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Teen and Young Adult Programs 

Do you love anime, gaming, or chess? Check out our Geekdom page for upcoming events!

 


 

50th Annual Poetry Contest
Submissions Open: February 1, 2025
Submissions Close: March 30, 2025


All Waterbury students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to participate in our Poetry Contest. Students must use one of the themes listed below when composing their poems. All poems must be the original work of the student. One poem per child.

Themes:

1. Your favorite color
2. Your favorite memory
3. Where do you see yourself or the world in 50 years?

 

Click here for a copy of the instructions and rules for the contest.

Click here for a copy of the Registration Form

 

Winner of the poetry contest will be invited to the awards ceremony which will be held at the library on April 30.

 

         

 


 

 

Teen Game Night
Tuesdays, March 11 & 25, April 8 & 22, May 6 & 20, 6 p.m.
TeenZone

Relax at the library with our teen game night. Bring a friend or meet new ones! For ages 13-19.                                                       

 

 

Be Money Smart
Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m. 
TeenZone

Webster Bank’s community banker, Sally Geigel, will teach teens about banking, saving, and investing for their future.