Teens

At the Durham Public Library we have many services and programs available for teens.

Teens can check out:

  • Our large variety of books, all organized in categories for easy browsing
  • New materials
  • Graphic novels
  • Digital ebooks, audiobooks and other digital resources available in our Overdrive library and on Hoopla

NEW YA 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, but are often more realistic than traditional fantasy.

Sounds like Fantasy, what’s the difference?

Our Fantasy collection includes stories featuring magical creatures like fairies, ogres, elves, dragons and more, and take place in worlds that often look different than our own. The Sci-Fi Fantasy section also includes all Science Fiction and fairy tale retellings.

If you’re usually a Fantasy fan, give the Paranormal section a try! You’ll find it right before the Sci-Fi/Fantasy section in the teen library.

Looking for a good book?

Fill out this form and we will select 10 books and put them on hold for you!

Teen Book Recommendation Form

Try out our Teen Book Box!

Each month we’ll choose a book for you based on your reading preferences. Fill out the form below and we’ll get you on the list for the next month’s box. Boxes are typically ready for pick up around the second week of each month.

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

Teen Book Box Form

Homework Aids

The Durham Public Library has computers equipped with Microsoft Office software and internet for your needs.

We also have noise cancelling headphones, laptops and homework supplies available for use in the library. Working on a group project? Reserve one of our study rooms HERE!

Feel free to reach out to our staff for any homework assistance.  The library offers an online resource filled with academic articles and journals for your research projects.  If you have a valid CT library card, click here to access ResearchIT CT, our online research database, from home.  You can also use this resource at the library.

Volunteer Opportunities

We don’t currently have any volunteer opportunities available for the 2024-2025 school year.

However, we ALWAYS need help during the summer. If you’re interested in volunteering this summer, please fill out the form below and Miss Kristen will be in touch!

For more information on general volunteer policies please go to our Volunteer Opportunities page on our website.

Teen Volunteer Form

The Fun Stuff!

We regularly have activities set up in the teen library! Keep an eye out for crafts and other activities on the Teen Activity Cart.

Our Nintendo Switch is always available for our teens to use! It must be signed out with a current student ID, and may not leave the teen library.

Get more information on our fun teen programs by clicking the button below!

TEEN PROGRAMS

Questions, comments, book recommendations? Email Youth Services Librarian Kristen Slepecki at kslepecki@durhamlibrary.org.  You can also call (860) 349-9544.