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Can you build it? Yes, you can! Get ready to compete in a fun LEGO® building challenge. Each week, we’ll ask you to construct something using LEGO bricks. Then take a photo of your creation and share it with us….

Teen Winter Reading Challenge: January 18–February 28 It’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up with a book and hot chocolate! So check out a new author, the first book in a series, a graphic novel or a biography…

It’s that time of year! We want you to design and create your best (or maybe worst) ugly holiday sweater or T-shirt. Grab whatever you have on hand at home and start crafting. Submit a photo of your finished masterpiece…

Teens, enter our Fall Coloring Contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Get started by downloading the coloring sheet and entry form. Download and print the pdf Entries must be submitted below or in person at the…

Teens, challenge yourself to read or listen to something new, whether that be a new author or series, a graphic novel or biography. Complete a minimum of five challenges to be entered to win a prize pack of popular books…

Our annual pumpkin decorating contest is back! Stop by the 2nd Floor Service Desk to pick up a craft pumpkin to decorate at home. Take a photo of your finished pumpkin and upload it below by Friday, October 23 to…

We’re celebrating 50 years of Fountaindale with a special teen coloring contest! Enter your masterpiece for a chance to win a $25 gift card! You’ll also receive one point toward your Summer Adventure for participating! Download and print the pdf…

2020 marks our 50th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we want to showcase your artwork on our limited-edition, anniversary library cards! Congratulations to our Library Card Design Contest Winners You can get a new library card featuring any one…

Calling all teen gamers! The most fun, exciting, challenging week of the year is almost here: International Games Week! Join us November 6–9 for action-packed trivia, tournaments and prizes. Register now because space is limited. All events listed are for…

Visit the Bookmobile this summer and win! Take a selfie with the Bookmobile at any stop or event between June 1 and August 31 for a chance to win a $25 Target gift card. We’ll draw one winner at random…