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January 2025 Teen Reads: Friendship, Webtoons, Outer Space & More
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect…
New! Babysitting Kits
We’re introducing something brand new to our YA collection—Babysitting Kits! These kits are designed to assist young babysitters and include…
Teen March Snackness Contest (March 4–30)
Get ready to choose the ultimate snack food. Each week, stop by the Vortex or vote below for your favorite…
Teen Poetry Contest: April 3–27
Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Express your writing talents by submitting a poem for our Teen Poetry Contest. Teens…
Vortex Open House: August 15–17
New to the Vortex? The Vortex is our unique space specifically designed for teens to read, study or hang out…
Teen Coloring Contest: July 11–25, 2022
Teens, get your creativity flowing! Enter our summer coloring contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Beginning…
Teen Haiku Contest: April 4–24
A Japanese poem, Three lines: five, seven, and five To win a great prize! Celebrate National Poetry Month by participating…
Fandom Style: DisneyBounding Teen Photo Contest (Fall 2021)
We are super excited about our Fandom Style DisneyBound photo contest! But perhaps some of you are wondering, what exactly…
Free Book Giveaway for Teens
Exciting news! We’re partnering up with Bolingbrook High School to give away free books. Teens can sign up to receive…
Teen Coloring Contest: July 5–26, 2021
Teens, enter our summer coloring contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Entries must be submitted below…