Oh, to be stuck in a gigantic and creepy old hotel with a bunch of teenage musicians, a murderer, and the bloody legend of room 712. Sounds like a dream come true, right? For lovers of Ellen Raskin (The Westing Game), classic murder mystery scenarios, and basically any creepy horror movie, Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia… Read More
Teen Volunteer Opportunities at the Library!
Do you love the Library? Do you want to be a mentor for younger kids? Do you need community service hours? Stop by the Library anytime between Wednesday, April 1st and Thursday, April 30th and drop off a volunteer application! Teens going into 7th grade through the age of 17 are welcome to apply! As… Read More
The Library is Here for All of Your Studying Needs
If you're studying for Finals, the Library has got you covered! Our annual Teen Study Lounge will be open from Saturday, January 17 through Thursday, January 22 for Teens to use to their heart's content. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and the rooms will be set up with tables and chairs to maximize the reviewing groove.… Read More
Best Teen Books of 2014
It's time for the end of the year, "most awesome books ever" list! These Teen titles have been on my mind (and the Library's bookshelves) all year, waiting for their time to shine. Although my "must read" list will only get longer as we roll into 2015, these favorites will most definitely be at the… Read More
Read of the Week: Relish
Lucy Knisley, author, illustrator, and adventure seeker, is now in her late twenties and has a lot to write about. Her memoir, Relish: My Life in the Kitchen, focuses on her adolescent years when all she wanted was to find a way to mix her two passions, drawing and cooking, to create something that would… Read More
Getting College Ready with the Library
I know, I know, it seems like September is way too early to be thinking about prepping for the ACT and SAT tests. And discussing college preparedness? Get out of here! In reality though, I’ve found that hosting these events early in the Fall eases both parents and Teens minds as they’re introduced to the… Read More
Read of the Week: “See You at Harry’s”
At the start of Jo Knowles’ See You at Harry’s, 12-year-old Fern’s summer is unfolding in a predictable way as she helps out at the family diner and hangs out with her best friend. Readers are lolled into her comfortable routine, although there are definitely some incidences that make this more than a simple and… Read More
Nina’s Top 5 Summer Teen Faves
We asked Nina, our Teen Librarian, to name her top 5 favorite Summer teen books. Click the book titles to see them in our catalog. Read More
Teens, Play PS4 at the Library!
Next time you need a break from studying or just to relax, try the Teen Gaming Station. Located in the Teen Space, the game station has a brand new PlayStation 4 with pre-loaded games, wireless controllers, and headphones. Current available games include: Fifa 14, Madden 25, Lego Marvel Superheroes, and Need for Speed Rivals. Stop… Read More