The Teen & Tween area is located on the second floor of the library. Whether you love to read, play video games, or simply hang out, this space is dedicated to serving tweens and teens (grades 6th through 12th). Come and enjoy this area to meet friends, relax with a book, do homework, play games and be creative. We have a large selection of books, audiobooks, graphic novels, college information, and magazines. Added bonus – we have a drawing window, too! There are also computer stations and gaming stations specifically dedicated for use by our teens and tweens. We also offer a wide range of programs generously funded by the Friends of the Gates Public Library.
Upcoming Programs
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 • 6:30pm – 7:30pm
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 • 6:00pm – 7:30pm
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Thursday, February 2, 2023 • 5:00pm – 6:00pm
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Thursday, February 2, 2023 • 6:00pm – 7:45pm
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Thursday, February 2, 2023 • 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Teen and Tween Library Programs
Check out all the cool programs that will be happening for teens and tweens. The Teen/Tween program brochure has all the information you need!
Check out our seasonal brochure for upcoming Teen & Tween programs.
NEW Teen Booklists Page
Want some Teen book recommendations? We’ve got you covered! Check out our NEW Teen Booklists page to see our latest booklists! You can print and download all of our booklists (curated by MCLS Teen Services Librarians) on the MCLS Teen Recommended Reads page.
Rave Reviews 2022
Books for readers in grades 6-12 suggested by a committee of MCLS Teen Services Librarians.
Indivisible
By Daniel Aleman
This Poison Heart
By Kalynn Bayron
Firekeeper's Daughter
By Angeline Boulley
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Series
By Holly Jackson
Grown
By Tiffany D. Jackson
You Should See Me In a Crown
By Leah Johnson
Darius the Great Deserves Better
By Adib Khorram
Six Crimson Cranes
By Elizabeth Lim
The Magic Fish
By Trung Le Nguyen
Heartstopper Series
By Alice Oseman
The Girl From the Sea
By Molly Knox Ostertag
You Brought Me the Ocean
By Alex Sanchez
Lore Olympus
By Rachel Smythe
The Assignment
By Liza Wiemer
Instructions for Dancing
By Nicola Yoon
Iron Widow
By Xiran Jay Zhao
Take & Make
Each month a new Take & Make craft is set out in the Teen Services area. Drop by and pick up an envelope containing all you’ll need for a ‘do-at-home’ craft. Basic supplies such as glue and scissors will not be included in the craft envelopes. Pick them up early so you don’t miss out! Take & Make crafts are free, courtesy of the Friends of the Gates Public Library!
This month’s Take & Make Instructions: Holiday Pony Bead Wreath
Interested in Take & Makes from previous months? Below are links to instructions on how to make them!
Facebook Do-At-Home Crafts & Activities
Junior Friends
The Junior Friends of the Gates Public Library are a high-energetic group of volunteers, ages 9-16, that meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:00pm to 5:00pm and help the library with different activities such as book sales, parties and many more exciting things. The group also gets involved with community service activities. Come join the group for a good time, you’ll be glad that you did! To join, simply fill out the form below. You will be contacted via e-mail to be reminded of upcoming meetings.
Join the Junior Friends
