Teens Department Highlights
Programs & Events
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
Tabletop Gaming Group
Community Room
Build your railroad across North America to connect cities and complete tickets as we dive into t...
Art Group: Fantasy Animals
Makerspace
Learn tips and strategies for rendering mythical beasts and design your own fantastic creature. S...
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
Game Party
Makerspace
Join us in-person to play interactive Jackbox party games like Quiplash, Drawful, and Tee K.O. wi...
Extended Library Hours
Library
The library will be open until 9pm on May 16, 20, and 21 for high school final exams. Take advant...
Exam Study Breaks
Historical Room
Need a break from studying? The Teen Department is offering 30 minute study breaks with snacks an...
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot: The Wolves of Welton
Historical Room
A desperate call has been made for adventurers to save the town of Welton from a horde of angry w...
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
Crochet Crash Course Part 1
Historical Room
Learn how to crochet granny squares in this beginner-friendly crochet crash course. Make enough s...
PathQuest: A Choose Your Own Adventure Kickoff
Community Room
Will you conquer all obstacles or meet a dead end? Choose your own path in this adventurous kick-...
Pintsize Paintings
Makerspace
Come and create a tiny art gallery of your own with miniature canvases, easels, and all the suppl...
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Community Room
Who will reign supreme in this battle royale of epic proportions? Come, dominate the competition ...
Nailed It: Teen Edition
Makerspace
It's our own spin on the popular Netflix show. We supply the ingredients and you try your best to...
The Tier List
Historical Room
Rate everything from musical artists and apps to favorite foods and books as we construct the Tee...
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
The Triwizard Tournament
Community Room
Display your arcane skills and compete in a series of magical tasks as you fight to become the Tr...
Clay Dragon Eyes
Makerspace
We'll use air-dry clay and other supplies to assemble and sculpt the face of a dragon in this cha...
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot: Treaty of the Tiger King
Historical Room
Protect a mysterious king and assist him as he seeks to bring peace to his land! Or…mess everyt...
Acrylic Academy
Makerspace
Follow along with local artist September Reed as she guides you in creating a fantasy landscape u...
Game Party
Makerspace
Join us in-person to play interactive Jackbox party games like Quiplash, Drawful, and Tee K.O. wi...
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
Crochet Crash Course Part 2
Historical Room
We’ll continue to teach how to crochet granny squares in this beginner-friendly crochet crash c...
Nerf Decathlon
Community Room
Compete against other teens and display your Nerf skills in a series of challenges crafted to det...
Tabletop Gaming Group
Historical Room
Celebrate all things tabletop as you try new games and play old favorites with fellow teens! Game...
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Community Room
Who will reign supreme in this battle royale of epic proportions? Come, dominate the competition ...
Treasure Map Making
Makerspace
Use spilled beans and simple art supplies to create your own fantasy treasure map. Plan cities, p...
Powerpoint Party
Makerspace
Ever wanted an excuse to present your favorite (little known) niche knowledge or fandom? Join us ...
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
Getting Ghibli With It #3
Community Room
Join us while we complete a Ghibli themed craft, enjoy a movie, and eat Japanese snacks. We'll be...
D&D Miniature Painting
Makerspace
Paint D&D figurines that you can use during our campaigns at the library. Paint and monsters ...
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot: Fires of Iskh
Historical Room
The world is in jeopardy and you are the only one who can save it! Grab a group of adventurers, m...
Teen Taste Test
Makerspace
Put your taste buds to the test and see if you can figure out the differences between your favori...
Game Party
Makerspace
Join us in-person to play interactive Jackbox party games like Quiplash, Drawful, and Tee K.O. wi...
Open Gaming
Community Room
Enjoy awesome board games and the latest consoles with fellow teens. Snacks served. For Teens Gra...
Weekend Craft: Painted Garden Stones
Historical Room
Take plain stones and turn them into small works of art for your backyard or your home. Paint flo...
Locks & Librarians
Community Room
Escape the Library! Put your detective skills to the test to solve puzzles and break codes in thi...
Tabletop Gaming Group
Community Room
Assign operatives to missions while avoiding enemy spies as we play The Resistance, a social dedu...
VR Tournament
Community Room
Test your might in our Virtual Reality tournament! Show your gaming domination and you could win ...
Zombie Scavenger Hunt XII
Community Room
Can you survive a zombie apocalypse? You’ll need quick wits as you race other contestants and s...
Welcome to the Teen Department at the Vestvia Hills Library in the Forest! This area is designed for students in grades 6-12 and collects all of the books, comics, manga, graphic novels, movies, TV shows, music and video games you could possibly want or need … usually! We host fun events on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, ranging from writing groups and craft events to video game tournaments and fandom nights. Whatever you like we have something for you!
Drop by and hang out, play on a computer, do homework or attend an event. Also, say hi to the librarians, we’re pretty awesome!