Back to School: Books About Life as a Teen
Summer passes so swiftly. Try one of these books about life and school to get ready for the coming year! One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus Imagine if at the beginning of [...]
Back-to-School DIY Ideas
With the back-to-school buzz in the air, spice up your school gear with a touch of YOU! Say goodbye to blending in and hello to wowing your pals with these quirky and simple DIY school supply ideas. Having supplies that speak to [...]
Back to School Tips and Book Recs
As summer starts its cool down, and all the summer-themed activities begin to wind down to usher in a new season, we’re reminded through commercials, radio, TV, and excited parents alike that school’s on the horizon. The sound of school bells, metal [...]
Looking to the Moon: Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11 with YA books
55 years ago, in 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon…This unprecedented accomplishment changed science and the world forever! Since then, only 11 other Astronauts have touched down on the natural satellite. Today, many people dream of going to the moon and [...]
Movies for Teens – Kubo and the Two Strings
Join in on the adventure that is Kubo and the Two Strings, available on Kanopy! Kubo and the Two Strings follows Kubo as he embarks on a journey to defeat the Moon King! This is such a beautiful movie to watch. Created [...]
An Exploration of Fantasy Worlds
Are you, like me, a massive fan of Fantasy books, especially those with maps printed in the endpapers? Let’s go on an adventure through some of the awesome Fantasy worlds and realms of fiction! Fantasy, as a genre, is a vast realm [...]
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 [...]