TEEN LIBRARY PROGRAMS 

In addition to our extensive Young Adults' collection, we run programs and events aimed at developing literacy, creativity, and enhancing community engagement.

If you can't find the Teen's program you are looking for or have a suggestion, please contact us at library.gallery@carnarvon.wa.gov.au

For details about Children's Library Programs click here

The Makers Hub

The Makers Hub is an opportunity for young people to show their creativity! Normally held on afternoons during school terms, The Makers Hub is a changing program of arts, crafts, and STEAM skills. Register your interest below!

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makers hub overview

    YOUNG WRITERS CLUB

    Discover the joys of creative writing and share your stories with others! Learn how to create interesting characters, develop engaging storylines, and more.

    Ages 12-17

    We are taking expressions of interest now - complete the form below!

    Young Writers Club

    HOMEWORK HUB

    Every Wednesday afternoon during school term from 3-4.30pm, the library space shifts focus to support local Year 7-12 students with their studies.

    Start a study group with your friends, find a quiet corner to do homework, or get an early start on your assignments.

    You can even reserve a table for your study group in advance by giving the library a call on (08) 9941 3727.

    Remember that our Wi-Fi and Public PCs are available during opening hours for students to use - see library staff for more details.

    Keep an eye on our Upcoming Events page for updates on our events for 2024!

    If you would be interested in attending future Study Skills events at the library, please register your interest below!

    students sitting at a table

    BOARD GAMES COLLECTION

    We have a collection of board games to use in the library anytime during opening hours - all you need is a library card.

    Gather your friends on a weekend to battle for glory in one of our strategy games like RISK or Ticket to Ride: Europe, or just fill in some time after school with some quick rounds of Bananagrams or Chess.

    See library staff for our full list of games.

    board game pieces scattered on a table

    SKETCHBOOK PROJECT

    The Sketchbook Project is an ongoing collaborative creative project that takes place every year in conjunction with the Youth Week WA KickstART Festival. It is an opportunity for young people aged 12-26 years to boldly experiment and develop their creative thoughts and capacity for self-expression, and to share this with their communities.
    You can register for the Project, and you will receive a blank sketchbook to fill it with whatever your heart desires; drawings, paintings, recipes, poetry, sketches, quotes, and collages - feel free to express yourself in a way that is unique and authentic to you.

    The sketchbooks are exhibited around Western Australia in galleries, libraries, and other venues as part of the annual Travelling Sketchbook Exhibition, and then returned to the creators.

    The Sketchbook Project is a great way to dabble in creative writing, art, poetry and more in easily accessible way, without the formality of a poetry or art competition - this is just a pure celebration of creativity and a fun way to share your imagination with others!

    2025 Sketchbook Project

    The library has a limited number of sketchbooks you can complete! Register at the library before 31 January 2025 to get your free sketchbook.
    Otherwise, bookmark the website and wait for the next round of the Project at the end of 2025:propel.org.au/sketchbook
    Talk to library staff for more information!

    SCRIBBLERS FESTIVAL

    The next chapter of the 2024 Scribblers program is here: The Golden Feather Hunt. The Hunt ends 25 October 2024!

    Golden Feather Hunt

    Stay tuned, as our feathers will be found in even more libraries across Western Australia in 2025!

    LIBRARYCRAFT

    LibraryCraft is a free online 24/7 Minecraft Server for all Western Australian kids aged 7 to 17! Released in 2011, Minecraft is a sandbox 3D world with virtually infinite terrain where players may discover and extract raw materials, craft tools and items, and build structures, earthworks, and simple machines.

    If you play the Java Edition of Minecraft on your PC or Mac, then you can join LibraryCraft's Creative (a peaceful world where players have unlimited resources) or 'Player versus Player' (a more combative world where players can fight each other) servers. Please note that these servers are not Bedrock Edition, which is the cross-platform XBox/iOS/Android version of Minecraft.

    All players have to register at librarycraft.net/join/ in order to play; LibraryCraft is a ‘whitelisted’ server, which means it is mandatory that all player's provide proof of age to show they are in the required age group.

    LibraryCraft is supported by the City of Fremantle, City of Canning, City of Bunbury, City of Busselton, Town of Victoria Park and City of Melville. The Shire of Carnarvon is one of many Local Government Promotion Partners.

    a landscape view of a Minecraft build

    TEENS e-RESOURCES

    Many of our digital e-Resources have specific collections for young people! If you are looking for an e-book, e-audiobook, e-magazine, movies, music or more, check out some of the teens collections below:
    Libby's Kids e-Reading Room 
    BorrowBox Young Adult collection
    Kanopy Kids tv series and movies 
    hoopla has a Kids Mode which can be activated by an adult.

    OR click here to access more information about Teens e-Resources 

    teenager listening to a tablet in her room

    Register your Expression of Interest here!

    If you are interested in attending any of our potential programs and events, please have an adult person complete the form below:

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