Teen Services
Novella Prep: College Admissions (Webinar)
This presentation breaks down the essential elements of navigating the college admissions process, offering five key takeaways for the 2025 application cycle.
Wednesday, November 12, 7:30 to 8:15pm
Registration is required for the webinar link and copy of the recording. Grades 6-12. All are welcome.
Register for Novella Prep Webinar
Game On @ RPL
Ready? Set? Game on @ RPL! Celebrate International Games Month (IGD) with an afternoon of gaming. From life size to tabletop games, Nintendo Switch tournaments and retro gaming consoles, come enjoy some friendly competition.
Friday, November 14, 4:00 to 5:00pm
No registration required. All welcome.
Wicked Sing-Along
Fellow Ozians, as terrifying as terror is, let us put aside our panic for this one day . . . and celebrate! Re-watch Wicked with us to get ready for the release of Wicked: For Good. Come sing-along with our favorite witches from Oz. Register to receive a cupcake! Drop-ins welcome.
Thursday, November 20, 4:00 to 6:00pm
Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders. Grades 6-12.
Register for Wicked Sing-Along
Cards for Hospitalized Kids
‘Tis the season of giving! We’ll provide the supplies, you give us your time. Make three cards for a half hour of volunteer time; make five and receive an hour! Drop-ins are welcome.
Tuesday, December 2, 4:00 to 5:00pm
Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders. Grades 6-12.
Register for Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Wednes-DIY
Catch the bug — the creative bug! Stop by the teen room for some drawing challenges, origami folding, card making — whatever your creative journey may be. No experience needed. Available while supplies last.
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17, 4:00 to 5:00pm
Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders. Grades 6-12.
Teen Tech Club
Explore the wide world of tech with Teen Tech Club. Special workshop led by students from Bergen County Academies: Theremin-building activity using Micro::Bit microcontrollers and Scratch/Python.
Monday, December 8, 4:00 to 6:00pm
Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders. Grades 6-12.
Register for Teen Tech Club
Buddy the Elf, What’s Your Favorite Sweater?
Come with us to a magical place called . . . “New York City!” Put on your ugliest of sweaters, walk through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest and the sea of swirly twirly gum drops for an afternoon of laughs, cookie decorating and an ugly sweater contest while watching Elf (PG, 1h 37m). Drop-ins welcome, but register to receive a cookie to decorate.
Thursday, December 11, 4:00 to 6:00pm
Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders. Grades 6-12.
Register for Buddy the Elf
Teen Trivia Tuesday: Gilmore Girls
Close your eyes and breathe . . . I smell snow! Put on your coziest sweater, grab your fastest talking friend and head on over to our Gilmore Girls trivia. The winner will receive a gift card prize of their choice. Drop-ins welcome.
Tuesday, December 16, 4:00 to 5:00pm
Open to Ridgewood Library cardholders. Grades 6-12.
Register for Teen Trivia: Gilmore Girls
Upcoming Teens Programs
Email us: teens@ridgewoodlibrary.org