YA System Summer 2025 Programs
Get creative and go green. Join us for a fun, hands-on weaving workshop where we’ll turn recycled and recyclable materials into something beautiful while learning basic weaving techniques.
Tuesday, July 8th
Tuesday, July 22nd
- 10:30am – LONG BEACH ISLAND
Thursday, July 24th
Thursday, August 11th
Monday, August 18th
An interactive workshop in which teens work together to investigate exciting science concepts through hands-on experimentation!
Wednesday July 16th
- 3:00pm – POINT BEACH
- 6:00pm – MANCHESTER
Thursday, July 31st
- 3:00pm – WARETOWN
- 6:00pm – LITTLE EGG HARBOR
Students will be introduced to fashion drawing techniques. We will travel to different fashion cities, learn about the styles, and design cute outfits for each location!
Tuesday, July 8th
Tuesday, July 22nd
Tuesday, July 29th
Paint a canvas under black lights and watch the magic happen! No experience necessary. Wear your favorite neon colors.
Monday, August 4th
- 2:00pm – BRICK
- 6:00pm – BEACHWOOD
Tuesday, August 5th
- 2:00pm – BERKELEY
- 6:00pm – UPPER SHORES
This year, Ana and her adorable miniature horses are bringing an unforgettable experience to your library! This event promises to entertain, educate, and inspire through a variety of engaging activities.
Tuesday, July 15th
- 11:30am – BRICK
- 3:00pm – BARNEGAT
Wednesday, July 30th
- 11:30am – LAKEWOOD
- 3:00pm – PLUMSTED
Explore the characteristics of our scaly friends, the reptiles! During this live animal program, meet reptile ambassadors to learn about their differences and how they adapt to their habitats.
Tuesday July 8th
- 1:00pm – LONG BEACH ISLAND
- 3:00pm – BERKELEY
Wednesday, July 23rd
- 1:00pm – JACKSON
- 3:00pm – PLUMSTED
Thursday, August 7th
- 1:00pm – STAFFORD
- 3:00pm – BARNEGAT
Teens are taken behind the scenes to discover the secrets to becoming a magician. Each teen receives their own supplies allowing them to practice and fool their friends.
Tuesday August 12th
- 3:00pm – TOMS RIVER
- 6:00pm - LAKEWOOD
Wednesday, August 13th
- 3:00pm – ISLAND HEIGHTS
- 6:00pm – MANCHESTER
Feeling stressed from finals? Led by meditation expert, Belle Burns, teens will be guided through a journey of sound, helping to release any tension or stress in the mind, body and soul.
Monday, June 2nd
Thursday, June 5th
Thursday, July 10th
- 6:30pm – LITTLE EGG HARBOR
Learn to create a delicious drink or summer snack with fresh ingredients from local Chef, Brian Cook. Potential Allergens.
Wednesday, August 6th
Wednesday, August 13th
Wednesday, August 20th
Make colorful recycled notepaper by turning used paper to pulp and back into paper.
Thursday, July 17th
This volunteer program allows teens the opportunity to serve their community while learning, sharing and having fun at the same time! The teen volunteer program, Service and Achievement In the Library (S.A.I.L) is offered to teens that have completed at least 7th grade. Applications are available beginning May 1st.
The 2025 Teen Summer Reading Challenge is Adventure Begins in your Library. The reading challenge runs on Beanstack from June 1st –September 12th. Two system winners will be chosen on September 16th.
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