Make Your Own Eye Mask
Thursday, June 18, 5:30-7:30PM OR Monday, June 29, 2:30-4:30PM
Teens (12-18)
Summer is coming, and the sunshine will be streaming in your window earlier than you might like! Help yourself sleep in by sewing your own eye mask in this fun program for teens. Registration required.
Secondary School Study Hall
June 19-25
Need a place to study for exams or work on an end-of-semester project? MPL has converted one of our study rooms into the ultimate study space, equipped with supplies, snacks, and stress busters. Study alone or in a small group using your student card.
No registration required. First come, first served during all MPL open hours.
Teen Summer Reading Program
June 26 – Sept. 7
Ages 12-18
Click here for an online ballot. Opens June 26.
No registration required. Collect your ballot at check out or on our website and tell us about your reading experience for your chance to win our grand prize – a $100 gift card to Cineplex!
Midland Summer Movies
Thursdays at Dusk
MPL is joining up with the Town of Midland to show some great movies this summer! Join us in Little Lake Park at Rotary Stage with your snacks! When it starts to get dark, the movie will start! (Weather permitting; movies subject to change).
Thursday, July 9, 8:30pm start – Finding Nemo – Sponsored by Bryson Bumstead, Realtor
Thursday, July 16, 8:30pm start – The Little Mermaid (1989) – Sponsored by Morden Construction
Thursday, July 23, 8:30pm start – Atlantis
Thursday, July 30, 8:30pm start – Luca
Thursday, August 6, 8:30pm start – Elemental
Thanks to our community partners!
Teen Pet Painting
Monday, July 13 OR August 10, 4-5PM
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Make a unique painting of your pet! We’ll paint a black and white line drawing of a photo of your pet directly onto the glass of a picture frame, and then add a fun background. Registration required. Pet photo must be submitted at registration.
Summer Teen Advisory Group
Ages 12-18
Drop-in. No registration necessary.
Earn volunteer hours while helping shape teen services at the library and supporting the community! These fun two-hour sessions include free lunch, creative projects, and opportunities to make a difference.
- Tuesday, July 14, 1-3pm – The Vault Refresh – Help us deep clean and redecorate The Vault teen space!
- Tuesday, August 11, 1-3pm – Drawn to Rescue – Create artwork of adoptable animals to help promote local pet adoption through a community social media campaign.
Nerf Game Night @ MPL
Ages 9-14
Registration & waiver required; space is limited.
Bring your Nerf equipment (no darts, please!) and join us for an action-packed evening featuring a scavenger hunt, a few rounds of capture the flag and freeze tag, and taking over the library after hours. We’ll provide the darts and snacks. Snacks & beverages provided.
- Monday, July 20, 6-8pm
- Monday, August 10, 6-8pm
Dive into D&D for Teens
Ages 12-18
Space is limited. Registration required.
Dive into an original water-themed adventure campaign! Work together to navigate mysterious tides, uncover hidden secrets, and face challenges lurking beneath the surface in this beginner-friendly tabletop roleplaying experience.
- Thursday, July 23, 1-5pm
- Thursday, August 13, 1-5pm
Please note: both sessions will feature the same campaign.
Teen Review Program
Earn volunteer service hours for reviewing recent (last two years) books & movies found in the MPL collections. Two volunteer service hours per approved review.
Please remember that reviews should convey your own ideas and insights about the selection. The use of AI tools is not permitted.
If you are interested in this position, visit our website to apply!
The Vault – MPL’s Teen Space
Open during all library open hours.
Ages 12-18
Drop by to check out MPL’s teen space, exclusively for our patrons ages 12-18! Designed for teens by teens, this is your place to be creative, meet new people, engage in a game or two, chat about books, or just hang out!
‘The Vault’ made possible thanks to the financial support provided by 
Questions? Contact Jennifer Paquette at [email protected] or (705) 526-4216 Ext. 3307.