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For Teens

Teens

Stop into the library and hang out in our just-for-teens space, or connect with us online to find resources on everything from chemistry and literature to driving tests and exam prep.

Teen News & Activities

Make Your Own Corsage or Boutonniere for Teens

Make Your Own Corsage or Boutonniere for Teens

Saturday, May 6 | 2:30 - 4:15 PM: Spring formal coming up? Bring your date (or not!) and make your very own wood flower corsage or boutonniere for prom! Each teen with receive supplies to make one corsage or boutonniere of their choosing. Registration is required,...

Rainbow Felted Pin for Teens

Rainbow Felted Pin for Teens

Thursday, June 8 | 6:00 - 7:45 PM: Using neon hues of loose wool roving and a special needle, learn how to compress fibers to create a fabric rainbow. Then attach a pin to embellish your favorite bag or outfit!  For ages 12-17. *Please note that this class uses a...

Tie Dye Tote Bag for Teens

Tie Dye Tote Bag for Teens

Thursday, July 27 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM: Upgrade your beach gear by making your very own, one-of-a-kind, tie dye tote bag! We will start with a plain cotton canvas bag and then work with a teaching artist to twist, fold, pinch, and tie our piece to prepare it for dying....

Learn to Cross-Stitch for Teens

Learn to Cross-Stitch for Teens

Wednesday, March 22 | 6:00 - 7:45 PM: Learn a new fun and therapeutic craft this spring break: cross-stitching! Each participant will receive all of the materials to get started, and can choose from 4 different patterns--a Kawaii apple, a strawberry, a rainbow heart,...

Teen Mini Art Show

Teen Mini Art Show

January 2023: We’re accepting submissions from teens ages 11 to 19 for a January Mini Art Show. Let your creativity soar and keep your work smaller than five inches by five inches (about the height of an iPhone). All mediums are welcome. Once your masterpiece is...

Melted Crayon Jewelry for Teens

Melted Crayon Jewelry for Teens

Tuesday, December 6 | 3:30 PM: Come and make your own colorful melted crayon jewelry! Each participant will receive their choice of pendant, cord, and an assortment of crayon colors to personalize their piece. A library employee will present to instruct, supervise,...

Teen Lit Takeover

Teen Lit Takeover

October 10 - November 19, 2022: Meet young adult authors and participate in fun events through Teen Lit Takeover at Twin Cities Metro libraries. With more than 60 events planned throughout the metro, there are lots of opportunities to celebrate teen literature,...

Teen Zines: The Art of Self-Publishing

Teen Zines: The Art of Self-Publishing

Saturday, November 19 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Even in our increasingly digital world, the popularity of zines is booming! In this class we will each design our own 4-8 page ‘zine,’ a.k.a. a self-published mini book meant for distribution to a small audience. Zines can...

Let’s Clay: Miniature Snacks for Teens

Let’s Clay: Miniature Snacks for Teens

Saturday, November 5 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Teens, create a miniature pretend picnic. With oven-safe polymer clay, learn how to prep your materials, shape and form different types of snacks, add expressive details, and receive instructions on how to bake your pretend...

Teen Time

Teen Time

Create, explore, solve and read! Stop by the teen library for Teen Time each Friday in June from 3-4 p.m. Try a fun activity each week, designed especially for teens. No registration required, just drop in. View Teen Times and other teen events. These activities are...

Featured Services

Homework Help

Explore homework resources designed for students in middle school and high school.

Teen Picks

Try our book lists and picks for young adult readers.

Book Bundles

Looking to discover a new series or author? Try Book Bundles. You pick the genre or subject area, and we’ll pick the titles.

Online Tutoring

Get live tutoring online through HelpNow. Tutors are available daily from 1 – 11 PM.

Teen eLibrary

Browse free teen eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines.