Read by the Slice!

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library and Danger Von Dempsey’s are giving away free pizzas to area children, 5 – 18 years old, through the Read by the Slice reading program. Beginning January 1, 2023, participants can register for the Read by the Slice program by using the READSquared library app. For every 800 minutes read, children will receive a free 8”pizza. Participants can pick up their coupon at the Public Library and redeem for an 8” pizza at Dempsey’s, 1023 S. Main St, Aberdeen, SD. Children do not have to have a library card or go to school in the Aberdeen school district to participate.  All books qualify.  

3D Mario Game Tween Take and Make: No more screens. Create your own 3D Mario game. It’s easy to make and lots of fun. Kits are first come first served.

When: Tuesday September 12 and Saturday September 16

Time: 5 PM on Tuesday and 12 PM on Saturday

Registration: No Registration Required

Candle Decorating Teen Take and Make: Don’t want a plain boring candle? Decorate it with your own designs. After it’s been decorated it will still be safe to light. Kits are first come first served.

When: Tuesday September 12 and Saturday September 16

Time: 5 PM on Tuesday and 12 PM on Saturday

Registration: No Registration Required

Teen DND Event: Learn how to play DND and be a part of the adventure.

When: Saturday, September 16 and Saturday, October 14

Time: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM and 4:00 PM- 7:30 PM

Registration: Register August 14- Sep 14  HERE

Tween Lego Club: Come to LEGO Club and let your imagination run free! Follow prompts and challenges to build your own creations. What will you build?

When: Every other Tuesday. September 19, October 3, and October 17.

Time: 4:00 PM- 4:45 PM

Registration: No Registration Required

Tween Coding Club: Learn to create your own games and animations through computer programming! Participants will learn basic coding starting at level one and progressing to level five. No prior programming experience is required, but students should be comfortable using a mouse, keyboard, and web browser.

When: Tuesdays, September 26, October 10, October 24, and November 7.

Time: 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM

Registration:  . Due to limited space, please only register if you will be able to attend at least 3 of the 4 sessions. Register HERE

Halloween Slime Tween Take and Make: Gooey, slimy fun. Make your own slime at home. Even add different items for a Halloween twist. Materials are first come first served.

When: Tuesday October 10 and Saturday October 14

Time: 5 PM on Tuesday and 12 PM on Saturday

Registration: No Registration Required

Popcorn Balls Teen Take and Make: A delicious Halloween treat made by you, for you. Popcorn balls. You can even add supplies from home. Candy eyeballs, food coloring, the possibilities are endless. Materials are first come first served.

When: Tuesday October 10 and Saturday October 14

Time: 5 PM on Tuesday and 12 PM on Saturday

Registration: No Registration Required

Teen Advisory Board: Do you have ideas that you think could make the library more fun? Come to the teen advisory board, have some snacks, and make your voice heard. 

When: Wednesdays, October 11, and November 8.

Time: 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM

Registration: No registration

Teen Mystery at the Library: A movie mystery role playing game. The director of the movie you helped make has been poisoned. Can you solve whodunit?

When: Friday, October 27

Time: 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM

Registration: register HERE

Tween Spy Training: Ready to learn how to be a spy? Come to the library! Make invisible ink, make it through a laser maze, and so much more! 

When: Saturday, October 28

Time: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Registration: No Registration

Teen Freaky Frantic Fridays: Wild, wacky fun for teens. Games, socialization, and more.

When: Friday November 3

Time: 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM

Registration: Register HERE

Book End Tween Take and Make: Want to add something fun to your bookshelf. Make a figurine display book end! It’s the perfect addition to any shelf.

When: Tuesday, November 14, and Saturday November 18

Time: 5 PM on Tuesday and 12 PM on Saturday

Registration: No Registration Required

Marbling Teen Take and Make: A simple activity that’s lots of fun! Marbling! Choose different colors and see what creative designs you can make.

When: Tuesday, November 14, and Saturday November 18

Time: 5 PM on Tuesday and 12 PM on Saturday

Registration: No Registration Required

Tween Book Club: Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate is a book about overcoming obstacles. Jackson and his family have fallen into hard times. But Crenshaw, A large, outspoken, imaginary cat has come into Jackson’s life to help. Check out the book at the library, on Libby, or Hoopla. Then join this book club to play games related to this amazing story. 

When: Tuesday, November 14

Time: 4:00-5:00 PM

Registration: Register between August 14 and October 31 HERE

Teen Cuisine- Harry Potter: Step into the magical world of Harry Potter by making delicious treats related to the series. 

When: Saturday, November 18

Time: 6:00-7:00 PM

Registration: Register between August 14 and November 9 HERE