Hey y’all! I’ve got another batch of digital comics for you. Since this list ended up leaning hard on hoopla to the exclusion of Libby and Boundless, I thought I’d take a moment to talk about how hoopla is particularly…
I was very much a reluctant reader in my teens, and to some degree, I still am, at least when it comes to chapter books. While I can certainly enjoy a good prose novel, my main passion has always been…
This April, our Children’s and Teen Departments worked together to offer a unique opportunity to local youth. Entrepreneurial tweens and teens in grades 3–8 were invited to take part in the Fountaindale Start-Up Academy, a program that teaches financial responsibility…
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…
From the countless references in pop culture, to the numerous games based on the system, the whole world of lore of its own, and the decade of moral panic surrounding the game, it’s clear that Dungeons & Dragons has made…
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…
We’re celebrating Financial Literacy Month with a piggy bank pageant! Starting Monday, April 8, stop by the Vortex to pick up a ceramic piggy bank to decorate, while supplies last. Turn in your finished project by 5:30 p.m. on Sunday,…
Anime and manga have become massively influential works over the decades. The Wachowskis, Christopher Nolan, Rian Johnson, Darren Aronofsky; all directors influenced by anime such as Ghost in the Shell, Akira or the works of Satoshi Kon, just to name…
Four days, four fun projects! Teens, join us in the Vortex over spring break to craft, relax and listen to music! Space is limited, so register today to save your spot. These events for for teens in grades 6–12. View…
Anime and manga are far more mainstream in the United States than they used to be, and Akira Toriyama’s work is a huge factor in that. The Dragon Ball franchise is so well known that a showcase of Toriyama-sensei may…