Teens
Grades 6-12
Feature of the Month - Teens
Teen Book Group, part of a series
Grades 7-12, In person and online. Read one (or more!) suggested books on the monthly theme.
Café Book
What is Café Book?
Teens at area schools meet and talk about the latest and hottest books published for teenagers.
After reading their choices from selected titles, the teens share their thoughts with each other. The ultimate goal is to produce a booklist of each school's "Top Teen Picks" for that year.
Held at middle schools across the service area, Café Book is a partnership between the public and school libraries to encourage and support teens who love to read.
Not only are they enjoying great books with like-minded students, but they are also learning critical literary evaluation skills.
Teen Contests Throughout the Year
Teen Services
Children K-5 Services
Find a Good Read
Check out these middle and high school booklists handpicked by our librarians.
Children & Teen Book Groups
Want to read with others? Join one of our youth book groups available online.
Learn at Home & at School with the Library
Resources for Grades 6-12 for both students and teachers.
MakerLab Badging
Earn a badge and reserve a MakerLab machine to build your own projects.
Resources
Explora Middle & High School
Explora Middle & High School (EBSCO)
Supports both student research and classroom instruction. For Grades 6-12. Provided by Find it Virginia.
Online Resources for Children 0-5
OverDrive: Teen eBooks & eAudio
eBook and eAudio for young adults. Download popular titles to read or listen to on your phone or tablet.
Read It! (EBSCO)
Adapted reading material on a variety of topics designed for middle school, high school, and English language learners.
Study Guides
The Mexican-American War, 1846-1848
This war led to the creation of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Utah. Its veterans became future Civil War leaders.
Diwali: Festival of Lights
Learn about Diwali, or Dipawali - one of the biggest and most important Indian holiday of the year.
Tutor.com
HelpNow: Online Tutoring Service
HelpNow is a unique tutoring and studying resource designed to assist library customers. Tutors are available every day from 2-11pm.
Books & Media
New Teen Books & Media
Award Winning Books
Staff Favorites
Look for your next teen read with these suggestions. Staff picks updated monthly.
Teens: Behind the Mask
Think you are hiding a secret identity? You are not alone with these books.
CRRL Teens: Great Graphic Novels
These great graphic novels for teens is a list of recommended graphic novels and illustrated nonfiction for those ages 12-18
Topics of Interest
Book Corner Columns
Monthly reading recommendations from our Youth Services Coordinator.
Book Corner: Cafe Book program begins new year
Ranging from real-life stories to fantasy and science fiction, students will vote on their favorites at the end of the semester.
Book Corner: Another Chapter Closes for Café Book
At Café Book, 7th and 8th graders at area schools met to discuss books from a list of 14 titles. These three were their favorites!