For Kids and Teens
Connect with Your Librarians
Join our Youth Department's Goodreads Group: connect with your librarians and other Goodreads Group members to discuss and share book recommendations.
Youth Guides
Our downloadable guides range from new release lists to “how to” instructions designed to help you with our collection.
Digital Media @ UAPL
Teen Book Club Selection
The Knife of Never Letting Go
by Patrick Ness
"Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in an overwhelming, never-ending stream of Noise. Just a month away from the birthday that will make him a man, Todd and his dog, Manchee – whose thoughts Todd can hear too, whether he wants to or not – stumble upon an area of complete silence. They find that in a town where privacy is impossible, something terrible has been hidden – a secret so awful that Todd and Manchee must run for their lives.
But how do you escape when your pursuers can hear your every thought?" (Goodreads.com)
Request for Volunteer Program Presenters
Youth Services Opportunities
► High School Interns
All High School Interns positions have been filled. Thank you for your interest!
The Youth Services Department at the Main Library is seeking up to five high school interns to help throughout our Summer Reading Program. Teens entering grades 10-12 or who graduate high school in 2013 are eligible to be an intern. The positions involve a commitment of 8-10 hours per week from June 4-August 3. Details can be found on the application. Applications are due by Wednesday, May 1, 2013
► Junior Volunteers
We have closed the application period for Junior Volunteers for this year’s Summer Reading Program. Thank you all for your interest!
The Youth Services Department at the Main Library is seeking 50-60 junior volunteers to help with this year's Summer Reading Program. Students in grades 7-12 wishing to help register and award prizes at our summer reading table are encouraged to apply for a Junior Volunteer Position. Details can be found on the application. Applications are due by Monday, May 20, 2013.
► Book Buddies Big Buddies
Our popular Book Buddies program will also be returning this summer. Teens entering grades 6-12 will be paired with a younger student and act as their "coach". Details can be found on the application below.
Download your application packet below.
The Kids and Teens Blog
Babies: Get Ready for Summer Reading Club!
Babies and toddlers can participate in Summer Reading Club, too!
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Events for Kids & Teens
For a full events calendar for kids and teens, please follow this link.
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Join our in house musician, Brian Griffin and his guitar for a morning of stories and songs. No registration is required.
When?05/24/2013 - 10:30am to 11:15amWhere?Miller Park Branch Library -
Children and caregivers join us for stories, building and fun! Each month well read a couple of stories to start, then the building... (full entry)
When?05/25/2013 - 10:30am to 11:15amWhere?Tremont Road - Main Library
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Top Title Tournament 2013 Winners
Click on the cover of your favorite to find it in our catalog.
