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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…
[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…
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…
The Ultimate Heartstopper Reading List
Are you a fan of Heartstopper, Netflix’s original romantic drama series based on the graphic novel by author Alice Oseman?…
Bird Week: May 2–8
Join us for a week of fun-filled activities celebrating our fine feathered friends! Learn wildlife photography tips and tricks, pick…
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…
Visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance: March 14–17
We’re excited to announce that the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) will be visiting our library this month! Come aboard…
New LGBTQIA+ Reads for All Ages
Books by LGBTQIA+ authors, as well as those with queer characters, show us that our literary world can be as…
Book Review: “May the Best Man Win” by Z.R. Ellor
SUMMARY Jeremy Harkiss, cheer captain and student body president, won’t let coming out as a transgender boy ruin his senior…
Meet Author Nic Stone in September
In partnership with Valley View School District’s Project Lit and White Oak Library District, we’re bringing author Nic Stone to…