Read on to find out about the activities we've planned for grades 7-12 in 2024. From our College and Career Club to the monthly After Hours for grades 9-12, we have a range of options available. Stop by anytime during Edge hours to say hello and find out more about the Edge.

Edge Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Drop-in Activities:

No registration is required for these ongoing programs for grades 7-12.

Movie Monday
Join us for a movie on Mondays at 4:00 pm.

Tech Tuesday
Youth in grades 4-12 will learn about new technology topics on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.

Winning Wednesday
Play some board games with friends from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Thoughtful Thursday
Take time for a meditative art project, selected Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
April 4, 11, and 25

Fun Friday
Join us for a fun afternoon activity at 4:00 p.m.: video games, board games, crochet, and creative writing are some of the possibilities.

Do Gooders
Need to earn some community service credit? Drop in and make some cards for Meals on Wheels. Saturdays in March from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Programs:

Poetry Slam: 20th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday April 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Teens, Adults
Join Zork and Kristen in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of our library Poetry Slam with performances from two featured poets and an open mic! Schedule: 6:00 p.m. – refreshments and open mic signup begins; 6:30 p.m. – First featured poet performs; ~6:45 p.m. – second featured poet performs; ~7:00 p.m.: Open mic begins. We will have a feature performance by Rebecca P. Bruckenstein and Nina Belen Robins. Open mic will be limited to one poem per poet unless time allows for a second round.

White Plains Teens After Hours
Friday April 5 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The Edge
Grades 9-12
We're keeping the library open late ONLY for White Plains teens in grades 9-12. This month's event features an open mic with the WPHS Songwriters' Club, PS5 and Nintendo Switch gaming, arts and crafts, board games, and more.

2024 Total Solar Eclipse Livestream
Monday April 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Teens
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada. Join us for a safe viewing of the eclipse livestream in the Media Lab.

Creative Breath
Monday April 9 and 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Galaxy Hall
Grades 4 – 8
Come create poetry with published poet Caroline Reddy. We will be creating poetry using assorted colored cardstock paper and an assortment of words. We will first meditate and then engage our imagination and then work on creating poetry together.

Igloo VR Fun for Youth
Tuesday April 10 at 4:30 p.m.
The Igloo
Children, Teens, Adults
Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the library's newly installed panoramic content room. Views from 360° content and more will be provided in this fun series of programs. Each session will feature unique content. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.

Let the Good Times Roll
Wednesdays April 10 and 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Galaxy Hall
Grades 4 – 8
Interested in role-playing games, but never had the chance to play before? Now's your chance! Join Erica and Erika for a chance to explore one-page, one-shot role-playing games. This time it's Library Cats, where you are a clowder of magical house cats tasked with keeping a magical library safe and helping its patrons—so long as those patrons aren’t planning to end the world. But something terrible is about to happen!

Teen Job Search Tips
Thursday April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Virtual
Grades 7 – 12
During the Financial Literacy for Teens workshop students will learn how to make wise financial decisions to promote financial well-being over their lifetime.

Beginner Stitching
Saturday April 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Museum Gallery
Teens, Adults
Learn the basics of knitting or crochet with Kat & Kristen! We will teach beginner stitches and begin to knit/crochet a scarf. Knitting needles or a crochet hook and one skein of yarn will be provided to those starting out. For those returning, please bring your needles/hook and yarn. Registration required; please email Kristen at kthornton@whiteplainslibrary.org to register. Experienced crafters who do not need supplies or instruction are also welcome to attend. We will meet once a month to continue projects.

Financial Literacy for Teens
Monday April 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Virtual
Grades 7 – 12
During the Financial Literacy for Teens workshop students will learn how to make wise financial decisions to promote financial well-being over their lifetime.

Edge Advisory Board
Thursday April 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Teens
Teens in grades 7 – 12 are invited to join an advisory board to help shape the future of the Edge. The board will help plan and organize Edge programming, among other initiatives. Teens may earn community service for meaningful participation.

The Edge Book Club
Thursday April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7-12
A new twist on our book discussion group for teens in grades 7-12. This month, no pressure to read the same book. Instead, we'll all discuss what we've been reading lately and share recommendations. No registration required.

Build Your Own Rain Harvesting System
Thursday April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Virtual
Grades 7 – 12
As a way to recognize and celebrate Earth Day and increase awareness around plastic waste and water conservation, come join us for a virtual program to learn how to create a rainwater harvesting system for your community. High school student Madeline Abrams has developed an environmentally friendly and economically accessible way to capture rainwater using otherwise discarded plastic water bottles to create an irrigation system for vegetable gardens, farms and landscapes. Madeline recently presented her rainwater harvesting system virtually to 45 communities in New York, California, Uganda, Namibia, Lesotho, Angola and South Africa. Her invention is being shared with villages and communities as a way to conserve water and address the issue of upcycling plastic waste that has become a major problem in many parts of the world. After the Zoom presentation, Madeline will share the instructional video she created as a reference to build her watering system to help communities harvest every drop.

Wanderhome Session 
Friday April 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7 – 12
If you missed joining our first campaign, now's your chance! Wanderhome is a relaxed journey through the peaceful land of the same name, a land where characters build their journey location by location and grow together as they travel. No previous RPG experience needed, as Wanderhome is rules-light! We'll continue the game begun last month! **Potential new members please email me at eroberts@whiteplainslibrary.org before coming**

Trove Battle of the Books Interest Meeting
Tuesday April 23 at 5:00 p.m.
The Igloo
Grades 4-7
An interest meeting for Battle of the Books, a reading-based trivia tournament for students entering 4th-7th grade in the Fall 2024 school year. Learn about the books, the practice schedule, and requirements to compete in the fall! For those interested in participating but unable to attend this meeting, please contact Librarian Erika at epeiffer@whiteplainslibrary.org.

Virtual Tour: Visit a College
Monday April 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Igloo
Grades 7 – 12
This session will a tour of the University or college campus of your choice. Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the library's newly installed panoramic content room. Views from 360° content and more will be provided in this fun series of programs. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.

Book Bunch
Tuesday April 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Galaxy Hall
Grades 4-8
Join us in The Galaxy for a fun hour of book discussion on Red, White and Whole by Rajani LaRocca. The first eight to register will receive a free copy of the book. Please include your name, email and phone number when you register to receive your free copy.