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Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!

This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person. 

When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library. 

Step one: Register. Check out this month's book from your local library: 

book cover. African American holding a green card. RV zooming away at the bottom corner of the book cover.

Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?  

Reader's Quest Book Group

A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade. 

Step one: Sign up. Check out the book from your local library

Step two: Read the book

Step three: Join us at the Central Library for a discussion and book-related activities based on the book.  

July Program

Book: Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

In-Person Program @ Central Library

Saturday, June 22, 11-12:30

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We need your help! The Central Library is planning to create a new teen space in the building for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17. If you are a teenager, we would love your input. Give us all your ideas!

Please complete this quick survey to help us in the design and creation of a teen space. Be sure to share with your friends!

Cover of frankly in love. Pink background and three teens standing

Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!

This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person. 

When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library. 

Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?  

Reader's Quest Book Group

A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade. 

The program is usually available in two formats: virtual and in-person. However, we are only offering the virtual format for December. We will return to two options in January. 

Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep

Step two: Read the book

Step three: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on questions from the book 

January 

Book: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Virtual Program via Zoom

Saturday, January 7, 10-11:30

  • Join us, via zoom, for a mellow trivia contest based on the book

In-Person Program @ Central Library

Saturday January 28, 11-12:30

Cover of Gilded by Marissa Meyer

Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!

This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person. 

When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library. 

cover of The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe

Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!

This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person. 

When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library. 

Step one: Register. Check out the book, The Girls I've Been, from the library

Step two: Read the book before the program

cover of the book: e Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making. Dragon and a girl

Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?  

Reader's Quest Book Group

A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade. 

The program is usually available in two formats: virtual and in-person. However, we are only offering the virtual format for December. We will return to two options in January. 

Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep

Step two: Read the book

Step three: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on questions from the book 

December

Book: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Virtual Program via Zoom

Saturday, December 10, 10-11:30

tiny catus made out of air dry clay

Do you love art? Reading? Join us for Brain Sparks!

This program is for teens who are 13-17 years old (or 8th to 12th grade). Each month teens meet to discuss the selected book and do something creative. The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person. 

When you register, choose either the virtual or in-person option for that month. The content of both programs is the same. The virtual program is via Zoom and the in-person program takes place at the Central Library. 

Step one: Register. Check out the book Etiquette and Espionage from the library

picture of book cover of The Inquisitor's Tale by Hatem Aly

Are you in 5th-8th grade? Do you love to read?  

Reader's Quest Book Group

A book and activity group for youth in 5th-8th grade. 

The program is available in two formats: virtual and in-person

Step one: Sign up. Participants receive a book to keep

Step two: Read the book

Step three: Decide if you would like to join us in-person or online, for a related program, or both!

  • Online version: Join us for a mellow trivia contest based on questions from the book
  • In-person @ the Central Library: Join us for an interactive program based on the book

November

Book: Inquisitor's Tale