For information about teen resources and programs available at PML, contact Jennifer Benham at jbenham@townofcumberlandmaine.gov
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There's a lot happening for teens at PML. Click on the links below for more information or to register for programs.
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North Star YA Award: The North Star YA Award is designed to expand literary horizons of students in grades 9-12 by encouraging them to read, evaluate, and enjoy a selection of new books and to choose a statewide favorite by written ballot each spring. (Think of it as the Maine Student Book Award for teens).
Maine Student Book Award: The Maine Student Book Award is designed to expand literary horizons of students in grades 4-8 by encouraging them to read, evaluate, and enjoy a selection of new books and to choose a statewide favorite by written ballot each spring.
cloudLibrary
Use your library card to download audiobooks and ebooks. You may borrow up to three books at a time and place holds on books that are currently checked out. Need a library card? Apply for one at the library.
Local Land Trusts
Get outdoors and explore. Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust and Royal River Conservation Trust preserve local land and water to explore, kayak, hike, picnic, and play. They also offer programs and events for families and individuals.
Teen Programs (Ages 11+)
Magic: The Gathering
Wednesdays, April 15 & 29
6 – 8 p.m. in the Teen Room
For teens in grades 6-12
No registration required.
Come play Magic: The Gathering with us! Play this strategic, world-building card game with friends, new or old! Bring your own cards, or use our decks. No experience (or cards) necessary.
A Relaxed Book Group for High Schoolers
Meetup times vary
At Dara Bistro, Cumberland
Come hang with us at Dara Bistro (one drink or pastry is on us!). Reach out to Jennifer at Jbenham@townofcumberlandmaine.gov to hear about the book we're reading and for the next meetup date and time.
Can you come if you haven't read the whole book? Yes! Can you come if you listened to the book on audio? Yes! Can you come if you didn't read the book at all but just want to see if this group feels good to you? Yes!
For details about this book group, reach out to Jennifer at jbenham@townofcumberlandmaine.gov
New faces always welcome.
Booked!
A Book Group for 6th-8th Graders
3rd Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.
At PML in the Teen Room
6th - 8th graders, this book group is for you! We'll meet in the Teen Room for snacks and a laid back chat about our latest read (and anything else you've been reading). And yes, listening to the audio version of the book definitely counts! New faces are always welcome.
For information about what we're reading, reach out to Melissa at mhankens@townofcumberlandmaine.gov
Lit Loot
Book Subscription Bags for Teens in Grades 6-12
Lit Loot is a book subscription bag for teens in grades 6-12. Register and complete a short survey by the 21st of the month. Lit Loot bags will be available for pick up on the display shelves near the circulation desk on/after the first of the following month.
What's in the bag, you ask?
Each Lit Loot bag will have 2 library books based upon the preferences indicated in your survey, and a couple of small goodies to keep.
Return the books and bag by the due date, and keep the goodies.
**You *must* fill out a registration form for each month you wish to participate in Lit Loot.**
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
For teens 11-18
In the Teen Room
Join us for a fun, fantastical tabletop role playing game. No experience necessary!
For those in the know (and who want to know), we'll be running the 5th edition, 2024 rules. This will be an ongoing campaign, so please sign up only if you can make most meets.