Teens Taste Test: Cheese Edition
Sample a variety of cheese-flavored snacks and vote for your favorite. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Teens Make: Spooky Piñatas
Build your own seasonal pinata, then fill it with Halloween candy. Open to the first 12 teens to register online starting September 7. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
CANCELLED - Teens Make: Geode Skulls
Turn a plastic skull into gothic bejeweled decor. Open to the first 15 teens to register online. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Jayme. Contact Phone: 864-574-6815.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Hangout: Art Café
Get cozy with a warm drink and a tasty pastry, then work on your own projects, Artober prompts, or a submission for our Design a Bookmark Contest. The first 30 teens will get to build their own art kit to take home from a selection of art supplies. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Michelle. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Watch: Five Nights at Freddys
Eat popcorn and watch as the new night shift security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza realizes things aren't as they seem when the animatronic creatures at the restaurant come alive, hungry for revenge. Rated PG-13. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12.
Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Alice Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teen Fall Craft Fest
Decorate a pumpkin or a birdhouse for the spooky season. Open to the first 20 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Teen Murder Mystery: The Candy Conundrum
The candy business isn’t always sweet; a focus group testing a new type of candy sours when someone ends up poisoned. Was it personal, or does someone want to keep the candy from launching? Use your wits and unravel the clues to find out. Open to the first 15 teens to register online. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Sara. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Inman Library.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed
SCPL Events
Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Staff In-Service Training.
Category: Closings.
Monday, October 12, 2026.
All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.
Teens Play: Minute to Win It Games
Compete in quick-paced, Halloween-themed challenges for prizes and glory. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Blaine Thompson. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chesnee Library.
Teen Pizza & Video Game Party
Eat pizza and play games on a Switch and PS5. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Amani. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Landrum Library.
Teens Play: Haunted Bingo
Grab a card, mark your free space, and get 5 squares in a row to win treats and prizes during this spooky twist on the classic game. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
TAG: Teen Advisory Group
Join us virtually or in person to share your ideas, give feedback, and earn volunteer credit. This month, help build the playlist for Teen Pizza Night, discuss the future of Teens To-Gos, and vote yay or nay on possible programs in a speed round. To sign up to attend virtually, click the sign-up button. New teens are always welcome. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Friends & Advisory Group Meetings. Contact Name: Susan. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Online & In person (Headquarters Library).
Teen Pizza Night: Halloween Edition
Grab a slice and enjoy a spooky night of video games, a costume contest*, crafts, music, and more in the Teen Hub. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
*Costumes cannot include weapons (even fake ones) and masks can only be worn while at the party, not in the rest of the library. Thank you for your cooperation.
Room: Teen Hub. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Jessie. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Painting from Nature: Teens
A watercolor painting class focused on observing and painting from natural items (flora, fauna, fungi), learning how to “draw what you see” whether still or moving, and how to engage with nature in a respectful and safe way when using learned skills in the natural environment.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Landrum Library.
Teens To-Go: Decorative Spiderweb
Take home supplies and instructions to embroider an adorably creepy spiderweb design to decorate your room. Available while supplies last and given out to teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only. One per teen.
Room: Teen Hub. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Geek Out: Sanrio
Celebrate your love of Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Pompompurin with diamond art stickers, trivia, and more. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Play: Musical Bingo
Bingo is back, but with a musical twist. Listen for songs and mark your card to win prizes. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Chaunce. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cowpens Library.
Teen Crafternoon: Paint a Pumpkin
Use stencils or your imagination to paint a spooky pumpkin masterpiece. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Alice Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teen Homeschooled: The Midnight Hotel Escape Room
After Mr. Black is murdered, you and the rest of his guests are invited to his memorial at the Midnight Hotel. Work together to discover who tried to swipe the blackmail, where it's stored, and figure out the password to open it in this tabletop escape room by the makers of Clue. Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Homeschool. Contact Name: Melissa. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Watch: Five Nights at Freddy's
Watch the original movie, eat pizza, and make paper plate mascots of your favorite FNAF characters. Rated PG-13. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Film Showings. Contact Name: Blaine Thompson. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Chesnee Library.
Teens Ugly Pumpkin Contest
You've heard of an Ugly Sweater contest, but now it's time for an Ugly Pumpkin contest. Create your ugly pumpkin masterpiece to be judged by staff and win cool prizes. All supplies will be provided. Open to the first 10 teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Amani. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Landrum Library.
Teens Play: Haunted Bingo
Play bingo with a spooky twist to win candy and prizes. Come in costume* for extra goodies. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
*Costumes cannot include weapons (even fake ones) and masks can only be worn while at the event, not in the rest of the library. Thank you for your cooperation.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Make: Fuse Bead Monsters
Compete in trivia about cryptids while you create glow-in-the-dark ghosts, cryptids, and other monsters out of fuse beads. Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Michelle. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Open Mic
Perform a talent, sing karaoke, share a story or poem, or just enjoy the show with friends. Costumes are welcome, but fake weapons are prohibited, and masks can only be worn while at the program. Please register online in advance. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Music Programs. Contact Name: Sara. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Inman Library.
Teens Play: Retro Games
Play iconic games on old school consoles like the SNES, GameCube, and the original PlayStation. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Finn. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen Art Show Reception
Meet and celebrate our fall teen artists, Chloe, Lyric, and Caitlin while enjoying live music played by our teen musician, Ada. All ages are welcome at this event.
