Teens — Cadillac Wexford Public Library

BOOK BAGS 2025

Fill out this form with your likes and dislikes so we know what to select for your monthly book bag! Each bag contains two library books, a snack, a bookmark, sticker, library program information, a craft or activity, and more. The more you share, the more personalized your bag will be. Ages 11-18.

How to sign up & receive your Book Bag:

1. Fill out a Book Bag Form (to help us know what you like!):
BOOK BAG FORM

Fill out this form once every 1 to 6 months, depending on what time of year you sign up:

Now through November 2025
Now through February 2026

2. Pick up your Book Bag after 3pm on the 1st of the month (you'll have 14 days to pick up your bag). Enjoy!

2025 TEEN EPIC READS CHALLENGE

AGES 13-18

Challenge yourself to read 24 of our select epic titles in 2025. Turn in your completed sheet before the end of the year for your chance to win a Teen Bag filled with snacks, books, crafts, and more! Pick up a form at the library or click on the link below.

EPIC READS FORM

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB)

AGES 14-18

As a TAB member, you can help decide our teen programs, recommend books, create content, and promote participation. We are now accepting applications! Stop in at the Information Desk for more information. Application deadline is before 1pm on Friday, October 24, 2025. First meeting is Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5pm.

T-ZONE TUESDAYS

TUESDAYS, 3-5PM, GRADES 6-12 (SUGGESTED AGES 11-18)

New name - same fun! Drop in the Community Room after school for some games, snacks, good tunes, crafting, and the opportunity to make new friends.

September Craft Challenges:

September 2 - Bean & Seed Mosaics
September 9 - Pieces of Me Puzzle Craft
September 16 - Pop Tab Art
September 23 - Fall Leaf Mosaics
September 30 - Craft Break! Movie & Snacks

*craft challenges may change*

TWEEN/TEEN MAKERSPACE

FRIDAYS, 3-5PM, GRADES 6-12 (SUGGESTED AGES 11-18)

Drop in the Community Room and create or explore something fantastic! Build with legos, create a craft, work on a STEAM challenge, explore 3D printer models, and more! You can even sign up to make an educational 3D creation!

TEEN LIFE SKILLS SERIES

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - JANUARY 15, 2026, AGES 14-18

Let's learn some life skills! This five part series covers, finances, vehicles, jobs, options after high school, and mental health with some of our area's leaders in the field, Weiss Financial, and the Michigan eLibrary.

Budgeting Basics (with Fifth Third Bank): September 4, 4-6pm
Owning a Vehicle (with Farm Bureau Insurance): October 2, 4-6pm
Finding a Job (with Networks Northwest/Northern Michigan Works): November 6, 4-7pm
Options After High School (with Career Tech Center): December 4, 4-6pm
Self Care & Mental Health (with Life Skills Psychological Services): January 15, 4-6pm

BOOK BEDAZZLE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 4-6PM, AGES 11-18

Have you ever wanted to bling out a book cover or spine? Join us for some sparkly fun! Bring your favorite book and we will provide the supplies.

SIGN UP REQUIRED - SPACE IS LIMITED: scan the QR code in the photo, visit https://forms.gle/gZgV9gJySRQwWA1w6, email teens@cadillaclibrary.org, or stop by the Information Desk to sign up.