Event Tag: Tweens

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Get ready for the school year with this fun, interactive pre-algebra course! Join high school students Sophie and David as they review key topics like integers, fractions, equations, ratios, and basic geometry, building a strong math foundation through simple explanations and practice problems. Perfect for middle school students who want to feel confident and prepared before math class starts. No pressure, no grades—just a friendly space to learn and ask questions!

Free and open to all in grades 5-8. Registration is required.

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The days are getting shorter and the leaves are getting crunchier! Fall is here! Create some fall-themed crafts to capture the autumn vibes. 

We’ll be making leaf print keychains, book page pumpkins, apple stamp pencil bags, and mason jar leaf lanterns!

Free and open to all in grades 5-12. Registration is required.

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Win the trophy in a Mario Kart competition against the Acton Public Library and Scranton Library! Finalists will get to try out the brand new Nintendo Switch 2!

Please note, this program will be taking place at the Scranton Memorial Library in Madison: 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443.

Free and open to all in grades 5-12. Registration is required to PLAY, but is not required to WATCH.

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Starting October 1st through October 31st, patrons of all ages are welcome to submit an original spooky story for our 1st annual CT library wide writing contest!

The children’s, teens and adult department will review all submissions within their age category and award a winner. The winner will earn a prize and their story will be published in the First Spooky CT Volume!

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Join our book club where we cook and discuss books! The first hour, we’ll be in the kitchen cooking up something delicious, and the last half hour, we’ll eat our creations and talk about books. This month we’ll be making Halloween themed treats!

Free and open to all in grades 5-8. Registration is required.

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Come make delicious-but-disgusting Halloween treats such as kitty litterbox cake, graveyard pudding, cinnamon roll intestines, mozzarella eye balls, and mummy hot dogs! There may be exposure to common food allergens […]