Teen Programming
Weekly Events
Lego® Club
Mondays at 4:00pm
Join us every Monday in the Front Conference Room to build awesome Lego® sculptures. Each week a new theme and challenge will help spark your imagination.
Chess Open Hour
Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Stop Pawn by & Check it out!
Do you like playing chess or would you like to learn how? We’re proud to offer a casual chess program for all ages and levels. Boards provided.
April Programs
Spring into Light: A STEAM Program
Thursday, March 28th at 4:00pm
Join us and learn how to make paper flowers that light up! We’ll be celebrating spring by learning about electrical current using paper circuits and applying that to 3D paper flowers. Open to ages 6-18. Please sign up at the front desk or call 907-28-4378 so that we may prepare enough supplies.
Easter Baskets
Friday, March 29th at 4:00pm
Join us for a FREE 15-minute basket craft. Drop in to build and decorate your very own basket perfect for The Kenai City Easter Egg Hunt, or to collect the first dandelions of spring. All materials provided. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, April 3rd at 4:00pm
If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 and have a passion for community, books, and learning, TAB is for you! Make suggestions and help us plan library programs and recommend new library materials! Meet new people, earn volunteer hours, and more. Our meeting are 30 minutes followed by a hangout time. New members are always welcome.
Soapmaking: Melt & Pour Basics
Thursday, April 11th at 5:30pm
Learn about soap-making from our guest presenter Leticia Mitchell! We’ll be heating up a melt-and-pour base, then adding scents and colors. Your new bar of soap will be left overnight at the Library to set up, and you can take it home the next day. This class is designed for teens and adults.
Space is limited. Sign up at the main desk or call 907-283-4378 to reserve a spot.
Teen D&D
Tuesday, April 16th @ 3:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of Dungeons & Dragons! Please bring a level 3 character ready to play, or we can provide one for you. Open to ages 12-18. Space is limited. Sign up at the main desk or call 907-283-4378 to reserve a spot.
Speed Chess
Wednesday, April 17thth at 4:00pm
Can you find checkmate in 1 minute? Join us at our regularly scheduled Chess Club time on April 17th to try your hand at Speed Chess! No registration required.
STEAM Studio
Thursday, April 18th at 4:00pm
Join us every month to work on cool STEAM projects using a variety of tools. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and more! This month we will be using Tinker Labs to solve problems using gears, motors, and lights. Designed for a variety of experience levels ages 8 to 14.
Soapmaking: No Lies about Lye Soap
Thursday, April 18th at 5:30pm
Join us again with guest presenter Leticia Mitchell to learn all about the ingredients in lye soap, their history, and how to use them safely. We’ll also talk about using a lye calculator to choose effective ingredient percentages. Watch a demonstration, then play around with mixing colors and scents. Your new bar of soap will be left overnight at the Library to set up, and you can take it home the next day. This class is designed for teens and adults.
Space is limited. Sign up at the main desk or call 907-283-4378 to reserve a spot.
Nintendo Switch Sports @ Teen Time
Tuesday, April 23rd at 4:00-5:00pm
Tennis, bowling, golfing, and more! Drop by during the hour for some snacks, lemonade, and competition. Open to anyone ages 12 to 18.
Soapmaking: Making Sense of Herbal Scents
Thursday, April 25th at 5:30pm
Join us one more time with guest presenter Leticia Mitchell for some lye soap-making, this time followed by an in-depth discussion of scents. We will cover playing with temperature, building a masculine scent, and creating smells with little to no essential oils. We'll also briefly discuss the medicinal significance of herbs. Your new bar of soap will be left overnight at the Library to set up, and you can take it home the next day. This class is designed for teens and adults. Space is limited. Sign up at the main desk or call 907-283-4378 to reserve a spot.
Brick by Brick 2024
Drop off: April 22nd – 28th
Opening Reception: April 29th at 4:00pm
Show and Voting: April 30th-May 5th
The Kenai Community Library is looking for Lego builders for this year’s Brick by Brick show! Display your very own custom Lego sculpture (no kits) and compete for the title of “Best in Brick!” Simply build, then drop your sculpture off at the library between April 22nd and 28th. An opening reception will be held on April 29th, and the next week the community will vote on who is Best in Brick!
Reading Dogs
Wednesday, April 24th @ 3:30-4:30pm
It’s time to cuddle up with a book and a pup! If your child would like an attentive friend to practice reading aloud to, look no further - Reading Dogs is a program designed to boost reading confidence by reading with a certified therapy dog one-on-one for 15 minutes. Recommended for elementary and middle school aged children who can read independently. Registration required. Sign up at the main desk, email us at kenailibrary@kenai.city, or call (907) 283-4378 to reserve a time slot.
