September 22, 2026
This October, the Robey Memorial Library is participating in the Young Adult Library Services Association’s (YALSA) annual TeenTober celebration. Developed by YALSA, this month-long event strives to raise awareness of the importance of year-round teen services and connect teens with services and materials provided by their local institutions that will help them develop new skills and fuel their passions. TeenTober merges YALSA’s successful and long-standing Teen Tech Week™ and Teen Read Week™ initiatives into one program to celebrate teen services in libraries and enhance relationships with community partners.
Robey Memorial Library’s TeenTober programs include:
· Comic Prize Packs—Get one entry just for coming in during October, but participating in our other programs earns you more chances at taking home a bundle with your favorite superhero!
· Guess the Book-in-a-Jar—enter your guess for our Book-in-a-Jar for a chance to win a book-themed prize.
· Wii Sports Free Play Day takes place on Friday October 16 from 4-7pm. Teens are invited to play one of the most iconic games of the Wii-era!
· Fangtastic Movie Night is a free showing of The Black Phone staring Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames. (Rated R)
After being abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement, a 13-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims.
Movie begins at 7pm on Saturday, October 31st. Viewers are welcome to bring movie snacks but refreshments will be provided.
For a full list of activities and more information about the TeenTober celebration at Robey Memorial Library, contact 563-568-4424 or visit www.waukon.lib.ia.us. Find out more about YALSA and the TeenTober national initiative, visit www.ala.org/yalsa/teentober
Robey Memorial Library is located at 401 1st Ave NW, Waukon, IA | 563-568-4424 | www.waukon.lib.ia.us.