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Teens

Our Collection

We hope that our large offering of teen fiction, graphic novels, manga, and single-issue comics provides a story for everyone to appreciate. Each of our branches has a teen non-fiction collection for your curiosities and schoolwork, but you may also find something interesting or helpful in our children and adult non-fiction sections, too.  Browse our catalog to find what you are looking for!

We have books on CD and Playaways, in case you’d rather listen to a book. We also subscribe to many services that you can use to read eBooks, listen to online audiobooks, or watch films and TV. Check out our Digital Collection  page.

100 Books Before Graduation Reading challenge!

If you think that you are up to the task then join our multi-year personal reading challenge. The endgame is to read 100 books before graduating high school. The challenge welcomes all readers between the ages of 13 and 18. There are no assigned books or deadlines just have fun reading whatever you want whenever you want! Throughout the challenge there will be cool prizes for hitting various milestones and then a grand prize once the challenge is completed.

Happy Reading!

How To Participate

  • Register by finding us through your Beanstack app or using the provided QR code.
  • Record every book you read on Beanstack to earn cool prizes after hitting each milestone. You can collect each prize at the Lee Road Branch.

It’s as simple as that!

FAQ

Who can participate in the challenge?

This challenge is specifically for readers between the ages of 13 to 18.

What are the prizes?

For each milestone hit there will be a prize. These prizes will include stickers, tote bags, and other bookish goodies! The grand prize itself will be book lover’s gift kit filled with even more goodies.

Do audiobooks count? Graphic Novels? School reading?

Yes, yes, and yes! Reading a book in any format counts as reading. This includes audiobooks, eBooks, or someone reading to you. Graphic novels, comic books, and manga count as well. Reading is reading no matter the format.

I started a book and didn’t like it enough to complete it. Does it still count?

This is meant to be a fun and no stress challenge. Which means there is no pressure to finish a book you may not like. If you gave the book a genuine try and read at least ⅓ of the book then it can be included for the challenge.

Can I log books that I read before starting the program?

Only books that are read after you join the challenge should be added.

Do re-reads count?

Sorry, but re-reads don’t count. Only books that you haven’t read before should be included on the list. If you need any help finding books to read you can always check out our Teen Bookmarks page or even contact our Matchmakers. We have book lists with plenty of titles to try!

I completed the challenge and still have time before graduation. Can I do it again?

Wow, awesome reading! If you’ve already completed the challenge and want to do it again feel free. But because of limited prize supplies you are only eligible to win the first time.

 Get your Bookmarks here!

Need a suggestion for your next great teen read? Check out our curated lists in handy bookmark form!

Visit our Teen Bookmark page and download one of our bookmarks!

Teen Focused Resources

Check out these online resources!

Teen Reader’s Advisory

Try our online service for personalized reading suggestions! Just go to the web address listed below, fill out the form, and we’ll provide a list of book suggestions and place some books on hold for you.

Whether you want teen fantasy or mystery; LGBTQ+ romance, Jewish fiction, or Afrofuturism, you’re sure to receive some great matches. And if you’re an adult who loves teen books, you can request suggestions too! We want to match everyone with great books!

Check out Match Me Up!
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