Tweens

WPL Youth Services

The Youth Services Department at WPL develops a variety of classes and events for young people ages 0-18. We offer a diverse collection of materials and services for youth, families, and educators to inspire curiosity, explore creativity, and extend their knowledge of the world around them.

Tween Services serves kids in grades 5-7 and offers a dedicated space for tween fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels, as well as classes designed specifically to meet tween interests.

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Tween Advisory Board

Grades 5-7. Members of this advisory group learn and practice teamwork and communication, event planning, and community service. Your input will impact all aspects of library services for tweens.

Participants qualify for community service hours.

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Featured Research Tool

Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more with Gale in Context: Middle School Edition.

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Write On! Short Story Contest

An annual celebration of Short Story Month in which tweens are invited to write an original short story and submit it for a chance to win a prize and have their story published on the Library's website.

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Homework Help

Educational resources to assist with school projects and assignments.

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Book Boxes

Sign up each month for a new Book Box. Inside you'll find a book selected and checked out just for you, snacks, and other surprises!

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Protecting Our Youth

Websites for caretakers and educators regarding topics such as health, internet safety, and education.

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Local School Links

Find a local public or private school.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Intro to Improv

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Imagination Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:
TUESDAYS, FEB 6 & 20, MAR 5 & 19, APR 2 & 16, MAY 7 I 6-7:30 PM I IMAGINATION ROOM Grades 5-12. Learn the fundamentals of improvisational acting in this series that will focus on fun skill-building activities like theater games and wil...
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Game On! Super Mario Bros.

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween, Teen
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Grades 5-12. Get your game on and join us for Mario Party, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros. ...
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Central Florida Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tween, Teen, Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Edyth Bush Theatre
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Details:
Any person interested in listening to or playing acoustic fingerstyle guitar is welcome to join this free monthly gathering that is free and open to the public. Guests may bring their own guitars and play along with the group or solo.  ...
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Chess Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:
Grades 5-7. Play chess in a fun, informal setting, with snacks! All levels welcome.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Sparks: WPL Young Artists Exhibition

5:00am - 9:00pm
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:
  An exhibit of entries in the 1st annual Art Sparks: Young Artists Exhibition. You're invited to the reception and ribbon ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th, from 6 to 7 pm.  The Center is located at 2005 Mizell Ave and is open Monday...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Sparks: WPL Young Artists Exhibition

5:00am - 9:00pm
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:
  An exhibit of entries in the 1st annual Art Sparks: Young Artists Exhibition. You're invited to the reception and ribbon ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th, from 6 to 7 pm.  The Center is located at 2005 Mizell Ave and is open Monday...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Children's Book Author Fair

10:00am - 2:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Community Imagination Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Stories, Language & Lit
Details:
Join us for this new addition to the Winter Park Book Festival! Drop in to meet local children's book authors. Visit the Youth Services table to learn about our classes and enter a prize drawing. Books will be available for sale by authors. This is a...
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Science Lab: Chemistry in Color

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:
Grades 5-7. Learn the history and science behind fluorescent chemistry through hands-on activities with glowsticks, luminescent paint, and the harrowing story of the "Radium Girls." Partnership with The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Sparks: WPL Young Artists Exhibition

5:00am - 9:00pm
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:
  An exhibit of entries in the 1st annual Art Sparks: Young Artists Exhibition. You're invited to the reception and ribbon ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th, from 6 to 7 pm.  The Center is located at 2005 Mizell Ave and is open Monday...
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tweens Make! 3D Printing Pen Creations

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Grades 5-7. Explore the world of art, crafting, and creating.  This session: 3D Printing Pen Creations ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Sparks: WPL Young Artists Exhibition

5:00am - 9:00pm
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:
  An exhibit of entries in the 1st annual Art Sparks: Young Artists Exhibition. You're invited to the reception and ribbon ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th, from 6 to 7 pm.  The Center is located at 2005 Mizell Ave and is open Monday...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Sparks: WPL Young Artists Exhibition

5:00am - 9:00pm
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:
  An exhibit of entries in the 1st annual Art Sparks: Young Artists Exhibition. You're invited to the reception and ribbon ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th, from 6 to 7 pm.  The Center is located at 2005 Mizell Ave and is open Monday...
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tween Advisory Board

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: The Hideout
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: School & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:
Grades 5-7. Members of this advisory group learn and practice teamwork and communication, event planning, and community service. Your input will impact all aspects of library services for tweens.  Participants qualify for community service ho...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Sparks: WPL Young Artists Exhibition

5:00am - 9:00pm
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:
  An exhibit of entries in the 1st annual Art Sparks: Young Artists Exhibition. You're invited to the reception and ribbon ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th, from 6 to 7 pm.  The Center is located at 2005 Mizell Ave and is open Monday...
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Game On!: Minecraft

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Winter Park Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Technology & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Grades 5-7. Get your game on and join us for Minecraft! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Sparks: WPL Young Artists Exhibition

5:00am - 9:00pm
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Creative Arts
Details:
  An exhibit of entries in the 1st annual Art Sparks: Young Artists Exhibition. You're invited to the reception and ribbon ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th, from 6 to 7 pm.  The Center is located at 2005 Mizell Ave and is open Monday...

Titles for Tweens