Announcements
First Teen Garden Harvest!
We have the first harvest from our Teen garden this year: a lovely bunch of Swiss Chard! Keep an eye out for the final event of the summer, where we will be cooking a feast with produce grown from the Teen garden!
Update: Teen Bluetooth Speaker Activity Registration FULL
UPDATE: The teen Bluetooth speaker activity is now full. Registrants that are more than 10 minutes late will have their spot given to someone else.
The Bluetooth speaker activity is now open for registration! There are only 20 spots available, so register now here.
The event will take place on July 17, from 2-3 pm in the Marshall Public Library Exploration Center room.
Teen Creative Writing Club is transitioning to weekly meetings!
Due to popular demand, the teen creative writing club will be transitioning to weekly Thursdays meetings. See the full schedule here.
New event: Library D&D night!
Due to popular demand, the library will be hosting D&D night on August 6, 3:45-5:45 pm. There will be six limited spots for beginner teens without their own D&D group (registration required). Teens with their own D&D groups are invited to come with their own campaigns.
Beginner registration here.
Have you registered for the Teen Summer Reading Challenge?
Join our exciting Teen Summer Reading Program! For every 10 days you read (doesn’t have to be consecutive), you earn a raffle ticket for a grand prize drawing. Attending a teen event also earns you a raffle ticket (clubs only count once). To count as a reading day, you only need to read for at least five minutes, and you can enjoy anything from books and blogs to audiobooks and magazines. Amazing prizes include a Nintendo Switch Lite, Apple AirPods Pro, $50 Amazon gift card, camping set, and much more. Visit the library to register and grab a reading log—registration prizes are available while supplies last. Reading logs should be turned in between August 12-26.
Upcoming Events
| July 17 | 2:00 pm | Science and Tech - Bluetooth Speaker | Join us for an exciting Bluetooth Speaker Building Activity, where you'll construct your very own Bluetooth speaker from a kit. In this hands-on session, you'll learn about electronics and assembly techniques, guiding you through the entire process of building a functional speaker. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just love music, this activity is a perfect way to combine both interests. By the end of the session, you'll have a fully operational Bluetooth speaker to take home and the knowledge to explore more DIY tech projects. Registration is required, and spots are limited, so sign up soon to secure your place! Bring your curiosity and creativity, and get ready to build something amazing! |
| August 3 | 2:00 pm | Cooking - Garden Feast | Join us for an exciting Garden-to-Table Cooking Activity, where you'll harvest fresh produce from our teen garden and learn to cook delicious dishes with it. Whether you're an aspiring chef or just love good food, this activity is a perfect way to learn about gardening and cooking. By the end of the session, you'll have created tasty dishes to enjoy and gained valuable skills in both gardening and culinary arts. |
| August 6 | 3:45 pm | Teen D&D night | Due to popular demand, the library will be hosting D&D night on August 6, 3:45-5:45 pm. There will be six limited spots for beginner teens without their own D&D group (registration required). Teens with their own D&D groups are invited to come with their own campaigns. |
| Wednesdays | 5:00 pm | Crafting - Yarn Club | Join us for our weekly Yarn Club, where you can come knit or crochet in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned yarn enthusiast or a complete beginner, this club is perfect for everyone. Supplies are provided, so you only need to bring your creativity and enthusiasm. If you need one-on-one help, arrive 30 minutes early to get assistance from the experts at the Pocatello Knitter's Group. It's a great opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and create something beautiful with your hands. So, grab your yarn and needles, and join us for a cozy and creative time at Yarn Club! |
| Thursdays | 5:00 pm | Creative Writing Club | Get ready to unleash your imagination at our Creative Writing Club, meeting twice a month, for an adventure in storytelling. In our first session of the month, dive deep into an intensive writing lesson where we'll explore specific writing skills, from the intricacies of worldbuilding to crafting suspenseful narratives. It's your chance to sharpen your writing prowess and add new tools to your literary toolbox. The other sessions are all about you! Bring your original pieces to share with the group for constructive feedback and encouragement. Whether you're a budding novelist, poet, or short story enthusiast, our club offers a supportive space for honing your craft and connecting with fellow writers. Email Gracie at gracie.marsden@marshallpl.org for dates. |
Teen Clubs
Teen Yarn Club
Every Wednesday from 5-6 pm, Marshall Public Library Exploration Room
Join us for our weekly Yarn Club, where you can come knit or crochet in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you’re a seasoned yarn enthusiast or a complete beginner, this club is perfect for everyone. Supplies are provided, so you only need to bring your creativity and enthusiasm. If you need one-on-one help, arrive 30 minutes early to get assistance from the experts at the Pocatello Knitter’s Group. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and create something beautiful with your hands. So, grab your yarn and needles, and join us for a cozy and creative time at Yarn Club!
Teen Creative Writing Club
Limited Thursdays from 5-6 pm, Marshall Public Library Exploration Room
Get ready to unleash your imagination at our Creative Writing Club, meeting twice a month, for an adventure in storytelling. In our first session of the month, dive deep into an intensive writing lesson where we’ll explore specific writing skills, from the intricacies of worldbuilding to crafting suspenseful narratives. It’s your chance to sharpen your writing prowess and add new tools to your literary toolbox. Then in in our second session, it’s all about you! Bring your original pieces to share with the group for constructive feedback and encouragement. Whether you’re a budding novelist, poet, or short story enthusiast, our club offers a supportive space for honing your craft and connecting with fellow writers. Please email workshop pieces to gracie.marsden@marshallpl.org.
Gallery
Just some of our teens doing some pretty cool things!
About the teen librarian
Gracie graduated with an undergraduate degree in the Humanities from BYU-Idaho, and a master’s degree in teaching from Idaho State University. A proud Taiwanese-American, Gracie is OBSESSED with cats, enjoys knitting/crocheting, and going on hikes. Gracie is a writer and recently sold her first novel to Viking Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. She has two little kids and three cats, whose names are Totoro, Chewie, and Kikkoman Soy Sauce.
Gracie enjoys reading in various genres, but has an affinity for speculative fiction with a literary bent. Almost all of her favorite books have made her ugly cry at some point. She enjoys meeting new people and is always open to recommendations for new programs and activities for teens at the Marshall Public Library. Did she mention she is OBSESSED with cats?
Her favorite song on Taylor Swift’s TTPD album is “The Black Dog”. She may or may not regularly sing it in the shower while sobbing uncontrollably.
She can be reached at gracie.marsden@marshallpl.org, or by saying “meow” three times in a mirror.
