Teens at Martin Library

Attention, teens! Save the date for April 16! A morning of refreshments and a stimulating conversation with a renowned author await you at this year's Part of the Story event. Engage in enjoyable small-group activities and discussions followed by lunch provided by the library. In the afternoon, Lamar Advertising will host a session on raising community awareness about important topics discussed earlier. Teens will then work together to create innovative billboard designs, with one group's creation selected to be displayed across York County. Don't forget to secure your spot by registering before April 2nd at https://bit.ly/40d09ow. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/46F6r3L .

Teens aged 12-18 from York County, PA are invited to submit artwork for a juried exhibit! Entry deadline is April 10, 2026; selected artists will be notified by April 17.

Your art should reflect the theme “Building Community, Making Connections.” For details, visit our website at https://bit.ly/4kVI33T .

🎨 Analog and digital art, as well as 2-D and 3-D art is welcome! We will not accept reproductions, copyrighted, or trademarked images, nor pieces generated using AI (Artificial Intelligence).
🎨 Artwork will be reviewed and selected for the exhibit. We strongly encourage all selected artists, art teachers, friends, and family to attend the Opening Reception on May 1st from 5 to 7pm. Prizes will be awarded on May 1st during the Opening Reception.

Official rules, entry form, and key dates are on our website at link in bio! https://bit.ly/4kVI33T

✨Registration is now open!✨ Join us Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 9am–2pm at Martin Library for this year's "Part of the Story" teen event, a day and informs and amplifies teens' voices about real issues affecting teens.

The topic for 2026, chosen by prior-year teens, is "Building Community and Making Connections."

Our Featured Author is Ben Philippe, author of the award-winning book "The Field Guide to the North American Teenager." Part of the Story attendees get a free signed copy of the book, so register now!

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4r1Sd4l

The registration window closes Thursday, April 2.

Here is a taste of an activity packed day at Martin Library Teens. If you’re Looking for a safe, fun, and belonging space for, school-age 12-18 years old, please come to Martin Library Teens, 159 East Market Street, 2nd floor. The hours for Teens are Mon, Tues, Thurs, 2:00-6:00 pm and Wed, 1:00-6:00 pm. There are fascinating books to read, and many other great activities to do like table, video, board games, a computer lab, and a Solver Space for hands on building, etc. We’ll see you soon!

Pick up snacks with robotics! If you are interested in exploring Robotics, please come see us. This is a teen led activity. Martin Library Teens is a safe, fun, and belonging space for teens, school-age 12-18 years old. Martin Library is located at 159 East Market Street. Teens, 2nd floor, hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs, 2:00-6:00 pm and Wed, 1:00-6:00 pm. See you here!

Looking for a safe, fun, and belonging space for Teens, school-age 12-18 years old, come to Martin Library Teens, 159 East Market Street, 2nd floor. Teens Hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs, 2:00-6:00 pm and Wed, 1:00-6:00 pm. There are many great books to read, and great activities to do: Table Games, Video Games, Photography, and More!

If you are interested in learning about audio-engineering, making music, and creating demos, please come to Martin Library Teens, 159 East Market Street, 2nd floor, and participate in the Beatway Audio Engineering Workshop. This program is designed for school-aged students, 12-18 years old. It will be held every Thursday from 4:00-5:30 PM. Please RSVP if you are interested. The program dates are Thursday
February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2026.

Martin Library Teens invites you to a Creative Coloring Workshop, Tuesday, February 10 & 24, 2026 from 4:00-5:00 PM. Please come and discover the peace and creativity involved in learning how to harmonize colors using a color wheel. Art is a journey that takes time. It's not meant to be completed in one sitting.

Martin Library Teens invites you to participate in a monthly Living Room Conversation chat and chew. This program takes place the first Thursday of every month in Teens, 2nd floor, from 4:00-5:00 PM. Teens create topics of interests related to young people and they engage in a lively dialogue. Your voice and thoughts matter. Come share and bring a friend, school aged student, 12-18 years old. Please RSVP for this event.

Martin Library Teens invites you to participate in its annual Spring Fling, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 1:00-5:30 pm for school aged students, 12-18 years old. Come enjoy crafts, games, music, dancing, and RSVP to participate in our Spring into Hope Art Contest. Can't wait to see you there, bring a friend.