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Teen Programs

We welcome all teens at any of our James River Valley Library System locations!

 

The library is an excellent place to study and hang out with friends. We have books, graphic novels, and video games that any library member may check out.

 

We also conduct programs for teens. These programs are for all teens, and you don't need a library card to participate! 

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Passive (Self-Guided) Programs

We know how busy teens are these days between school, work, sports, and other extracurricular activities. We like to provide programs that can be done on our teens’ time schedules, so we have been doing passive—or self-guided—programs. How do these programs work? We provide the materials and instructions for programs such as crafts, and teens can come any time during the regular library hours to complete the craft or other activity. This way teens can come on their own time and stay as long as they want. We have had teens complete the entire craft or activity at the library, and we have also had others start and take the unfinished craft with them to finish at home. Some of the programs that we have offered are Hedgehog Paper Folding, Making Christmas Gifts, Blackout Poetry, Painting Kindness Rocks, Harry Potter Bracelet Weaving, Washer Necklaces, and Making T-Shirt Bags.

Level Up! Teen Summer Reading Program

We started a new Teen Summer Reading Program in 2019 called Level Up! The Level Up! program has several levels, as indicated by the name, and each participant wins a prize for completing each level. All teens who fully complete the program also get their names entered into a grand prize drawing.

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Programs for the Future

We are always looking for new ways to provide services and programs to our teens. We hope to continue to find innovative and unique programs for all our teens. Feel free to suggest program ideas to any of our staff members

 

Contact the James River Valley Library for more information on any of these programs!

Upcoming Events

  • Jun 01, 9:00 AM – Aug 31, 9:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Children will read and do fun activities to earn prizes! Activity logs are available at any JRVLS location including the Bookmobile! New activity logs will be available each month June - August. Turn the completed activity logs in to the library by the end of each month to claim the monthly PRIZE!
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    Jun 07, 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of fun and crafts at the library! Each month we will have a simple craft for kids ages 5-8. All supplies will be provided. Please register for this event by clicking the "Register" button below.
  • Jun 12, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library on the second Monday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm for an evening of fun and imagination with LEGO! We will have a theme you may build, or you may build anything you would like! Registration is required for this event, please click the "Register" button below.
  • Jun 13, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Stories, Music, Action Rhymes, Puppets, & More!
  • Jun 14, 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of fun and crafts at the library! This craft event is intended for kids ages 9-13. All supplies will be provided. Please register for this event by clicking the "Register" button below.
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    Jun 14, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Jamestown, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
  • Jun 20, 6:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Theme: Berries Choose a recipe from a cookbook in our library, prepare it at home, and bring the dish when we meet. Click "Register" to learn more about this program!
  • Jun 21, 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of fun and crafts at the library! This event is for ages 5-8. We will be making Globe Luminaries! All supplies will be provided. Please register for this event by clicking the "Register" button below.
  • Jun 28, 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of fun and crafts at the library! This event is for ages 9-13. We will be making Globe Luminaries! All supplies will be provided. Please register for this event by clicking the "Register" button below.
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