Teen Events
June 21, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
A sudden storm wipes out your team and leaves you stranded on the surface of a foreign planet. Will you be able to discover your current coordinates and get word to NASA? Or will you be stranded on Mars for the rest of your life?
Join us Friday, June 21 from 6 - 9 PM for a teen kick-off that you... Read more
Audience: Teen
July 01, 2019
7:00pm - 8:30pm
The New England Youth Singers Association would like to extend an invitation for their Friends & Family concert to all Merrimack residents. The concert will be held in the Library's Klumpp room, and light refreshments will be served.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Special, Teen
July 02, 2019
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Feel like putting a little free spirit in your summer? All you have to do is grab a t-shirt, leggings, short, or some socks and get ready to create a tie-dye masterpiece! All you need to do is bring a white 100% cotton item! We'll bring the sharpies and other supplies needed to make something out... Read more
Audience: Teen
7:00pm - 8:45pm
Join us on the first Tuesday of the Month for this informal gathering where you can discuss what you are working on, what you are reading, where you are submitting your work, and more.
This group was formed by writers who participated in November's National Novel Writing Month and would like to... Read more
Audience: Adult, Special, Teen
July 03, 2019
3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is a meeting for teens who have been accepted into the Teen Squad Initiative to participate in the Storytime Squad. Members of this squad work with Youth Services staff to provide our Wednesday Storytime in the Park session.
Audience: Teen
July 04, 2019
12:00pm - 2:00pm
March with the Library in the Town's July 4th Parade!
Volunteers wishing to march with the Library should register so we have an accurate count of how many folks to expect. The group will be meeting in the line up on Front Street. Check in at the parade volunteer table/tent and ask for the... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Special, Teen
July 10, 2019
3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is a meeting for teens who have been accepted into the Teen Squad Initiative to participate in the Storytime Squad. Members of this squad work with Youth Services staff to provide our Wednesday Storytime in the Park session.
Audience: Teen
July 12, 2019
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us Friday, July 12 from 6:30 - 7:30 for an after hours nerf-athon. Teams will battle for victory on the main floor of the library. Bring your own Nerf gear or use ours!
You are welcome to bring your own Nerf gear, but please note that each player will be limited to 10 standard foam bullets of... Read more
Audience: Kids, Teen
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us Friday, July 12 from 7:30 - 8:30 for an after hours nerf-athon. Teams will battle for victory on the main floor of the library. Bring your own Nerf gear or use ours!
You are welcome to bring your own Nerf gear, but please note that each player will be limited to 10 standard foam bullets... Read more
Audience: Teen
July 17, 2019
3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is a meeting for teens who have been accepted into the Teen Squad Initiative to participate in the Storytime Squad. Members of this squad work with Youth Services staff to provide our Wednesday Storytime in the Park session.
Audience: Teen
5:30pm - 6:30pm
For grades 5-10
Join us for our monthly meeting! This month we are reading All Summer Long by Hope Larson and Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson. Ask at the desk in the children's room to pick up the books ahead of time. We'll talk about the comics, have a snack, and then draw our own comics!... Read more
Audience: Teen
July 18, 2019
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about hearing loss, how to identify it, and available solutions from representatives of Beltone.
Take the opportunity to also sign up for their free evaluation.
Registration required.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
July 24, 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, July 24 at 6:00 PM! Show off your culinary skills at our seventh annual cupcake-decorating competition. We'll provide tools and tips. Ages 13 - 18. (Tweens ages 9 - 12 have a session Tuesday 7/23.)
Challenges will include flavor and presentation and will tie into this year's summer... Read more
Audience: Teen
3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is a meeting for teens who have been accepted into the Teen Squad Initiative to participate in the Storytime Squad. Members of this squad work with Youth Services staff to provide our Wednesday Storytime in the Park session.
Audience: Teen
July 31, 2019
3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is a meeting for teens who have been accepted into the Teen Squad Initiative to participate in the Storytime Squad. Members of this squad work with Youth Services staff to provide our Wednesday Storytime in the Park session.
Audience: Teen
August 01, 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Can your robot navigate the treacherous terrain of our moon? Compete in challenges to see which robot will escape alien attack and return safely to Earth.
Ozobots are awesome, tiny robots that read codes made up of lines and colors. Give your robot orders by adding colored blocks to your moon map.... Read more
Audience: Kids, Teen
August 05, 2019
August 06, 2019
7:00pm - 8:45pm
Join us on the first Tuesday of the Month for this informal gathering where you can discuss what you are working on, what you are reading, where you are submitting your work, and more.
This group was formed by writers who participated in November's National Novel Writing Month and would like to... Read more
Audience: Adult, Special, Teen
August 07, 2019
3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is a meeting for teens who have been accepted into the Teen Squad Initiative to participate in the Storytime Squad. Members of this squad work with Youth Services staff to provide our Wednesday Storytime in the Park session.
Audience: Teen
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Beat the heat and indulge your inner anime fan at the library! We’ll begin with a quick lesson in how to make a Japanese snack favorite, then sit back and enjoy an award-winning anime movie.
The movie we’re watching features an eccentric family reunion, a rogue AI, virtual reality, and a 90-year-... Read more
Audience: Teen
August 08, 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Obsessed with slime? Here's your chance to experiment with new ingredients; several recipes and numerous materials will be provided.
Join us Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 PM. Messy clothes are strongly advised. This program is for teens ages 13 - 18.
Registration is required. Register online, in... Read more
Audience: Teen
August 09, 2019
10:30am - 11:30am
Calling all slime scientists! Are you a slime expert? Have you always wanted to try making slime but never found the time? We invite all skill levels to try several different slime recipes. Recipes and ingredients will be provided.
This program is for ages 9 - 12 and is on Friday, August 9... Read more
Audience: Kids, Teen
August 14, 2019
3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is a meeting for teens who have been accepted into the Teen Squad Initiative to participate in the Storytime Squad. Members of this squad work with Youth Services staff to provide our Wednesday Storytime in the Park session.
Audience: Teen
August 16, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
All are welcome to join us after hours at 6:00 PM on Friday, August 16 to attend the Teen Squad Summer Conference. Hear from our Teen Squads participants and learn about the community projects they completed over the summer. This is a great chance to learn about a fantastic teen... Read more
Audience: Special, Teen
August 21, 2019
5:30pm - 6:30pm
For grades 5-10
Join us for our monthly meeting! This month we are reading All Summer Long by Hope Larson and Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson. Ask at the desk in the children's room to pick up the books ahead of time. We'll talk about the comics, have a snack, and then draw our own comics!... Read more
Audience: Teen
August 23, 2019
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Wrap up summer the right way - with our annual after-hours hang out. Take on goofy challenges with a library twist. Then settle in for games, pizza, and drinks.
Friday, August 23 from 8:00 - 11:00 PM. For grades 6 - 12.
Registration is required and opens on June 19. Register... Read more
Audience: Teen
September 02, 2019
September 03, 2019
7:00pm - 8:45pm
Join us on the first Tuesday of the Month for this informal gathering where you can discuss what you are working on, what you are reading, where you are submitting your work, and more.
This group was formed by writers who participated in November's National Novel Writing Month and would like to... Read more
Audience: Adult, Special, Teen
September 18, 2019
5:30pm - 6:30pm
For grades 5-10
Join us for our monthly meeting! This month we are reading All Summer Long by Hope Larson and Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson. Ask at the desk in the children's room to pick up the books ahead of time. We'll talk about the comics, have a snack, and then draw our own comics!... Read more
Audience: Teen