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Newton Free Library This Week's Teen and Tween Events December 18 - 31, 2023

Schools and Libraries

December 19, 2023

From: Newton Free Library

Magic: The Gathering
Wednesday, December 20 at 6:30pm

Play Magic: The Gathering on the first and third Wednesday of each month in our Teen Area!

Grades 6-12

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday, December 21 at 7pm

If you love comics and graphic novels, join us once a month as we discuss all things illustrated!

Registration required

Grades 8-12

Minute to Win it!
Wednesday, December 27 at 3pm

Celebrate the end of 2023 with Minute To Win It games and treats! The idea is to complete challenges in under a minute using simple, everyday items.

Grades 5-12

After Hours: Barbie Movie (2023)
Friday, December 29 at 6:30pm

It’s the end of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with a Barbie showing?! Barbie (2023), Rated PG-13. Running time 114 minutes.

Coming Up for Teens and Tweens

Anime/Manga Club
Wednesday, January 10 at 4:30pm

7th/8th Book Group
Tuesday, January 16 at 7pm

Registration required

Books We Loved in 2023!

Tween

Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow - After a traumatic experience, 12-year-old Simon moves to the only place in America where the internet is nonexistent, finally giving him the chance to spin his own story with the help of a supportive friend.

Alebrijes by Donna Barba Higuera - 13-year-old Leandro embarks on a perilous journey beyond his city’s dystopian walls where he encounters mutant monsters, wasteland pirates and fellow outcasts to save his sister and his people from an oppressive regime.

Tegan and Sara: Junior High words by Tegan Quin & Sara Quin; pictures by Tillie Walden - Indie-pop twin sister duo Tegan and Sara share their junior high experience as they take varying paths, making different friends and become more aware of their queerness.

Teen

Unraveller by Francis Hardinge - 15-year-old Kellen has a unique ability to unravel curses, which unfortunately, doesn’t prevent him from being cursed. With the help of his friend Nettle, Kellen must remove his hex before he unravels everything!

The Davenports by Krystal Marquis - Inspired by the true story of C.R. Patterson and his family, the Davenports are one of few black families of immense wealth. Determined to follow their dreams, the Davenport women find the courage to live and love.

A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat - Dan's always been a good kid. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling like he's invisible, which is why Dan has low expectations when his parents send him on a class trip to Europe.