Room: Teen Hub. Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Jessie. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teen DIY: Junk Journaling
Turn trash into treasure and walk away with a fun journal for collecting sentimental keepsakes, quotes, and more. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Teens Make: Stress Less Crafts
Relax with projects like diamond art stickers, DIY stress balls, and calming jars. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Alice Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teen Speed-Puzzling Competition
Work in teams and race to be the first to complete a jigsaw puzzle. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Teens Paint: Book Page Art
Transform old book pages with paint to create original art with a vintage flair. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chesnee Library.
Teen Silent Book Club + Book Box
Reading can be solitary, so let’s read together. Bring a book or choose one of ours, grab a quiet snack, and get cozy. We’ll begin and end with a quick chat about books, but otherwise we’ll read on our own (together). While supplies last, teens who attend will receive the Dragon's Blaze Book Box that includes snacks, trinkets, and a book perfect for teens who love stories full of dragons, danger, and deceit. Any leftovers will be available by lottery after the program with priority given to teens who have never received a Book Box before. The form will be open until Thursday, November 12 at 11:59 p.m. and you can find it here: https://forms.gle/Ndbj9iM1FRm9fAr76. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Book & Film Discussions. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Taste Test: Pies
Sample a variety of pies, rank them, and vote for your favorite. Open to the first 15 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Amani. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Landrum Library.
Teen Unbirthday Party
It's probably not your birthday, but let's party like it is. Join us for cake, a birthday-themed trivia competition, and DIY party hats and favors. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
TAG: Teen Advisory Group
Join us virtually or in person to share your ideas, give feedback, and earn volunteer credit. This month, celebrate the anniversary of TAG, help decide on a contest for the spring, and check out the bookmark contest finalists. To sign up to attend virtually, click the sign-up button. New teens are always welcome. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Friends & Advisory Group Meetings. Contact Name: Susan. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Online & In person (Headquarters Library).
Teens Play: Mini Game Challenge
Compete in quick, fun games using ordinary items like balloons, chopsticks, rubber bands, and cups. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Teens Meet: Therapy Dogs
Stressed with studies or exams? Relax with dogs from our local chapter of Alliance Therapy Dogs. Learn about them and their training or simply enjoy some stress relief. Please register online in advance. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Special Events. Contact Name: Sara. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Inman Library.
Teen Mini Renaissance Faire
Enter a realm of knights, fairies, wizards, and wonder. Enjoy Renaissance-themed crafts, games, trinket trading, and a costume contest. Costumes cannot include weapons (even fake ones) and masks can only be worn while at the party, not in the rest of the library. Thank you for your cooperation. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Samantha. Contact Phone: 864-578-3665.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Boiling Springs Library.
Teen Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Compete to be the ultimate brawler to win bragging rights and a $20 gift card. Open to the first 15 teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Chaunce. Contact Phone: 864-463-0430.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Cowpens Library.
Teen Crafternoon: Paint by Numbers
Not an artist? No problem. Join us to make canvas paintings using the classic and easy paint-by-numbers method. For teens ages 12-18 or for grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Alice Pennington. Contact Phone: 864-474-0421.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacolet Library.
Teens Make: Custom Mugs
Draw a design to decorate a mug, then we'll use a heat press to make it permanent. Open to the first 12 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-476-8770.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Woodruff Library.
Teens Make: Bedazzled Accessories
Decorate claw clips, sunglasses, and more with beads, rhinestones, and embellishments to complement your style. Open to the first 20 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Play: D&D
Work together in this Dungeons & Dragons one-shot adventure. Newcomers and all experience levels are welcome, however all characters played should be level 1. Open to the first 8 teens to register online. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Sara. Contact Phone: 864-472-8363.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Inman Library.
Teen Homeschooled: Speed-Puzzling Competition
Work in teams and race to be the first to complete a jigsaw puzzle to win a gift card. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Homeschool. Contact Name: Susan. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Teens Write On: Novel Workshop
Work on a character, a scene, or start a new project during National Novel Writing Month. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Kourtney Deas. Contact Phone: 864-439-4759.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Middle Tyger Library.
Teens Play: D&D
Enter a world of magic and wonder and go on an epic adventure in Dungeons & Dragons. Open to the first 8 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Phone: 864-461-2423.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Chesnee Library.
Teen Board Game Cafe
Enjoy hot chocolate and play a variety of board games like Werewords, Hues and Clues, and Sorry. For teens ages 12-18 or grades 7-12 only.
Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Amani. Contact Phone: 864-457-2218.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Landrum Library.
Teens Play: Bingo
Play both classic and different patterns of bingo to win prizes. Program presented by Bella, our Teen Intern. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Fun & Games. Contact Name: Jessie. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries Close at 6pm
SCPL Events
Spartanburg County Public Libraries close at 6:00 pm.
Category: Closings.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed
SCPL Events
Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Thanksgiving.
Category: Closings.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026.
All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.
Teens Make: K-Pop Journals
Listen to K-Pop music while you personalize a journal filled with your favorite groups, lyrics, and moments. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own fan items too. Open to the first 18 teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12 only.
Room: Vann Studio. Category: Craft, DIY & Maker. Contact Name: Wing. Contact Phone: 864-596-3506.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Headquarters Library.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries Closed
SCPL Events
Spartanburg County Public Libraries closed for Winter Holiday.
Category: Closings.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 – Saturday, December 26, 2026.
All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries Close at 6pm
SCPL Events
Spartanburg County Public Libraries close at 6:00 pm for New Year's Eve.
Category: Closings.
Thursday, December 31, 2026.
All Branches - Holidays & Other Closings.