Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word that describes the feelings of coziness, contentment, and wellness. What better way to spend the long winter nights, than by cozying up at the library? Activities include playing the Hygge game and VR, reading, light crafting, coloring, and enjoying a hot chocolate or tea. 

For ages 11-18. 

No registration required. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call the Teen Desk at 802.540.2546.

Every Wednesday afternoon, tweens/teens will come to the library and craft! Every month will have a different craft, and January's craft will be D.I.Y. mugs. 

For ages 11-18. 

No registration required. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call the Teen Desk at 802.540.2546.

Show off your creativity and competitiveness by competing in our gingerbread house competition! Competitors will have one hour to create their gingerbread masterpieces. After the buzzer rings, voting will take place, and the house that has the most votes will win a prize. 

All materials will be provided. 

For ages 11-18. 

No registration required. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call the Teen Desk at 802.540.2546.

The holidays are near, and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying cookies? Tweens and teens will bring in their homemade holidays cookies and exchange them with their fellow cookie connoisseurs. Please be sure to list the ingredients for the safety of our patrons. 

Stop by, swap recipes, and enjoy some homemade cookies!

For ages 11-18. 

No registration required. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call the Teen Desk at 802.540.2546.

Every Wednesday afternoon, tweens/teens will come to the library and craft! Every month will have a different craft, and December's craft will be D.I.Y. tile coasters. 

Note: There will not be a Crafternoon on December 7. 

For ages 11-18. 

No registration required. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call the Teen Desk at 802.540.2546.

Post-High School Planning and College Process with Soren Dews from VSAC. Intended for high school students interested in learning more about the college application process, financial aid, and other options after high school.

To Celebrate World Vegan Month, the library will be hosting one of Burlington's local vegan restaurants, Pingala Cafe! Learn about Pingala's backstory, swap vegan cookbooks, partake in a question and answer, and enjoy delicious desserts. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call the Teen Desk at 802.540.2546.

Join us for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) at the library! Each week, writers will have a space to write in and kick-off an inspired month of writing. Light refreshments and writing prompts will be provided. 

Teen writers will be in the teen space, and adult writers will be in the Local History Room. 

No registration required. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call the Teen Desk at 802.540.2546.

Every Wednesday afternoon, tweens/teens will come to the library and craft! Every week will be a new craft, so be sure to check out the schedule below to see what is in store:

• 11/2: Fireworks in a Jar
• 11/9: Origami
• 11/16: D.I.Y. Stickers
• 11/23: Spotify Glass Songs
• 11/30: Mason Jar Extravaganza 

For ages 11-18. 

No registration required. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call the Teen Desk at 802.540.2546.