TEENFEST

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Our annual events for everything teen!
Suggested ages: 12-18

For more information on the programs featured, please email ocplteenprograms@occr.ocgov.com.

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Art Class

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
3:00 PM

Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630

Teens, join us for an art class led by professional concept artist Knight Zhang.

Knight Zhang is currently a Principal Character Concept Artist at Riot Games. In her career she has dabbled in multiple genres including visual novel and indie game development, graphic design, motion graphics animation, and commercial illustration. Since then, she’s worked as an art director and marketing lead for online projects, animated music videos, and more.

Materials provided, while supplies last. Early arrival suggested. No registration required.

Past Events

TeenFest Kickoff!

Saturday, May 2, 2026
2:00PM

Westminster Library
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683

Teens, join us for a blast to the past and celebrate your favorite ogre at our TeenFest kickoff event: SWAMPFEST!

Win prizes playing our “Pin the Tail on Donkey” activity, decorate a gingerbread pancake, enjoy refreshments, and more!

Special thanks to Westminster Friends of the Library for their generous support.

TeenFest Kickoff!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
5:00PM

Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
12700 Montecito
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Teens, join us for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament, refreshments, and more!

TeenFest: Art Demo

Thursday, July 3, 2025
1:00 – 3:00 PM

San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Teens, join us for a live art demo beginning at 1:00 PM by concept artist Knight Zhang from Riot Games. The art demo will be followed by a sketch café and complimentary boba, sketchbooks and colored pencils, while supplies last.

The first 25 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Cartooning: Animation 1 by Preston Blair, while supplies last.

Enter the opportunity drawing for a chance to win a Wacom Drawing Tablet!

Special thanks to San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library for their generous support.

College & Career Resource Fair

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
4:00 – 6:30 PM

Tustin Library
345 E. Main St.
Tustin, CA 92780

Teens and young adults, get connected with relevant resources and information about college, careers, and professional development! Learn about specific educational pathways and network with professionals in your field of interest!

Attendees who complete the College & Career Resource Fair Passport will be entered into an opportunity drawing for a gift card!

Talk to representatives from the following organizations and more:

Boys & Girls Club
Chapman University
Irvine Valley College
Laguna College of Art and Design
OC Department of Education & Inside the Outdoors
OC Workforce Solutions
Orange Coast College
Orange County United Way

TeenFest!

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
3:30 – 6:45 PM

Tustin Library
345 E. Main St.
Tustin, CA 92780

Activities in the Program Room:

3:30 – 4:30 PM
Therapy Fluffies
Come hang out with our fluffies for a pawesome time brought to you by OC Animal Allies!

5:00 – 5:45 PM
Cookie Decorating with Butter + Cream Bakery
Decorate your very own Labubu cookie, while supplies last. Participation is limited to the first 50 teen attendees.

6:00 – 6:45 PM
Author Talk: AJ Dungo
AJ Dungo is an illustrator based in Los Angeles. He has worked with great people at Nike, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Bleacher Report, The Wall Street Journal, Nobrow, and more. His work has been recognized by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, France Inter, and AD&D. He is the author of the award-winning graphic novel, In Waves.

Activities in the Library:

Phone Charm Craft
Perler Bead Craft
Waffle Bar, while supplies last

Special thanks to the Friends of Tustin Library for their generous support of this program.

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Author Sajni Patel

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:00 PM

Tustin Library
345 E. Main St.
Tustin, CA 92780

Sajni Patel is an award-winning author of women’s fiction and young adult books. Her works have appeared on numerous Best of the Year and Must Read lists from Cosmo, Teen Vogue, Apple Books, Audiofile, Tribeza, Austin Woman, NBC, The Insider, and many others.

Special thanks to the Friends of Tustin Library for their generous support of this program.

Our annual events for everything teen!Suggested ages: 12-18

Art Class

Past Events

TeenFest Kickoff!

TeenFest Kickoff!

TeenFest: Art Demo

College & Career Resource Fair

TeenFest!

Activities in the Program Room:

Activities in the Library:

Author Sajni Patel

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Our annual events for everything teen!
Suggested ages: 12-18