Library Hours

  • Monday – Thursday     9:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • Friday                              9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Saturday                         9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Sunday                            Closed

Welcome to the Teen Room!

The Teen Room is a space built, maintained and used by teens. All students, grades 6-12 are welcome to use the services provided in the Teen Room and to participate in teen programs sponsored by the Waupaca Area Public Library and our Teen Volunteer Agents (TVA). 

The Teen Room

Looking for something to do this summer? Check out what the Teen Room has to offer:

  • Grab a book, movie, or video game from our collection
  • Play on our Nintendo Switch, PS4, or Xbox One (Just ask the Teen Staff!) or on our computers
  • Grab any of our board/card games to play with our staff or a friend!
  • So much more! 

Teen Takeovers are back and happening on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays all summer long. Drop in for a craft/activity we’re offering from 1:00-3:00pm on the days listed above.

2023 Summer Reading Challenge

We are offering 3 unique challenges this year, so you can choose what fits you best! 

  • 50 Books Challenge
  • 1000 Minutes Challenge
  • Badge Challenge-Log activities you have done at home or around town to earn your badges!

CLICK HERE to join, or go to the BEANSTACK app.

Upcoming Teen Events

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Teen Volunteer Agents

Next Meeting: Thursday, June 8th | 4:00pm

Teen Volunteer Agents is our group of teen volunteers here at the Waupaca Area Library. This team is made up of students in grades 6-12 who help out around our library and our community in any way that they can. This group started in June 2021 and is always looking for new members to help out!

  • Earn volunteer hours
  • Meet new friends learn about the library
  • Make a Difference in the community

Sign Up Form

Anime Your Way

 
July 18th | 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Want to learn how to draw anime?

Anime Your Way is a step-by-step drawing program developed over 10 years by former Simpson’s artist Carlos Nieto III that teaches you how to create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your drawing level is!

Using simple shapes and easy-to-understand instructions, you will gain the knowledge to create your every own unique anime characters.

All materials are provided. Teens in grades 6-12 may join!

Teen Book Club - June

June 19th | 3:00-4:00pm

Grab your copy at the Teen Room, download an e-copy from Libby/Hoopla, or place one on hold here. 

Meeting in the Teen Room, robust snacks included.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Teen Dungeons and Dragons in the library!
Adventurers in grades 6-12 can play Dungeons & Dragons with us in the Teen Room!
 
Session 0 | June 30th | 1:00pm
Let’s make our characters and go over the rules! Teens who want to play in July are encouraged to join us. Robust snacks will be provided. 
 
Fridays in July | 1:00

Use your imagination to maneuver through magical lands, solve puzzles and slay monsters with fellow teens! Learn the basics and play the classic Dungeon and Dragons role-playing game. 

6-spots available per game on a first come, first serve basis. 

Have a character you want to use? Make sure they’re approved by our Game Master to use them in game. 

Teen Book Packs

Need books? Let us put a book pack together for you!

You’ll tell us a little about yourself as a reader and we’ll pick some items for you to enjoy! What you’ll get? Books selected for you, checked out to you, and ready for curbside or inside pick-up.

How to order: Call us at 715-258-4417

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