TeenTober at BPL
It’s TeenTober! Every October, libraries highlight all the ways you can connect, create, and explore with us—not just this month, but all year long. We’ve lined up programs made for teens, giving you chances to try new things, meet people, and build skills that can help you reach your goals now and in the future. And we also want to hear from you!
Teen Survey
Your opinion could be worth $200! Tell us what you think about library programs, events, spaces, and services for teens. Complete our Teen Survey for a chance to win one of three $200 Mapleview Centre gift cards—and help shape what Burlington Public Library offers teens.
Programs for Teens in October
All library programs are FREE, and some may require registration—see all upcoming teen programs. Also check out our Halloween-themed programs like Monster Minute to Win It, Halloween Paint by Sticker, and our escape-room-style library adventure, The Midnight Borrowers Puzzle Mystery!
Make a Free Magnet
Stop by Central Branch and get creative! Visit the 3rd floor MakerSpace during All Levels open hours in October to create a free, custom magnet. Bring your own printed design that's at least 1.375 inches in size, or use one of our templates to colour in and decorate. Once your design is ready, use our button maker to press your design. One free magnet per person. Ages 13 to 18
Knitting Basics for Teens
New to knitting? Start here! Learn the basics, try new stitches, then cast on your very first project in this fun, beginner-friendly program. It's easier than you think! Register for Knitting Basics
Sat October 3 | 2-3pm | ALTON
Meditation, Relaxation & Art for Teens
Slow down, recharge, and reconnect with a calming, creative experience. We begin with a gentle, heart-centred guided meditation, then carry that grounded, positive energy into hands-on artistic expression. Create something uniquely your own. No experience is needed—just come as you are and enjoy a welcoming space to relax, create, and connect. Register for Meditation, Relaxation & Art
Sun October 4 | 2-3pm | NEW APPLEBY
Entrepreneurship for Teens
Whether you dream of starting your own business or just want to learn the skills that successful entrepreneurs use every day, this session is for you. This interactive workshop, led by career expert and entrepreneur Sara Curto, explores the world of entrepreneurship, learning what it takes to turn an idea into a thriving business. Register for Entrepreneurship for Teens
Tue October 20 | 7-8pm | NEW APPLEBY
Teen Fright Movie Night
Get into the Halloween spirit! Bring your friends for a screening of Haunted Mansion, a supernatural horror-comedy starring LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Dan Levy, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Fresh popcorn + snacks + Halloween button-making craft. Costumes encouraged! Doors open at 5:45, with the movie showtime at 6:10pm. Register for Teen Fright Movie Night
Thu Oct 29 | 5:45-8:30pm | CENTRAL
Books + More
Beyond our collection of almost 10,000 print books and graphic novels for teens, we also have over 2,600 young adult eBooks and audiobooks available to borrow from BPL's OverDrive/Libby digital collection. And did you know you can also use your BPL card to borrow digital books from our six OverDrive partner libraries, with over 38,500 YA eBooks and audiobooks? We've got your leisure reading covered!
You can also use your BPL library card to stream movies and TV shows, download comics, and read the latest issues of magazines online.
Need space to study or work on group projects? We're ready for you! The library is one of the few places you can still go without spending any money. Our Central, New Appleby, and Tansley Woods branches have private study rooms and quiet pods that you can book online. Central Branch also has small group tables located on the 3rd floor.
Your library card is also your key to accessing FREE virtual learning resources, such as the online encyclopedia Britannica Library, and BrainFuse. BrainFuse offers live tutoring sessions, personal writing support, video tutorials, practice tests, and a collaborative virtual workspace just for students.
See you at the library!
