TGCL Teen Republic

Due to Rocketry Camp, STEAM Central & TGCL Teen Republic will be closed until 4:30 PM each day from today through the 4th. If you need a young adult book during this time, please visit the Children's Department front desk for assistance.

The spaces will reopen at 4:30 PM and remain open until their regular closing time.

Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change. We’ll keep you updated with any changes as they arise.

Thank you for your understanding!

📣We want to hear from you!📣

We’re always working to make Teen Republic the best it can be for our local teens, and the best way to do that? Feedback!

Click on the link below to fill out a quick survey
https://forms.gle/YE8QnCKkF5XG5EWG8
or pick up a physical copy in Teen Republic

Manga Lounge 📚
⏰Friday, June 19 | 2:00 – 5:00pm
📍 Teen Republic- Stephens Central Library Basement

Socialize with friends and discover new interests as we explore manga together. This program is come-and-go, arrive whenever you like and stay for as long as you want!

👥 Grades 6–12 | Ages 13–18
✅ No registration required — just show up, chat, and have fun!

🎮 Teen Game Night 🎲
With Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley
⏰Thursday, June 4, from 5–7 PM
📍 Teen Republic- Stephens Central Library Basement

Join us for an evening of video & board games as we learn more about Concho Valley Workforce Solutions' youth services. Enjoy a fun evening with friends and discover what your community can do for you!

👥 Grades 6–12 | Ages 13–18
✅ No registration required — just show up, play, and have fun!

Mad Mouse Zoodio Meet & Greet
Saturday, June 13⋅12:00 – 2:00pm
Stephens Central Library, Sugg Community Room, 3rd Fl
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Come on up to the community room to get up close and personal with The Mad Mouse Zoodio's collection of animals and critters. Small warning, if you've got Arachnophobia, Entomophobia, or Ophidiophobia (fear of Spiders, Bugs, or Snakes), you may want to avoid this one.

This event is for all ages, No registration Required

🥳Welcome to Teen Republic!
⏰Friday, June 12th @2-5pm

Come and see the new Teen Republic area! Socialize with friends & discover new ones as we hang out and vibe in the new space. We'll have games, crafts, and fun! This program is come-and-go, arrive whenever you like and stay as long as you want!

👥 Grades 6–12 | Ages 13–18
✅ No registration required — just show up, play, and have fun!

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Saturday Morning Cartoons 📺
📍Saturdays | 10:30am – 12:30pm

Stephens Central Library - TGCL Teen Republic - Basement

Stop by Teen Republic on Saturday mornings to chill and watch cartoons. Take a break from your responsibilities and the pressures of life to enjoy a classic childhood experience!

For grades 6-12/ ages 13-18 & their adults, no registration required.

Cartoons are chosen by YA staff and Volunteens; call us the week-of to see what we're watching!

Our tiny art gallery is starting to fill up! Stop by and add your own creation this summer 🖌️🎨🧶

Military Family Sendoff
Today, 5/28 | 4-5:30pm
Stephens Central Children's Department
Story Room-come and go event
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Are you relocating this summer? Visit our library one more time before you hit the road and join us for a low-key sendoff in the Story Room

⛱️A Short Story Summer ☀️
Tuesdays in June!
5-6pm
Stephens Central Library - TGCL Teen Republic - Basement
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Looking to hone your writing skills? Each meeting, we’ll focus on another set of key storytelling skills such as character creation, setting the scene, and how to put it all together. By the end of camp, you'll have your own short story!

For patrons in grades 6-12/ ages 13-18, no registration required.