Events

Teen Events and Programs at the Medfield Public Library

For a full list of the library’s events and programs, check our calendar HERE

(switch from “All Events” to “Teens” in drop down menu for just the Teen Events)

All events are FREE thanks to the Friends of the Medfield Public Library and take place at the Library unless otherwise noted.

LGBTQIA+ YOUTH SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES

JOIN US THIS SUMMER!

Medfield Public Library is joining forces with some awesome local and state-wide organizations to bring you weekly workshops, book clubs, events, and art collaborations! If you are an LGBTQIA+ identified youth or ally between the ages of 8-18, join us for some excitement both virtually and in-person!

TUESDAYS, 7-8PM (+ MANY MORE!)

JUNE 1ST-AUGUST 31ST

Registration is FREE! To register, click here.

For more information on our weekly offerings, click here.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

What is the Teen Advisory Board?

TAB is a group of library teen volunteers that not only helps the library and community, but takes an active leadership role in implementing programs, promoting, and advocating for youth services in Medfield! We are just getting started again after taking over a year off for COVID, but we’re ready and excited to talk about a new name, new projects, and new ideas! We’re meeting OUTSIDE AT THE GAZEBO to begin our Haunted House planning!

Open to ages 10 and up! (Psst, this is an EXCELLENT way to accumulate those community service hours!)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16TH @6PM REGISTER HERE

TAB meetings will be held every third Wednesday at 6pm; may be subject to change based on the needs/preferences of the teens.

VIRTUAL DUNGEONS & DRAGONS - SESSION 1

D&D is the most fun played in person with some pizza, but for now we’ll settle for playing virtually! Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons online game…for now we’re playing via Zoom, so all you need is internet, a webcam, a microphone, and Zoom. We also recommend having paper and pencil or some other method of taking notes on your character.

We are providing the story and set up, all you need is your imagination 🙂 Beginners are welcome! Never played a role playing game before? We can help set up character sheets to get you started. Our first session is Tuesday June 29th from 4-6pm and we will be going over characters, how to play, and our game plan.

AGES 10 & UP. MUST REGISTER TO GET ZOOM LINK.

SESSION 1 – JUNE 29, JULY 6, JULY 13, JULY 20

4-6PM

REGISTER HERE

BEGINNER CHESS CLUB - ONLINE

Learn how to play chess and understand most fundamental chess principles with Nolan DeMott! You’ll learn the rules of the game (i.e. how different pieces move), basic rule nuances such as castling, and the difference between checkmate and stalemate, proper piece development (i.e. minor pieces before major pieces), piece values, controlling the center, undefended pieces, trading when ahead and basic tactical ideas (i.e. pins, skewers, forks).

PUZZLES AND LIVE GAMES WILL BE PLAYED

GRADES 5 & UP; MUST REGISTER HERE TO GET ZOOM LINK FOR JULY 10TH

SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

1-2PM

4-H BABYSITTERS BASICS

Would you like to learn babysitting skills?

If you are 11-18 years old, attend our 4-H Babysitters course. Participants will come to understand the responsibilities of babysitting and learn the skills needed to become good babysitters. The course will help develop confidence in handling situations that may occur when babysitting. Upon completion of this course, youth will receive a Babysitter’s ID and a certificate of completion. This course is FREE thanks to the Friends of the Medfield Public Library!

This course will:

prepare you to become capable, caring, and responsible babysitters
teach babysitting safety and how to handle different situations while babysitting
provide a 4-H Babysitting Manual and other babysitting supplies
provide a babysitter’s ID card and certificate upon completion