T-MAD

T-MAD (Teens Making A Difference) is the library’s Teen Advisory Board, made up of young people from middle school and high school.

Group of teens during a Teens Making a Difference meeting

Mission Statement

As The Ferguson Library’s Teen Advisory Board, we attract teens to the library, encourage teen reading, provide a voice for teen programming and are a positive, supportive teen presence in the community.

Objectives

Keep Youth Services librarians up-to-date on teen interests and concerns. Help Youth Services librarians select materials and plan teen programs. Help librarians carry out children’s programs. Increase awareness of what the library has to offer.
Make the library more appealing to teens.

T-Mad Meetings

At monthly T-MAD meetings, members discuss books they’ve read and help librarians plan library programs for teens. If this sounds good to you and you want to be a part of T-MAD, ask about monthly meetings that will resume this fall.

TMAD Advisors

Steve Zampino

For More Details

Call 203-351-8245

Events for Teens

Open Lab: Resume Assistance

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (w/ workstations)
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use our technology lab for one-on-one help creating, formatting and proofreading a resume. Bring a written or digital copy of your resume.

Teens and adults.

Registration appreciated.

Sip & Paint Junior

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
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Event Details:

Enjoy juice while using acrylic paints and printed canvases to create a colorful winter scene. Supplies will be provided. 

Ages 5 to 10.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Friends of the Ferguson Library Mini-Golf

10:00am - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun for the whole Family! Putt your way through our miniature golf course throughout the Harry Bennett Branch.

Tickets are $5 per player, per round. Pay at check-in.

Ages 3 and younger play for free.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Zumba Dance Party

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance yourself into fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

Friends of the Ferguson Library Mini Golf

10:00am - 4:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, Community, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun for the whole Family! Putt your way through our miniature golf course throughout the Harry Bennett Branch.

Tickets are $5 per player, per round. Pay at check-in.

Ages 3 and younger play for free.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Teens Cook with Chef Ivan

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Lectures & Workshops
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Event Details:

Chef Ivan will teach you how to create a healthy snack perfect for after school.

Ages 12 to 16.

Registration required; space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

Get Fit at Ferguson, Youth Session

2:00pm - 2:45pm
West Side Branch
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Library Branch: West Side Branch
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Get fit at Ferguson, a program that includes yoga, Zumba, low impact conditioning and strength-training featuring a youth obstacle course.

Bring a towel, water bottle and a desire to move.

Ages 8 and older.

Teens Build Up

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take on one of our challenges or create anything you want using our wooden Keva planks and Magna Tiles.

Grades 6 to 12.

Registration required.