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
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
May 7 - 9
It's a three-day sale of gently used and newly donated books, DVD, audiobooks, games, puzzles and more! Join the Friends in the library basement during normal library business hours for the first annual sale of the year.
Craft Night: Rock Painting
Tuesday, May 12 from 4 - 7 PM
Spruce up your or your friend's garden with a handmade gift that "rocks"! We provide the supplies: you just bring yourself! This is a come-and-go activity in the Adult Department. All ages welcome.
2026 Youth Summer Reading Shin-Dig Registration Opens!
Thursday, May 14 - Sunday, June 14
Embark on a journey to the past...with a few twists! Sign up to receive your “field journal” and a sticker: then earn small prizes all summer whenever you log 140 minutes of reading. Read beyond that, attend programs, and visit the library for the chance to win some of our grand prizes!
Age groups: 0 - 6; 7 - 12; 13- 18
Register here!
Homeschool Summertime Celebration
Thursday, May 28 from 2 - 4 PM
Enjoy snacks, music, crafts, and community as we get ready to welcome the start of summer! Please rsvp by calling the library at 515-386-2835 or emailing the Youth Department at jplstaff2@gmail.com.
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!
