Teen Programs & Events

NEW COLLECTION!

What is Paranormal Fiction?

It’s a sub-genre of Fantasy that includes stories about mystical creatures (witches, werewolves, vampires, ghosts, etc.) set in a world very similar to our own. The supernatural components defy scientific explanation.

Sounds like Fantasy, what’s the difference?

Fantasy worlds often look nothing like the world we live in, and include creatures such as fairies, ogres, elves, dragons and more. Our collection also includes Science Fiction and fairy tale retellings.

Battle of the Tropes

January-March

Check out the book display in the Teen Library! We’ll be voting on which YA book trope we like the most.

What’s a trope? It’s a significant or recurring theme or motif in YA novels. Fake dating or enemies-to-lovers are popular examples. 

Be sure to drop your vote into the ballot box included with the book display. Vote as many times as you’d like, but please keep it to once per day. Voting ends Saturday March 29th, and the winner will be announced Monday March 31st.The winning trope will be highlighted for the month of April.

Will your favorite win?

Teen Half Day Hangout

March 13th 11:30a-2p

Come hang out at the library after your early dismissal on Thursday March 13th!

We’ll have snacks, games, activities, crafts, and the Nintendo Switch will be available for use in the Teen Library.

For grades 6-12 only, please.

No registration is required, just stop by!

Bad Art Pizza Party

We need your help! 

We’re working on an escape room for this summer, and we need your help to create art for it! The art is meant to be as “bad” (colorful, quirky & ridiculous) as possible, and will be created using recycled materials.

Materials (and PIZZA) will be provided, but feel free to bring anything you think might make a fun art project! 

NO ARTISTIC ABILITY OR TRAINING NEEDED!

I’m hosting a few sessions to accommodate multiple schedules, please sign up for as many as you’re interested in attending.

For grades 5-7. Registration required so we have a headcount for pizza!

Register HERE for March 18th, 6-7pm
Register HERE for April 9th, 5-6pm
Register HERE for April 24th, 2:30-3:30pm

Teen Poetry Club

This April, Jade Adalbert from Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services will be facilitating a group designed to help adolescents aged 15-25 reflect on topics of mental health, identity, and self-discovery through writing poetry in a safe and supportive environment.

The group will meet every Tuesday in April from 2:30-3:30 PM at the Durham Public Library. While this is not a therapy group, it is intended to be a container where young people can express themselves, connect with others, and access resources if needed.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED and will occur through DMYFS’ site. Please follow the link below to register.

TEEN POETRY CLUB REGISTER HERE

Contact Jade or Kristen with any questions.

Jade Adalbert is a licensed professional counselor associate (LPCA) with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. With a strong background in mental health therapy and addiction prevention, Jade leads the DMYFS prevention initiatives, focusing on promoting mental wellness, healthy decision making, and supporting youth and families in the community. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles in counseling, research, and program development, with a commitment to fostering resilience, inclusivity, and well-being for all. Jade is passionate about making a meaningful impact through education, outreach, and collaborative community efforts.

Teen Book Box

Fill out the updated form (https://tinyurl.com/DPLTBB ) to receive a monthly Teen Book Box from the Durham Public Library.

(If you leave the optional questions blank we will just surprise you with a pick)

Inside you’ll find;

  • YA title checked-out to you
  • Surprise(s) 
  • Candy
  • A Sticker

We will email you when your box is ready. Stop by the front desk to pick up your box. When you are finished simply return the book (and the box if you’d like to help us recycle). You may keep the rest of the items in your box!

You will be notified when each month’s Teen Book Box is ready for you. You will have one week to come and pick up your box.

Books will be checked out to you for two months, however, in order to receive the next month’s box you MUST have returned the book to the library!

Miss a month? That’s ok we will be in touch again the following month. If you miss two pick-ups in a row we will just remove you from our list. You are welcome to register again if you want to re-join the program.

Make & Take Crafts

Stop by the teen library each month to make a new craft!

Feel free to leave your creations behind on the craft cart to be displayed around the teen library!

All materials will be provided, while supplies last!

No registration required.