September 2021 Teen Reads: BookTok Favorites, Teen Mysteries and More
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…
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 our community! Stone is an American author of young adult and middle grade fiction best known for her works Dear…
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 a free copy of Jackpot by Nic Stone or the One Book, One Community read—Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman….
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 or in person at the 2nd Floor Service Desk by 8:30 p.m. on Monday, July 26. We can’t wait to…
YA Rainbow Reads: Fantasy Edition
It’s that time of year! Pride Month, one and all! Representation of LGBTQIA+ representation in young adult fiction has certainly increased over the years, which is definitely something to celebrate. Recently, however, I had a good conversation with a close…
June Teen Reads: Manga, Summer Romance, LGBTQIA+ Teen Lives and More
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…
Teen Craft on the Go: Take-It Make-Its
We’re bringing back our popular Craft on the Go kits. Each month, teens in grades 6–12 can stop by the 2nd Floor Service Desk to pick up one of our Take-It Make-It kits, while supplies last! Each kit contains materials,…
May Teen Reads: Shadow & Bone Readalikes, Mental Health Awareness Month, Ability Diverse Reads & More
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 book lists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen…
It’s All Greek To Me: Greek Mythology Fiction
Greek mythology has survived its founding civilization by over 2,000 years. It has wormed its way into most aspects of our lives—not only do we regularly see classical images in art and architecture, but we can also use it to…
April Teen Reads: Asian Teen Lives, Teen Poetry & Novels in Verse, Staff Picks and More
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 book lists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen…