Teens targeted by library tournament

Teens, age 12 – 18, are welcome to stop by the Theodore Johns Library, 4255 Fannett Rd. in Beaumo,nt, on Friday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m., for fun, snacks and activities planned just for the youthful participants sans little kids and overbearing adults. Plus, the event will feature a “CSI: Murder Mystery.” They present the evidence; you figure out the killer’s identity.

For teens age 13 and up, register with the Johns Library by Jan. 20 for free admission to a game lover’s paradise. Teen gamers won’t want to miss out on the Super Smash Bros. Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 3 p.m. Participants will need to bring their own device to challenge others for fun and prizes.

Call (409) 842-5223 or visit bit.ly/3PFHIm6 to register for free admission.

Continuing the January of teen-flinging, tweens ages 11 and up are invited to the R.C. Miller Library on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 3 p.m. for an afternoon of crafting and making sun-catchers to catch some rays while awaiting the return of spring. The Miller Library is located next to Rogers Park, 1605 Dowlen Rd. in Beaumont.

Following a few fun weekends set for the teens, the youth are then going to switch roles and serve as the volunteers.

Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., high school volunteers will be on-hand at the Theodore Johns Library to offer some hands-on homework help for those who come to claim it. Homework help organizers report that the teen volunteers will be assisting students through 6th grade with read-to-me time for the younger guests, and tutoring for those who need it in math, science, language arts and history.