Teens

Located in the Adult Department and run by the Youth Department, patrons grades 7 - 12 have the whole library at their fingertips, with resources and items in both areas available to you for check out and use. 

This is your space. You belong here. Stop by and get connected with your Youth Services librarian today!

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Upcoming Events for Teens

 

National Library Week (Month): Find Your Joy

April 1 - 30

We’re so happy you’re here! The 2026 National Library Week theme invites “people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library”.

Our library will be celebrating all month long, with an interactive mural for patrons to share their library joy, reading contests, special book displays, treats, and more!

 

Peep Diorama Contest

April 1 - 22

Show off your imagination and create a scene from your favorite book, videogame, or movie using Peeps! Visit the Youth Department to sign up and pick up your starter kit.

 

By Its Color Reading Contest

April 1 - 22

You know the saying...now do it anyway! Visit the Children's and Teen Departments to see the week's featured colors, check out and read a book whose cover is that color, then return your book and fill out a drawing slip with your name and the book title to enter our prize drawing. Two entries per patron per week. 

 

Craft Night: Joy Rocks

Thursday, April 16 from 4 - 7 PM

In the spirit of National Library Month, we're making joy rocks! All materials will be provided. This is a free come-and-go craft available in the Adult Department for all ages.

 

Explore Your Library

 

PS5 or Nintendo Switch? Dungeons & Dragons or Roblox? Teens have a ton to choose from in both departments. Check out some of our in-library resources.

 

Innovation Station

In this area, patrons in grades 5 and up can let their creativity loose with our 3-D pen, drawing tablet, button maker, paints, hot glue guns, LEGOS, Cri-Cut, and more.

 

Nintendo Switch 

Play everything from classic titles like Nintendo Switch Sports to new games like Super Mario Party. Current Nintendo Switch titles include:

  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
  • Minecraft
  • Nintendo Switch Sports
  • Overcooked 1 and 2
  • Super Mario Party
  • Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Don't see the game you're looking for? Request it!

 

Playstation 5 

Enjoy some peace and quiet in the Teen Department on our PS5, featuring games like:

  • Hades
  • Stray
  • Spider-Man: Miles Morales
  • Minecraft
  • Hogwarts Legacy

Don't see the game you're looking for? Request it!

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