Teens

The 2023 Summer Reading Program theme is Find Your Voice! Track your reading from June 1 - August 13 and earn prizes for every five hours you read.

Read 5 hours = treasure box prize + coupon to a local business of your choice + grand prize drawing entry

Read 10 hours = treasure box prize + coupon to a local business of your choice + grand prize drawing entry

Read 15 hours = treasure box prize + coupon to a local business of your choice + grand prize drawing entry

Read 20 hours = treasure box prize + coupon to a local business of your choice + grand prize drawing entry + free book!

Stop by the library or click here to register!

Learn more about our summer reading events for teens here!

Missing our Teen Book Bags? Register each month to receive a new "cache" with this new subscription-style program for teens.

Browser's Cache contains a checked-out library book to read and return, plus a snack, an activity, some swag, and a list of more book recommendations for you to keep.

From May 14 to May 20: Fill out the form to register! Click the link or visit https://forms.gle/V97LX4mZYbtKJSJ38 - Indicate your preferences, and we'll hook you up with a cache curated just for you! 

May's theme is: What Does AAPI Stand For?

June's theme will be: Read with Pride
July's theme will be: Accessible Reads
August's theme will be: School Days
September's theme will be: Latine Voices
October's theme will be: Ghost Stories

Stay tuned for those links as they get closer!

Calling all teen anime enthusiasts! Join us from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month to watch a couple episodes of an anime we choose (and eat snacks). Cosplay is always welcome! Geared toward middle school and high school students. We'll pick an anime to watch by consensus, so you're not stuck watching something you don't like - and if we don't get to your suggestion, we'll save it for next month.

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for an activity that explores the intersections between science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination! Don't be intimidated - we're basically hanging out and making stuff. Leftover supplies will be assembled into kits and available for pickup in the Teen Area starting the following Monday, while supplies last. Geared for those in grades 6-12 - younger folks will probably struggle with the difficulty level. 

Tuesday, May 16 @ 4:30-5:30 PM - Pet Portrait Printmaking - Bring a picture of your pet or have one handy for us to print off! We'll use markers to make prints of your pet photo; once you know the method, you'll be able to make as many prints as you want of any picture you like!

Tuesday, June 20 @ 4:30-5:30 PM - STEAM Punk! Upcycle materials to make funky bracelets, necklaces, and other all-gender adornments.

Tuesday, July 18 @ 4:30-5:30 PM - DIY Felt Badges! Express yourself with pins and patches. Great for backpacks, bags, and other accessories.

Tuesday, August 15 @ 4:30-5:30 PM - Journal Journeys! Receive a notebook and get ideas for how best to use it to capture your unique energy and experiences. Use the book as a journal, a planner, a sketchbook - it's up to you! Materials to decorate your notebook will be provided.