Our teen department is on the first floor of the Main Library, just to the left of the front desk. New books are on the shelves in front. You'll find craft kits, magazines, computers, resource board, and a work area toward the back of the department. Stop in any time, we look forward to seeing you!
TADL Teen Election 2026
Which book is the best? The election process starts NOW!
Nominations are being accepted from January 2-February 21. After that there will be primary elections for each of 8 genres:
- Detective & Mystery/ Murder Mystery
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction/ Dystopian
- Historical Fiction
- Action & Adventure
- Romance
- Thriller & Suspense/ Horror
- Contemporary Fiction
All formats are eligible, print novels, novelas, audio books, e-books, and graphic novels.
Winners will be announced after the general election on November 3, 2026. Early voting starts on October 1, 2026.
Persons under the age of 20 are eligible to vote in this election. Each voter may vote once in each primary and once in the general election.
Year-Round Reading Challenges! Can you read 25 books a year? Middle school students, challenge yourself to read 75 books before high school. High school students, set your goal to read 100 books before graduation. Read for fun, read for prizes, read for the challenge!
After enrolling online in our free program you can record your reading in the online or stop by Teen Services at the Main Library (Woodmere Ave.) to pick up a bullet journal for a more creative way to track your reading.
Teen Events
Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres in both fiction and nonfiction.
All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.
Teen Winter Lock-in
Come make some noise at the library! There will be pizza, snacks, games, crafts and more. Everyone will be running all over the library, making new friends, and having non-typical library experiences.
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Hopes, Dreams and Wishes art workshop with Barbara Greenwood
Manifest positivity and joy in 2026! Join us and certified art therapist Barbara Greenwood in creating your own accordion folded collage book of dreams and wishes to take with you into the new year.
Contact Us
If you need research or homework assistance we're here! Just email a Librarian, live chat, or call the library (231.932-8500.)
Quick Reference
Links to the items teens request most. Find more under the Homework Help item above.
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