Teens

The Scarlet Alchemist

Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But for now, she’s trapped in her impoverished village in southern China, practicing an illegal form of alchemy to keep food on the table—resurrecting the dead, for a price.

Realm Breaker

Save the world or end it.

A strange darkness is growing in the Ward. Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea.

Fate knocks on her door, in the form of a mythical immortal and a lethal assassin, who tell Corayne that she is the last of an ancient lineage—with the power to save the world from destruction.

Seven Deadly Shadows

Seventeen-year-old Kira Fujikawa has never had it easy. She’s bullied by the popular girls in school. Her family ignores her. And she’s also plagued with a secret: She can see yokai, the ghosts and demons that haunt the streets of Japan. But things accelerate from bad to worse when she learns that Shuten-doji, the demon king, will rise at the next blood moon to hunt down an ancient relic and bring the world to a catastrophic end.

Unearth a Museum Mystery

You have one hour to complete a variety of logic puzzles to solve an ancient riddle!

Work with others and combine your wits with this escape room-style museum mystery. Paper crafts will also accompany the larger puzzle story. 

This event is recommended for grades 4 and up. 

Current TAG volunteers can earn 30 minutes of community service credit by attending this program and using the code word in an after-program survey.

Paint-by-Number (Gr. 6+)

Spend an afternoon relaxing afternoon with paint-by-numbers. Choose between cats, coffee, flowers, or cafe scenes. This program is for students entering grades 6+. Participants in the teen summer reading can get a point for attending with the event code!

Free tickets are required and will be handed out half an hour before the program.

Minecraft: Lost Egypt (Gr. 4+)

Step into the boots of a paleontologist in this hands-on archaeology experience. Students will master excavation techniques to recover lost dinosaur bones, apply critical thinking to reconstruct skeletal structures, and learn the art of curation by designing their own museum exhibits.  — Presented by Arrayscape Gaming. Minecraft logins will be provided. This program is for students grades 4+ Registration is Required. Click here to register.

Intro to 3D Modeling and 3D Printing For Kids

Into to 3D Printing. Attendees will design a keychain using TinkerCAD and have the opportunity to send it to the EBPL amazing Bambu Lab 3D Printer. 

This class is designed for kids between the age of 10 - 15 yo.

Drop by, no registration. 

Some 3D printing models may be printed after the session due to time restriction. All models will have time of less than 20 minutes. And must comply with EBPL 3D printing code of conduct. 

Revolutionary Lives Traveling Exhibit

The American Revolution created dramatic disruptions and opportunities for the people of New Jersey. While much is known about the challenges faced by the leaders of the conflict, most Americans are less familiar with the experiences of ordinary people. We invite you to explore their lives and how their experiences, views, and choices were shaped by their unique circumstances.