Teens

Children's Choice Awards

For grades 3-6.

Read the eight titles listed below and choose which one you think is best. The voting link will be emailed in the spring. If you read all eight titles and vote in time, you'll be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.

A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic: Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm, a Story Out of Order by Philip C. Stead

Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate

A Kid Like Me by Norm Feuti

The Mysterious Magic of Lighthouse Lane by Erin Stewart

The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly

Snoop by Gordon Korman

The Tinkerers by Caroline Carlson

Wilderness Hacks by Joslin Brorsen

Yoga and Aromatherapy

Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30 p.m.

For grades 6-8

Combine yoga and aromatherapy for some serious relaxation! We’ll explore yoga poses and breathing exercises, then learn a bit about essential oils. You’ll get to create a custom aromatherapy blend to take home! Please bring a yoga mat or large towel and come dressed ready to move 

Register anytime.

TAB Meetings

Thursday, September 17th

Tuesday, October 20th 

Wednesday, November 18th 

at 5 p.m.

For grades 6-12.

 TAB is a group of teen volunteers who aim to help the Library and community, take an active leadership role in implementing programs and services, and earn volunteer credit while doing so! Current and prospective TAB members are invited to join us. 

Register anytime.

SAT Success Seminar

Monday, September 21st at 6 p.m.

For grades 10 & 11

Presented by Axios Tutoring, this seminar is geared towards high school students in 10th and 11th grades. Learn strategies for the SAT, how to plan for when and how many times to take the test, and work on some practice questions. 

Register anytime.

Graphic Novel Club

Wednesdays, September 23rd, October 21st & November 25th at 6 p.m.

For grades 4-6.

Each meeting we’ll discuss a different graphic novel, starting with Speak Up, Santiago by Julio Anta. Please be sure to read the book before the meeting. Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up a copy of the graphic novel –and feel free to join us to talk about the book if you’ve already read it! 

Register for each session separately beginning on the first of the respective month.  

Play Strong: 

Mental Skills for High School Athletes

Tuesday, October 20th at 6:30 p.m.

  For grades 9-12.

 Presented by Alyssa Kline of PKO Counseling, this workshop is for high school athletes to learn and practice performance-based skills. Attendees will explore distress tolerance, self-care, and resilience and leave with executive function strategies to balance the demands of school and sports. 

Register anytime.

Craft Cafe

Saturday, October 24th at 2 p.m.

For grades 6-12. 

Come get crafty while satisfying your sweet tooth! Join us for sweet treats and a surprise craft activity. Can’t make it? Stop by the Children’s Desk to ask if we have supplies left after the program! 

Register anytime.

Escape Room

Tuesday, November 17th at 6 p.m.

For grades 6-12.

Join us for an epic escape room in the Library! Come work together to figure out a series of puzzles to solve the mystery and win cool prizes. Will you be successful? 

Register anytime.

BP Book Hawks

Thursday, November 19th at 3 p.m.

This book club is open to all high school and homeschooled students in grades 9-12. 

Get ready for lively conversation with this high school book club! Snacks provided! Stop by the Children’s Desk to find out what we are reading and get a copy of the book. 

Register anytime.

Request a Book Box

Not sure what to read next? Click the link to request a book box at any time and it will be ready within two weeks. Each box will contain two books, fun snacks, and surprises!