Take a Road Trip with a YA Novel!
Looking for an adventure this summer? Why not take a road trip with one of these teen reads? Melt with You by Jennifer Dugan Chloe and Fallon were best friends–until they hooked up and Chloe [...]
Find a New Hobby During Anti-Boredom Month!
Beat boredom this summer! July is dedicated to finding new hobbies and making the most of your time. Try one of these hobbies for the first time, or expand upon your skills! Remember that the library has plenty of resources to help [...]
Documentaries for Teens: Ralph Ellison An American Journey
In honor of Juneteenth, we will be celebrating African Americans and their history by watching five documentaries on Kanopy. Ralph Ellison: An American Journey Warning: slurs, violence, adult themes In Ralph Ellison: An American Journey, we follow the life [...]
Would-You-Rather Book Recommendations
Have you registered for our Summer Learning Challenge but are stuck trying to figure out what to read? Have an all-too-daunting TBR list that’s got you locked up with decision anxiety (not at all speaking from personal experience)? Well, we might have [...]
Summer Beach Reads
School’s out, summer’s here! The sun is blazing, the ocean water is waving blue, and characters who are chasing after the perfect summer offer light, sometimes funny, sometimes romantic, and emotional stories. For these characters, summer offers the perfect landscape for self-exploration [...]
Program Highlight: Introduction to 3D Printing
We have a new 3D printer!! Join us on our design and printing adventure this summer. Beginning in June, we will host a series of 3D printing programs for teens at Waldorf West Library using our new MakerBot 3D Printer. [...]
Documentaries for Teens: Elstree 1976
In honor of May the 4th, we will be watching a documentary called Elstree 1976, which is about the world of Star Wars being built in Elstree studio by the extras of the film. As someone who grew up with Star Wars, this [...]
Zipper Braiding with Plastic Lace
Create a bracelet or lanyard using plastic lace! This tutorial teaches the zipper braid. Materials Needed 48" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 24" for a lanyard.) 24" piece of plastic lace (Cut to 12" for a lanyard.) [...]
Photography Tips and Tricks
May is National Photography Month! Whether you're using a smartphone, a digital camera, or an old-school film camera, we've got some awesome photography tips and tricks to help you elevate your craft. You might have heard the phrase, “A picture is worth [...]
Contemporary YA books Inspired by Classics
Ever wanted to read a classic tale reimagined into a YA book? Check out these titles! Debating Darcy by Sayantani DasGupta A life-long speech competitor, Leela loves nothing more than crushing the competition, all [...]