Featured this Month
The Summer Reading Challenge & Accessibility
Our new Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge interface has several features to increase accessibility.
Robotics
Learn, play, or even build your own robot with these children and teen books.
Mental Health Awareness Month for Teens
These novels for teens portray characters living with mental health conditions and how they cope.
For Teens: Asian American & Pacific Islander Month (AAPI)
These novels & graphic novels for teens explore Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures, often with a focus on friendship and romance.
The Summer Reading Challenge & Accessibility
Our new Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge interface has several features to increase accessibility.
Robotics
Learn, play, or even build your own robot with these children and teen books.
Mental Health Awareness Month for Teens
These novels for teens portray characters living with mental health conditions and how they cope.
For Teens: Asian American & Pacific Islander Month (AAPI)
These novels & graphic novels for teens explore Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures, often with a focus on friendship and romance.
Classes & Events at the Library
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.
Café Book 2024-2025
Café Book is a partnership between area schools. Teens meet to talk about books from a selected list of the latest and hottest titles.
Café Book Top Picks: 2023-2024
Teens participating in our Café Book program, a partnership with area schools, voted these books their favorite picks of the school year!
Café Book 2024-2025
Café Book is a partnership between area schools. Teens meet to talk about books from a selected list of the latest and hottest titles.
Café Book Top Picks: 2023-2024
Teens participating in our Café Book program, a partnership with area schools, voted these books their favorite picks of the school year!
Library Services for Grades 6-12
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.
Learning Opportunities for Grades 6-12
Resources for Grades 6-12 for both students and teachers.
Middle & High School Classes with Library Partners
Find and contact your designated library partner for local middle and high schools, plus more.
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.
Learning Opportunities for Grades 6-12
Resources for Grades 6-12 for both students and teachers.
Middle & High School Classes with Library Partners
Find and contact your designated library partner for local middle and high schools, plus more.
Online Resources for Grades 6-12
Explora Middle & High School (EBSCO)
Supports both student research and classroom instruction. For Grades 6-12. Provided by Find it Virginia.
Read It! (EBSCO)
Adapted reading material on a variety of topics designed for middle school, high school, and English language learners.
OverDrive: Teen eBooks & eAudio
eBook and eAudio for young adults. Download popular titles to read or listen to on your phone or tablet.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
Find historical newspaper articles, diaries, and more marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.
Explora Middle & High School (EBSCO)
Supports both student research and classroom instruction. For Grades 6-12. Provided by Find it Virginia.
Read It! (EBSCO)
Adapted reading material on a variety of topics designed for middle school, high school, and English language learners.
OverDrive: Teen eBooks & eAudio
eBook and eAudio for young adults. Download popular titles to read or listen to on your phone or tablet.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
Find historical newspaper articles, diaries, and more marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.
Need tutoring?
HelpNow: Online Tutoring Service
A unique live tutoring, homework help, and studying resource designed to help all ages succeed.
Study Guides
Help the Earth Every Day
How can you help the Earth? There are lots of ways to get involved in conservation on Earth Day and every day!
Colonial America
A comprehensive list of all things Colonial America, along with books specifically about growing up in Colonial Virginia.
The American Civil War (1861-1865)
A comprehensive list of books on the American Civil War. For upper elementary and middle grade readers.
Ancient Egypt
Comprehensive nonfiction titles on Ancient Egypt and its customs for elementary and tweens.
Help the Earth Every Day
How can you help the Earth? There are lots of ways to get involved in conservation on Earth Day and every day!
Colonial America
A comprehensive list of all things Colonial America, along with books specifically about growing up in Colonial Virginia.
The American Civil War (1861-1865)
A comprehensive list of books on the American Civil War. For upper elementary and middle grade readers.
Ancient Egypt
Comprehensive nonfiction titles on Ancient Egypt and its customs for elementary and tweens.
Beyond High School
One-on-One Job Help, part of a series
Resume and job search help from a Program Career Readiness Specialist with RARAE (Rappahannock Area Regional Adult Education).
Job Hunting
Whether you are first entering the job market, looking for a new job, or thinking of changing careers, these resources will guide you.
Prepare for College
Want to go to a college or university? You must be prepared first. Take a look at these resources we've chosen to help you succeed.
Paying for College
These resources - online and at the library - will help you find money and support so that you can attend college.
One-on-One Job Help, part of a series
Resume and job search help from a Program Career Readiness Specialist with RARAE (Rappahannock Area Regional Adult Education).
Job Hunting
Whether you are first entering the job market, looking for a new job, or thinking of changing careers, these resources will guide you.
Prepare for College
Want to go to a college or university? You must be prepared first. Take a look at these resources we've chosen to help you succeed.
Paying for College
These resources - online and at the library - will help you find money and support so that you can attend college.
For Educators, Parents, & Caregivers
Homework Buddies at Porter, part of a series
Bring homework and school supplies for help from teen mentors.
Mother's Day
Funny and heart-warming stories about moms and their children. Includes board books, picture books, and Beginning Readers.
Picture Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
Stories about homes near and far, as well as family and friends.
My Librarian: Books, Games, and More for Emerging Readers
Do you have a reader who knows their ABCs, but is just figuring out how to put them together, sounding out words? We have books for you!
Homework Buddies at Porter, part of a series
Bring homework and school supplies for help from teen mentors.
Mother's Day
Funny and heart-warming stories about moms and their children. Includes board books, picture books, and Beginning Readers.
Picture Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
Stories about homes near and far, as well as family and friends.
My Librarian: Books, Games, and More for Emerging Readers
Do you have a reader who knows their ABCs, but is just figuring out how to put them together, sounding out words? We have books for you!