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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…
Listen to Free Music on Freegal Music+
Freegal Music+ is a free music site where you can download or stream more than 18 million songs, including Sony Music’s…
[RESCHEDULED] Scope out the Stars with Adler Planetarium on February 2
Join us as we host Adler Planetarium astronomers and educators who are bringing the museum—and the universe—a little closer to…
Take Our Audio Art Tour
As a community center, we believe art—like information—should be accessible to everyone. If you’ve ever wondered about the original artworks…
Don’t Worry About the Weather, Our Virtual Library is Open 24/7
This weekend’s weather looks frightful, depending on who you listen to or what you watch. It would help if you…
Teen Exam Cram Study Lounge (December 2022)
Need a place to study for finals? The Vortex has you covered! Join us from Monday, December 12 through Friday,…
Alison’s Favorite Books of the Year (So Far!)
Since the beginning of this year, I have read a ton of different books in so many different genres. From…
Banned Books Week: Comics
During Banned Books Week, we bring attention to banned and challenged books in libraries and schools. This is a time…
If You loved “One of Us is Lying,” You’ll Love These Titles Too
So you’ve heard all the buzz about books like One of Us is Lying and The Cousins by Karen M….
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…