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<h5>Become a "Teen Tech" this summer and use your technology skills to help adults in our community!&nbsp;</h5>
Throughout July, we're offering two tech-help events at the North Haven Senior Center and two at the Library in our café area. At each event, tech-savvy teens will help adults with their phones, computers, email addresses, general tech questions, and more.&nbsp;
Interested teens should sign up for each tech-help event separately using the links below. Registration for ALL sessions opens on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00pm.
2026 Tech Help Dates:
<ul><li><a href="https://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-tech-senior-center-34790" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Thursday, July 9, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center</a></li><li><a href="https://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-tech-nhml-33989" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tuesday, July 14, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library</a></li><li><a href="https://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-tech-senior-center-34791" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Thursday, July 23, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center</a></li><li><a href="https://northhaven.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-teen-tech-nhml-33990" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tuesday, July 28, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library</a></li></ul>
Students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026 are invited to participate. Please reach out to Emily at <a href="mailto:etomlin@northhavenlibrary.net">etomlin@northhavenlibrary.net</a> or <a href="mailto:teen@northhavenlibrary.net">teen@northhavenlibrary.net</a> with any questions about the program.

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*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY* Teen Tech at the Library

Become a "Teen Tech" this summer and use your technology skills to help adults in our community! 
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Need a little help with technology? Bring your device and tech questions to one of our two drop-in tech help events! High school students will be here to provide guidance and show you the ropes.
2026 Drop-In Tech Help Dates:
<ul><li>Tuesday, July 14, 10:30am-12:30pm</li><li>Tuesday, July 28, 10:30am-12:30pm</li></ul>
Want more tech help? Two additional tech help sessions are scheduled at the North Haven Senior Center for Thursdays July 9 and July 23, from 10:30am-12:30pm. Registration for the Senior Center events is preferred. Please contact the Center at (203) 239-5432 to reserve your spot.

Local Event: Drop-In Tech Help

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Local Event: Mixed Media Art

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Local Event: PopUp Painting

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Local Event: Ice Cream Cone Duo Canvas

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Local Event: Take & Create: Summer Sunflower Coaster

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Local Event: Parent Playdate

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Local Event: Tutu Tuesday

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Local Event: Guided Meditation

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Local Event: Switch Party

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Local Event: Middle School Chess Club

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Local Event: Toddler Time

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Local Event: Garden Walk Spring Glen

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