Come for fun Wii U gaming, board & card games. Feel free to bring personal gaming devices, gaming cards (Pokémon, Magic the Gathering). Meet new friends and enjoy snacks on your day off from school! Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 2-4:30 p.m.

• Teen Geek Tree Creation - Get into the holiday spirit! Help create geek-themed ornaments to decorate our Teen Geek Tree for the Annual Festival of Trees! Bring your creativity and ideas and we will provide the supplies and holiday snacks. Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for the Festival of Trees Opening Night Gala including Teen Christmas Bingo and Treats on Friday, Dec. 4 from 6-8:30 p.m.

• Hour of Code - Celebrate the Hour of Code and Star Wars month! Learn how to code, experiment with technology, and create your own Star Wars galaxy! You will also earn a certificate after attending this workshop. Monday, Dec. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m.

• Teens! Do you: Want to Get Involved at Your Library? - Help plan fun teen events? Help build the teen collection? Want to meet new friends? Need to earn community service hours? The Details: At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, make decisions, and participate in fun activities. Bring friends—new members welcome! Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Star Wars Celebration! - A long time ago in a library far, far away...Celebrate the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join us for Star Wars trivia, trailer viewing, scavenger hunt, Wookiee cookies, Jabba’s Juice, and Empire/Jedi crafts! Saturday, Dec. 12 from 1-4 p.m.

• Maker Mondays for Teens Teens - Do you enjoy DIY? Interested in exploring technology, crafting, and making? Join other teens in exploring invention, creativity, learning, & the do-it-yourself (DIY) culture! Each month we will explore a new activity such as 3D printing, weaving, digital music creation, slime-making & more! Monday, Dec. 14 from 3-5:30 p.m. Just drop in!

• Teen Homework & Exam Cram - Do you need a space for doing your homework? Studying for an exam on your own or with other classmates? Working on a group project and need a place to meet (and some supplies)? Drop by the Teen Homework & Exam Cram in the Meeting Room! Snacks, homework resources, and some group project materials provided! Monday, Dec. 21 from 3-5:30 p.m.

• Crafts-n-Snacks: Winter Holiday Edition - Join us for fun themed crafts and yummy treats! Bring your creativity & imagination—we will provide the supplies and snacks! Wednesday, Dec. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Pancakes & Poetry - Have a poem or two to share? Express your poetic talents and interest! Earn a pancake for each poem you read aloud or write yourself! We will provide writing materials, poetry books and pancake supplies! You bring your creativity ... and appetite! Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Teen New Year’s Eve Bash - Join us for a New Year’s Eve Bash and ring in the New Year! We will have games, noisemakers, music, glitter and treats! Thursday, Dec. 31 from 2-4:30 p.m. Celebrate at your library!